The Book Therapy Podcast with Alex Holmes
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to The Book Therapy Podcast with Alex Holmes.
Book Therapy is a podcast on the intersection of books, mental health, and therapy for modern men, dedicated to exploring mental health and masculinity.
Hosted by Alex Holmes, a London-based therapist, the podcast explores the complexities of mental wellness with a special focus on men's mental health.
This podcast blends interviews, book reviews, and personal stories to help you read more, seek help, and become better versions of yourself.
Each episode aims to shed light on different recovery pathways, offering guidance, support, and understanding to listeners navigating their mental health journeys.
Read the book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection.
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Session 005 | Book. Therapy.
April 15, 2024 14:13 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Alex discusses the goals of bibliotherapy and how it can be used as a tool for therapy and personal growth. The four goals of bibliotherapy are: improving how you respond to the world, increasing self-understanding, clarifying personal relationships, and dealing with reality as is. He explains each goal in detail and provides examples of how bibliotherapy can help achieve them. The episode also mentions upcoming topics and guests for future episodes. Takeaways Bibliothera...
Session 004 | Books Can Transform Men's Mental Health
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, Alex explores the concept of bibliotherapy and its impact on men's mental health. He discusses the power of books to provide guidance, support, and inspiration, and shares his personal experiences with books that have influenced his journey. The host also addresses the challenges men face in developing a relationship with reading and offers a reading list for men interested in exploring bibliotherapy. He emphasises the importance of engaging with books actively and discusses...
Session 003 | What Men Want From Therapy
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode, Alex discusses the importance of a male-friendly approach to psychotherapy and provides tips for men seeking therapy. He emphasizes the need for therapists to understand male communication styles and experiences, and create a non-judgmental environment. Alex also highlights the importance of focusing on strengths, setting clear goals, and being open to being challenged in therapy. He explores what men want from therapy, including a quick fix, feeling understood, and addressi...
Session 002 | Breaking The Stigma of Men's Mental Health
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutesSummary Mental health struggles do not discriminate, but our societal response to them does. Men face a stigma around seeking help, which is damaging and perpetuated by traditional notions of masculinity. This episode explores the importance of breaking the stigma and creating a culture of openness and support for men's mental health. The story of Carl and Drew highlights the consequences of silence and the transformative power of seeking help. Strategies for breaking the stigma include cre...
Session 001 | Why Men's Mental Health? Why Now?
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutesIn this episode, Alex Holmes introduces himself as the host of the Hard Part podcast, which focuses on the intersection of masculinity and mental health. He explains that the podcast aims to explore men's mental health, masculinity, and personal growth. Alex shares his background as a coach and therapist, as well as his journey in the field of men's mental health. He discusses the challenges he faced in understanding what it means to be a man today and the harmful ideas around masculinity. ...
Introducing...The Hard Part with Alex Holmes
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutesSummary The Hard Part Podcast aims to explore men's mental health in the context of therapy, coaching, and leadership. Alex Holmes, emphasises that the podcast is not another platform promoting misogynistic ideals but rather a resource for personal growth and self-improvement. The podcast will cover various topics, including therapy for men, mindful communication, nonviolent communication, and inner work. The host encourages healthy and safe conversations about hard topics and invites liste...
Living With Schizophrenia | Ft Antonio Ferreira
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourAntonio Ferreira is a mental health advocate and campaigner. He speaks to me about his diagnosis of schizophrenia, and what that has meant for him as a young Black man today. I am still on holiday, so looking forward to sharing more about that in the next few weeks. My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Living Shantaram | Ft Gregory David Roberts
October 31, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourThis week, I am speaking to Gregory David Roberts. He is a former heroin addict, escaped convict, and now a musician living in Jamaica. His bestselling book, Shantaram, is now a TV series on Apple TV+ and we chat about all things from his experience in a straight jacket to living in India for ten years on the run. I am still on holiday in Jamaica, so looking forward to sharing more about that in the next few weeks. My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection T...
What Is A Good Life? | ft Mark McCartney
October 24, 2022 07:27 - 56 minutesFor the next two weeks, I am away. In these episodes, you will get full conversations with me and a guest. This episode is with a friend of mine, Mark McCartney. He wrote this newsletter called 'What Is A Good Life?' We talk about: Silent retreats in India Starting anew Finding out what a good life is My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn m...
Why Are Men Lonely? | ft Yomi Sode
October 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourThis week I ask, 'Why are men lonely?' Articles referenced today: The Rise of Lonely, Single Men - Greg Matos, PsyD All The Lonely People Are Men - Greg Hurst My Book: Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection The Time To Talk Project Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Ask a question. Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Mental Health A Global Priority, Yet? ft Ben West
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourToday is World Mental Health Day. Is Mental Health a global priority? Dr. Sanah's Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/06/psychologist-devastating-lies-mental-health-problems-politics 'What resources are there for men who have therapy on their to-do list'? Ben West talks about writing his book 'This Book Could Save Your Life' Gated Community: timetotalk.supercast.com Men's Groups: MenSpeak - https://www.instagram.com/menspeakmensgroups/ Men's Circle - ht...
Welcome Back! - An Update On What Is Going On.
October 02, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutesWelcome back to Time To Talk. New episodes will be back on World Mental Health Day, October 10th. Until then, here's what has been happening! Looking forward to meeting you on October 10th. Ask questions here: https://forms.gle/dd6PT8X3ANJoYZRN6 Join the gated community on Steady: https://steadyhq.com/alexholmes Email: [email protected] Socials: instagram.com/byalexholmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
'Make Your Yes, Your Yes' | Ruthie Zerai
April 08, 2022 19:32 - 1 hourWhile we build out some amazing conversations for you guys around masculinity and mental health, Alex thought he'd sit down with his friend Ruthie Zerai. Ruthie is a professional life coach, content creator, and digital media expert. In this chat, Alex and Ruthie discuss boundaries and how we can show up better for ourselves. You can find Ruthie here and here - get into her Self Leadership course! Don't forget to: Get the book. Rate the podcast over at Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And fol...
Do You Know Who You Are? | Happy 1-Year Publication Day
April 01, 2022 06:09 - 1 hourIt has been one year since the publication of Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging, and Connection. In this episode, Alex and Richard discuss: What is happening with the podcast next Some of the barriers to writing the book were Conditions of worth and values How to address limiting beliefs Links referred to in the episode: Adults of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay Gibson Human Design Wake Festival Connect with the podcast! Email: [email protected] Instagram: ...
5 Books I'm Reading This Month
January 14, 2022 10:26 - 28 minutesHappy New Year. In this episode, I am explaining the future of the podcast, as well as the five books I'm reading this month. Books: To Paradise - Hanya Yannaghihara Totally Fine - Tiffany Phillipou The New Journalism - Tom Wolfe Coward - Tim Clare A History of Masculinity - Ivan Jablonka Sign up to Liminalities: alexholmes.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Man Talk Live || Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo and Tom Chapman
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourHAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode was recorded at the end of the year. In this episode, I am joined by Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr. Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo, and Tom Chapman as we discussed the theme for International Men's Day. Confronting outdated ideas surrounding men’s identity & challenging stereotypes through the power of a shared story will be presented through a series of myths alongside a real-life depiction that busts the myth and creates a continued conversation aroun...
Man Talk LIVE [ft. Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo and Tom Chapman]
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourHAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode was recorded at the end of the year. In this episode, I am joined by Simon Thomas, James Espey, Jonny Benjamin, Dr. Az, Adam Shaw, Hope Virgo, and Tom Chapman as we discussed the theme for International Men's Day. Confronting outdated ideas surrounding men’s identity & challenging stereotypes through the power of a shared story will be presented through a series of myths alongside a real-life depiction that busts the myth and creates a continued conversation aroun...
[FROM THE ARCHIVE] Roman Krznaric: Are We Being Good Ancestors?
December 31, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour[FROM THE ARCHIVE] - Jan 2020 Public philosopher Roman Krznaric talks to me about what it means to be a good ancestor. He wrote a book called The Good Ancestor, and I have to credit Roman with helping me to think a lot more about legacy, and the way we show up for future generations - especially in these times of Black Lives Matter, Coronavirus, Trump (and a severely divided America) and Brexit - need I say more? His book, The Good Ancestor, is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
[FROM THE ARCHIVE] Justin Baldoni: Are We Man Enough?
December 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour[FROM THE ARCHIVES] - May 2021 Today's guest is Justin Baldoni. He is an actor, director, producer, and co-founder, and co-chair of both Wayfarer Studios and the Wayfarer Foundation, and the heartthrob star of Jane The Virgin. Over the last ten years, Justin has been on a journey to explore masculinity and reimagine what it means to be a man, and human, in the world today. He has spoken about his journey with masculinity in his wildly popular TED Talk and in his series, Man Enough. His book,...
Kelechi Okafor || How Are We Becoming Who We Are?
December 17, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutesThis week, Alex speaks to Kelechi Okafor. We ask the big questions: What possesses our joy? How do we move through the purpose of relationships? What does it mean to call-in, rather than call out? Kelechi is the founder of Kelechnekkoff Studios, and you can find her here. She is also the host of Say Your Mind Podcast. End of Year Review Form See you on Jan 14th for a brand new episode of Time To Talk. Instagram Liminalities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Kelechi Okafor: How Are We Becoming Who We Are?
December 17, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutesThis week, Alex speaks to Kelechi Okafor. We ask the big questions: What possesses our joy? How do we move through the purpose of relationships? What does it mean to call-in, rather than call out? Kelechi is the founder of Kelechnekkoff Studios, and you can find her here. She is also the host of Say Your Mind Podcast. End of Year Review Form See you on Jan 14th for a brand new episode of Time To Talk. Instagram Liminalities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melz Owusu: Who Has The Right To Imagine?
December 10, 2021 07:08 - 56 minutesThis week, Alex speaks to Melz Owusu. We ask the big questions: Who has the right to imagine? Who needs to unlearn the responsibility of harm? Does masculinity equal harm? Melz is the founder of Free Black Uni. Instagram Liminalities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Melz Owusu || Who Has The Right To Imagine?
December 10, 2021 07:08 - 56 minutesThis week, Alex speaks to Melz Owusu. We ask the big questions: Who has the right to imagine? Who needs to unlearn the responsibility of harm? Does masculinity equal harm? Melz is the founder of Free Black Uni. Instagram Liminalities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Guinness || The Queer Bible
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutesThis week I speak to Jack Guinness about his new book, The Queer Bible. We discuss his experiences with homophobia in the modeling industry, growing up in London and we have a great in-depth conversation about identity. Find Jack Guinness here. Go further: instagram.com/byalexholmes alexholmes.substack.com alexholmes.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jack Guinness
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutesThis week I speak to Jack Guinness about his new book, The Queer Bible. We discuss his experiences with homophobia in the modeling industry, growing up in London and we have a great in-depth conversation about identity. Find Jack Guinness here. Go further: instagram.com/byalexholmes alexholmes.substack.com alexholmes.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talk More: Men and Therapy [Part 2]
November 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome to a special episode of Talk More brought to you in collaboration with Movember. In Part 2, we are discussing Men and Therapy from a Black man's perspective. It's a hell of a ride! This podcast is in collaboration with Movember. Movember focuses on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer in men, and has since 2003, funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research, and transf...
Talk More: Black Men and Mental Health [Part 1]
November 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome to a special episode of Talk More brought to you in collaboration with Movember. Today, I am joined by psychotherapist Nathaniel Oke, and my good friends Richard Harris and Ryan Nile. We are having an in-depth conversation as men today about the past year, filled with pandemic woes, collective racial trauma, and exploring why men need to have better conversations around mental health - especially in 2021. This podcast is in collaboration with Movember. Movember focuses on mental he...
Sam Delaney
November 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThis week on Time To Talk, I'm honored to be joined by Sam Delaney. Sam is a writer and podcaster from London who has worked in the British media for 20 years as a print journalist magazine, editor, TV news, reporter, radio, presenter, and creative consultant. He hosts the top flight time machine podcast and writes and hosts a podcast regularly about mental health via his substack blog called The Reset. Connect with me: Don't forget to get your tickets to ManTalk.live to join us on Internati...
Sam Delaney || Time For A Reset
November 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThis week on Time To Talk, I'm honored to be joined by Sam Delaney. Sam is a writer and podcaster from London who has worked in the British media for 20 years as a print journalist magazine, editor, TV news, reporter, radio, presenter, and creative consultant. He hosts the top flight time machine podcast and writes and hosts a podcast regularly about mental health via his substack blog called The Reset. Connect with me: Don't forget to get your tickets to ManTalk.live to join us on Internati...
James Hawes || The Men's Therapist
November 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourIt's MOVEMBER! This week on Time To Talk, I speak to psychotherapist James Hawes. We have a powerful discussion about anger, love, and the power of men’s groups. As a therapist, for James, it’s usually men who walk through his door. There, they have a myriad of discussions about sexuality, emotional regulation and learning how to be men of the best possible kind. His book, The Secret Lives Of Men: Ten Keys To Unlocking The Secret is an amazing guide for men and those who love them as a way of...
James Hawes
November 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourIt's MOVEMBER! This week on Time To Talk, I speak to psychotherapist James Hawes. We have a powerful discussion about anger, love, and the power of men’s groups. As a therapist, for James, it’s usually men who walk through his door. There, they have a myriad of discussions about sexuality, emotional regulation and learning how to be men of the best possible kind. His book, The Secret Lives Of Men: Ten Keys To Unlocking The Secret is an amazing guide for men and those who love them as a way of...
Natalie Morris || Being Mixed Race In Britain Today
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutesWelcome to Time To Talk. Passing. Fetishisation. Colourism. Mixed race identity. These are the topics I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Natalie Morris about this week on the show. Her book, Mixed/Other: Explorations of Multiraciality In Modern Britain. The book comes at an essential time, especially in Black History Month where it can bring up very strong feelings of exclusion for mixed race black people when entering the conversation. Interestingly enough, out in cinemas this...
Natalie Morris
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutesWelcome to Time To Talk. Passing. Fetishisation. Colourism. Mixed race identity. These are the topics I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Natalie Morris about this week on the show. Her book, Mixed/Other: Explorations of Multiraciality In Modern Britain. The book comes at an essential time, especially in Black History Month where it can bring up very strong feelings of exclusion for mixed race black people when entering the conversation. Interestingly enough, out in cinemas this...
Mateo Askaripour: Who Is Black Buck?
October 22, 2021 10:11 - 59 minutesThis week, I'm speaking to New York Times Bestselling author, Mateo Askaripour. We talk all things writing, being Black in a corporate setting, and optimism. His book, Black Buck, is an earnest work of satire, hilarious, and razor-sharp skewering of office culture; a propulsive, crackling debut that explores ambition and race, and makes way for a necessary new vision of the American dream. Go deeper: • Subscribe to the Heart To Heart Letters • Submit your questions to Anxiety Letters • Join t...
Mateo Askaripour || An Interview With The New York Times Bestseller of Black Buck
October 22, 2021 10:11 - 59 minutesThis week, I'm speaking to New York Times Bestselling author, Mateo Askaripour. We talk all things writing, being Black in a corporate setting, and optimism. His book, Black Buck, is an earnest work of satire, hilarious, and razor-sharp skewering of office culture; a propulsive, crackling debut that explores ambition and race, and makes way for a necessary new vision of the American dream. Go deeper: • Subscribe to the Heart To Heart Letters • Submit your questions to Anxiety Letters • Join t...
Mateo Askaripour
October 22, 2021 10:11 - 59 minutesThis week, I'm speaking to New York Times Bestselling author, Mateo Askaripour. We talk all things writing, being Black in a corporate setting, and optimism. His book, Black Buck, is an earnest work of satire, hilarious, and razor-sharp skewering of office culture; a propulsive, crackling debut that explores ambition and race, and makes way for a necessary new vision of the American dream. Go deeper: • Subscribe to the Heart To Heart Letters • Submit your questions to Anxiety Letters • Join t...
Robin DiAngelo || Nice Racism
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesRobin DiAngelo, Ph.D. is an academic, lecturer, and author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis. She is the affiliate professor of education at the University of Washington, and we speak about her new book: Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm. In this episode we talk about: Defining niceness Wokeness Cancel culture Why Is It Okay To Generalise About White People? White people can still be racist even if they have a level of oppression The rol...
Robin DiAngelo
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesRobin DiAngelo, Ph.D. is an academic, lecturer, and author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis. She is the affiliate professor of education at the University of Washington, and we speak about her new book: Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm. In this episode we talk about: Defining niceness Wokeness Cancel culture Why Is It Okay To Generalise About White People? White people can still be racist even if they have a level of oppression The rol...
Robin DiAngelo: Challenging Nice Racism
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesRobin DiAngelo, Ph.D. is an academic, lecturer, and author working in the fields of critical discourse analysis. She is the affiliate professor of education at the University of Washington, and we speak about her new book: Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm. In this episode we talk about: Defining niceness Wokeness Cancel culture Why Is It Okay To Generalise About White People? White people can still be racist even if they have a level of oppression The rol...
Dr Alex Lathbridge: Are Ancestry Tests Good For Black People?
October 08, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourSpeaking to Dr Alex Lathbridge is a joy. We talk about ghosts and hobbies, but more seriously we ask the questions about genetic and ancestry tests for the Black community, whether they are safe and what we should be looking out for. Also, are you interested in taking a Ph.D.? This might encourage you. Not one to miss! Go deeper: • Subscribe to the Heart To Heart Letters • Follow me on Instagram and VERO. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. Credits: Website: alexholmes.co Executive ...
Dr Alex Lathbridge || Are Ancestry Tests Good For Black People?
October 08, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourSpeaking to Dr Alex Lathbridge is a joy. We talk about ghosts and hobbies, but more seriously we ask the questions about genetic and ancestry tests for the Black community, whether they are safe and what we should be looking out for. Also, are you interested in taking a Ph.D.? This might encourage you. Not one to miss! Go deeper: • Subscribe to the Heart To Heart Letters • Follow me on Instagram and VERO. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. Credits: Website: alexholmes.co Executive ...
Dr Alex Lathbridge
October 08, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourSpeaking to Dr Alex Lathbridge is a joy. We talk about ghosts and hobbies, but more seriously we ask the questions about genetic and ancestry tests for the Black community, whether they are safe and what we should be looking out for. Also, are you interested in taking a Ph.D.? This might encourage you. Not one to miss! Go deeper: • Subscribe to the Heart To Heart Letters • Follow me on Instagram and VERO. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. Credits: Website: alexholmes.co Executive ...
Michael Holding
October 06, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourThis week in our first Black History conversation is with a living cricket legend, Michael Holding. Michael Holding is an elder, a wise connection, and leader of our experience as Black people in this country. We talk about his long career in cricket, his experience post-George Floyd and what he remembers about his career. He retired in September 2021. He wrote Why We Kneel, How We Rise - a sober, densely researched account of racial discrimination, partially told through discussions with lea...
Michael Holding || Why We Kneel
October 06, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourThis week in our first Black History conversation is with a living cricket legend, Michael Holding. Michael Holding is an elder, a wise connection, and leader of our experience as Black people in this country. We talk about his long career in cricket, his experience post-George Floyd and what he remembers about his career. He retired in September 2021. He wrote Why We Kneel, How We Rise - a sober, densely researched account of racial discrimination, partially told through discussions with lea...
Michael Holding: Why We Kneel, How We Rise
October 06, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourThis week in our first Black History conversation is with a living cricket legend, Michael Holding. Michael Holding is an elder, a wise connection, and leader of our experience as Black people in this country. We talk about his long career in cricket, his experience post-George Floyd and what he remembers about his career. He retired in September 2021. He wrote Why We Kneel, How We Rise - a sober, densely researched account of racial discrimination, partially told through discussions with lea...
Heart To Heart: On Hope
October 02, 2021 09:20 - 21 minutesToday is Time To Talk's 3rd Birthday! Read the essay here. TW: Rape, Murder, Police. Rate, review, and subscribe. Thank you for all of the support. Always, Alex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talk More: Student Mental Health with Neil Smith, Richard Harris and Jeremy Lyons
September 24, 2021 17:08 - 1 hourWelcome to Time To Talk. I’m your host Alex Holmes. This week is all about student mental health! With more students going back to university this month, I wanted to have a chat about mental health at uni. I have a conversation with the Managing Director of Scape, Neil Smith. Scape is a university residence that holds student wellbeing at the center of its message. We had a chat about Scape over in Wembley, and how much these residences had changed since I was in university back in 2010....
David Poses || The Weight of Air
September 17, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourTrigger Warning: Conversations on Drug Use, Suicide, and Depression. --------------------------------------------- David Poses is a writer. His book The Weight of Air: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery, is a book I will continue to go back to in my own self-development as I progress on my own journey. He is also a speaker and activist. After twenty years of hiding his struggle with depression and opioids, he started opening up and challenging the disregard of sc...
David Poses
September 17, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourTrigger Warning: Conversations on Drug Use, Suicide, and Depression. --------------------------------------------- David Poses is a writer. His book The Weight of Air: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery, is a book I will continue to go back to in my own self-development as I progress on my own journey. He is also a speaker and activist. After twenty years of hiding his struggle with depression and opioids, he started opening up and challenging the disregard of sc...
David Poses: The Truth About Addiction
September 17, 2021 10:11 - 1 hourTrigger Warning: Conversations on Drug Use, Suicide, and Depression. --------------------------------------------- David Poses is a writer. His book The Weight of Air: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery, is a book I will continue to go back to in my own self-development as I progress on my own journey. He is also a speaker and activist. After twenty years of hiding his struggle with depression and opioids, he started opening up and challenging the disregard of sc...