EPISODE · Jun 29, 2025 · 1H 2M
Summer Rerelease: Shame & Men's Mental Health with Simon Rinne
from Untethering Shame · host Kyira Wackett
Summer Re-Release SeriesWe’re taking a pause to rest and reflect—and sharing some of your favorite episodes in the meantime. These powerful conversations are worth revisiting, whether it’s your first time listening or a timely return. New episodes resume September 7th.Episode Overview:I am so grateful Simon Rinne joined me for such an important conversation on men's mental health, sharing his story and opening up a much larger conversation that needs to be had. We covered:The development of Simon’s OCD and how this impacted his life The impact of toxic masculinity on Simon’s development of selfThe value of imperfection and the art of wabi sabiThe overlap between perfectionism and OCD and how it connects back to shameThe moving target we get stuck chasingWhat is exposure response therapy (ERP) and how can it support OCD recoveryThe release alcohol provided that led Simon to develop an alcohol addictionMore About Simon: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, Burnout for over 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”. Simon shares his story to inspire others to believe that they can turn their pain into purpose, and move from surviving to thriving.Connect with Simon:- WebsiteReady to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, "5 Things Shame Resilient People do Every Day" and start making those daily shifts to break that shame cycle that's keeping you stuck in that negative headspace.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to discuss different program options and find the support best fits your needs.Stay Connected:Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and be sure to leave a review to let us know your thoughts on this episode.YouTubeWebsite
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Summer Re-Release SeriesWe’re taking a pause to rest and reflect—and sharing some of your favorite episodes in the meantime. These powerful conversations are worth revisiting, whether it’s your first time listening or a timely return. New episodes resume September 7th.Episode Overview:I am so grateful Simon Rinne joined me for such an important conversation on men's mental health, sharing his story and opening up a much larger conversation that needs to be had. We covered:The development of Simon’s OCD and how this impacted his life The impact of toxic masculinity on Simon’s development of selfThe value of imperfection and the art of wabi sabiThe overlap between perfectionism and OCD and how it connects back to shameThe moving target we get stuck chasingWhat is exposure response therapy (ERP) and how can it support OCD recoveryThe release alcohol provided that led Simon to develop an alcohol addictionMore About Simon: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, Burnout for over 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”. Simon shares his story to inspire others to believe that they can turn their pain into purpose, and move from surviving to thriving.Connect with Simon:- WebsiteReady to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, "5 Things Shame Resilient People do Every Day" and start making those daily shifts to break that shame cycle that's keeping you stuck in that negative headspace.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to discuss different program options and find the support best fits your needs.Stay Connected:Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and be sure to leave a review to let us know your thoughts on this episode.YouTubeWebsite
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