#24 George Bell - The Masculinity Crisis: Understanding the Challenges

Adam Smith is a high performance coach and founder of A-Game Consultancy, a company helping business leaders and others improve their lives.Joining us to talk all about how we can have a better relationship with alcohol and keep seeking our purpose no matter where we are in life's journey, Adam gives valuable, no bullish*t advice on how to improve.Expect to learn:Where to start when you're looking to cut down on alcoholHow to find purpose outside of your careerThe difference between an action talker and an action taker and which one you areBeing neurodivergent and how to thrive with the labels society gives you.And much more.Follow Adam here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/Use code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching.Invest in yourself, thrive and live a better life:https://coach.takeapitstop.comDownload our app and learn more about Pitstop below:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Parker York Smith is a content creator and upcoming author.Let's face it, fashion and style is hard, especially if you're a man. 'Should I even care?' 'Why bother, it's not that important.' We're sure you've all said this to yourselves when trawling through shops or online shopping. But as Parker explains, it's an essential way of growing your confidence and the way you present yourself to the world.Expect to learn:How to dress according to your moodWhy you should always dress up when leaving the house, even if it's just go to the supermarketWhy working on your style and fashion is a skill to improve at, just like going to the gymThe effects dressing well can have on your confidenceHow to focus on the small things and build yourself up over timeAnd much moreFollow Parker on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/parkeryorksmith/Pre order Parker's book here - https://direct.me/parkeryorksmith?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacOdP_h_aQkDEnZdGd_i-3yHOzHgBmOue_kq8Su198SDAvNjMgZABsuCYqqEg_aem_C39hppycREHtqIySDSTaQwDownload our app here and don't forget you can use the code PODCAST for 20% off the first 3 months of our in app 1:1 coaching - https://coach.takeapitstop.comhttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Dustin Hogan is a TedX Speaker, Counsellor and founder of Therapy for Dudes.Discussing why true strength is found in openness and connection, Dustin told us how we can encourage the men in our lives (as well as ourselves) to open up about how we feel and how it can help us thrive.Expect to learn:Why you should be questioning your assumptions, not your strength (and what that means)The importance of being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to seeking help/coachingThe concept of 'Active Listening' and why communications are a skill you need to work onHow to offer help to the men in your life who you think may be struggling and the patterns to recogniseAnd much more.Find out more about Dustin here: https://therapyfordudes.comDownload our app here:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Maarten Molenaar is a Professional Windsurfer and Award Winning Filmmaker.Joining us to talk about his journey recovering from testicular cancer, then it returning and him beating it once more. In between these 2 diagnoses he made an award winning film, 'Pasko: The Magic Move' all about his journey and is now working on a sequel.Maartens story is a tale of resilience and his mindset now around living fully present and investing in himself is a lesson we can all learn from.Expect to learn:Why in a weird way, Cancer turned out to be a good thing that happened to himThe mental recovery steps as well as the physical stepsThe importance of having a passion to look forward to and spreading your self worthWhy men need to talk about their testicles more and be open about these issuesAnd much much more.Find out more about Maarten here: https://windsurfstories.com/pasko/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac5ITpZHjdQRft0a097ns6ZX1Tmr8FHDCQn9Q3SnqO7yGA24Xds76piez0f4w_aem_dL9IiuiGGjM_lSJpTZgO0ADownload our app here and use the code PODCAST for 20% off your first 3 months of coaching: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Henry Nelson Case is a Lawyer, Speaker and Digital Creator.After watching his Ted talk all around his experience with his own mental health and discussing how mens mental health is addressed in today's world, we had to get Henry on to talk!Expect to learn:How we can improve the way we look after men in corporate high stress environments How to avoid certain coping mechanisms and find better onesWhy finding a balance between wellness and enjoyment is so difficult and how to get thereToxic masculinity in the corporate world and how it's changingWhy millennials are so f*cked and how we can laugh more about itThe effect of having a hair transplant had for Henry (as well as Sandy)And much more.Find out more about Henry here - https://www.henrynelsoncase.co.ukDownload our app here:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

George Bell is a Linkedin Top Voice and upcoming author.Joining us to talk all things Masculinity and why he's writing a book all about the subject, George spoke with Sandy about where masculinity is in 2025 and why men are on such a slipper slope at the moment.Expect to learnThe importance of male friendships, hobbies, and self-identityWhy you need to tell your males friends you love them more oftenThe challenges men face regarding societal expectations of appearanceWhy you shouldn't be worried about sharing your passions, even if they're not considered traditionally masculine (We discussed lego!)Men's hair loss and why both Sandy and George had hair transplants (and the affect it's had on their mental health)And much more.Follow George on Linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bell-10317184/Download our app and start your coaching journey today:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Craig White is a Coach, Mentor and Facilitator, having worked with professional sports teams in both Rugby and Football within the English Premiership League as well as International Rugby, alongside coaching and mentoring corporate leaders and their teams to perform at their best.Joining us to talk all things high performance, Craig breaks down why we need to rethink our way of thinking and learn to see it in everyday actions, as well as discussing why middle aged men are struggling and what you can do as you navigate the 2nd chapter of life.Expect to learn:How to reframe your view of high performance and see it in your own actionsHow to turn your gaze inwards and stop just focusing on outputJoin our host Sandy for a quick somatic breathwork session mid podcast!Why middle aged men are being forgotten in the men's health discussionThe different types of leader and how to find which one you areAnd much more.A lot to learn in this one and some really poignant insights not heard elsewhere.Find out more about Craig here - https://craigwhitementoring.comDownload our app and sign up to 1:1 coaching in your pocket here:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Dr Richard Blake is a Psychology expert, mental health & breathwork coach and podcast host.Joining us to talk all things therapy, breathwork and why so many people are struggling with mental health conditions, Richard describes the evidence backed research to show why therapy isn't the best option for everyone and why there are other ways out there to improve your wellbeing and thrive.Expect to learn:Why young people need to learn to embrace failure and how parents can helpWhy therapy isn't working for men and what to do insteadThe links between family estrangement and therapyThe positive effects of conscious connected breathworkThe importance of exercise and nutrition for mental wellbeingAnd much more.A hugely insightful conversation with lots of actionable advice, we hope you enjoy.Follow Dr Richard here - https://www.instagram.com/the_breath_geek/Download our app:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Jamie Ramsay is an Adventurer, Speaker and Author.Joining us to tell us his story of going from 12 years in the corporate world to deciding to take on the challenge of running solo and unsupported from Vancouver to Buenos Aires, covering 17,000km in just over a year.Expect to learn:How this crazy adventure became a reality and lessons learned from itWhy we need to have a more open ming about stepping out of our comfort zonesFinding the correct path in life that works for YOU, not the one you feel you 'should' be onHow to expand your perceived boundaries about yourselfThe process of writing a book and the lessons learned from itAnd much more.Follow Jamie's adventures and get his book here - https://www.jamieramsay.netDownload the Pitstop app here:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share

Keith Crossley is a dynamic speaker, coach, and author, working to help people and make spirituality accessible to the masses.Joining us to talk all things spirituality, enlightenment, ego and anxiety, Keith is a master at breaking what can be far-reaching concepts down into something easy to understand and very achievable to bring into the busy daily lives that we all live in.Expect to learn:How to embrace your spiritual side and tangibly bring it into daily lifeThe concept of enlightenment, what does it mean and how can we move towards it without sitting under a tree for half a year?Ego death, how to manage your ego and why it's not what you may thinkOvercoming anxiety: top tips to banish anxious thoughts and move forward with confidenceAnd much more.Find out more about Keith here - https://www.keithcrossley.comDownload our app here:https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pitstop-mens-health/id6470808583https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitstopdev.pitstopapp&pcampaignid=web_share