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

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]

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