Addressing the Male Loneliness Epidemic with Ruben Runacres
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes 16-year-old Ruben Runacres, an expert on men's mental health and the male loneliness epidemic. Ruben discusses his passion for men's mental health, the hidden crisis of male loneliness, and the implications of social isolation for men's physical and mental well-being.
He also shares insights on the role of technology, the importance of purpose, and potential societal changes to better support men's emotional health.
'Loneliness can kill you because it's as harmful as smoking 20 cigarettes a day.'
00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel
00:17 Introducing Ruben Runacres
00:54 Ruben's Passion for Men's Mental Health
04:08 The Male Loneliness Epidemic
07:52 Impact of Loneliness on Mental Health
17:50 Technology and Loneliness
20:47 Ruben's Platform for Connection
22:57 Addressing Loneliness: First Steps
27:17 The Power of Weak Ties
30:29 Challenges in Modern Masculinity
31:30 Balancing Traditional and Modern Masculine Traits
35:17 Adapting to a Digital Age
36:10 Addressing Loneliness and Mental Health
39:39 The Importance of Purpose
43:04 Personal Reflections on Masculinity
46:40 Closing Thoughts and Resources
Links
Dr Simone Rice -- https://drsimonrice.com/
Positive Masculinity -- https://positivemasculinity.org.au/
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