Men Are Human Too: Recent Episodes
Valentin Moyo
This podcast aims to help elevate men and also educate men on being vulnerable and being in touch with their emotional side. A gentle confrontation on really looking inward and taking responsibility for our actions as men. The host will aim to share his personal experiences and how he has met the world, the struggles encountered and offer some practical, realistic steps to take.
Trev shares the importance of selfishness in a relationships and how that has kept his relationship bond strong. He also details how to avoid burnout for young creatives who are just beginning their journey, how catering to your core audience and refraining from chasing trends.
If you enjoyed part 1 you will love part 2!
In this two part episode series, the host and Trev cover a wide range of topics from living in China, life as an expat and the ramifications, starting out on the creative and they reminisce on how boarding school impacted them as men. Join the interesting conversation and leave a comment on what you liked about the episode!
Trevor's work & socials
@the_storytelling_guy (instagram)
https://www.youtube.com/@BEILOVEPROJECT
https://www.instagram.com/beiloveproject/
Seeking help is a sign of bravery and courage
Professional services:
National Suicide Prevention helpline U.K +44-08006895652
NHS - 111
Samaritans +44-116123
Sane line +44-03003047000
Let’s connect or contact for a coaching session.
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
The discussion takes a thought-provoking turn as we explore the concept of living vicariously through others and its connection to imposter syndrome, particularly focusing on the male perspective. The host emphasises the importance of self-awareness and proactive measures to avoid succumbing to imposter syndrome, a phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds.Throughout the episode, the host shares practical strategies for breaking the cycle of negative influences from one's upbringing and cultivating a positive self-image. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences, consider the impact of parental relationships, and explore ways to foster genuine self-worth.By the end of the podcast, the audience gains valuable insights on how we can navigate the challenges of imposter syndrome, break free from the shadows of their past, and actively contribute to creating healthier, more supportive environments for the next generation. Seeking help is a sign of bravery and courage☺️Professional services: National Suicide Prevention helpline U.K +44-08006895652NHS - 111 Samaritans +44-116123Sane line +44-03003047000Let’s connect or contact for a coaching sessionEmail - menarehuman2@gmail.com Instagram - @men_are_human_tooLinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
This episode serves as a motivational guide for listeners to aspire to conquer new mountains in their own lives, ensuring that when the end comes, it finds them in the midst of a transformative journey rather than a descent down familiar slopes.
Seeking help is a sign of bravery and courage
Professional services:
National Suicide Prevention helpline U.K +44-08006895652
NHS - 111
Samaritans +44-116123
Sane line +44-03003047000
Let’s connect or contact for a coaching session.
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Zain opens up about his tumultuous journey, bravely navigating the challenges of living with anxiety, battling addiction, and confronting the depths of depression. With raw honesty, he shares the pivotal moments that led to breaking free from the destructive cycle, shedding light on the factors that anchored him on the path to recovery. Zain delves into the transformative power of therapy, highlighting key insights that fueled his personal growth.
This episode is an intimate exploration of Zain's ongoing voyage of self-discovery, offering valuable lessons on resilience, overcoming obstacles, and finding the strength to break the shackles of mental health struggles.
Seeking help is a sign of bravery and courage
Professional services:
Night line for students
National Suicide Prevention helpline U.K +44-08006895652
NHS - 111
Samaritans +44-116123
Sane line +44-03003047000
Let’s connect! Get in touch for a coaching session.
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
At some point in our lives, we've all been consumed by the relationship and forgot to take care of ourselves. Placing our partners has serious impacts on the relationship. Join the host as he discusses the notion of pedestals and some interesting discoveries on the topic and of course some tips on navigating such situations.
The road less travelled by M. Scott Peck summary - https://www.ryandelaney.co/book-notes/the-road-less-traveled-m-scott-peck#:~:text=Genuine%20love%20not%20only%20respects,can%20be%20climbed%20only%20alone.
Murray S. L., Holmes J. G., Aloni M., Pinkus R. T., Derrick J., Leder S. (2009). Commitment insurance: Compensating for the autonomy costs of interdependence in close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 97, 256–278. doi:10.1037/0033-2909.132.5.641
Rusbult C. E., Van Lange P. A. M. (2003). Interdependence, interaction, and relationships. Annual Review of Psychology, 54, 351–375. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.54.101601.145059
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
We underestimate the impact of the women we are romantically involved with, the women we bring into our lives dictates the quality of our wellbeing. BUT are the women we allow the problem or are we to blame? In this episode the host shares some thoughts on the women in our lives and the journey so far and a healing tip that consistently helps with moving on.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Friendship hinge on scale of the openness, transparency and respect people who each other. From the little thing to the bigguns pointing things out may have hidden benefits we dont normally think about.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com - for a free session.
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Sometimes its' not always obvious who’s struggling mentally. As men we need to let people in, it’s on us to be vulnerable. Let’s connect:Contact professional services: Night line for students National Suicide Prevention helpline U.K +44-08006895652NHS 111 Samaritans +44-116123Sane line +44-03003047000Email - menarehuman2@gmail.comInstagram - @men_are_human_tooLinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Embracing self-denial has proven to be a game-changer for me. It's given me the discipline to stay focused on my long-term goals, whether in my career, finances, or personal growth. It's strengthened my relationships by teaching me patience and empathy, making me a better partner and friend. Plus, being mindful of the nature of the content I'm exposed to and making environmentally responsible choices of desexualising and dopamine detoxing. Self-denial, in my experience, is a key to becoming a more resilient and conscious man.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
A great number of men lack the skills of gracefully facing rejection or avoiding it completely. This could also be down to lack of managing one's emotions and having a "short fuse" In this episode we look at a recent tragic example and look at how we can react in similar situations.
Condolences to the family of the Elaine Andam
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Embracing one's true self without feeling the need to apologize or seek validation from others, prioritizing authenticity and self-expression.men should feel free to express their true selves without conforming to traditional stereotypes or societal expectations. It encourages men to embrace their emotions, vulnerabilities, and unique qualities without feeling the need to apologize for not adhering to rigid notions of masculinity. This approach promotes a healthier and more authentic expression of manhood.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Most of the times to feel as if we're living a full life, it's essential that we express ourselves creatively and or act on our ideas no matter how radical they may be. Listen to find out how to keep going even if no one is noticing your efforts and discover the stages of our creative journey.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
It's only a rough patch buddy! It will pass, don't make any irrational
decisions based on emotions. Consider speaking to someone if you can't see a way ahead!
NHS - 111
Samaritans - 116 123
National suicide prevention line - 0800 689 5652
Papyrus Text - 07860 039967 or call 0800 068 4141 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
Life line - 0808 808 8000 18001 0808 808 8000
Shout. If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call the CALMon 0800 58 58 58
Thanks to "Mind" for some of links!
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
We are all on a journey and it's normal to feel lost if everything was clearly outlined and laid out for us the meaningful things would lose their value. The high wouldn't feel so euphoric and the lows would cease to have an effect.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Here's what I discovered when I made an effort in becoming less of a push over. It's more than possible to be assertive without being a crappy person.
boundaries worksheet link
https://positive.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/The-Personal-Boundary-Continuum-a-Self-Reflection-Tool.pdf
Credit audio use Gabor Mate, Errol Spence and Gavonte Davis
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
If you're not actively improving yourself and becoming the highest expression of yourself you will not feel fulfilled. One has to commit to trying and failing as if one's life depends on it .... because it does
The misconception is that we can't be "in touch with you emotions" and still Eff S**t up! As a community we have to find a balance and be able to tap into both personalities when it is contextually appropriate. Do you agree or disagree? Regardless balance is key, and if you wish to be a well rounded person you have to have all the aspects of your life decently charged.
Link to the Wheel of life task sheet: https://www.mindtools.com/ak6jd6w/the-wheel-of-life
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Ricki Takooree is the founder of BEMAN Candles, a scented personal development men's candle brand that is meant to help with reflecting and diving deeper into ourselves as men. The candles come with a QR code a worksheet that will help guide you into your reflective state. Most importantly there's also a free community on WhatsApp to share the journey with, feel free to join gents!
Beman candles website: https://www.bemancandles.co.uk.
WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hnv94UrBLQbFTER0oULn4u
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How do you show your fellow brothers that you love them? What is your way of showing your mates that they mean a lot to you? Here I talk about some of the ways we can do that and my own experiences with my male friendships, some of the things that puzzle me.
Often times we're heavily disappointed when a girl is not the one or when things don't work out. Here are a few things I did that helped me massively in reconciling with the past.
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Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
It may not be so obvious to some men how they wreak havoc and leave women feeling broken and unworthy. We need to do better as men and we can do this by being transparent and true to our word.
What kind of mask are you wearing? That is one of the most important things that will determine how far you go, how much you heal, how high you fly as a man. Let's be more intentional with the masks we wear.
Mindfulness is an enigmatic term and it may be easy to conflate it. Chris, mindfulness instructor and father, gives us a glimpse into what this is, we address the misconception as best as we can and also talk about how we can apply to our daily lives.
Here's a quick reminder to connect with your body when you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed. I hope this helps you calm down a little and also gain some peace even if it's brief.
Reality always beats expectations, It’s important you show up in a relationship with less expectation and demands for the other person. You can’t expect her to be what is in your head, accept the other person for who they are and give them the opportunity to be more comfortable and flourish. Most importantly give yourself time to figure out what you actually want before jumping into your next relationship. It’s imperative you find time for yourself.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Most men don't think they are addicted to sex and/or if they are they don't admit to it or seek the help they need. Recently, collaborating with a local organisation founded by a psychiatrist (Beijing) to raise awareness on Sex Addiction the host looks at current state of sex addiction some of the data and finally some questions that may help uncover whether one is addicted to sex or not.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
As a man it is important to have control over your sexual urges. A man who has no control over this, is mostly driven by it and as a results makes unwise decision and ends uprising or missing opportunities that were laid out on a silver platter. In this episode the host speaks about this and shares some of his experience around the matter of taming our inner beast as men.
Let’s connect:
Email - menarehuman2@gmail.com
Instagram - @men_are_human_too
LinkedIn - Valentin Moyo
Book; Four Thousand Weeks, Time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Episode Description:
The Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) haunts us from time to time. It is when we come to terms with the fact that there's only so much we can do, there's only one version of us and we actually don't have until infinity, that's when we can sober up and appreciate the moments we CAN have and be present. Practice JOMO the Joy Of Missing Out.
There's no point wallowing in self pity, nothing ever gets done from that. Consider other strategies to get you out of your own head. You are very strong, you're a survivor, you can get through anything with the power of your mind!
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Humphrey is an up and coming artist and a good friend of mine. We talk about identity, self worth, upbringing and how that affects the creative journey.
Give him a listen on Spotify and follow him on socials.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vmwkosCNpOnPPE8R7gNp8?si=uAtBIUF0TR27mSS6UNC_Fg
@j-young
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a good resource to help cultivate better habits.
Things are not going to get easier if we don't become better. As men we have to find the inner strength to become better versions of ourselves so our lives can be easy.
Do your best to make this year different from other years. Use the Year Compass to help you set some intentions and say goodbye to old patterns and habits
https://yearcompass.com
We're going into a New Year. I hope you manage to leave behind what is no longer serving you. I wish you all the best.
Fear gets in our way a lot of times. My contention is that yes it exists for sure it's a real thing but it doesn't have to hold us back. DO IT WHILE YOU ARE SCARED! I do hope you get over your fears that have bee stopping you from executing my dear friend....
BIG MAGIC - Elizabeth Gilbert
Marie Forleo
These two are the main sources of my power recently. check them out
We are all creators and it's important we tap into that! As men having an outlet is important as some of us don't know how to directly share our emotions so going through an outlet can be a way forward. Listen and hear Tatiana's thoughts on this!
Hopelessly Tatiana podcast links
https://open.spotify.com/show/4RS90iADQQNY3VQ522oyun
https://www.stitcher.com/show/hopelessly-tatiana
We've all been rejected at some point inner lives, we all know how it feels! In this episode I explore where that pain comes from and offer some ways that have helped me deal with rejections using my past scenarios and other famous individuals that have proved to the world that rejection is merely fuel as opposed to a fatal blow
The impact men have when they leave a woman to become a single mother is underestimated. As men we need to think deeply about how we have an impact on our women, our children when we do not remain in the family to be leaders and raise our children. I hope we can do better as men so we can have a better society.
If you cannot manage your emotions you will never be able to manage your money. The only important thing about money that most people know is how to count it. We are not taught how to keep it... In this episode I explore some things that may help reframe our relationship with money as men.
Let's explore pain from a different perspective. Maybe if we look at pain from a position of growth this can help us become stronger and better people. We can even go through life less afraid of the unknown because then we know that the unknown means growth in the form of pain and tribulations.
check out Yearcompass.com this will help you plan your year and also sort help you see where you are emotionally.
In times where everyone is an a guru and selling you stuff so you can be better version of you, how about looking inward? How about doing what is in line with your values with some compassion that it takes time to achieve whatever you want and just like everyone... we all start from ZERO
Healing ourselves is such an underestimated and undervalued thing in the male community. My theory is that maybe there aren't as many tools and platforms that men are discussing that issue on so it makes it inaccessible, maybe. In this episode I have a couple of guests who share some great tips on how to deal with adversity, who are shining examples of how to overcome difficulty heal and also help others! @reboundforwardbook @theshamanicgroup are my guest follow them!
In a society where we have been told that boys don't cry or that no one cares about how men feel, we can find ourselves wondering how to deal with all the pent up emotions. In this episode I explore the ways in which we can show up for ourselves and others in order to have something to live for and heal in the process....
The importance of sharing our thoughts and feelings as men has been grossly underestimated. Learning how to share with others our troubles and burdens without expectation that all our problems will be solved can help us immensely. Suffering in silence is easy, and it's also lethal.