MY thoughts on mental health

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.

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

Why self-limiting beliefs show up during change, how they hold men back, and what helps us step forward with confidence and integrity.

Struggling with imposter syndrome? Discover how movement, nature, and Walk and Talk Therapy in the Lake District can help men find clarity and confidence.

Procrastination isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline. It’s often a sign that your nervous system is in protection mode – a body-first signal to slow down. In this piece, Stephen Hall explores why men struggle to get started, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and simple, body-based ways to move through resistance with compassion.

Discover what overwhelm really is, the neuroscience behind it, signs to watch for, and practical tools men can use to manage it and protect their mental health.

But here’s the truth: burnout doesn’t care how strong, capable, or successful you are. In fact, the more responsibility you carry, the more vulnerable you are.

Why Do Men Push Through When They Should Stop? It isn’t just about ignoring a cold or powering through a cough. It’s about how men are often conditioned to override their emotional and physical needs in the name of “coping” or “getting on with it.”

Imposter syndrome arises from a disconnection between internal self-perception and external validation. Men, in particular, are often raised with subtle but powerful messages: you must be competent, confident, and emotionally self-reliant. These unspoken rules leave little room for vulnerability or self-doubt

Discover why men aren’t using workplace mental health support and what businesses can do to create a culture where male employees feel safe and supported.

For many self-employed men, especially those running their own businesses, work's more than a job - it’s an expression of identity & purpose

There are moments in life when everything feels off. You’re successful on paper, but something isn’t sitting right. his is dissonance.

Bullying ruins lives. It’s that simple. Nearly a quarter of UK employees report experiencing bullying at work.