Welcome to episode #001.

My guest is Piers Cross.

Piers is a men’s transformational coach, based in the UK. He works primarily with those dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and helps them to create more joy and happiness in their lives.

His specialty is helping men work through what is called “Boarding School Syndrome”.

This is a term I had never heard before I met Piers, because I had never been to Boarding School myself. But in our conversation, I learned there can be a psychological impact on children who are separated from their primary caregivers at a young age. Even though boarding school is an institutionalized system that has been around for centuries in the UK and other parts of the world, there is growing evidence that a percentage of those who have attended, have experienced some form of trauma.

In our discussion, Piers relates his story of growing up in England and attending boarding school between the ages of 11 and 18. Although he went on to a successful corporate career, he eventually burned out, and had an emotional breakdown, realizing that much of his suffering had come from the trauma he had experienced while at boarding school. He describes how it took much reflection, inner emotional work, and three years living in a Buddhist monastery, to discover tools and learn skills to help him work through his trauma.

His experiences led him to a career in men’s coaching, helping others who have had similar experiences. We discuss some of the methods he uses with his coaching clients, in his workshops, and he gives insights on how to show up more whole and grounded within our lives and relationships.

This is a good interview for men and women alike, because it helps to understand how trauma is created, and what a path to recovery might look like. I have also worked with Piers personally and can attest to his story and the tools that he uses to assist people. You can learn more about Piers and the work he does by visiting his website and YouTube channel.

Website: https://www.piers-cross.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/pierscross

Enjoy this conversation, as I kick off my first podcast.