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]

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