The Peer Project Podcast
Unfiltered. Uplifting. Unstoppable. Hosted by two-time bestselling author Chris Duke, The Peer Project Podcast brings you raw, real, and relatable conversations with celebrities, experts, and everyday people who have powerful stories to share. From mental health and neurodiversity to the impact of kindness and resilience, Chris creates a space where honesty thrives and stigma is left behind. Past guests include Taskmaster’s Alex Horne, Sydnie Christmas, and more—each bringing their own authentic, unfiltered experiences. Whether it’s a well-known name or someone with a story that deserves to be heard, every episode is about connection, understanding, and real talk that makes a difference. Because sometimes, all it takes is a peer who listens.
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Episodes
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Today’s Peer is TV Soap Star Lisa Riley. Listen as Lisa talks candidly about the grief of losing her mum 10 years ago, about how her weight was a key factor in her mental health journey, and how playing Mandy Dingle has helped her through some of the worst times in her life.Tune in to hear her story.Please Support The Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/dukewritesbooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Today’s Peer is Kirat Assi. She’s a survivor of a 10 year long catfish scam orchestrated by a member of her own family. Imagine thinking you’re in a long-term, long-distance relationship and none of it’s true! Tune in to hear her story.Please Support The Podcast: https://ko-fi.com/dukewritesbooksSweet Bobby Vice Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MgCUdAUhc8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Saturday Jul 09, 2022
Welcome back to The Peer Project Podcast. Todays peer was the “bad kid” at school who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. The man who’s stunts caused guns to be drawn at a Trump event. The man who issued Theresa May with her P45 at a party conference. The man who’s not quite famous enough for “I’m A Celebrity”. It’s the hilarious and daring Simon Brodkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Welcome back to Episode 6 of The Peer Project.Today’s peer is the “one and only” Chesney Hawkes. We discuss his rise to fame in the 90’s and he offers today’s artists sage advice. We also discuss how he felt bullied by Piers Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
Chris appeared recently on The Well Being Show with Noel McDermott, hear the interview here.Watch the interview herehttps://youtu.be/c_JXk1NPR4E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Welcome back to the Peer Project podcast. This week’s Peer is TikTok creator and emotional abuse campaigner KP Straatmann. Kelsey (as she’s known to her friends) spent a significant part of her life in an emotionally abusive and toxic relationship. She discusses how her confidence, ability to trust people and subsequent relationships were affected. Kelsey’s TikToks create awareness and inspiration for survivors.You can listen to all of our previous episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/thepeerproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Welcome back to the Peer Project podcast. Today’s Peer is All Elite Wrestling (AEW) referee Aubrey Edwards. In this candid chat, she opens up about her diagnosis with Bi-Polar Disorder, how her dad lost his battle with BPD, and her life as a wrestling talent and more.You can listen to all of our previous episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/thepeerproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Welcome back to the Peer Project podcast. Todays Peer is podcaster, author of children’s book “Lucy’s Blue Day”, and mental health advocate, Chris Duke. In case you haven’t realised, today’s peer is me. We are joined by Breakfast TV Queen Lorraine Kelly who interviews me on my mental health journey. We discuss my self-harming and how my self-sabotage almost cost me my family until I sang with a Spice Girl.You can listen to all of our previous episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/thepeerproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Welcome back to the Peer Project podcast. Today's Peer is writer, comedian, DJ and "not your typical Mental Health Advocate" Keith Walsh who tells us what it took for him to give therapy a go after seeing it as a weakness for so long. We also look at his new play "Pure Mental".You can listen to all of our previous episodes here: https://shows.acast.com/thepeerproject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Welcome to the very first episode of The Peer Project! Stick around and let us know your thoughts.Today's Peer is Writer, and author of the amazing book 'Monster Under the Bed', JoEllen Notte. Jo tells us her mental health journey, and how she discovered a link between depression and . Tune in now to hear all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.