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Ep. 53 - Real Men Don't Do Therapy - with Wole Akosile
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In this episode we delve into the critical but often overlooked issue of men's mental health. The rate of suicide among Australian men is twice that of the national road death count. Wally Akosile, an author and psychiatrist who is working to shift perspectives about masculinity and asking for help.
The conversation dives into how societal expectations and norms that men struggle with, particularly when it comes to voicing their hardships and vulnerabilities.
Akosile also illuminates the role of therapy in men's lives and how it can contribute to exceptional performances, life satisfaction, and even improve relationships and sex life. The conversation identifies some barriers to therapy like stigma, shame, lack of support systems, an insufficient number of therapists, and the way mainstream media report issues related to migrants and men's mental health.
The episode also explores the unique mental health challenges faced by migrants who lack support networks and must confront issues of belonging, identity, and discrimination.
Tune in to gain a valuable insight into the often-taboo subject of men's mental health, better understand the barriers to therapy, and learn the importance of introspection and unlearning in personal growth. For anyone interested in mental health, masculinity, or the migrant experience, this episode is a must-listen.
You can read "Real Men Don't Do Therapy" here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/204432470#:~:text=Wole%20Akosile,-4.91&text=It's%20a%20beautiful%20tale%20that,mixes%20drown%20out%20the%20pain%3F
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