An Evolving Man Podcast
An Evolving Man Podcast explores leadership, emotional intelligence, trauma, healing and peak performance.
Hosted by Piers Cross, the show features conversations with leading psychologists, psychiatrists, executive coaches, authors, researchers and high-performance leaders, alongside solo episodes on leadership, resilience, relationships and personal transformation.
Drawing on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, attachment, trauma and human performance, the podcast helps leaders develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the capacity to lead with clarity, compassion and courage.
Whether you are a CEO, founder, entrepreneur or aspiring leader, each episode offers practical insights to help you thrive professionally while creating a more meaningful and connected life.
An Evolving Man Podcast
Andrew, Fergie, Epstein & Boarding School Trauma: A Psychological Perspective
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Prince Andrew, Epstein, and boarding school trauma — exploring the psychology behind early experiences and adult behaviour.
In this episode, I explore the psychological patterns that may sit beneath well-known public narratives.
Looking at Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and Ghislaine Maxwell, I reflect on their early childhood experiences — including boarding school and family dynamics — and how these environments may shape emotional development, behaviour, and relationships later in life.
Drawing on trauma research, attachment theory, and Polyvagal Theory, this episode explores:
• The long-term impact of boarding school and early separation
• Emotional suppression as a survival strategy
• The link between childhood trauma and adult behaviour
• How the nervous system influences trust and perception
• The concept of “wounded leadership”
This is not about judgement.
It is about understanding how early experiences can shape the way people relate to themselves, others, and the world.
At a broader level, this conversation raises important questions about leadership, emotional intelligence, and the environments we create for children.
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Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems.
He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man.
He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1
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Many blessings,
Piers Cross
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