A Few Good Men

Dr James Morton is a Scottish doctor, baker, and author based in Glasgow, He is currently focused on addressing over-prescribing, which costs the NHS £300 million in waste in the UK each year.

Dr Morton, born in Inverness, was introduced to baking by his maternal grandmother and went on to study for his medical degree at Glasgow University. It was there that his fellow students encouraged him to apply as a participant to the Great British Bake Off and was a worthy one of two runners-up.

Still a keen baker and author of several successful cookbooks, Dr
Morton is a practising GP in Glasgow and a member of SIGN (Scottish
Intercollegiate Guide Network Scotland) which issues advice on NHS
Treatments.

Dr Morton is now focused, not only on tackling the over-prescription of medication, but also in addressing environmental responsibility within the healthcare sector.

Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, counsellor
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is waking up each day
knowing I have the privilege of supporting my clients – both mentally and physically as we work together to achieve their fitness goals.

With over 20 years of experience training individuals, small groups and
teams, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients of all ages and
abilities – from elite, world-class athletes to those taking their very first
steps on their fitness journey.

Coming from a sports family – my father was a professional baseball
player – I developed a love for athletics early in life. I’ve played and
competed in a wide range of sports, including baseball, basketball,
American football, volleyball, athletics, surfing, snowboarding,
skateboarding and climbing. I have even had the privilege of training
Team GB Athletics sprinters.

My training philosophy is straightforward: I design programs that fit
around the demands of your life, helping you feel stronger, move better,
and live with more confidence and energy. My passion lies in helping
you reach your goals, unlock your full potential and enhance your overall quality of life.

Whether you’re training like a Spartan warrior, balancing the demands of work and family, recovering from injury, or just beginning your fitness journey, I will be by your side, supporting you every step of the way.

Rob Jones is a consultant medical oncologist at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow where he specialises in drug treatments for prostate cancer, working in a team with other doctors specialising in radiation treatments and surgery. He’s also a professor at the University of Glasgow. His main University role is to set up and run clinical trials research across a spectrum of different cancers, although his personal focus is on trials in prostate and bladder cancer. Over the years, Rob has been involved in trials of most of the prostate cancer drugs that we use today and is currently trialling the drugs we hope to use in the future. He’s also a well-known speaker on these topics, travelling extensively to take part in research and training conferences.

My name is Tony and I’m 65. I am the 2nd oldest of 4. My Dad came from Southern Ireland, Donegal to be exact, and my Mum came from Anderson. Both are dead. I lived my younger days in Parkhead. I had worked all my days in Construction management but had to stop working first of all due to being diagnosed with epilepsy and then prostate cancer. I was married but now divorced and I have a 32 year old daughter. My interests are football and horse racing. I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in March 2022. I had my prostate removed in June 22 but it wasn’t successful I then underwent radiotherapy which was successful and I am now at the undetectable stage. Maggies has been a brilliant help to me and I know I would not be where I am today without the help and assistance it has given me. I recommend the Maggies centre to everyone I meet who has been diagnosed with any form of cancer. The staff are very understanding and I look at them all as my friends.

Hi, my name is Alan Keegan, I’ve just recently turned 60 and trying to live my best life. I’ve been married to Ann for 42 years, and a proud father of two daughters and papa to six wonderful grandchildren. I’ve been involved in driver training for 35 years and counting. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November 2022, and lucky to have surgery December 2022. Currently I am being monitored, with bloods being carried out regularly. Thankfully my cancer is undetectable at present..and I pray it stays that way. I’m currently back working on a more part time basis, realising there’s more to life than working all the hours I could. When I’m not working I spend my time with family and friends, and my new passion of learning mindfulness.

Very woo woo, but has saved me from many a dark place. I attend group sessions at Maggie’s centre, Glasgow. Loads of support if needed from staff and more importantly from the men who attend. A place where you’re not looking for sympathy but more a place where people “get it”

Although Stuart does not appear in the Prostate Cancer video, he was pivotal in supporting my late partner Ges.  Ges and Stuart spoke many times over the years at the Glasgow Maggies Centre.  Stuart unfailingly offered Ges and the many men who visit and participate in the Centre, support, guidance and encouragement. 

I cannot thank Stuart enough for all he did for Ges and, what he continues to do, to support men when they are at their most vulnerable.

Stuart has 35 years of cancer caring experience, offers one-to-one information and support and will guide cancer patients through the parts of Maggies support that are most appropriate to them. Stuart also run’s many of the Maggies support groups, workshops, and courses. As Stuart says, he is always there to listen and to just come in. In Maggies there is always a friendly face and a warm welcome. You are not alone.

Finally, Stuart, thank you and Kelly, another staff member of Glasgow Maggies Centre who have been unfailingly supportive and kind, for what you did for Ges and latterly for myself, words are insufficient to express our gratitude.

To the men out there, as Alan stated in the podcast, you are not alone.

More about Maggies Centre’s can be found in the resources tab of the “Prostate Cancer: A Parathon, Not a Sprint” page.

Established by Mark and Cam Hunter, with over twenty years of podcasting experience, Podcast Studio Glasgow (PSG) is the premier podcast studio in Scotland. Mark Hunter, Co-Founder of PSG, has been in the podcast space since 2005 and was one of the very first adopters of the medium in the UK. Cam Hunter has been around the podcasting world since he was knee-high. Day-to-day he handles all production and post-production, and helps clients with all their photography and graphic design needs.

Jared Whitaker was born in South Africa, but now lives in England, with his partner and children. He writes books that focus on serious topics affecting men, such as books on domestic abuse, narcissism, and false allegations. He studied at the University of Manchester, and worked in the corporate world for over 20 years, including being CEO of a global technology business, before deciding to follow his passion of writing. For a hobby, Jared trains and competes in Strongman.

Fergus works for AMIS or Abused Men in Scotland as a Training and Development Officer since October 2023. Much of this work is focused on raising awareness and speaking about victims and the support available for them. He has studied at Glasgow Caledonian University and Stirling University, writing his final dissertation on Male victims of domestic abuse.  

Dave is the web developer who brought Men Only to life online. A long-time friend of Ges Anderson, Dave shared Ges & Jackie’s vision for creating a supportive and engaging platform for men.

When he’s not coding, Dave can be found walking his collie dog Skye or plunking away (with little hope for improvement) on an electric guitar.