Ep097 - Timeout with Tom and The Science Of Emotions: A Discussion on Men's Health

<p>Are you a man who struggles to open up about your feelings? You&#39;re not alone. It&#39;s a common problem many men face, but don&#39;t worry because there is progress in breaking down that barrier. In our latest episode, Tom had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Natalie Flatt to discuss men&#39;s health, particularly with Men&#39;s Health Week coming up. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Dr Natalie emphasises the importance of checking in with our emotions, and how language plays a critical role in many areas of men&#39;s mental health. She discusses how Affect Labelling is the science behind talking about emotions, which comes from our evolution and survival mechanism. Our brain tells us to either fight or flight when we feel threatened, leading to anxiety and anger. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Men&#39;s mental health can suffer when they believe there&#39;s only one solution to their problems. That&#39;s why self-check-ins and expanding our emotional vocabulary is essential to identifying emotions during threatening situations. </p> <p><br></p> <p>So, if you&#39;re ready to take the first step towards better mental health, listen to this episode now. It&#39;s informative and engaging, with plenty of insights into how men can break down the barriers and connect with their emotions.</p> <p><br></p> <p>~</p> <p><strong>Connect </strong>with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-natalie-flatt-ph-d-62057b8/">⁠⁠Dr Natalie Flatt⁠⁠</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/connect-psych/">⁠⁠Connect Psych Services⁠</a></p> <p>~</p> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <p> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep057-supporting-mens-mental-health-this-year-and/id1532493952?i=1000566329716" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ep057 - Supporting Men&#39;s Mental Health This Year and Into The Future with Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D</a> You can also listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep036-affect-labelling-and-why-naming-your-emotions/id1532493952?i=1000559385802" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer