<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stand Tall Therapy | Stand Tall Empower CIC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand Tall delivers therapy and Stand Tall Empower CIC delivers nature-based Events - both help men build mental fitness, resilience and connection.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/blog-feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:07:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.standtall.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sitting With the Conversations About Male Domestic Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflective clinical perspective on male domestic abuse, exploring how men and boys experience harm, trauma, recognition, and the long-term impact on relationships and emotional wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/sitting-with-the-conversations-about-male-domestic-abuse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af42a8f41d7389c2a4652d</guid><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fatherhood]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:10:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_a7c1d80f28b8483684e27c4a1be7a6db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male Domestic Abuse - The Cost of Silence for Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Male Domestic Violence, Masculinity, and the Hidden Barriers to Speaking Up Today, as I write this, I turn 55. Birthdays tend to invite reflection. This one feels particularly significant because I am writing about male domestic abuse - something that has shaped my life in ways I only fully understood years later. Before I had language for words like violence, protection, or masculinity; domestic abuse was already present in my story. My father stayed silent about it. He believed that silence...]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/male-domestic-abuse-the-cost-of-silence-for-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5a4c32b1318a248527108</guid><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:14:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_5030c30aca764b1a92ac14f4685121dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The True Cost of the “Men Would Rather…” Narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why men avoid therapy - and the hidden cost of waiting until crisis. A grounded look at strength, stigma and early support for men.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/why-men-avoid-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699cc9f89509a0da66f7db37</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_af7a75f6ff174b7ca50cada2d0866a1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming the Father You Needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becoming a father can trigger anxiety, old wounds and fear of repeating the past. Explore how men can break intergenerational trauma, recognise paternal postnatal depression and grow into fatherhood with intention.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/becoming-the-father-you-needed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69939beed7d63c8ec61cdc82</guid><category><![CDATA[Fatherhood]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_da996851308648daaa4fe46781f44fde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fatherhood No One Gave You a Map For]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many men experience anxiety about becoming a father, fear repeating their own upbringing, or struggle with paternal postnatal depression. Explore the hidden emotional challenges of fatherhood and when to seek support.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/the-fatherhood-no-one-gave-you-a-map-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6989c3a56f46f1bf800e3955</guid><category><![CDATA[Fatherhood]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:31:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_1251733bca1b4a388599494dde2a76af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_300,h_199,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why So Many Capable Men Feel Stuck in Habits They Don’t Talk About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porn addiction in men, compulsive habits, and why this isn’t a willpower issue Many men who seek therapy are capable, responsible, and outwardly functioning well. They hold demanding jobs, show up for family, and carry significant responsibility. From the outside, life can look stable or even successful. Yet privately, many feel increasingly disconnected, conflicted, or stuck. In my work with men, I often hear about habits they feel uneasy about but rarely talk about. Patterns that tend to...]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/porn-addiction-in-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69810d1c889819a51f053009</guid><category><![CDATA[Addiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:11:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_fef894270e0847cb853265891aa99235~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Motivation Fades]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are times when motivation doesn’t disappear dramatically, but fades quietly in the background. Not enough to stop us entirely, but enough to make things feel heavier, flatter, and harder to sustain.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/when-motivation-fades</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977dfc86e1e6fddb81a01f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:48:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_c8ad57fb865f4fd1bfb2aa8d1ae48990~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Motivation Fade: Self-Trust, Values, and Staying Steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few weeks, I’ve been aware of a subtle shift, both in my own experience and in the conversations I’m having with clients. The focus that often arrives at the beginning of January begins to wear off, intentions that were set with determination start to feel harder to sustain, and the familiar language of motivation and discipline no longer fits the reality of daily life.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/when-motivation-fades-self-trust-values</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e9d33892cb3def4915fbb</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:19:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_cd6cc7675a094a01b2f6d5443e65374a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Fitness for Men]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental fitness for men isn’t about pushing harder or relying on willpower. This article explores how sustainable habits support resilience, regulation, and steadiness, especially at this time of year when motivation can waver and pressure starts to build in the background.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/mental-fitness-for-men</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6965732ce6e689b3de4c5bab</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grounding & Breathwork]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:38:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_e53fb70e15d7489381d8ea4613fbfc6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing a Year of Balance, Not Burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[An honest reflection on stress, nervous system balance, and building steadier ways of working and living as a man.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/choosing-a-year-of-balance-not-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695c384148ab5c2f457bab86</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:37:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_819c9e2c651e4210888bf9b15c73e738~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[52 Waterfalls in One Year: Reflections on Hope, Resilience, and Men’s Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflective essay on completing 52 waterfalls in one year, exploring hope, despair, resilience, and what sustains men’s mental health when plans fall apart.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/52-waterfalls-in-one-year-reflections-on-hope-resilience-and-men-s-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695109636c6ab50b8de8064f</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:58:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_5e47479bf88148af9f1b287644197259~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_338,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaving It on the Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the year winds down, stress can narrow perspective and pull men towards retreat. A personal reflection on the nervous system, connection, and finding balance through nature.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/leaving-it-on-the-mountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69494f19ea017660570a971d</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:16:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_8623e52dd0044017b6d8f33897ba2529~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven Years On: What I’ve Learned About Men, Suicide, and Staying Alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal reflection on male suicide, shame, isolation, and what actually helps men stay alive, especially during the pressures of December.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/eleven-years-on-what-i-ve-learned-about-men-suicide-and-staying-alive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941c20d6e99824bc103bd71</guid><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Male Suicide Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:54:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_fbfe8f3cc1ce4525922e4f4bcf04de59~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_381,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Grief That Shows Up at Christmas ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grounded guide for men navigating grief at Christmas. Learn how grief affects the male nervous system, why Christmas intensifies emotions, and practical ways men can manage grief, stress, and overwhelm during the festive season.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/the-grief-that-shows-up-at-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6936f54d1d422bb0eb18ba83</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grounding & Breathwork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:15:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_7d38da5496ce4beb8d141501cbc42e40~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_267,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Burnout, Identity, and the Courage to Start Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when burnout forces you to leave the role that shaped your identity? A reflective piece on teaching, men’s mental health, identity loss, and starting again.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/burnout-identity-starting-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692cb8df2bc8fd382e6e6fcb</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_1a1b0a68511043518d206aa8ad176596~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_350,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing Tall Under Pressure: What Burnout Is Really Telling You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the real signs of burnout in men, how it shows up in the body and nervous system, and practical ways to reset, rebalance, and recover]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/standing-tall-under-pressure-what-burnout-is-really-telling-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924ccd9933da9c9fc5ae60f</guid><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Male Suicide Awareness]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_65e58e67bf9840afba686bd5453f568a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_308,h_319,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Self-Limiting Beliefs Try To Keep You Small]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why self-limiting beliefs show up during change, how they hold men back, and what helps us step forward with confidence and integrity.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/when-self-limiting-beliefs-try-to-keep-you-small</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691a529776759c02a8657975</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Connection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:58:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_17a8d96b22764e82a1fec2faa84c8114~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting Men: Why We Need to Do Therapy Differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week’s blog is a write-up of my presentation at the Association for Outdoor Therapy Conference. It explores how Walk and Talk, Paddleboard Therapy, and other active approaches can create the right conditions for men to open up, reconnect, and heal.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/supporting-men-why-we-need-to-do-therapy-differently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691249704d01cb460b625d99</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:43:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_0e1aa479da9a482d8a3e0a3ba565f038~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling with imposter syndrome? Discover how movement, nature, and Walk and Talk Therapy in the Lake District can help men find clarity and confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/when-imposter-syndrome-shows-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690930861d235de50436e6c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_2eb75d2786444114a651cae507828e48~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Where a man’s wound is, that’s where his genius will be.” Turning Pain into Men's Healing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many men carry wounds that run deeper than they realise - old pain, shame, or loss that still shapes how they live. At Stand Tall Therapy in Cumbria, we explore how men can transform those emotional wounds into strength, purpose, and connection. Drawing on Robert Bly’s Iron John, this article looks at men’s healing, trauma recovery, and the power of nature-based therapy and men’s groups to turn pain into purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.standtall.org.uk/post/where-a-mans-wound-is-genius-mens-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fd47eedc39b5e10ead9b7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Trauma]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoors and Nature]]></category><category><![CDATA[Men's Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:15:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/015c3d_79340e2581d048169adb32aae437e290~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>