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On Burnout, Identity, and the Courage to Start Again
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.
Stephen
3 days ago5 min read
Standing Tall Under Pressure: What Burnout Is Really Telling You
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
Stephen
Nov 245 min read
When Self-Limiting Beliefs Try To Keep You Small
Why self-limiting beliefs show up during change, how they hold men back, and what helps us step forward with confidence and integrity.
Stephen
Nov 163 min read
Supporting Men: Why We Need to Do Therapy Differently
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.
Stephen
Nov 104 min read
When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up
Struggling with imposter syndrome? Discover how movement, nature, and Walk and Talk Therapy in the Lake District can help men find clarity and confidence.
Stephen
Nov 34 min read
“Where a man’s wound is, that’s where his genius will be.” Turning Pain into Men's Healing
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.
Stephen
Oct 252 min read
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