"Guys are notorious for, myself included, for... you don't want to be the one - ' I don't want to call this guy 'cause if he doesn't pick up, what am I going to say? Do I leave a message? Do I leave a text message?' But you got to get over it. You got to take the step and say I'm gonna be the one."
We're diving straight into the power and necessity of male friendships. This goes so under the radar, and being in the thick of seasonal affective disorder time along with the growing rate of depression in men, male relationships are essential in creating a unique and vital sense of connection and belonging.
I could've gone to an "expert in the field." Instead, I chose to go to an expert in experience. Graeme Watson is a guy's guy who is also the husband of my dear friend Kelli Watson (if her name looks familiar, it's because, as co-founder and CEO of Scriptor Publishing, she has been a repeat guest on the series.)
Graeme hails from Scotland, has lived in Belgium and England, and is now settled in upstate New York. Graeme's easy and engaging perspective is a deep exhale. He's a natural storyteller who fully embraces this topic with love, honesty, and wit.
And Graeme's voice alone will rapture you instantly. I'll let you know when he begins voicing nighttime stories on the Calm app.
The ultimate hope is simple: that when you're done listening, you reappreiciate the friends you do have, reconnect with those who have grown distant, and reveal to you ways to reach out, whether in need of a catch-up or a pick-me-up.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Graeme shares his culturally diverse experiences of male friendships and how they've shaped him into who he is today.
Through shared stories, we're reminded that initial impressions are not always as simple as they first seem.
We discuss the distinct role of male friendships in creating a fulfilling life.
Graeme also shares how to navigate the often tricky waters of reaching out, especially when you need support the most.
Sow to Speak's The Closet Series invites cross-industry guests to discuss topics we often keep in the closet so that you can leave feeling more relieved, inspired, and ready to get out of your head and back into your life.
Because sometimes, the smallest spaces are where the biggest insights emerge.
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