The Mindful Men Podcast Simon Rinne

Welcome to Episode 135 – Redefining success with Matthew Jodouin

 

When we think of success, we often associate it with success at work. We climb the ladder, or land the big deal… but success is so much more than what we do in our career. Success extends to family, friends, relationships. It is developed over time, and is not simply the end goal – but the growth we achieve throughout the journey. 

 

Helping us to put this into perspective, is a fellow mindful man, Matt Jodouin. Matt is a husband and father, mentor, men’s coach, speaker, and author who guides high-performing men away from the brink of professional burnout towards a state of balance and fulfillment.

 

Join us as we explore success through a personal development lens; and learn how taking off the mask, getting vulnerable and authentic can lead to success at a whole new level. 

 

In this episode, Matt shares:


How success extends beyond the workplace to include fatherhood, marriage, friendships, and mental health.
Why nurturing genuine connections and friendships is essential for combating loneliness and fostering personal growth.
How sharing our struggles and experiences creates a sense of belonging and support.
Why comparison gets us down, and what we can do to define success on our own terms.
That success is a journey with twists and turns, and why resilience is key.
The role mindset plays in finding fulfillment and appreciating the present moment.

 

Key quotes:

 

"Success as a father is being a safe place for my kids to come."

 

"Success in marriage is having a genuine connection and being a safe place for each other."

 

"Real success comes back to … learning to enjoy the process and be happy now."

 

Connect with Matt

Website: www.mjmindsetcoach.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_jodouin/  

 

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 134 - Hope (Hold On Pain Ends)

 

Over the last 6-12 months, there have been a whole range of things going on that have been slowly weighing me down. And it all came to a head recently after a phone conversation that triggered me big time. The phone call had me feeling helpless, and I broke down. I could no longer hold things together, and the emotions all came out.

 

But as the tears dried, I started to reflect on Hope. A good friend of mine Kerrie Atherton always talks about Hope being defined as Hold On, Pain Ends. I needed this reminder this week, and it enabled me to reflect on where I was at, but also where I was going. So join me as I talk about regaining Hope when all seems lost. 

 

In this episode, I share:

·       The concept of hope

·       Housing, financial and business stress

·       Dealing with a toxic workplace

·       Supporting loved ones through health challenges

·       Hold On, Pain ends

·       Why talking helps

 

Key Quotes

 

"Hold on, pain ends"

 

“I'm sharing this because I want to reflect on it  and sharing and verbalizing these challenges gets it out of your head”

 

“I'm rediscovering hope with different tools”

 

Connect with Mindful Men

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 133 - Life as a Trans Man with Carlos Munez



Imagine being born into a body that didn’t feel right. On the outside, your adopted mother called you her “Incan princess”, but on the inside you were a boy wanting to become a man. This was the experience of Carlos Munez. 

 

Carlos was born in Peru, and moved to the UK after being adopted. This in itself can raise significant questions about one’s place in the world, and for Carlos this was amplified by questions about his gender identity too. Carlos joins me to get mindful about life as a trans man; from questioning his identity, to coming out, transitioning and now life as a husband and father. 

 

After listening to this episode, make sure you check out Carlos’ TedX talk (link below). I for one was left inspired by Carlos’ journey, and am thankful that he has also shared some websites that can help those needing support with gender identity. 

 

In this episode, Carlos shares:


How he questioned his identity from a young age.
How adoption played a role in shaping his identity.
The impact of coming out as a trans man.
How having a supportive partner made a significant difference in his journey.
The transition process. 
What it means to be a mindful man. 
Organizations who can provide support for those questioning their gender identity.

 

Key Quotes


"I want to be able to stand in front of my kids and say that I'm transgender and they'll go, yeah, heck yeah, that's cool."
"My mum helped me survive and my wife helped me thrive."
“Being a man has kind of changed now and now I look at it more as  being the best person that I can be”

 

Connect with Carlos

Website:  www.peruinteriors.co.uk

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/carlos-munez

TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwhAG5ivzA

Support Providers:

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

https://lgbt.foundation/

https://kaleidoscopetrust.com/

https://www.theproudtrust.org/

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

https://www.diversityrolemodels.org/

https://www.transinthecity.co.uk/

 

Connect with Mindful Men

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 132 - Grief through losing a loved one with Katie Rössler

 

Grief is a complex topic, and one that is often associated with the loss of a loved one. However grief can show up in different ways, and doesn’t have to associated with death. And like our mental health, no two people experience grief in the same way. 

 

Helping us unpack this BIG topic is licensed therapist Katie Rössler. Katie shares her personal experience of losing a parent and experiencing multiple miscarriages. We discuss hidden grief and how men and women express is differently. We also talk about how therapy can help us to grow through grief, and the valuable work Katie does through her therapy and podcast – The Balance Code. 

 

Key points

 

In this episode, Katie shares:


Understanding what grief is
Identifying hidden grief
Katie’s loss of a parent 
Katie’s experience of miscarriage
How to cope with grief and loss
The importance of talking about grief and loss
The Rebuild Program and The Balance Code

 

Key quotes

 

“We've all felt grief. We have just only seen it as mourning the sadness and the loss of a person”

 

“the losses completely rocked my world, totally  changed who I am, completely shifted my identity”

 

“we got to get on our little boat and go off to our own island and have solitude. But we have to be very careful that that time on that island doesn't become isolation”

 

Connect with Katie

Website: www.katierossler.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.rossler/  

Podcast: www.katierossler.com/podcast

Your Relationship Goals Workbook:

https://resources.katierossler.com/products/courses/view/1056170

 

Connect with Mindful Men

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 131 - Neurodiversity and Autism with Caitlin Hughes and Teena Mogler



Neurodiversity is becoming increasingly recognised in our community, and I’m hearing more and more stories of adults getting late diagnosed Autism and ADHD (often after our children have been diagnosed).  What I didn’t realise is that other conditions fall under the neurodiversity umbrella – including OCD! 

 

So this week we’re exploring neurodiversity and what it means to have a neurodiversity affirming therapy practice – with a specific focus on Autism. And helping me unpack this huge topic is Accredited Mental Health Social Workers Caitlin Hughes and Teena Mogler. Caitlin and Teena are lived experience therapists, and provide a great insight into how we as practitioners can position ourselves to provide neurodiversity affirming practices to our clients. 

 

But if you’re not a therapist, but live with Autism (or even ADHD as we talk about this), make sure you tune in. You’ll hear about some great therapeutic approaches that may be helpful to you! 

 

Key points

 

In this episode Caitlin and Teena share: 


What is neurodiversity and neurodiversity affirming practice?
Understanding the Autism diagnosis 
The differences in Autism presentations between boys and girls
Therapeutic models that support neurodiversity
Masking and how this impacts the individual 
Lived experience therapists 

 

Key quotes

 

"Neurodiversity is about approaching different brains and understanding them through our diversity lens."

 

"Neurodiversity affirming practice is about working with the neurodivergent person and not causing harm."

 

“The issue with saying someone's high functioning is that it's kind of invalidating the fact that they have a disability and they do have support needs."

 

Connect with Caitlin

Website: https://catharticcollaborations.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathartic.collaborations/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cathartic-collaborations

Divergent Dialogues Podcast: https://divergentdialogues.substack.com/ 

 

Connect with Teena

Website: https://www.balancecentreformentalhealth.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancecentrefor_mentalhealth/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalanceCentreforMentalHealthWisdomandWellness

Divergent Dialogues Podcast: https://divergentdialogues.substack.com/ 

 

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon

Welcome to Episode 130 - Mediocre Dads with Queon Wilcox

  

Parenting is hard at best. Juggling all of life’s needs whilst trying to be the best dad you can be is a challenge. But imagine if that challenge was amplified by not being able to be with you kids every day? 

 

This is the challenge of Queon Wilcox, a proud family man and Sergeant in the United States Army. Queon shares his passion for fatherhood, and the strategies he uses when away for work. From gym sessions to late night phone calls because of timezone differences, Queon does what it takes to be anything but a mediocre dad.

 

Key points

 

In this episode Queon shares: 


What it means to be a dad
Being a girl dad
The impact of military life on family
The importance of being present
His faith and plans for the future
The Mediocre Dads Podcast

 

Key quotes

 

“my purpose in my life are my kids are and my wife”

 

“We are superheroes to our kids. And then in our heads, we're the villains the entire time”

 

“being mediocre is a choice and you have to refuse to be mediocre”

 

Connect with Queon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MediocreDads/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediocre_dads/

Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mediocredads

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mediocre_dads

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vHRtqyvNHdZhtQoOlzBdD?si=1d989f081ce54bfc https://rumble.com/c/c-2576414

 

 

Connect with Mindful Men

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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon