Ep097 - Timeout with Tom and The Science Of Emotions: A Discussion on Men's Health

Are you a man who struggles to open up about your feelings? You're not alone. It's a common problem many men face, but don't worry because there is progress in breaking down that barrier. In our latest episode, Tom had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Natalie Flatt to discuss men's health, particularly with Men's Health Week coming up. Dr Natalie emphasises the importance of checking in with our emotions, and how language plays a critical role in many areas of men's mental health. She discusses how Affect Labelling is the science behind talking about emotions, which comes from our evolution and survival mechanism. Our brain tells us to either fight or flight when we feel threatened, leading to anxiety and anger. Men's mental health can suffer when they believe there's only one solution to their problems. That's why self-check-ins and expanding our emotional vocabulary is essential to identifying emotions during threatening situations. So, if you're ready to take the first step towards better mental health, listen to this episode now. It's informative and engaging, with plenty of insights into how men can break down the barriers and connect with their emotions. ~ Connect with ⁠⁠Dr Natalie Flatt⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Connect Psych Services⁠ ~ Resources Ep057 - Supporting Men's Mental Health This Year and Into The Future with Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D You can also listen to Episode 036, mentioned in today's episode - Affect Labelling and why naming your emotions is great for your stress response with Dr Natalie Flatt Documentary Reference:  The Mask you Live In ~ ⁠⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.