The Male Loneliness Epidemic: Insights from 16-Year-Old Reuben Runacres

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Reuben Runacres, a passionate 16-year-old expert in men's mental health and the male loneliness epidemic. Reuben shares his insights on why men experience loneliness, how societal changes have exacerbated this issue, and the impact of loneliness on both mental and physical health. He also discusses the potential of technology to bridge social gaps and introduces his vision for a new platform to connect people.

Reuben emphasizes the importance of purpose and connection in combating loneliness and improving mental health.

"Loneliness can kill you because it's as harmful as smoking 20 cigarettes a day. "

00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel

00:17 Meet Reuben Runacres: A Young Advocate for Men's Mental Health

02:09 The Male Loneliness Epidemic

13:51 Impact of Loneliness on Mental and Physical Health

18:20 The Role of Technology in Combating Loneliness

23:36 Practical Steps to Overcome Loneliness

28:09 The Power of Weak Ties

32:04 Challenges in Modern Masculinity

32:41 Balancing Traditional and Modern Masculinity

41:13 The Importance of Purpose

44:56 Personal Reflections on Masculinity

48:59 Connecting and Moving Forward

54:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links

Dr Simone Rice -- https://drsimonrice.com/

Positive Masculinity -- https://positivemasculinity.org.au/

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