Talking about our feelings and emotions is something we are not used to doing. In fact, for most men, the only way of dealing with life's harshness is to suck it up, pull our socks up and keep going. But in the long term, we pay the price of living like that with our mental, emotional, and physical health. We have the perfect guest to address this issue, Paul Sheppard. Paul is the Owner of Mindset Coach and Therapy; he is an online and in-person Life Coach and a Therapist specializing in anxiety, stress, confidence, and low self-esteem. He is also the Host of the Top Ten podcast, The Mindset Changing Podcast.In this episode, Paul shows us how to build a healthy relationship with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. We talk about men's poor emotional management and its effects on those around them. We learn how something as simple as breathing can massively change our reality and how we show up at work and with our families. We also touch on the use of alcohol, drugs, or pornography as a form of self-medication and its terrible effects, the lack of mental training in our lives, and how incorporating tiny habits can be a game-changer in the long run. Some Questions I Ask:Why do you feel that men don't want to talk about anxiety? (3:09)How can we apply the tiny habits philosophy to our lives and maximize the benefits of the breathing technique you taught us? (15:19)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why for most men, reaching out for help feels like failing (4:28)The value and multiple benefits of being open and vulnerable (9:23)How working with our autonomic nervous system can change our lives (10:32)Negative thoughts are false alarms (13:46)About the negative impacts of porn abuse on men (22:32)The benefits of a holistic approach to mental health (30:52)Paul shares advice on how to deal with life when it feels overwhelming (39:14)Resources:Mindset Coaching and Therapy websiteMindset Change PodcastBook: Ryan Gottfredson - Success MindsetsBook: BJ Fogg - Tiny HabitsConnect with Paul:LinkedInInstagramTik TokEmail: info@the-mindset-coach.comLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.