{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Minds of Men","title":"012: Are men struggling?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/48051445\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3613,"description":"Why does masculinity feel so confusing today?\n\nIn this week's episode of Minds of Men, I'm joined by TEDx speaker, author and men's wellbeing advocate Andrew Pain to explore one of the most important conversations facing men today.\n\nDrawing on the themes from his new book, Honestly, Man, (on sale this week), we discuss why so many men struggle to talk openly about their emotions, the impact of shame, loneliness and burnout, and what healthier masculinity really looks like in today's world. We also explore psychological safety, difficult conversations, resilience, fatherhood, identity, and how we can create communities where men feel able to speak honestly- without fear of judgement.\n\nWhether you're a father, partner, leader, coach, or simply someone trying to make sense of what it means to be a man today, this episode offers practical insights, honest reflection and plenty of moments that will challenge the way you think.\n\nAbout Andrew\nAndrew Pain is a TEDx and CPD-accredited speaker, award-winning campaigner, podcast host and the author of Honestly, Man: Why Masculinity Feels Confusing, Shame Doesn't Help and What to Do About It. He works with organisations including HSBC, Amazon, National Highways, Specsavers and The Crown Estate, helping leaders and teams improve wellbeing, resilience, communication and psychological safety. All profits from Honestly, Man are invested into charities supporting men and boys.\n\nLearn more about Andrew here:\n🌐 https://www.andrewpain.co.uk/\n💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain/\n\n📖 Honestly, Man by Andrew Pain:\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=honestly+man+andrew+pain\n\nIf you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fB46_ou1eaA_UShMDGvv6jJUpvqO70mTT90Yfx5gVxc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xN2Yx/NDBiOGE5ZDk0MjVi/NjNlM2RjOTQ4Mzc4/ZTFjNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}