Navigating Masculinity and Overcoming Shame with Alex Holmes | Everyday Leadership Podcast

“Being a man comes with certain societal expectations and milestones, and falling short of these can lead to feelings of shame and inadequacy. But true strength lies in acknowledging and addressing these insecurities, rather than letting shame control us. Learning and growing from our mistakes is not a sign of weakness, but a testament to our resilience and willingness to improve. Let us break free from the toxic cycle of shame and embrace our vulnerabilities as opportunities for growth and self-discovery." - Alex Holmes Sope is joined by Alex Holmes, a mental health advocate, and consultant. They discuss Alex's early years and his love for books, writing, and learning. Alex shares how he lost some of his childlike curiosity and sense of responsibility at 10 when his aunt died, his family took in his cousins, and he had to take on more responsibilities. The conversation sets the stage for further discussions on mental health, self-care, and healing. Some key points we discuss: ▶Definition of Masculinity ▶Pain Points of Men ▶Is it Okay for Men to Feel Shame? ▶Expectations vs Realities of Men ▶Alex's Journey to Self-Discovery ▶Challenges in Pursuing Journalism ▶Self-Doubt Brewed by Toxic Environment ▶Pivotal Moment in Alex's Career ▶Understanding Men's Internal Struggles Where to Find Alex Holmes? ▶Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-holmes-70400a166/ ▶Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalexholmes/ ▶ Time to Talk book: https://alexholmes.co/book ▶ Website: https://alexholmes.co/about ▶ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/you-should-probably-read-this/id1437894589 What's next? Take the 'What Habit is Eating Up Your Time?' Quiz: 🚀https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6307e572efea8a001872a188 🔔 SUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE NEW AND TURN THE BELL ON MindsetShift 🌐 https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ ✿ Social Links: ▶ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbel... ▶ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ ▶Twitter - https://twitter.com/SopeAgbelusi ▶ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbel… ▶TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsetshift00 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...? 👍 Like the video (it helps a ton!) 💬 Comment if you made it till the end! 🔗 Share the video with anyone you think it might help :) Thanks for being with us! #EverydayLeadership #EverydayLeadershipPodcast