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Coaching Voices brings you helpful, diverse conversations with coaches, thought leaders, academics and industry innovators: the people that are shaping what great coaching looks like today. We believe the best ideas come from a variety of perspectives, so each week you'll hear voices from across the coaching world; from a variety of different backgrounds, specialisms and experiences who share their stories, strategies and insights with you. Whether you're building your coaching business, deepening your practice or just starting out, you'll find practical tools and real insight to help you grow, professionally and personally. Part of the Association for Coaching's Digital Learning Hub, where you'll also find an extensive library of webinars, interviews and live events to expand your coaching expertise. https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub

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Episode thumbnail for 301: Coaching Men Through an Emotional Lens with Jess Spiers

June 29, 2026

301: Coaching Men Through an Emotional Lens with Jess Spiers

<p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> In episode 4 of our Coaching Men series, host Rob Lawrence sits down with Jess Spiers, a coach who specialises in supporting men in their 40s and 50s who appear successful but feel trapped, unfulfilled, or burned out. Jess shares how a 20-year career in digital content ultimately led her to coaching and why she made men's mental health her focus. It's a candid conversation about a quiet struggle that many men are navigating alone.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Jess discusses the emotional barriers that so often stop men from seeking support, and how coaching creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their values, challenge limiting beliefs, and begin to understand their emotions without judgement. As a trained Emotions Coaching Practitioner, Jess makes a compelling case that working with your emotions isn't soft or fluffy — it's one of the most practical tools available for gaining clarity and moving forward.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Jess shares some of the tools she uses, with real life examples that demonstrate their success. The episode closes with an important reframe feeling stuck doesn't always require a dramatic life overhaul. Often, the most meaningful change comes from small, intentional shifts that bring your work and life back into alignment with what truly matters to you. Jess also shares details about her new podcast, Successful on Paper, and leaves listeners with a simple but powerful reminder to be kinder to yourself when seeking help.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> You will learn:</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">What emotions prevent men from asking for help</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">The power of emotional awareness for transformation and change</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">Change doesn't have to mean starting over. Small, intentional adjustments that realign your life with your core values can be far more transformative than a dramatic leap into the unknown.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> 'Men find it quite difficult to reach out and ask for help, so I thought, "You know what? If they're going to do that, that support needs to exist, and I want to be a part of that.'</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content</span></strong><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">  </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-coaching-men-emotions-values-mental-health"> <span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif;"> https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-coaching-men-emotions-values-mental-health</span></a></p>

Episode thumbnail for 300: Six Years, 300 Episodes, and a New Name: Introducing Coaching Voices with Smaranda Dochia, Maxine Bell and Rob Lawrence

June 22, 2026

300: Six Years, 300 Episodes, and a New Name: Introducing Coaching Voices with Smaranda Dochia, Maxine Bell and Rob Lawrence

<p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> This is no ordinary episode! This week we hit a remarkable milestone: 300 consecutive weekly episodes without missing a single Monday and to celebrate, the podcast team, Maxine Bell, Smaranda Dochia and Rob Lawrence look back on six extraordinary years of the Association for Coaching podcast. Together they reflect on a journey that has brought together 295 guests, 26 guest hosts, and 33 coaching topics, such as health and wellbeing; marketing; mental health; technology and innovation; creativity; leadership; neurodiversity in the workplace; climate coaching; love; coaching outdoors and getting started as a coach. What began as a show dedicated to the coaching profession has grown into something far greater: a thriving global community where connections, collaborations, and even five international conferences have been sparked by the conversations hosted here.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> As one listener put it: "I honestly think the podcasts from the Association for Coaching are some of the best quality and content I have ever come across. The range of topics you offer is huge and so relevant to my coaching practice." That spirit of breadth, quality, relevance and genuine usefulness is exactly what this episode celebrates. We have always believed that coaches deserve a space to feel less alone in their practice, a place that champions professionalism, ethics, reflection and growth but also recognises the everyday lives and practice of coaches across the world.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> And now, to honour everything the podcast has become, comes an exciting new chapter. From this episode, the show officially rebrands as <strong>Coaching Voices: The Association for Coaching Podcast</strong>. This new name better reflects its inclusive, diverse, and global reach, and the many coaches it has helped find their own authentic voice within the profession. With new hosts, new topics, and the ever evolving coaching landscape ahead, including AI, systemic change, and much more, the team is as committed as ever to meaningful conversations. New episodes drop every Monday on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube. We look forward to the next 300!</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> You will learn:</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">How six years of consistent, weekly conversations have shaped and strengthened the global coaching community.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">Why platforming diverse voices — across backgrounds, topics, and experiences — lies at the heart of everything the podcast stands for.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">What's next for Coaching Voices, and how you can be part of the next 300 episodes, as a guest or host.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> "What I find particularly meaningful about this podcast is that it's never been just one voice or one perspective; it's always been a platform for many voices across the coaching profession."</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.</span></strong></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">  </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href= "https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-special-episodes-300-coaching-voices"> <span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; color: #023160; mso-themecolor: hyperlink; mso-themeshade: 128;"> https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/dl-hub_podcast-channel-special-episodes-300-coaching-voices</span></a></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">  </span></p>

Episode thumbnail for 299: Creating Safe Spaces for Men with Jamie Robins

June 15, 2026

299: Creating Safe Spaces for Men with Jamie Robins

<p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> In episode 3 of our Coaching Men podcast series, host Rob Lawrence speaks with Jamie Robins, a coach specialising in supporting men through some of life's most challenging transitions. Jamie shares his personal journey into men's coaching and how the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to create Safe Harbour - an online sharing space designed to give men a place to open up without fear of judgment. He unpacks why so many men struggle to ask for help in the first place, exploring the deep-rooted social conditioning that teaches men to suppress emotion and "just get on with it."</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Jamie dives into the specific fears men face around vulnerability: from the fear of appearing weak, feeling unsafe to open up, lacking permission, to anxiety that decades of bottled-up emotion might come flooding out all at once. He explains how structured men's sharing circles, like Safe Harbour and Andy's Man Club, work to dismantle these fears through simple but powerful ground rules: no advice-giving, strict confidentiality, and ensuring every man gets a chance to speak. Jamie also teaches men to listen on all three levels: head, heart and presence – a way of holding space for others that is transformative.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Jamie shares how he is reaching men through social media and from requests there, he started his Thrive nature walks, monthly group experiences where men gather outdoors, with periods of talking, walking in silence, and answering reflective questions. His description of the effects of these walks is moving and hopeful. Throughout, Jamie makes clear that the men he works with typically in their 30s to 60s aren't lacking strength; they're lacking safe spaces to be and discover who they are beyond their roles. His work is a timely reminder that community, connection, and permission to be human are just as vital for men as for anyone.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style="vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> ou will learn: </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">Men are far more willing to open up when they feel safe and know there's no risk of being judged, advised, or 'fixed.'</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">Many men have inherited generational patterns of emotional suppression, and unlearning them requires community, permission and modelled behaviour from other men.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; vertical-align: baseline; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"> <!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">      </span></span></span> <!--[endif]--><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">Nature and ritual have a role to play. Structured outdoor experiences, like Jamie's Thrive walks, offer men a non-threatening entry point into emotional reflection and genuine connection with others.</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> "On the outside, everything looks fantastic. On the inside, totally lonely and alone, isolating themselves emotionally"'</span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128; background: white;">  </span></p> <p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong><span style= "font-family: 'Source Sans Pro',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; color: #1f3864; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;"> Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review! 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