The Hard Part with Alex Holmes

Updated: 01 Apr 2024 • 80 episodes
www.alexholmes.co/podcast

Welcome to The Hard Part with Alex Holmes. The Hard Part is a thought-provoking and insightful podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of mental health and masculinity. Hosted by Alex Holmes, a London-based therapist, the podcast explores the complexities of mental wellness with a special focus on men's mental health. This podcast blends solo episodes, hypnotic scripts, and interviews with inspiring guests. Each episode aims to shed light on different recovery pathways, offering guidance, support, and understanding to listeners navigating their mental health journeys.  Read the book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection. Reading List Join the newsletter for more. Website: alexholmes.co

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Summary The Hard Part Podcast aims to explore men's mental health in the context of therapy, coaching, and leadership. Alex Holmes, emphasises that the podcast is not another platform promoting misogynistic ideals but rather a resource for personal growth and self-improvement. The podcast will cover various topics, inc

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Antonio Ferreira is a mental health advocate and campaigner. He speaks to me about his diagnosis of schizophrenia, and what that has meant for him as a young Black man today. I am still on holiday, so looking forward to sharing more about that in the next few weeks. My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belo

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This week, I am speaking to Gregory David Roberts. He is a former heroin addict, escaped convict, and now a musician living in Jamaica. His bestselling book, Shantaram, is now a TV series on Apple TV+ and we chat about all things from his experience in a straight jacket to living in India for ten years on the run. I am

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For the next two weeks, I am away. In these episodes, you will get full conversations with me and a guest. This episode is with a friend of mine, Mark McCartney. He wrote this newsletter called 'What Is A Good Life?' We talk about: Silent retreats in India Starting anew Finding out what a good life is My Book: Time To

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This week I ask, 'Why are men lonely?' Articles referenced today: The Rise of Lonely, Single Men - Greg Matos, PsyD All The Lonely People Are Men - Greg Hurst My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Emai

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Today is World Mental Health Day. Is Mental Health a global priority? Dr. Sanah's Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/06/psychologist-devastating-lies-mental-health-problems-politics 'What resources are there for men who have therapy on their to-do list'? Ben West talks about writing hi

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