In this episode, Alex discusses the goals of bibliotherapy and how it can be used as a tool for therapy and personal growth. The four goals of bibliotherapy are: improving how you respond to the world, increasing self-understanding, clarifying personal relationships, and dealing with reality as is. He explains each goal in detail and provides examples of how bibliotherapy can help achieve them. The episode also mentions upcoming topics and guests for future...

In this episode, Alex explores the concept of bibliotherapy and its impact on men's mental health. He discusses the power of books to provide guidance, support, and inspiration, and shares his personal experiences with books that have influenced his journey. The host also addresses the challenges men face in developing a relationship with reading and offers a reading list for men interested in exploring bibliotherapy. He emphasises the importance of engaging with books actively and discusses...

In this episode, Alex discusses the importance of a male-friendly approach to psychotherapy and provides tips for men seeking therapy. He emphasizes the need for therapists to understand male communication styles and experiences, and create a non-judgmental environment. Alex also highlights the importance of focusing on strengths, setting clear goals, and being open to being challenged in therapy. He explores what men want from therapy, including a quick fix, feeling understood, and...

Summary Mental health struggles do not discriminate, but our societal response to them does. Men face a stigma around seeking help, which is damaging and perpetuated by traditional notions of masculinity. This episode explores the importance of breaking the stigma and creating a culture of openness and support for men's mental health. The story of Carl and Drew highlights the consequences of silence and the transformative power of seeking help. Strategies for breaking the stigma include...

In this episode, Alex Holmes introduces himself as the host of the Hard Part podcast, which focuses on the intersection of masculinity and mental health. He explains that the podcast aims to explore men's mental health, masculinity, and personal growth. Alex shares his background as a coach and therapist, as well as his journey in the field of men's mental health. He discusses the challenges he faced in understanding what it means to be a man today and the harmful ideas around masculinity....

Summary The Hard Part Podcast aims to explore men's mental health in the context of therapy, coaching, and leadership. Alex Holmes, emphasises that the podcast is not another platform promoting misogynistic ideals but rather a resource for personal growth and self-improvement. The podcast will cover various topics, including therapy for men, mindful communication, nonviolent communication, and inner work. The host encourages healthy and safe conversations about hard topics and invites...

Self-Acceptance Is An Inside Job. This week, I discuss how trying to be perfect as men will break us. We have to be okay with who we are and do the best with what we have and what we can do. I am now taking coaching clients - jump on a 30-minute call with me and begin the process of RE-STORYing your life! Instagram: @byalexholmes TikTok: @byalexholmes Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is a short bit on gratitude. Why we should find it and how it can help us navigate the hard days and allow us to show up as our best versions in order to make it through to the next. It is always a good time over here. Check out: instagram.com/byalexholmes tiktok.com/byalexholmes alexholmes.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome To The Mindful Man Podcast. Are You A Real Man? Should we be worried about what a real man is? My journey began in this space looking at what it means to be a real man. In my book, Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection, I stipulate that there are six stereotyoes of masculinity that cause us to remain stuck. Real Men Don’t Doubt Themselves Real Men Are Fearless Real Men Don’t Cry Real Men Have No Worries About Their Bodies Real Men Never Fail Real...

Welcome To The Mindful Man Podcast. Think back to your fathers, uncles, grandfathers and others. Did they have a dream that was half lived? The Book Tonic: Don't Cry For Me, by Daniel Black. Rate, Review and Subscribe. Listen and decide for yourself. Coaching: alexholmes.co/coaching My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection Gated Community: https://www.patreon.com/themindfulmanpodcast Instagram Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn more about your...

Welcome To The Mindful Man Podcast. When was the last time you made yourself a promise? TW: We getting real. Rate, Review and Subscribe. Listen and decide for yourself. Coaching: alexholmes.co/coaching My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection Gated Community: https://www.patreon.com/themindfulmanpodcast Instagram Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome To The Mindful Man Podcast. What is a Mindful Man? A Mindful Man is a man who has the capacity to engage with life fully in an authentic, courageous and compassionate way, while embracing his imperfections, learning who he is, and showing the world who he is in the process. Are you a Mindful Man? Do you know a Mindful Man? Listen and decide for yourself. My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection Instagram Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn...

Antonio Ferreira is a mental health advocate and campaigner. He speaks to me about his diagnosis of schizophrenia, and what that has meant for him as a young Black man today. I am still on holiday, so looking forward to sharing more about that in the next few weeks. My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

This week, I am speaking to Gregory David Roberts. He is a former heroin addict, escaped convict, and now a musician living in Jamaica. His bestselling book, Shantaram, is now a TV series on Apple TV+ and we chat about all things from his experience in a straight jacket to living in India for ten years on the run. I am still on holiday in Jamaica, so looking forward to sharing more about that in the next few weeks. My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and...

For the next two weeks, I am away. In these episodes, you will get full conversations with me and a guest. This episode is with a friend of mine, Mark McCartney. He wrote this newsletter called 'What Is A Good Life?' We talk about: Silent retreats in India Starting anew Finding out what a good life is My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn...

This week I ask, 'Why are men lonely?' Articles referenced today: The Rise of Lonely, Single Men - Greg Matos, PsyD All The Lonely People Are Men - Greg Hurst My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is World Mental Health Day. Is Mental Health a global priority? Dr. Sanah's Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/06/psychologist-devastating-lies-mental-health-problems-politics 'What resources are there for men who have therapy on their to-do list'? Ben West talks about writing his book 'This Book Could Save Your Life' Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Men's Groups: MenSpeak - https://www.instagram.com/menspeakmensgroups/ Men's Circle -...

Welcome back to Time To Talk. New episodes will be back on World Mental Health Day, October 10th. Until then, here's what has been happening! Looking forward to meeting you on October 10th. Ask questions here: https://forms.gle/dd6PT8X3ANJoYZRN6 Join the gated community on Steady: https://steadyhq.com/alexholmes Email: [email protected] Socials: instagram.com/byalexholmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While we build out some amazing conversations for you guys around masculinity and mental health, Alex thought he'd sit down with his friend Ruthie Zerai. Ruthie is a professional life coach, content creator, and digital media expert.  In this chat, Alex and Ruthie discuss boundaries and how we can show up better for ourselves. You can find Ruthie here and here - get into her Self Leadership course! Don't forget to: Get the book. Rate the podcast over at Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And...

It has been one year since the publication of Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection. In this episode, Alex and Richard discuss: What is happening with the podcast next Some of the barriers to writing the book were Conditions of worth and values How to address limiting beliefs Links referred to in the episode: Adults of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson Human Design Wake Festival Connect with the podcast! Email:...

Happy New Year. In this episode, I am explaining the future of the podcast, as well as the five books I'm reading this month. Books: To Paradise - Hanya Yannaghihara Totally Fine - Tiffany Phillipou The New Journalism - Tom Wolfe Coward - Tim Clare A History of Masculinity - Ivan Jablonka Sign up to Liminalities: alexholmes.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode was recorded at the end of the year. In this episode, I am joined by Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr. Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo, and Tom Chapman as we discussed the theme for International Men's Day. Confronting outdated ideas surrounding men’s identity & challenging stereotypes through the power of a shared story will be presented through a series of myths alongside a real-life depiction that busts the myth and creates a continued conversation...

[FROM THE ARCHIVE] - Jan 2020 Public philosopher Roman Krznaric talks to me about what it means to be a good ancestor. He wrote a book called The Good Ancestor, and I have to credit Roman with helping me to think a lot more about legacy, and the way we show up for future generations - especially in these times of Black Lives Matter, Coronavirus, Trump (and a severely divided America) and Brexit - need I say more? His book, The Good Ancestor, is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

[FROM THE ARCHIVES] - May 2021 Today's guest is Justin Baldoni.  He is an actor, director, producer, and co-founder, and co-chair of both Wayfarer Studios and the Wayfarer Foundation, and the heartthrob star of Jane The Virgin. Over the last ten years, Justin has been on a journey to explore masculinity and reimagine what it means to be a man, and human, in the world today. He has spoken about his journey with masculinity in his wildly popular TED Talk and in his series, Man Enough. His book,...