To see out Men's Mental Health Month, Johnny and I return to continue on from the previous conversation relating to wellbeing, communicating and seeking help as a man struggling in modern society.Today we look more at the options available while suggesting possible ways of widening the net and making these services more accessible, finding your 'safe space' while cringing at the terminology, venting effectively and so much more.Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Episode 36 - Everybody Hurts, pt.1
As we draw to the end of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, Jonny and I look at some of the potential causes of mental health issues that seem to affect men, societal attitudes to wellbeing and masculinity, possible supports, barriers to access and plenty more besides.Available on Spotify and Apple PodcastsMen's Health Month | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Richard V. Reeves - American Institute for Boys and MenTheTinMen (@thetinmen) • Instagram photos and videos
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Episode 35 - Scars to Your Beautiful
Today is talk with Tosombra "Tai" Adecia about the transition from 'Resilient to Radiance' and so much more...Tai is a one-woman force of nature, with so many stories to share that will resonate with all of us. Having been raised in the military life and going on to carve out her own path, Tai talks about her near-death experiences in daily life, learning what matters and making the brave changes needed to move towards the life she wants to lead as well as showing up as herself.Our conversation as ever is open, honest and relatable - I felt heartened by the discussion and found a number of parallels with my own story, both in the early years and in my current phase of healing myself.To learn more about Tai and her work, click the links below:Tosombra Adecia – MediumTosombra Adecia | Tying Radiance to ResilienceAmazon.com: Tosombra Kimes: books, biography, latest updateEpisodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Episode 34 - You Raise Me Up
There is a famous quote that states "It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" but in a society that is too quick to label and dismiss broken children, who is there to build them up from a life that has shown them dysfunction and cruelty? Today I speak with Ron, who has spent his career working with just such children following a traumatic childhood of his own that began with entry into foster care at two years of age. We talk about developing in chaos, recognising the angels that appear at opportune moments, taking our chances, the importance of therapy and looking within among other things.Ron's story is one of true inspiration in an everyday man, however there are also many lives impacted by him and his work. We mention Carissa in today's episode - a woman that Ron worked with from 13 years of age who had her own traumatic start to life but who has fought to achieve in her own right and now fights on behalf of others. Click below to see her story and her work:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_-E4sfjUE-eMyyTdGiUgKA2c6kbG7e3T/view?usp=drivesdkAvailable on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Episode 33 - Better Man
In an age of self-improvement and endless avenues promising us a quick fix, what is the best way to reach your goals and live a fulfilled life? Is it more money? Is it bigger muscles? A pretty girlfriend? While we each have our own view on what constitutes a good life, it is clear that there is no 'silver bullet' solution and that continued perseverance is key.Today, Abhi and I discuss our own journeys, the lessons that we've taken, the mistakes that we've made and all the other surrounding parts that line the path to self-awareness and wellbeing - physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.To check in with Abhi's work, please click the link below:InstagramAvailable on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Inspired by my own growth following a separation and subsequent look at my life. Coming from a male-centric point of view and hoping to encourage inner and outer harmony. Wellbeing, moving on, self-improvement and hopefully something that resonates with both men and women the world over.
New Zealand