In this episode, James Ray and I dive into masculinity in the great outdoors. We explore the intersection of adventurous spirits, embracing discomfort and finding community in the wilderness that redefines masculinity in today's landscape.

Tune in and chart a new course towards authentic masculinity as we head into 2024.

James is the CEO of Xtreme Character Challenge (XCC), a leadership development consultant, and a priest in the Church of England.

TEDx Talk - What it means to be a good man

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Be kind. First to yourself. This is the theme of the latest episode, where I talk to Bernie about self-empathy, especially why this is important for men. Here are a few bits we cover:

Ask yourself the hard questions if you want to change, but give compassionate answers in return.

Self-empathy is the key to your development.

Enjoy the journey, and don't let your ego get in the way.

Bernie is a masculinity and equality workshops expert, Director of Innovative Enterprise and CareersWeek, author of TheLadder, TEDx speaker and cyclist.

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Why are male friendships so challenging, but so rewarding?

Adult men in the UK and elsewhere have long struggled to maintain meaningful bonds with other men. Men may suffer a friendship deficit, likely affecting their health and happiness.

Kim Evenson and I are talking about how that might be changing, what stops guys from building meaningful connections, and why guys need to take risks in being vulnerable with one another.

Kim is an author and international public speaker on male friendships and the Founder and CEO of Brothers. He joins me all the way from Norway.

Find out more about Brothers

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After an unexpected break, I return with a fresh episode. I'm talking to Rob Stephenson about the relationship between music and mental health.

Rob, among others, is a DJ and uses house music to show the dynamics between the two. We had a great chat about music and how to use it to support our mental health and its benefits. He also drops a spoken word and an excellent tune (if you ask me) to show the power of music to uplift our spirits. 

TEDx Talk - What it means to be a good man

Due to music copyright, I can't play the spoken work tunes and banger Rob has recommended, but you can listen to them here.

ANNA - Let you in (for the spoken word)

Ugo Banchi - Dance with Ibiza (the closing tune)

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More about Rob, he is a leading voice in the world of mental health. He is the CEO of FormScore and the Founder of the InsideOut LeaderBoard. He's a TEDx Speaker, a mental health campaigner, a keynote speaker, and a facilitator.

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We're launching this episode on Mental Health Awareness Week #ToHelpMyAnxiety covering the topic of money problems and mental health.

In this episode, Lau chats with Carla Hoppe, Founder and CEO of Wealthbrite, about the dynamic relationship between money problems and mental health and practical ways to deal with both.

They also explore some aspects of how men deal with money and unhealthy gender norms around money that can sometimes impact men's mental health.

Wealthbrite is a company that delivers financial education and coaching to build your people's confidence and resilience.  

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FREE Resources:

Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/money-and-mental-health/the-link-between-money-and-mental-health/#mental-health-can-affect-money

StepChange the debt charity - https://www.stepchange.org

Citizens Advice Bureau - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/ 

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In this episode, I share a few thoughts on empathy and why this is important, especially for boys and men. Empathy opens our minds to experience the world from other's perspectives, and it's crucial for establishing relationships. 

I also talk about some of the pitfalls of low empathy for others, the power of self-empathy, and how you can develop it.

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This episode is slightly different. I don't have a guest; instead, I share my reflections on misogyny.

Misogyny affects women in a myriad of ways, and we men can play an active role in changing the narrative about how we view women and build relationships and view ourselves as men.

I slightly move on into the territory of self pe and the importance of living a fuller life by engaging with the whole of who we are and unpack the idea that being vulnerable is being strong and confident at the same time.

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We start the 2nd season with a bang. David McQueen - "Your Leadership Coach" - is an accomplished leader and international speaker with over twelve years of experience. 

David and I discuss leadership and the importance for us men to learn new ways to lead by combining empathy and strength. We also cover leadership that presents destructive and empowering messages and what the differences are.

Be inspired by David's tips on being a good leader, self-care in leadership and which leaders he finds inspirational.

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Adventure is about stepping into the unknown, out of our comfort zones, where we can push our physical, emotional and spiritual boundaries.

In this episode, I'm talking to Az Anjum about adventure. Az is the Coordinator for Extrem Character Challenge (XCC), a mind, body and soul experience for men - https://www.xtremecharacterchallenge.com/ 

This a great episode to make you reflect on how you can start the new year and continue growing!

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In this episode, I talk to Claude Murray who is an Integrative and Family Therapist and has a wealth of experience when it comes to mentoring and managing mentoring programmes.

Claude and I discuss the importance of mentoring in raising young boys as a support system for them and their families.

Mentoring is also about leaving healthy and positive legacies of what it means to be a man for the coming generations of young boys and men.

If you haven't considered being a mentor, we share a few tips on why you should give it a thought. Irrespective of your age, your time, experience and presence, it's more than enough to start your mentoring journey.  

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Instagram: @_cm_murray

Twitter: @cmurraylive 

LinkedIn: Claude Murray

Or check out his podcast on Instagram @conversationswithcandc 

Check out the blog on the importance of community and the third part of a series of blogs I've put on mentoring - It takes a village to raise a child.

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