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. Alex emphasises the importance of having compassionate and authentic conversations about mental health. Takeaways The Hard Part podcast explores men's mental health, masculinity, and personal growth. Men's mental health is often overlooked, and harmful ideas around masculinity can be challenging to navigate. Therapy and coaching are valuable tools for men's mental health, and finding the right approach and practitioner is important. Men's health and well-being have a significant impact on society, and it's crucial to address issues such as loneliness and gender disparities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 06:07 Alex's Background and Journey 16:13 Overview of the Book 'Time to Talk' 22:19 Men's Relationship to Therapy and Coaching 25:15 Men's Health and Wellbeing 26:14 Challenges in Men's Relationships and Connections 28:22 Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 29:19 Creating an Interactive and Inclusive Space 30:08 The Importance of Men's Health Connect: Book: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/time-to-talk-how-men-think-about-love-belonging-and-connection-alex-holmes/5009612 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/43wekyCcEkxSaf… YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC3MvN8HTNLtOjvuoHw… PodLinks: pod.link/1437894589 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byalexholmes Instagram: instagram.com/thehardpartpodcast Substack: byalexholmes.substack.com Email: [email protected] Rate, Review, Share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices