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Alan is an ICF-accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner who is on a mission. 
To empower gay men.
For too long we have been expected to hide our true value.
No more.
Each episode of 'Empowering Gay Men' the podcast examines an issue that affects gay men, followed by another that looks at how Life Coaching can be used to tackle it.
This episode Silver Rainbows - Navigating Life as an Older Gay Man - focuses on the role and challenges gay men face in today's youth-orientated society. 
How do we navigate those challenges and live an empowered life? 
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Alan Cox, the accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner has had a change of schedule this week.
He was meant to be investigating life for older gay men and the issues they face. Instead, he has turned his focus to:
Turning heartbreak into strength.  How gay men can heal, grow, and thrive after a breakup.
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Are you ready to take control of your life and break free from the cycle of using alcohol as a crutch? Join us for an empowering journey of self-discovery and growth. In this podcast, we explore how life coaching can help gay men reduce their reliance on alcohol as a form of self-medication.

Discover powerful strategies to cope with stress, build self-confidence, and create a fulfilling life without the need for a drink. Alan Cox, an ICF-accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner understands the unique challenges gay men face and offers tailored advice to help you thrive.

Whether you're looking to cut back or quit entirely, this podcast provides the tools and inspiration you need to make positive changes. It's time to toast to your health, happiness, and authentic self. Tune in and take the first step towards a brighter, booze-free future. Remember, you're stronger than you think, and a more vibrant life is within your reach. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
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Bottoms Up and Bottled Up: Exploring Alcohol Use in Gay Men.

Dive into the complex relationship between gay men and alcohol in this eye-opening podcast presented by Alan Cox, an ICF-accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner. Drawing from rigorous studies and first hand accounts, we uncover the sobering reality of elevated drinking rates among gay men.

Listen as we explore the factors driving this trend, from the central role of bars in gay men’s scenes to using alcohol as a coping mechanism for minority stress. We'll examine how drinking intertwines with hook-up culture, shapes community norms, and impacts mental and physical health.

Through research and personal stories, discover how this issue manifests across different demographics and intersects with other challenges faced by gay men. From binge drinking at Pride events to secret home drinking, we paint a nuanced picture of a community grappling with a pervasive yet often unspoken problem.

Join us for a candid, non-judgmental look at an issue that touches countless lives in the gay community. "Bottoms Up and Bottled Up" - because understanding is the first step toward change.

If you would like to make a comment, or to get in contact with Alan, then he can be contacted via: [email protected]

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Alan Cox is an ICF accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner working with gay men.
This episode examines the role that gay 'dating apps' such as Grindr, Growlr and Scruff. He looks at the positive - the ups - and the negative - the downs - of using them and has included a questionnaire so listeners can assess their habits.
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Alan Cox is an ICF accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner working with gay men.
This episode builds on the previous one where we examined the need for gay men to establish and maintain boundaries with their families and significant others.
Now, it is the turn to look at how life coaching techniques can be used to do just that - how a gay man can set up boundaries that are respectful and that will empower him.
Alan can be reached at: [email protected]

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Alan Cox is an ICF accredited Life Coach and CBT Practitioner working with gay men.
This episode focuses on the subject of gay men setting boundaries within the family and personal relationships. 
Alan investigates why it is important to establish those boundaries and what happens when they aren't established.
The next episode will look at how Life Coaching techniques can be used to live a more authentic relationship with family members and significant others.

Alan can be reached via:
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 Alan Cox is an accredited Life Coach and certified CBT Practitioner working with gay men.

He specialises in issues that affect gay men including coming out; internalised homophobia; body dysmorphia and ADHD in gay men.

This episode follows on from the previous one where he examined ADHD. He started by setting out a definition and then looked at how the neurological condition manifests itself in gay men. This episode looks at practical ways a coach can use to mitigate the effects of ADHD in clients.You can email me via:

[email protected]

And please do so if you have been affected personally with this issue and need to work through it with a professional Life Coach. I offer sessions on a one to one basis or in a group.  

Or you can leave a comment on our Facebook page: Empowering Gay Men, the Podcast.

Or you can book a discovery call via the website: Empowering Gay Men.

I can also be found on TikTok: @gaylifecoach1

My website is: www.lifecoachingempoweringgaymen.com

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Alan Cox is an accredited Life Coach and certified CBT Practitioner working with gay men. 
This episode focuses on the subject of ADHD in gay men. He examines its causes and the way that ADHD shows up in the everyday lives of gay men.
This will be followed by an episode that will look at how Life Coaching can mitigate the effects of ADHD so gay men can live a more empowered life.

Alan can be reached via: [email protected] if you have been affected by ADHD and would like to receive help or advice.

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 Alan Cox is an accredited Life Coach and certified CBT Practitioner working with gay men.

He specialises in issues that affect gay men including coming out; internalised homophobia; body dysmorphia and ADHD in gay men.

This episode follows on from the previous two where we examined the subject of post-coming out and the areas that might be affected.

 Today’s episode is focused on how life Coaching techniques can be used to address those issues.

Ten different life coaching techniques are examined in this episode.

1)      Practising self-compassion.

2)      Clarifying values.

3)      Building resilience.

4)      Mapping out a support network.

5)      Training a man how to be more assertive.

6)      Exploring Identity.

7)      Visualisation for a future self.

8)      Cognitive restructuring.

9)      Implementation of Self-Care Planning.

10)   Strength based coaching.

For further information? Please email me at:

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