How men are different when it comes to drinking, addiction, emotions and getting help.How men are different when it comes to drinking, addiction, emotions and getting help.
Alcohol Tipping Point
Men’s Coach and Interventionist, Eric Rias, joins the show for some thought-provoking conversation. Eric talks about the pressure for men to conform to a caricature of an ideal man, leading to increased risk of addictions. Eric shares what an interventionist does and what it is like for family, loved ones and individuals to go through an intervention. Most importantly, Eric shares the message that through healthy leadership and taking radical acceptance and responsibility we can all heal ourselves and be role models for others. Eric is the owner of Big Mood Mental Health and the podcast host of Hearts over Everything. Find Eric on Instagram at: @eric_bigmoodcoach Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Facebook: Alcohol Tipping Point Get the FREE Dry Guide for tips, tools, and resources for going Alcohol Free. Find it here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide Want to learn how to practice not drinking for 10 days?? Sign for my FREE 10 Day Guided email break from alcohol: alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Need a longer break from drinking? Sign up for my 30 Day Solo Alcoholiday. 30 Days for $30
45:41•9 Mar 2022
Redefining Masculinity: Eric Rias on Men's Struggles with Addiction and Emotions
“For me, it's not like, oh what was men? And I want to open up more and more of those groups all around San Diego and do them online as well.”
Why do men often feel pressured to fit into a narrow mold of masculinity? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Men's Coach and Interventionist Eric Rias dives deep into the unique challenges men face when it comes to drinking, addiction, and emotional health. Eric unpacks how societal expectations can lead men down a path of addiction and the vital role of healthy leadership and radical self-acceptance in recovery.
He sheds light on what it’s like to go through an intervention, not just for the individual but for their families and loved ones too. Eric’s candid discussion covers hypersexuality, the cultural conditioning of manhood, and how the rise of women's independence impacts men's mental health. His advocacy work emphasizes that taking responsibility and becoming a role model can pave the way for personal and collective healing.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complex interplay between masculinity and addiction, offering practical advice and heartfelt stories that resonate deeply. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your perspective on male mental health and addiction.
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