{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Over Masculinity","slug":"mind-over-masculinity-7710851","podcast_index_feed_id":7710851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mind-over-masculinity/","website_url":"https://www.podhub.club","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg","author":"Avik Chakraborty","episode_count":342,"summary":"Let’s stop asking men to ”man up” and start asking how we can lift them up. After all, mental health is not just a women’s issue or a men’s issue—it’s a human issue.Take the first step today. Talk, listen, and advocate. Together, we can make a difference.","last_synced_at":"2026-10-01T14:19:42.601732+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851"},"episode":{"title":"Alan Gillanders on Vulnerability, Strength, and Inner Truth","slug":"alan-gillanders-on-vulnerability-strength-and-inner-truth","published_at":"2026-09-20T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/alan-gillanders-on-vulnerability-strength-and-inner-truth","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851","url":"https://mind-over-masculinity.captivate.fm/episode/alan-gillanders-on-vulnerability-strength-and-inner-truth","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0067ff73-316f-4a12-8c12-d77975128400.mp3","summary":"Why does asking for help still feel like failure for so many men? On Mind Over Masculinity , host Sreemedha sits with author Alan Gillanders to unpack where the pressure to \"have it all together\" really comes from, and what it costs us to keep performing it. Alan shares why talking to a trusted friend, not toughing it out alone, is often the real starting point. Expect an honest look at masculinity, vulnerability, and finding strength in speaking up instead of staying silent. About the Guest: Alan Gillanders is an author based in Australia who writes about higher consciousness and the \"divine energy\" within us. His work explores how tuning into that inner guidance shapes everyday decisions and relationships. Key Takeaways: Notice the pressure to \"have it all together\" as an old script, not a personal truth. Talking to one trusted friend, without needing to fix anything, is often the first honest step back to yourself. Sitting quietly and asking what you need to know often brings answers faster than pushing for them. If you're carrying something alone, men's support groups or a workplace counsellor exist, you don't have to battle it solo. Connect With the Guest: Website — alangillanders.com Also on Facebook , Instagram , Blue Sky, and LinkedIn (search \"Alan Gillanders\"). Episode Chapters: [00:00] (approx.) Cold Open — What If Hiding Is the Real Weakness? [02:00] (approx.) Meet Alan Gillanders — Author and Voice on Higher Consciousness [05:00] (approx.) Where \"Having It All Together\" Really Comes From [10:00] (approx.) The Cost of Suppressing What's Real [15:00] (approx.) One Practice — Sitting Quietly and Asking Your Higher Self [20:00] (approx.) Signs You're Disconnected, and Why Talking Helps [26:00] (approx.) Closing Reflection — Strength Is Letting Something Out 🎙️…","meta_description":"Why does asking for help still feel like failure for so many men? On Mind Over Masculinity , host Sreemedha sits with author Alan Gillanders to unpack whe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":800,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/episodes/alan-gillanders-on-vulnerability-strength-and-inner-truth/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-over-masculinity-7710851/alan-gillanders-on-vulnerability-strength-and-inner-truth.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}