Episode #119 - Meeting Guys (& Gals) Where They Are At (Before Burning Out) - An Interview With Simon Rinne

The number of different situations that we endure, whether they are physical, mental, social, cultural, or other means, can be taxing. They can consume not only women, but under the radar, men have always been told to not discuss such subjects, even if they are suffering, in fear of being retaliated against as not being strong enough. Today's guest, however, challenges the status quo of what it means to open up as men. Simon Rinne, founder and owner of Mindful Men, shares his story of transformation as he has undergone these types of pressures in terms of struggle, but how it has been turned into his social worker background in helping others to overcome their own similar struggles. The importance of being able to share what you are going through is important, not only in the sense of community, but to help meet you wherever you are and to find a path towards restoring yourself to be the best that you are, regardless of what you identify as. Guest Bio Simon is a social worker and 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, and burnout throughout the last 30 years. During this time, he struggled in silence; believing that boys and men can’t cry, all whilst using alcohol as a way to feel “normal”. At the age of 28, Simon finally reached out for help, and ever since has been on a journey of healing. By sharing his story, Simon hopes to inspire others to believe that they can turn their pain into purpose, and move from surviving to thriving. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594/ @mindful.men.aus on Instagram YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA Website: https://www.mindful-men.com.au/ Visit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/ Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.biz Support The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/support Intro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs