Normalizing the Conversation of Men’s Mental Health With Alex Palmer

In today's fast-paced world entire of instant gratification, men often find themselves caught in the relentless pursuit of chasing short-term pleasures, from alcohol and drugs to unhealthy relationships and risky behaviors. While society sells the notion that these quick fixes will bring happiness and fulfillment, these fleeting moments of satisfaction can quickly spiral into a cycle of dependency and self-destruction, masking deeper mental health issues that remain unaddressed. 

But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle and pave the way for long-term recovery and genuine happiness? Our guest this week, Alex Palmer, joins Dr. Powers as they normalize the conversation of men's mental health. 

Alex leads marketing and business development for Positive Recovery and is a passionate advocate for men's mental health. He hosts the Fellowman Podcast and is working his way through grad school to eventually become a therapist working with men experiencing similar mental health challenges to those he's worked through.

In this conversation, Alex and Dr. Powers explore the principles of the 12-step program and how they can be transformative tools for managing anxiety and depression. They also discuss why men have difficulty showing their emotions and how to create a liberating environment for men to feel safe enough to be vulnerable with one another. Click play to learn more about men's mental health and the interconnection of mental health and addiction.

Topics Discussed:

• How the 12-step program can be beneficial for mental health

• Why healthy, supportive relationships matter for men’s health

• Re-wiring your brain through Positive Psychology

• How untreated mental health issues can manifest into self-medication

• Breaking the cycle of chasing short-term pleasures for long-term recovery

• Therapeutic healing properties of spending time in the wilderness

 

Connect with Alex Palmer:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmpalmer/

• The Fellowman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fellowman-podcast/id1554539897

 

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