Episode 29: Speaking Up For Men's Mental Health with Simon Rinne
In this week's episode I chat with Simon Rinne, founder of Mindful Men, social worker, father and podcast host.
Simon is passionate about normalising discussions about men's mental health and parenting, and he shares his own journey with mental illness.
We also discuss:
- the courage in seeking support
- Breaking down social constrictions of what it is to be a boy and a man
- The importance of crying and emotionally expressing ourselves
- Gender stereotypes
- Working together to change harmful cultural narratives
- Supporting parents on maternity/paternity leave
- Reflecting on and bringing awareness to our parenting
- plus so so much more
Where to find Simon:
Website: https://www.mindful-men.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus
YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LhecvPA5UUBAt7fS73Dto?si=440ee2fcb01d498a OR
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mindful-men-podcast/id1604992311
Resources Mentioned:
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson
Everything is Fucked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson
The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken
ABOUT SIMON
Simon is a husband and father of two based in Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Simon is also the Founder of Mindful Men, a therapy practice that is dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. Simon’s passion for mental health comes from living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Anxiety, Burnout throughout the last 30 years. 2022 marks 10 years since Simon finally opened up and got help for mental illness, and he shares his story to inspire other men to share theirs.
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Episode 14: Fatherhood and Embodying Healthy Masculinity with Asher Andrews
In this week's episode I chat with Men's Mentor, Breathwork and Embodiment Coach and Father, Asher Andrews.
Asher discusses his journey as a Chef, to where he is today, working with men and fathers to move through past woundings and embody healthy masculinity.
We have powerful conversation about how parents need to do the inner work, so they don't pass down old patternings to their children, how children mirror back to us what we need to work on, and how we can help this generation of boys.
Asher explains that we are at a magical time in history, where we have the capacity to create healthy change in parenting, our communities and the world.
Asher also shares his passion for Breathwork, and how he integrates it in the work he does with men.
Where to Find Asher:
Website: asherandrews.com
Instagram: Ash Andrews Health
Facebook: Ash Andrews
Resources Mentioned:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
ABOUT ASHER:
Asher Andrews is a Men's Mentor & Breathwork and Embodiment Coach, facilitating workshops, group programs, one on one coaching and wilderness immersion experiences. Asher believes that the more men out their 'doing the work', asking for support, laying down their egos, and embodying their 'healthy masculinity' there are, that the more beautiful this world will be, the more joy we can all experience, the more aligned lives we can all lead and the more abundant future there is for our children.
As a Men's Coach, Asher, is here to support and meet you (your husbands, brothers, sons, fathers, lovers) where you're at and walk with you as you explore where you desire to go and what you desire to experience. It's not very 'manly' to ask for help, there is fear in appearing vulnerable or weak. However, speaking from his own experience, and in witnessing other men in their journey's, in doing this you will experience the most power and strength possible and begin to see your connected sense of purpose and leadership radiating out, into your family, your relationships and your community. Some of the greatest transformation Asher has had in his life has come when he has chosen to step out and into the uncomfortable.