Episode Overview: What do you do? What is Bibliotherapy ? Neurodiversity and reading.
Why do some people love reading and some can’t seem to read last a few pages?Greatest lessons Harry Potter teaches us.Why don’t boys read more?
Having role models that inspire you to read. Reading books that are out of your usual zone of preference in order to expand your perspective and widen your world view and train empathy. The impact books have in the formation of your character.Reading Fiction vs non fiction. - benefits and differences.
Do men know what they want? Dehumanization of men and how pressure of performance stifles masculine authenticity and relationships. What is true masculinity ? What is your purpose? Russel Brand, Jordan Peterson, Andrew Tate and authentic communication.
Can you take responsibility for how others perceive what you say? Are credentials important in order to deliver value to someone?What is the biggest threat to men right now?Why men get isolated from their friend groups, toxic masculinity and maintaining friends throughout life.
Friendships and their correlation to healthy and long life. Price you pay for wanting to be a part of the group.Most precious life lessons.
Core pillars to a more fulfilled and happy life.
About Guest: Alex Holmes is a therapeutic coach and bibliotherapist, focused on mental health and healing through the use of literature. He is the author of Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection. In 2016, he was co-host of the award-winning books podcast Mostly Lit which was a Guardian and BBC top podcast. In 2021, he was listed as Positive. News 20 Mental Health Leaders Supporting The Nation's Wellbeing, and in 2021 he won the Creative Impact Awards for Best Mental Health Awareness. In 2020, 2021, and 2022 his podcast was listed in British GQ's top 50 podcasts, 'Just the thing to nurse your 2020-induced woes.'He is an ambassador for Beyond Equality, to help educate boys on masculinity and prevent gender-based violence. He is also an ambassador for Movember, a leading men's mental health charity. Alex is an accomplished speaker, workshop facilitator, coach, and therapist seeking to leave the world in a better condition than how we found it.
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