Jam Jars, RTT® & the New Masculinity: A Journey Through Men’s Mental Health: Simon C - The moment that everything changed

In a world that continues to evolve, this episode remains a heartfelt and timely exploration of men’s mental health, emotional expression, and redefining purpose. Simon shares his deeply personal story of transformation — from furloughed father during the COVID-19 pandemic to certified Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®) therapist — and how that unexpected career pivot became a gateway to healing, connection, and clarity.

Though recorded in 2021, Simon’s reflections resonate just as strongly today. In 2025, the global conversation around masculinity, emotional wellbeing, and mental health support for men is finally gaining traction — and this episode speaks directly to that cultural shift.

Simon opens up about how being furloughed from his job in the tourism industry gave him the space to reflect, reset, and pursue something that had always interested him: how the mind works. An ad for RTT® appeared (as if Facebook really was listening), and that spark led to a life-changing path — one where he not only helped others but began to understand himself on a deeper level.

We also discuss the innovative yet accessible tool he created: Jam Jars of Joy — a set of 21 motivational quotes designed to support daily mindset shifts and rooted in the same neuroplasticity principles that underpin RTT®. This low-tech, high-impact ritual became a way for Simon and his son to start each day with intention, reflection, and open conversation — something we now recognize in 2025 as essential for mental health at every age.

You’ll hear about:

• Why therapy needs more male voices
• How RTT® empowers people to rewire the subconscious and reclaim their story
• The cultural myth that men shouldn’t talk — and why that needs to end
• Why different perspectives, beliefs, and identities are what make human connection powerful
• And how sci-fi analogies help us reimagine mental health in creative, relatable ways

This conversation reminds us that even years later, the core truths about growth, healing, and being heard don’t expire. As Simon says: “You’re not lost. You just don’t know where you are yet.”

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