John-Paul's Therapy Podcast: This Trusted Place
A mixture of podcasts about psychological and emotional well-being issues, the change of career to become a therapist and what it's actually like being therapist in private practice.
John-Paul worked as a solicitor in the City of London for the first half of his career before retraining as a psychotherapist/counsellor in 2007. His YouTube channel (link below) features the videos of most of these episodes.
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YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@JohnPaulDaviesTTP
Website https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk/
John-Paul's Therapy Podcast: This Trusted Place
S7 | E2 Thought EXPERIMENT: Men and Empathy
Men's Mental Health Awareness Month continues in November! In this podcast, I look into the importance of empathy for men and how it can help manage anger, foster vulnerability, and improve relationships by way of a thought experiment. Imagine a life where your close friends are gone, your internal guidance system is severed, and your worth is solely based on competitive wins or losses. This experiment sheds light on the daily struggles faced by many men - isolation, estrangement, shame, rage, and despair.
I think empathy is a key to change. By establishing empathy for ourselves and experiencing it from others, we can often understand more and address the root causes of our challenges. Coupled with a commitment to do things differently, empathy becomes a powerful catalyst for personal growth and healthier relationships.
Please do share your reflections and thoughts on this experiment and feel free to email me separately, I'd love to hear your insights. Take care of yourselves and stay tuned for more content.
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