The Book Therapy Podcast with Alex Holmes
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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Malachy Dunne || Anxiety and Shame
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutesMalachy Dunne is a counsellor and educator situated in Cornwall. He is the founder of Lifetime Therapy, a humanist, people-centred practice. They believe that, given the appropriate conditions, every individual has limitless capacity to heal, to come to new thoughts and beliefs and to change the way they view the world, others and themselves. We talk about resilience, shame and anxiety as well as the importance of therapy in today's society. Get in touch with Malachy over on Instagram and th...
#144: Showing Up For Yourself (solo ep)
March 20, 2021 18:45 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBI don't always get the opportunity to tell you guys how much I love you, and this is a mini update as to what has been going on with me. So much is changing and I am overwhelmed by the love, generosity and kindness I am experiencing from everyone who listens, has pre-ordered the book and is doing their best to show up in general. Here is a short episode for you. Alex PRE ORDER TIME TO TALK: HOW MEN THINK ABOUT LOVE, BELONGING AND CONNECTION JOIN STEADY HERE WORK WITH ME RESILIENCE COA...
Dr Nicole Le Pera || Doing The Work
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourDr Nicole LePera is known as the Holistic Psychologist online. As a clinical psychologist, she grew tired of the limitations of traditional psychotherapy - and so, wanting more for her clients and herself, she embarked on a mental, physical and spiritual journey which saw her picking up the tools to heal and do her work. She began to share that with the world and so, the Holistic Psychologist online, amassing a community of over 3million people! In this conversation, we discuss her new book ...
#143: Dr Nicole LePera Talks Doing The Work
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDr Nicole LePera is known as the Holistic Psychologist online. As a clinical psychologist, she grew tired of the limitations of traditional psychotherapy - and so, wanting more for her clients and herself, she embarked on a mental, physical and spiritual journey which saw her picking up the tools to heal and do her work. She began to share that with the world and so, the Holistic Psychologist online, amassing a community of over 3million people! In this conversation, we discuss her new bo...
#143: Alex and Dr Nicole LePera Talks Doing The Work
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBDr Nicole LePera is known as the Holistic Psychologist online. As a clinical psychologist, she grew tired of the limitations of traditional psychotherapy - and so, wanting more for her clients and herself, she embarked on a mental, physical and spiritual journey which saw her picking up the tools to heal and do her work. She began to share that with the world and so, the Holistic Psychologist online, amassing a community of over 3million people! In this conversation, we discuss her new bo...
#143: Alex and Dr Nicole LePera Talk Doing The Work
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourDr Nicole LePera is known as the Holistic Psychologist online. As a clinical psychologist, she grew tired of the limitations of traditional psychotherapy - and so, wanting more for her clients and herself, she embarked on a mental, physical and spiritual journey which saw her picking up the tools to heal and do her work. She began to share that with the world and so, the Holistic Psychologist online, amassing a community of over 3million people! In this conversation, we discuss her new book ...
Emma Gannon || Olive, Self-Sabotage and Writing
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThis week...it’s time to talk about choices with Emma Gannon. Emma Gannon is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist and host of the no. 1 career podcast in the UK, Ctrl Alt Delete, with over 9 million downloads, nearing 10mill last I checked! She has blogged since 2009; podcasted since 2016 and is the author of five books, including the novel OLIVE. We talk about choices. What choices do we have when we turn 30? Are we conforming, making our lives somewhat tormented by living u...
#142: Emma Gannon Talks Choices
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week...it’s time to talk about choices with Emma Gannon. Emma Gannon is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist and host of the no. 1 career podcast in the UK, Ctrl Alt Delete, with over 9 million downloads, nearing 10mill last I checked! She has blogged since 2009; podcasted since 2016 and is the author of five books, including the novel OLIVE. We talk about choices. What choices do we have when we turn 30? Are we conforming, making our lives somewhat tormented by livin...
#142: Alex and Emma Gannon Talk Choices
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThis week...it’s time to talk about choices with Emma Gannon. Emma Gannon is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist and host of the no. 1 career podcast in the UK, Ctrl Alt Delete, with over 9 million downloads, nearing 10mill last I checked! She has blogged since 2009; podcasted since 2016 and is the author of five books, including the novel OLIVE. We talk about choices. What choices do we have when we turn 30? Are we conforming, making our lives somewhat tormented by living u...
#141: Checking In
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBToday - catch up with what's new with me Book is here - talk about the book Vaccine Updates with Steady You can pre-order my book here: alexholmes.co/book Become a Steady Member: Steadyhq.com/alexholmes Novara Media episode on vaccines BetterHelp.com/timetotalk21 - You can get 10% off your first month. Let them know I sent you. BetterHELP start living a happier life TODAY. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: alex@alexholmes....
#140: Martin Robinson Talks Expectations And Men
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBMartin is the founder of The Book of Man, a men’s lifestyle magazine that supports men today with stories on mental health, masculinity and social action. Martin and I discuss his book, You Are Not The Man You Are Supposed To Be, which is out today - and we chat about the toxic nature of careers, the environment we grow up in that plays a huge factor into the kind of men we become and what we can do about it. Steady: steadyhq.com/alexholmes My book is now available to Pre Order: Time To...
#140: Alex and Martin Robinson Talk Expectations And Men
February 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourMartin is the founder of The Book of Man, a men’s lifestyle magazine that supports men today with stories on mental health, masculinity and social action. Martin and I discuss his book, You Are Not The Man You Are Supposed To Be, which is out today - and we chat about the toxic nature of careers, the environment we grow up in that plays a huge factor into the kind of men we become and what we can do about it. Steady: steadyhq.com/alexholmes My book is now available to Pre Order: Time To Tal...
Guvna B || Talk Grief and Masculinity
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Time To Talk. Where I speak to life seekers, healers and leaders in their fields, to break down the stigmas of mental health, heal and become emotionally courageous by having one compassionate conversation at a time. This week...it’s time to talk about grief and masculinity with Guvna B. Guvna B is an East London rapper, who has written a memoir called Unspoken, which details his experience with grief, faith and mental health. We have a deep dive into what grief taught him, the rel...
#139: Guvna B Talks Grief and Masculinity
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome to Time To Talk. Where I speak to life seekers, healers and leaders in their fields, to break down the stigmas of mental health, heal and become emotionally courageous by having one compassionate conversation at a time. This week...it’s time to talk about grief and masculinity with Guvna B. Guvna B is an East London rapper, who has written a memoir called Unspoken, which details his experience with grief, faith and mental health. We have a deep dive into what grief taught him, the ...
#139: Alex and Guvna B Talk Grief and Masculinity
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourWelcome to Time To Talk. Where I speak to life seekers, healers and leaders in their fields, to break down the stigmas of mental health, heal and become emotionally courageous by having one compassionate conversation at a time. This week...it’s time to talk about grief and masculinity with Guvna B. Guvna B is an East London rapper, who has written a memoir called Unspoken, which details his experience with grief, faith and mental health. We have a deep dive into what grief taught him, the rel...
#138: Our Interior Lives
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutesThis week, I answer two of your questions around: boundaries and expansion. I also talk about the unfortunate death of Jaden Francois-Esprit, and how mental health can be overlooked as a personal problem at work and not something that work can help support. We have to do better. BBC News article. Last week's newsletter. Steady. BetterHelp.com/timetotalk21 - You can get 10% off your first month. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: alex...
#137: Lee Bridges Talks Overcoming Trauma
February 12, 2021 08:03 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBToday, I am speaking to Lee bridges. Lee is a coach musician lecturer business owner, and public speaker based in Brighton as a drummer. His new book, Do shit, Get Shit Done is out and he is using his straight-talking approach to motivate people to achieve their goals. Lee is a compassionate man and we spoke about his experience with drug addiction and how he overcame that. And we explore what is needed to motivate young people, to do the best and show up for themselves. Find him on Instag...
#137: Alex and Lee Bridges Talk Overcoming Trauma
February 12, 2021 08:03 - 1 hourToday, I am speaking to Lee bridges. Lee is a coach musician lecturer business owner, and public speaker based in Brighton as a drummer. His new book, Do shit, Get Shit Done is out and he is using his straight-talking approach to motivate people to achieve their goals. Lee is a compassionate man and we spoke about his experience with drug addiction and how he overcame that. And we explore what is needed to motivate young people, to do the best and show up for themselves. Find him on Instagram...
#136: Jeffrey Boadi Talks Conscious Eating
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday I am joined by my friend Jeffrey Boadi. He is on a mission to get people eating consciously, and helping them change their lifestyles. We talk about different ways to eat, and what a wholefood, plant-based diet has meant for him. Check him out on his Instagram and his website: thewealthofhealth.co.uk/eatmoreplants for his new e-book 'Eat More Plants' Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase o...
#136: Alex and Jeffrey Boadi Talks Conscious Eating
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday I am joined by my friend Jeffrey Boadi. He is on a mission to get people eating consciously, and helping them change their lifestyles. We talk about different ways to eat, and what a wholefood, plant-based diet has meant for him. Check him out on his Instagram and his website: thewealthofhealth.co.uk/eatmoreplants for his new e-book 'Eat More Plants' Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase o...
#136: Alex and Jeffrey Boadi Talk Conscious Eating
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourToday I am joined by my friend Jeffrey Boadi. He is on a mission to get people eating consciously, and helping them change their lifestyles. We talk about different ways to eat, and what a wholefood, plant-based diet has meant for him. Check him out on his Instagram and his website: thewealthofhealth.co.uk/eatmoreplants for his new e-book 'Eat More Plants' Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase of her...
#135: Stay In Your Own Business
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutesThis week, it's a solo episode. I am chatting to you about Byron Katie's chapter in her book, Loving What Is, called 'Staying In Your Own Business' and assessing how we can show up for ourselves and stay in our OWN business. I also have a look at what a drama triangle is, what role it plays in our communication - and how we can be better once we know how to step out of the drama. As ever, I am taking your questions! Drop me an email: [email protected] or an Instagram DM. Head over to Steady ...
#134: Dr Megan Jones-Bell: The Science of Mindfulness
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week, we have a timely conversation with Dr Megan Jones-Bell - the Chief Science Officer over at HeadSpace. We talk about the growing impact of mindfulness, the gratitudes that come from the practice, Headspace and the coronavirus, and why mindfulness is needed now more than ever. Dr Megan...is simply awesome. She gave me a succinct understanding of what mindfulness means, and how we should consider it into our everyday lives. Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Pir...
#134: Alex and Dr Megan Jones-Bell Talk The Science of Mindfulness
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThis week, we have a timely conversation with Dr Megan Jones-Bell - the Chief Science Officer over at HeadSpace. We talk about the growing impact of mindfulness, the gratitudes that come from the practice, Headspace and the coronavirus, and why mindfulness is needed now more than ever. Dr Megan...is simply awesome. She gave me a succinct understanding of what mindfulness means, and how we should consider it into our everyday lives. Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Pirat...
#134: Alex and Dr Megan Jones-Bell Talk The Science of Mindfulness
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis week, we have a timely conversation with Dr Megan Jones-Bell - the Chief Science Officer over at HeadSpace. We talk about the growing impact of mindfulness, the gratitudes that come from the practice, Headspace and the coronavirus, and why mindfulness is needed now more than ever. Dr Megan...is simply awesome. She gave me a succinct understanding of what mindfulness means, and how we should consider it into our everyday lives. Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Pir...
#133: Alex and Honey Langcaster-James Talk On Changing Your Habits And Finding Your Circle
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week is psychology and scientific week. Today, I speak to a behavioural psychologist, Honey Langcaster James. We talk about setting goals, finding your circle and investing in your wellness - as well as her work with AI coaching app NOOM. Support the podcast? Join a plan on STEADY for a plan from as small as £6 per month. Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase of herbal tea blends. Beardflu...
#133: Alex and Honey Langcaster-James Talk Changing Your Habits And Finding Your Circle
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourThis week is psychology and scientific week. Today, I speak to a behavioural psychologist, Honey Langcaster James. We talk about setting goals, finding your circle and investing in your wellness - as well as her work with AI coaching app NOOM. Support the podcast? Join a plan on STEADY for a plan from as small as £6 per month. Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase of herbal tea blends. Beardfluence ...
#133: Honey Langcaster-James: On Changing Your Habits And Finding Your Circle
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week is psychology and scientific week. Today, I speak to a behavioural psychologist, Honey Langcaster James. We talk about setting goals, finding your circle and investing in your wellness - as well as her work with AI coaching app NOOM. Support the podcast? Join a plan on STEADY for a plan from as small as £6 per month. Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase of herbal tea blends. Beardflu...
#132: We Need Masculinities NOT Masculinity
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutesWanted to share this episode with you. I have been thinking about what it means to be a man, and definitely feel that we need new definitions of what it means to be a man. Support the podcast with one of these plans! Read: We Need New Definitions Good Men And The Mythological Dichotomy Between Toxic Masculinity and Masculinity Hegemonic Masculinity Thank you to our sponsors: Herby Box - Head over to herbybox.com and use ALEXHOLMES10 to get 10 per cent off your one-time purchase of herbal te...
Eddie S. Glaude Jr || Begin Again
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourEddie S. Glaude Jr is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton. He joined me on the show this week to discuss his book, Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today, but we spoke about so much more. Colourism, masculinity, forgiveness and healing. We go through it all. Want to join the compassionate community, while supporting the podcast? Pick your plan. Thank you to our sponsors: ...
#131: Eddie S. Glaude Jr: Are We Ready To Begin Again?
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBEddie S. Glaude Jr is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton. He joined me on the show this week to discuss his book, Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today, but we spoke about so much more. Colourism, masculinity, forgiveness and healing. We go through it all. Want to join the compassionate community, while supporting the podcast? Pick your plan. Thank you to our sponsor...
#131: Alex and Eddie S. Glaude Jr Talk Begin Again
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourEddie S. Glaude Jr is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton. He joined me on the show this week to discuss his book, Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Today, but we spoke about so much more. Colourism, masculinity, forgiveness and healing. We go through it all. Want to join the compassionate community, while supporting the podcast? Pick your plan. Thank you to our sponsors: ...
#130: Roman Krznaric: Lessons On How To Be A Good Ancestor
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBPublic 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? Support the show by using Steady. Pick the plan that works for you (ps, it's like Patreon, but better!!) Th...
#130: Alex and Roman Krznaric Talk Lessons On How To Be A Good Ancestor
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourPublic 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? Support the show by using Steady. Pick the plan that works for you (ps, it's like Patreon, but better!!) Thank...
Roman Krznaric || Lessons On How To Be A Good Ancestor
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourPublic 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? Support the show by using Steady. Pick the plan that works for you (ps, it's like Patreon, but better!!) Thank...
#129: Setting Goals With Intention
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutesWelcome to the Life Edit - a fortnightly segment here on Time To Talk. On a Wednesday, I come to the show and explore all things emotional and mental health, self-discovery, wellbeing, transformational and spiritual psychology - and processing ourSELVES. (Fortnightly. Just to be clear guys, it won’t be every week.) This week: Do you set goals but they are never reached? Is desire holding you back from your goal? Are you setting the right intentions to make sure the goal is met? Check ou...
#129: Life Edit: Setting Goals With Intention
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome to the Life Edit - a fortnightly segment here on Time To Talk. On a Wednesday, I come to the show and explore all things emotional and mental health, self-discovery, wellbeing, transformational and spiritual psychology - and processing ourSELVES. (Fortnightly. Just to be clear guys, it won’t be every week.) This week: Do you set goals but they are never reached? Is desire holding you back from your goal? Are you setting the right intentions to make sure the goal is met? Check ...
#128: The End Of Year Wrap Up
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutesA solo episode taking a look at the lessons learned this year, and what is to come. Shout out to: Duppy Share Rum for the rum provided on this episode. NectarSleep.co.uk - use discount code AH135 to get £135 off your next purchase for a mattress (we all need a good sleep) Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Pirate.com and use code: Alex7135 for £10 off your first session. WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER WITH EXTRA BENEFITS? JOIN HERE NOW. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Websit...
#128: The End Of Year Wrap Up
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 57.8 MBA solo episode taking a look at the lessons learned this year, and what is to come. Shout out to: Duppy Share Rum for the rum provided on this episode. NectarSleep.co.uk - use discount code AH135 to get £135 off your next purchase for a mattress (we all need a good sleep) Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Pirate.com and use code: Alex7135 for £10 off your first session. WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER WITH EXTRA BENEFITS? JOIN HERE NOW. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexread...
#127: Nathaniel Cole: Therapy In Lockdown, Teaching Consent and Self-Love
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB#127: Nathaniel Cole: Therapy In Lockdown, Teaching Consent and Self-Love | Nathaniel Cole is the co-founder of SwimDem, a swimming collective that aims to get more people swimming, build community and support people’s mental health. We had a chat about body image and fitness, therapy during the lockdown and how we have come to understand the truths that have been revealed to us in this time. He candidly tells me about what his experience has been and it a small window into our private conv...
#127: Alex and Nathaniel Cole Talk Therapy In Lockdown, Teaching Consent and Self-Love
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour#127: Nathaniel Cole: Therapy In Lockdown, Teaching Consent and Self-Love | Nathaniel Cole is the co-founder of SwimDem, a swimming collective that aims to get more people swimming, build community and support people’s mental health. We had a chat about body image and fitness, therapy during the lockdown and how we have come to understand the truths that have been revealed to us in this time. He candidly tells me about what his experience has been and it a small window into our private conver...
#126: James Smith: Pursuing The Wild Stuff, Psychedelics and Living Life On Your Terms
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBJames Smith: Pursuing The Wild Stuff, Psychedelics and Living Life On Your Terms | Today, I am speaking to the straight-talking, no-nonsense personal trainer James Smith. He is the host of his own podcast, The James Smith Podcast, but he is also the author of two Sunday Times Bestsellers, Not A Diet Book and his latest, Not A Life Coach. In this conversation, we chat about personal training, mental health, masculinity…and psychedelics. Yes, we go there. Want to start podcasting? Check ou...
#126: Alex and James Smith Talk Pursuing The Wild Stuff, Psychedelics and Living Life On Your Terms
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourJames Smith: Pursuing The Wild Stuff, Psychedelics and Living Life On Your Terms | Today, I am speaking to the straight-talking, no-nonsense personal trainer James Smith. He is the host of his own podcast, The James Smith Podcast, but he is also the author of two Sunday Times Bestsellers, Not A Diet Book and his latest, Not A Life Coach. In this conversation, we chat about personal training, mental health, masculinity…and psychedelics. Yes, we go there. Want to start podcasting? Check out P...
James Smith || Pursuing The Wild Stuff, Psychedelics and Living Life On Your Terms
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourJames Smith: Pursuing The Wild Stuff, Psychedelics and Living Life On Your Terms | Today, I am speaking to the straight-talking, no-nonsense personal trainer James Smith. He is the host of his own podcast, The James Smith Podcast, but he is also the author of two Sunday Times Bestsellers, Not A Diet Book and his latest, Not A Life Coach. In this conversation, we chat about personal training, mental health, masculinity…and psychedelics. Yes, we go there. Want to start podcasting? Check out P...
#125: Ayman Hariri, CEO of VERO: Superheroes, Social Media and Compassionate Leadership
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBAyman Hariri, CEO of VERO: Superheroes, Social Media and Compassionate Leadership | Today, I am speaking to Ayman Hariri. Ayman is the Co-founder and CEO of VERO, yes that social platform I have been speaking about since this podcast’s conception! I value Ayman as a real mentor, and this was an amazing conversation to have with him. We discuss compassionate leadership, confronting your mistakes, superheroes and what a good social media platform and company does and doesn’t do. Make sure yo...
#125: Alex and Ayman Hariri, CEO of VERO Talk Superheroes, Social Media and Compassionate Leadership
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourAyman Hariri, CEO of VERO: Superheroes, Social Media and Compassionate Leadership | Today, I am speaking to Ayman Hariri. Ayman is the Co-founder and CEO of VERO, yes that social platform I have been speaking about since this podcast’s conception! I value Ayman as a real mentor, and this was an amazing conversation to have with him. We discuss compassionate leadership, confronting your mistakes, superheroes and what a good social media platform and company does and doesn’t do. Make sure you g...
Ayman Hariri || Superheroes, Social Media and Compassionate Leadership
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourAyman Hariri, CEO of VERO: Superheroes, Social Media and Compassionate Leadership | Today, I am speaking to Ayman Hariri. Ayman is the Co-founder and CEO of VERO, yes that social platform I have been speaking about since this podcast’s conception! I value Ayman as a real mentor, and this was an amazing conversation to have with him. We discuss compassionate leadership, confronting your mistakes, superheroes and what a good social media platform and company does and doesn’t do. Make sure you g...
#124: Nick Dunn: Surviving Hell
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourNick Dunn: Surviving Hell | Nick Dunn joins me in today’s conversation is a harrowing story of true courage and compassion. Nick Dunn is an ex-paratrooper and a veteran of Afghanistan. He is best known for being part of the Chennai Six, a group of six men who were detained by the Indian coastguard and falsely accused of ferrying illegal weapons. This is the story of his time in jail, the family that campaigned for his release, the tireless love from his sister, and the mother he holds in his ...
#123: Stuart Turton: The Challenges Of Writing A Novel
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutesStuart Turton: The Challenges Of Writing A Novel | Stuart Turton, welcome to another episode of Time To Talk. As it is Friday, I have a book-related conversation for you. Today I am speaking to Stuart Turton author of The Devil And The Dark Water. We chat about writing a novel. As I have just finished writing my first book it was nice to speak to him about his process. There were difficult moments, but I’m happy we got to speak. Check out his book, The Devil And The Dark Water. This series of...
#122: Natasha Devon: Intersections Of A Mental Health Campaigner
November 30, 2020 08:35 - 59 minutesNatasha Devon: Intersections Of A Mental Health Campaigner | Natasha is a campaigner and broadcaster who tours schools, universities and events delivering talks and conducting research on mental health and related issues like body image, sexuality and gender. She is also the author of A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental and Yes You Can: Ace Your Exams without Losing Your Mind. And she is also the host of the 'Staying Sane' podcast. Find her on Instagram @_natashadevon and her website. Want to...