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When Self-Doubt Becomes a Barrier: How Imposter Syndrome Silently Impacts Men
Imposter syndrome arises from a disconnection between internal self-perception and external validation. Men, in particular, are often raised with subtle but powerful messages: you must be competent, confident, and emotionally self-reliant. These unspoken rules leave little room for vulnerability or self-doubt

Stephen
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Why So Many Men Don’t Use Workplace Mental Health Support – and What Employers Can Do About It
Discover why men aren’t using workplace mental health support and what businesses can do to create a culture where male employees feel safe and supported.

Stephen
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The Call to Adventure: Why Men Need Risk to Thrive
Adventure isn’t just about climbing mountains or jumping out of planes. It’s about stepping into the unknown.

Stephen
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Work, Identity, and Men’s Wellbeing: The Conversation We’re Still Not Having
For many self-employed men, especially those running their own businesses, work's more than a job - it’s an expression of identity & purpose

Stephen
4 min read


Healing the Hidden Wound: The Impact of Maternal Attachment Trauma on Men
Maternal Attachment Trauma is one of the deepest yet least discussed emotional wounds impacting men today.

Stephen
4 min read


Gareth Southgate's Message on Belief & Resilience: Why Identity, Connection, and Culture Matter
Gareth Southgate’s 2025 Richard Dimbleby Lecture highlights crucial themes that resonate deeply with anyone passionate about men's...

Stephen
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A FULL DAY to WALK & TALK
Full-day walk & talk therapy sessions, offer physical space & blend the healing powers of nature, movement, and uninterrupted dialogue.

Stephen
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Men, Money and Mental Health: The Silent Struggle
Have you ever felt your sense of self-worth rise and fall with your bank balance? You're not alone.

Stephen
3 min read


Feeling Lost? How Dissonance Guides Men Toward Purpose
There are moments in life when everything feels off. You’re successful on paper, but something isn’t sitting right. his is dissonance.

Stephen
4 min read


When Pain Stays Silent: Addressing Self-Harm in Men
Self-harm is not just a teenage issue or something that only affects women! My experience working with men supports research showing that th

Stephen
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Why Men Need to Talk About the Trauma of Sexual Abuse

Talking about the trauma of sexual abuse and seeking therapy are not signs of weakness; they are acts of profound courage.

Stephen
4 min read


Stop Treating Men Like Women in Therapy
For too long, mental health support has been designed with a one-size-fits-all approach - an approach that often overlooks specific needs

Stephen
4 min read


Trapped in the Grey: Functional Depression
Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions? You’re holding it together - work, bills, responsibilities - but something feels… off.

Stephen
3 min read


Stop Thinking; Start Feeling
Research on practices like mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork shows how tuning into physical sensations can regulate the nervous system

Stephen
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Blue Monday: Hype or Reality?
Every January, talk of ‘Blue Monday’ resurfaces - referred to as ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ But what is it, in reality?

Stephen
3 min read


Cold Water, Clear Mind
There’s something about the icy embrace of cold water that brings me into the present and resets everything.

Stephen
3 min read


Why Gratitude is a Game-Changer for Men
Gratitude often gets overlooked as a soft, feel-good practice, but it’s actually one of the most practical tools for building resilience.

Stephen
3 min read


Sensing Danger: Understanding the Negativity Bias and the Autonomic Nervous System
Have you ever been somewhere familiar, with people you trust, yet felt a sudden sense of danger?

Stephen
4 min read


Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail: A Fresh Approach for 2025 That Actually Works
Struggling to keep New Year’s resolutions? Discover why they fail and how a values-based approach can create lasting change in 2025.

Stephen
3 min read


The Loneliness of Christmas
For many, Christmas is a time of togetherness. But for countless men, it can be a season that amplifies feelings of loneliness.

Stephen
4 min read

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