<p>In this episode of <em>The Middle-Aged Bodcast</em>, hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome author Alan Rose, who shares his journey as a writer and advocate for men's mental health. Alan discusses his involvement with Andy's Man Club, a support group promoting open conversations among men, and reflects on his personal experiences with group therapy, the role of facilitators, and the importance of creating safe spaces.</p><br><p>He also delves into his debut novel, <em>Worn With Pride</em>, and shares his plans for a short story anthology, the challenges of self-publishing, and the themes of brotherhood and hope in his work. His passion for cooking intertwines with his writing journey, offering a source of positivity in daily life.</p><br><p>This engaging conversation highlights the evolving landscape of literature and creativity while emphasising the significance of mental health and storytelling.</p><br><p>You can follow Alan on the following platforms:</p><ul><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/</a></li><li><strong>Threads:</strong> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor</a></li><li><strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Order your copy of Alan's debut novel "Worn With Pride" at Amazon:</strong> <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx</a></p><br><p><strong>Middle-aged Bodcast Linktree:</strong> <a href="https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast</a></p><p><strong>Shelano Books:</strong> <a href="https://shelanobooks.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shelanobooks.co.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Middle-aged Bodcast

Raging Rich & T.A. Shelano

Alan Rose: Independent author & men's mental health advocate

MAR 18, 202547 MIN
The Middle-aged Bodcast

Alan Rose: Independent author & men's mental health advocate

MAR 18, 202547 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <em>The Middle-Aged Bodcast</em>, hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome author Alan Rose, who shares his journey as a writer and advocate for men's mental health. Alan discusses his involvement with Andy's Man Club, a support group promoting open conversations among men, and reflects on his personal experiences with group therapy, the role of facilitators, and the importance of creating safe spaces.</p><br><p>He also delves into his debut novel, <em>Worn With Pride</em>, and shares his plans for a short story anthology, the challenges of self-publishing, and the themes of brotherhood and hope in his work. His passion for cooking intertwines with his writing journey, offering a source of positivity in daily life.</p><br><p>This engaging conversation highlights the evolving landscape of literature and creativity while emphasising the significance of mental health and storytelling.</p><br><p>You can follow Alan on the following platforms:</p><ul><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/</a></li><li><strong>Threads:</strong> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor</a></li><li><strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Order your copy of Alan's debut novel "Worn With Pride" at Amazon:</strong> <a href="https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx</a></p><br><p><strong>Middle-aged Bodcast Linktree:</strong> <a href="https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast</a></p><p><strong>Shelano Books:</strong> <a href="https://shelanobooks.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shelanobooks.co.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>