Do you find yourself avoiding difficult conversations with your partner to "keep the peace"? Turns out, this common male coping strategy might be causing more harm than good. Systemic therapist Bessa pulls back the curtain on one of the most destructive relationship myths affecting men today—that conflict leads to disconnection. With over a decade of experience working with couples, she reveals how conflict avoidance actually breeds resentment, creates emotional distance, and pre...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit still, hated being alone with your thoughts, or said “I’m fine” when you weren’t — this one’s for you. In Episode 3 of the Stress Proof Series, I’m joined by coach and founder of The Upgraded Mind, Phil Hyland — to explore what’s really behind the pressure so many men feel, and why slowing down feels harder than grinding through. Drawing from over 20 years of coaching experience and personal recovery from low self-belief and anxiety, Phil shares a grounded, ref...

In Episode 2 of the Stress Proof Series, I’m joined by performance coach Luke Doran at The One Percent, to tackle a problem many successful men don’t talk about — the hidden gap between how life looks on paper and how it actually feels. Drawing on Luke’s experience of coaching over 500 CEOs and senior professionals over the past decade, we dive into why so many men are "killing it" professionally but quietly crumbling behind the scenes. We explore how small daily habits — like skipping a morn...

In this first episode of the Well-Resourced Man, host AJ discusses men's mental fitness with his OWN therapist, Judith Pearmain, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist. Together, we explore some key topics: Men often internalize stress, affecting their health and relationships.The stigma around sharing emotions leads to isolation.Imposter syndrome is prevalent among men, impacting self-worth.Communication with partners is crucial but often avoided.Finding the right therapist is essential for effe...