The Heart Helper Podcast
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Men’s Mental Health Awareness: Healing Through Authorship with Tre 'Harold' Martin
On Episode 23 of The Heart Helper Podcast, we welcome Tre "Harold" Martin, the author of "I'm Just Talking To Myself...: But If You're Reading This...I Hope It Helps". In honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month this June, we delve into the crucial topics of providing men with outlets for their emotions, the role of father figures, and the journey of healing trauma. We explore the balance between traditional notions of masculinity and the need for men to find moments to let their guard down. Harold's book, written as a means of personal healing, aims to inspire others on their own paths to wellness.
Key Discussions in This Episode:
- Connecting to God for Healing: Exploring spiritual avenues for emotional and mental recovery.
- Studying the Bible: Understanding the role of scripture in personal development and healing.
- Men's Mental Health: Addressing the stigma and the importance of mental well-being for men.
- Honesty in Therapy: Discussing the challenges men face in being truthful during therapy sessions.
- Being a Junior to a Father You've Never Known: The impact of an absent father on personal identity and growth.
- Abandonment Issues: Unpacking the emotional consequences of feeling abandoned and how to cope.
- Self-Forgiveness: Learning to forgive yourself for the pain caused to yourself and others.
- Authorship: Insights into the process of writing a book as a means of healing and expression.
Host: Jodie Smith @bobbyjamesss (Instagram)
Guest: Harold "Tre" Martin III @tretreoh (Instagram)
Podcast: @thehearthelperpodcast
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