Stephen Manderson (Professor Green): I’ve Been Good To Green

We’ve only gone and secured rapper, songwriter, and mental health advocate Stephen Manderson - AKA Professor Green!

It’s fair to say Professor Green is a true legend of UK rap. Renowned for his storytelling and lyrical flow, he’s brought us chart-topping hits like I Need You Tonight and Just Be Good to Green.

Beyond music, Manderson is a passionate advocate for mental health and personal self-development. He’s been candid about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and the devastating loss of his father to suicide. In this episode, Stephen opens up about his complex relationship with alcohol and substance misuse—sometimes overdoing it, sometimes reigning it in. Right now, he’s enjoying sobriety, though he’s clear it may not be a permanent state for him.

In this conversation, Green reflects on the sobriety label, shares his lifestyle pillars for feeling content, and explains how becoming a father has recalibrated his life.

T/W: This podcast contains conversation around suicide. Please only listen if it feels safe for you.

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