{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66914ee699cb3e7cd86885fd/6953ed5be30db7c5d89e8098?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Repost: Alan Rose - Independent author & men's mental health advocate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66914ee699cb3e7cd86885fd/1767107734118-eec5ee2d-a5d5-41e4-a3a6-7ca18f31fba6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hi Bodcasters, we're still working on Season 6 and so this week we have another repost for you, our chat with independent author Alan Rose about his writing and being a facilitator for Andy's Man Club.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Original Episode Description:</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Middle-Aged Bodcast</em>, hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano welcome author Alan Rose, who shares his journey as a writer and advocate for men's mental health. Alan discusses his involvement with Andy's Man Club, a support group promoting open conversations among men, and reflects on his personal experiences with group therapy, the role of facilitators, and the importance of creating safe spaces.</p><p><br></p><p>He also delves into his debut novel, <em>Worn With Pride</em>, and shares his plans for a short story anthology, the challenges of self-publishing, and the themes of brotherhood and hope in his work. His passion for cooking intertwines with his writing journey, offering a source of positivity in daily life.</p><p><br></p><p>This engaging conversation highlights the evolving landscape of literature and creativity while emphasising the significance of mental health and storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>You can follow Alan on the following platforms:</p><ul><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/</a></li><li><strong>Threads:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor</a></li><li><strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Order your copy of Alan's debut novel \"Worn With Pride\" at Amazon:</strong> <a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!</strong></p><p>📸 Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast</a></p><p>📘 Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast</a></p><p>🐦 Twitter/X: <a href=\"https://x.com/MidagedBodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/MidagedBodcast</a></p><p>🌐 Website: <a href=\"https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Please make sure to follow us on our socials and subscribe on your preferred podcasting platform to be among the first in the know for Season 6!</p>","author_name":"Raging Rich & T.A. Shelano"}