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The Healing Odyssey; Finding your own way forwardThe Complex Spectrum of Self-Harm: Broadening Our Understanding with Shari Lewison-FrischSpeaking with Shari Lewison-Frisch, a Family Crisis Coach, about the element of control and how it is underlined within the complex structure of self-harming behaviour, addiction, and eating disorders. They represent the individual's coping mechanism against life's stresses and traumas. The guests advise adopting better coping mechanisms while acknowledging it won't be an overnight transition. Amid these discussions, it also points towards the necessity of empowering individuals on their path to recovery.Listen to Shari's latest podcasts here:Let's Talk About Self-Harm: https://anchor.fm/shari26Toxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask: https://anc...
2025-03-151h 06
Resolutionary LeadersShari Lewis-Frisch | Enhancing Workplace Well-Being and Implementing Mental Health ProgramsShari Lewison-Frisch discusses her role in establishing mental health programs and the importance of leadership in workplace well-being. She shares strategies for pitching and implementing support initiatives, addressing health issues, and effective communication. Shari highlights her responsibilities and initiatives' impact on employee retention and manager training. The episode covers performance management, conflict resolution, and enhancing company appeal with the "Thrive at Work" program. Shari also explores post-COVID mental health trends, addressing "toxic masculinity" and men's mental health. The episode concludes with gratitude and closing thoughts.
2024-09-2926 min
Toxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with ChazzChazz Scott is an author, speaker, mindset and resilience coach. He works with under-privileged young people, running workshops on mental health and helping to equip them with the tools for the demands of everyday life. Chazz also coaches executives.
We spoke about the importance of developing a morning routine by setting aside a few minutes each day, how our thoughts create our future, and how a negative mindset can affect our beliefs. Chazz also talked about overcoming depression and how applying the principles that are now in his book "Success Starts Within" got him back on track.
2023-06-2541 min
Toxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with MacI had a great time talking to Mac about his early introduction into the world of martial arts which lasted over 30 years. We talked about the positive teachings and role models, and how that helped to shape and form his ideals. We also talked about his book "Positive Masculinity Now" and how patriarchy and toxic masculinity limits and hurts us all. Mac is a well-known activist and speaks on gender and sexuality issues.
You can find out more about Mac and his work at: positivemasculinitynow.org
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2023-02-1152 min
Toxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with Jeff WickershamIn this episode, Jeff shares with me his story of overcoming his addiction to alcohol and pornography, recusing his marriage from failure and what being a positive role model to his two sons means to him.
Jeff is a high-performance coach and sought after public speaker, and he has written a best-selling book "Rise, Fight, Love, Repeat - Ignite Your Morning Fire" which sets out the steps you need to take, just a few minutes every day, to become more successful in every aspect of your life.
You can find out more about Jeff and...
2022-09-0336 min
Unbottled With Mike Wells#13 - Tackling Self Harm With Shari Lewison-FrischShari Lewison-Frisch joins me for an insightful episode where she shares her experience with self-harm, particularly with helping teenagers. She shared some alarming figures and information about self-harm, along with some practical strategies that anybody suffering with thoughts around self-harm can use to help manage them.You can connect with Shari via this link here: https://sharilewisonfrisch.com/
2022-07-1257 min
Toxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with JoeIn this episode, Joe shares with me his story of bringing up three boys aged 11, 15 and 17 one of whom has Asperger's, another has ADHD and the other son suffered with depression. It's a tough call for most parents and we talked about the importance of setting firm boundaries and expectations centred in love. Joe has also written a booked "Everyday Excellence" which is a daily reflection on where you are, what you need and how you are going to master your day.
You can find out more about Joe at www.everyday-excellence.com.
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2022-06-0247 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with NeilIn this episode, I talk to Neil who is an author, meditation, mindfulness and Reiki practitioner who had a successful career as a civil law barrister.
Neil embraces both his spiritual practice and his corporate background, and is the founder of The Conscious Professional offering mindfulness, resilience and emotional intelligence practices to the leaders of big corporate.
We looked at how being gay in a masculine culture affected him growing up and how toxic masculine traits shows up in the corporate world. We also explored the ways a lack of positive male leadership role models...
2022-02-201h 01Toxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with GerardIn this first episode of 2022, I spoke to Gerard Long who has written a book called “Living Hope”, which is the story of how he overcame immense personal loss of not one but two children and other close family members within quick succession. A few years later, Gerard had a Near Death Experience which transformed his life and he found his purpose which was to share his story with others, to give hope to other parents grieving the loss of a child and providing support for those struggling. Gerard and his wife also set up a charity “Awakening to Love”...
2022-01-0750 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with LawrenceLawrence Prestidge is a successful children's book author who has struggled with depression and alcohol abuse, and who lost his job as a primary school teacher because of the stigma around mental health.
Arguably, mental health is a topic more widely discussed today than perhaps 5 or 10 years ago, but it doesn't mean that people are any more comfortable dealing with someone suffering from depression and struggling with their mental health. The stigma is still there but less apparent.
Lawrence decided to write an autobiographical book about how he overcame depression and alcohol addiction called "The...
2021-12-0951 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with SusanThis is a fascinating and intriguing look at how an absent or abusive father can leave psychological scars on his daughter's psyche that we aren't even aware of. The father-daughter relationship is pivotal in the life of a woman, and she grows up with a hole in her heart that she can't fill when she is denied that relationship.
The absent father affects her mind, body and soul and it alters the way in which the daughter sees herself in the world, how she interacts in her close relationships and her ability to love herself.
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2021-11-2353 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with BillIn this episode, I talk with Bill about the 6 years he spend at a military boarding school in Nigeria where he quickly learned that crying was weak. You got more respect when you didn't cry during the regular beatings -being tough was something admirable. The toxic environment taught Bill how to become self-sufficient from an early age and what he had to do to stay out of trouble.
In order to survive, Bill had to grow up fast. What the experience taught him was resilience and to keep trying no matter how hard. Fortunately, it looks like...
2021-11-1430 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with GabrielaIn this episode, I talk to Gabriela a world-leading fertility specialist and clinical researcher, and the author of 4 books on fertility. With a 20+ year career in reproductive sciences, Gabriela gives us some incredible insights into the journey that couples have been on just to have a child of their own.
Gabriela can boast a 78% success rate which is a phenomenal result! As someone who also struggled with infertility, before finally becoming a mother, I found myself relating to these couples.
Gabriela's approach is holistic and looks at the bigger picture of each of the people...
2021-10-171h 06Toxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with TimIn this episode, I talk to Tim about his traumatic childhood, his long career in the sports and entertainment world and how, despite the outward appearances of success, deep down Tim was struggling. It was only when he had almost lost everything, that Tim sought help and was diagnosed with severe depression. Tim speaks openly about his self-destructive behaviour and why its so important for men to talk to each other about the real stuff and to reach out for help and support.
Its a thought-provoking discussion about men and their men health. So leave a comment...
2021-09-1558 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with AndreAndre is a life coach and intuitive healer, and in this episode we looked at how growing up with parents who were emotionally unavailable impacted his adult life. Andre started off his career as an accountant but found that he had a natural ability to connect with people at a deeper lever and left to become a life coach and healer of childhood trauma. It’s a fascinating personal journey as well as professionally.
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2021-08-2851 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity-Behind The Mask with JimIn this episode Jim talks about the dark days during his struggle with depression and it wasn’t until he admitted that he had a problem and reached out for help, that things changed for the better. Now Jim runs marathons to raise awareness of mental health and has 21 under his belt so far.
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2021-07-1858 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with JeffIn this episode, I talk with Jeff about how he combines body, mind & spirituality in his health and fitness coaching business. We discussed toxic masculinity and what positive masculinity looks like and the inequalities between the sexes.
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2021-06-0146 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask With JackIn this episode, Jack and I talk about what equality for men looks like when it benefits both sexes and encompasses the strengths that both men and women inherently possess. It's an open and very candid look at masculinity viewed from a different lens where men can also feel seen and heard.
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2021-05-1857 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with ZachIn this episode, I talk with Zach about his struggles with alcohol addiction and what it means to be a man in today’s society with the expectations that society, culture and tradition places on men and boys.
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2020-10-1234 minToxic Masculinity - Behind The MaskToxic Masculinity - Behind The Mask with TrevorTrevor talks about what it was like growing up in Sheffield as a Black man in the 70’s and his role now as a coach for Black men. Trevor runs a self-help group for Black men and empowers them to take charge of their lives by looking at roles they’re playing and the impact this has on their mental health.
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2020-10-0500 min
Coaching and Mentoring Best Practice - Both Sides of the CoinHow to coach clients with depression and anxietyDo you or one of your clients experience depression or anxiety? The chances are that the answer is yes. Coaching on this topic can help clients uncover the reasons underlying their anxiety and help them develop tools to cope with stressful situations. Joining host, Jenny Butter, is Shari Lewison-Frisch a family crises coach who specialises in working with parents of teenagers who self-harm harm and she also coaches people with depression and anxiety. Her client Beth has recently retired from being a probation officer and social worker. She contacted Shari to arrange some coaching after she found herself suffering...
2020-09-0116 min