Hearts Wide Open - The Men's Mental Health Podcast

Pro public speaker Jelmer and Soroosh sat down to talk about his rocky path of becoming a public speaker!

Jelmer was interested in speaking as a kid then started doubting himself due to what other people believed, but eventually ended up going for it anyway years later.

In between, Jelmer went through a corporate career that almost made him burn out, overcoming self-doubt, experiencing therapy for the first time. All of this unpacked in this episode!

On top of that Jelmer shares his best tips for anyone who wants to become a better public speaker and develop their confidence on stage to conquer an audience: Techniques to storytelling, adapting to different audiences and more!

Jelmer's journey of transitioning between careers and discovering his passion for coaching others in the art of public speaking is truly inspirational. Stick around for practical tips that will help you improve your communication skills—essential for personal and professional success!

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Dennis sat down with Stijn Herpers from the Man-up club to talk about Stijns story, what shaped him, how he is dealing with moving out of his parents and more.

Stijn truly showed up for this one and opened up about sabotaging himself and his relationships, why he started the Man-up club and therapy at the age of 17.

This conversation is truly wholesome, Dennis and Stijn are talking about serious things with a smile on their faces and even go into the question "how to sit on a date?".

Join and listen for yourself!

Dennis interviewed Juriaan, a Dutch man who is travelling around the globe by bicycle! You've heard right! By B-I-C-Y-C-L-E.

You probably know that Dutch people love to get from a to b by bicycle, but what makes a person want to do that around the entire planet?

This is exactly what we've asked Juriaan in this episode. He talks about his motivation behind doing this challenge, how it supports his own mental health and how he wants to make a difference for others too, by raising awareness and funds for Men's Mental Health.

Juriaan also talks about his own mental health struggles back at home in the Netherlands, before starting his adventure and mental health barriers he's encountered whilst on his bicycle.

Travelling through different places and regions, Juriaan also talks to locals he meets about mental health and shares some of the most inspiring stories he's heard so far.

You don't wanna sit this one out!

We explore the hidden ways negativity can manifest in our lives and how we can recognize when someone’s negative attitude is a reflection of their own struggles or just a part of who they are.

Feeling Tense? It Might Be the People Around You.

Have you ever noticed tension in your body that seems to linger for days, weeks, or even months? Sometimes, stress and negativity from the people around us can creep into our lives unnoticed, leaving us feeling drained and overwhelmed. It could be the constant complaints, criticism, or pessimism from negative people that affect your mood and well-being.

We share strategies for managing these situations—setting healthy boundaries, protecting your mental space, and offering constructive help to those who need it. Whether it’s understanding how to navigate difficult conversations, reframing negative comments, or simply choosing to disengage, we’ve got practical tips to help you maintain your positivity and well-being. Tune in as we discuss how to deal with negativity and find peace, even when surrounded by negative energy.

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We interviewed our yoga teacher about her philosophy, the PSOAS muscle and how it stores emotions that want to be released and how we can learn this.

Priscilla talks to us about the light and shadow, the yin and yang, why she loves working with men and what a healthy man is to her.

We discover why it’s so important to restore the balance and create a safe space for all genders to support connection with self and others.

We also dive into men and women healing by themselves vs. healing together and how healing could improve all of our relationships.