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SummarySimon Rinne is a licensed social worker and shared his personal journey of dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, overcoming alcohol misuse, and his experience finding the right therapists, leading to his commitment to men's mental health.Key takeaways from the episode: How the home environment and societal pressures impact men's mental health. We talk about how these pressures can be mitigated. Simon’s concept to challenge societal norms and embrace a fuller, more emotionally expressive definition of masculinity. Why is finding the right therapist so important and how can it significantly enhance the effectiveness of the therapy? Simon's holistic approach to therapy involves blended lifestyle modifications, professional help, and supportive relationships. How partners can play a supportive role in the journey of men’s mental health.Simon is a husband and father, mental health advocate and social worker. As the Founder of Mindful Men, he’s dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. Simon lived with OCD, Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout for 30 years, struggling in silence, using alcohol to feel "normal." At 28 Simon began the journey of healing and hopes to inspire others to believe that they can turn their pain into purpose, and move from surviving to thriving.Noteworthy quotes from this episode:[[Connect with Simonwww.mindful-men.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594/ (free Facebook community for men)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.ausIG: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/FB: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.ausConnect with Paige BondInstagram: @paigebondcoachingFacebook: @paigebondcoachingTikTok: @paigebondcoachingWebsite: https://paigebond.comPaige Bond hosts the Stubborn Love podcast, is a Licensed Marriage Therapist, and a Polyamory Relationship Coach. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Her own journey from feeling lonely, insecure, and jealous to feeling empowered and reassured is what fuels her passion to help other people-pleasers to conquer jealousy and embrace love.Free Jealousy Workbook: http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-downloadFree People Pleasing Workbook: https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbookDisclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.Intro music by Coma-Media on pixabay.com
