ALEX HOLMES - Dealing With Male Shame & Social Expectations

Modern Men

Because of how society puts men in boxes, they often feel shame when they can't live up to the expectations of what it means to be a "real man".

On episode 4 of Modern Men, I am delighted to be joined by podcaster, author, therapist and coach Alex Holmes.

We discuss what first made Alex become vocal about mental health and masculinity, the problem of male shame and dealing with the expectations society places on men.

Plus, Alex explains the story behind his podcast, The Mindful Man, and book, Time to Talk and provides one powerful tip for modern men.

Alex's content, his podcast and his book helped me find out so much more about male mental health and masculinity when I began to explore the topic more during the first COVID lockdown in 2020, so it was only right that things came full circle and I sat down with him for a conversation.

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Important links:

• Alex's website: https://alexholmes.co/
• Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalexholmes/?hl=en
• Alex’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Talk-Think-Belonging-Connection/dp/178956221X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IAK7TMZH71X0&keywords=time%20to%20talk%20alex%20holmes&qid=1659345883&sprefix=time%20to%20talk%20alex%20holmes%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1
• Alex's podcast: https://pod.link/1437894589
• Alex's resources: The Man Enough Podcast - https://manenough.com/podcast/, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron - https://www.theartistswaybook.com/
• My Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/George_BWH
• My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmenpodcast/
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-hartley-10206795/
• Music: Food Vlog (Kind) by Coma Media https://pixabay.com/music/beats-food-vlog-kind-11204/