{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6900923adc92bdfeedb4e174/697b994e39a9cd7f18bba866?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Future of Men and Boys – Education, Work and Purpose with Nick Isles","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6900923adc92bdfeedb4e174/1769707704895-77465b2b-601d-4f41-ab59-d73401ec4843.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Episode 21 of <em>No Man’s an Island</em> – a podcast powered by <a href=\"https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Men’s Therapy Hub</strong></a>, a directory of male therapists for male clients.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Chris Hemmings talks with Nick Isles - the Director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, a UK think tank focused on evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing men and boys today</p><p><br></p><p>They talk about how education, work and social policy shape men’s lives – from early learning and literacy gaps to unemployment, identity and mental health. They explore how schools are failing many boys, why so many young men are disengaging from education and work, and how social disconnection and economic change are fuelling despair and division.</p><p><br></p><p>Nick also shares his thoughts on responsible capitalism, the value of vocational education, and how redefining what success looks like could help men live happier, more fulfilled lives.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Nick and the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys here: <a href=\"https://www.menandboys.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.menandboys.org.uk/</a></p><p>You can find Chris here:</p><p><a href=\"https://chrishemmings.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://chrishemmings.co.uk</a></p><p>Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: <a href=\"https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-21-the-future-of-men-and-boys-education-work-and-purpose-with-nick-isles/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-21-the-future-of-men-and-boys-education-work-and-purpose-with-nick-isles/</a></p>","author_name":"Men's Therapy Hub"}