Hearts Wide Open - The Men's Mental Health Podcast

Oct 21 2024 35 ep. 46 mins
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Hearts Wide Open is a men's health podcast releasing episodes twice a month where hosts Dennis & Soroosh talk about topics related to men's health & men's mental health with each other & their inspiring guests. The Hearts Wide Open Podcast is a safe space for men to be their true authentic selves. On this men's health podcast, everyone is invited to open up, to speak their truth & show vulnerability! Join Hearts Wide Open & explore what it means to be a man for you. Learn, meet impressive guests, relate to other men's struggles & listen to inspiring stories! You’re not alone ❤️

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#35 Cycling Around The Globe For Mental Health: How Physical Activity Supports Mental Well-Being With Juriaan

Oct 21 2024 45 mins  
Dennis interviewed Juriaan, a Dutch man who is travelling around the globe by bicycle! You've heard right! By B-I-C-Y-C-L-E. You probably know that Dutch people love to get from a to b by bicycle, but what makes a person want to do that around the entire planet? This is exactly what we've asked Juriaan in this episode. He talks about his motivation behind doing this challenge, how

#34 How To Deal With A Person That's Always Negative? Surviving Negative People & Energy

Oct 07 2024 37 mins  
We explore the hidden ways negativity can manifest in our lives and how we can recognize when someone’s negative attitude is a reflection of their own struggles or just a part of who they are. Feeling Tense? It Might Be the People Around You. Have you ever noticed tension in your body that seems to linger for days, weeks, or even months? Sometimes, stress and negativity from the

#33 PSOAS & What Happens When We Express Emotions With Priscilla

Sep 23 2024 55 mins  
We interviewed our yoga teacher about her philosophy, the PSOAS muscle and how it stores emotions that want to be released and how we can learn this. Priscilla talks to us about the light and shadow, the yin and yang, why she loves working with men and what a healthy man is to her. We discover why it’s so important to restore the balance and create a safe space for all genders t

#32 This Is How I Transformed My Life - Finding Purpose, Direction & Alignment With Personal Values, Intentions & Daily Rituals

Sep 09 2024 43 mins  
Life moves in cycles and this episode is testament to that. Dennis has been through a transformational experience at the start of the month, which realigned him to his purpose and values, brought him back on track in terms of the direction he was taking in life and left him with clarity of what his north star is. Dennis takes you on a journey throughout this experience: What happen

#31 What Is Attachment Theory, How Do I Know My Attachment Style & How Does This Help My Relationships?

Aug 26 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we talk about attachment theory. Attachment theory talks about how we attach in romantic relationships with a partner and how it relates to the love and care we receive as a baby or child. Our guest is Rita Bliven. Rita has a lot of experience in the field of attachment theory and opens up about her own personal story on attachment which starts with a child kidnapp

#30 Overcoming Self-Sabotage & Unlocking My True Potential Without Setting Myself Up For Failure

Aug 12 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Soroosh gives the definition of self-sabotage from a technical point of view. How sometimes we set high goals for ourselves and set ourselves up for failure. Are you also inspired by the success story of other people and plan to wake up at 4 am, and then fail? Do you criticise &set high expectations for yourself? We talk about how you too, can plan properly. Fu

#29 I Deleted Instagram 2 Years Ago: How He Did It & How It Changed Lenny’s Life

Jul 22 2024 35 mins  
Lenny shares about his decision to quit Instagram and delete the app on this episode of the Hearts Wide Open Podcast. He deleted Instagram over 2 years ago and talks about the process and impact it has on him today. We also discuss other social media platforms like Twitter / X and how they have changed. We all choose what type of content we consume and in the end it is important t

#28 Authentic Conversations With Anyone: Valuable Lessons From Our Men's Circle

Jul 08 2024 35 mins  
Ever wondered why it seems so hard to have an authentic conversation #realtalk with one of your friends, a family member or maybe even a stranger you've just met? Then this episode is for you! In this episode we not only discuss why it can seem so hard to finally see and really talk each other through the thick surface of small talk, people pleasing, playing a role and so on, b

#27 What We Learned In 1 Year Of Podcasting About Men's Health & Men's Mental Health

Jun 25 2024 43 mins  
Hearts Wide Open is celebrating its first anniversary! 1 year podcasting about men's health and men's mental health related topics. In this episode hosts Soroosh and Dennis are getting interviewed by former guest Tamara and look back at their highlights, lowlights, learnings and take aways from 1 year of hosting a men's health podcast. The two not only share about the past year, b

#26 Childhood With An Abusive Parent (2/2): How Alican Saved Himself & How Setting Boundaries Helped Him

Jun 17 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Sooroosh and Alican delve into the reality that everyone faces low moments in life, times when the weight of challenges can feel overwhelming. It's crucial to recognize that these experiences are part of the human condition and do not reflect personal failure or weakness. Seeking help is a courageous step, not a sign of inadequacy. Whether it’s talking to a