#05 The Social Dilemma: Can I Find Happiness Online?

08/08/23 • 39 min

Mental Health And Men's Health With Hearts Wide Open

In this conversation, Dennis and Soroosh discuss the intricate relationship between social media, mental health, and the relentless pursuit of happiness.

Join them as they unravel the impact of social media on our perceptions of self-worth, contentment, and well-being.

In a world where we're bombarded with advertisements and ideals, let's explore how the pressure to be 'enough' often leads us down a never-ending cycle of chasing the next thing that promises happiness.

Make sure to also check out #10 What Surfer Mentality Can Teach Us On Being In The Moment - Going On A Conscious Vacation where Dennis and Soroosh challenge themselves to stay away from social media whilst on vacation in Portugal.

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In this conversation, Dennis and Soroosh discuss the intricate relationship between social media, mental health, and the relentless pursuit of happiness.

Join them as they unravel the impact of social media on our perceptions of self-worth, contentment, and well-being.

Have a question, a guest in mind who should be on our podcast or a topic that you think we should cover related to men's mental health?

Send us a voice message on Spotify, DM us via our Instagram ⁠@hearts_wide_open_podcast⁠ or simply mail us at ⁠[email protected]⁠

Previous Episode

#04 What Is A Men's Retreat? - My Experience At The Reconnection Men's Retreat 2023 By Freedom Of Movement

This summer, Dennis went on a Men's Retreat. A Men's Retreat? WTF is that? Sounds weird? Why would you go there? This is not for me! Feeling triggered? Let's fill in the blanks together.

In this episode Soroosh interviews Dennis about his recent experience at the Reconnection Men's Retreat by Freedom Of Movement. Discover what a men's retreat is really about, how it can look like in terms of activities, discussions, and connections that can unfold at such a intimite gathering of men.

Join, as Dennis shares the valuable insights and transformative moments he took away from the retreat. Learn about the challenges he faced, the breakthroughs he experienced, and the shifts in his perspective.

This episode is an invitation to explore the power of immersive experiences and the deep connections that can emerge with yourself and others when men gather with vulnerability and authenticity.

Tune in to this captivating episode as we uncover the essence of a men's retreat, offering an intimate look into a personal journey of growth and self-discovery.

***Remember every retreat is different in terms of activities, but also in terms of every participants individual experience. This episode only shows a glimpse of the experience Dennis had. At the end of the day activities and agenda points are just there to facilitate the experience. It's more about what happens within the individual in these spaces then what it is on paper.***

Want to join a men's retreat yourself? DM us for suggestions or in case of questions! We're also looking into organising one of these ourselves in the future, message us to be added to the waitlist.

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@freedomofmovementofficial organized this men's retreat (also offer women and mixed retreats)

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#06 Dennis On The Being Borderless Podcast With Musa Bajwa: Growing Up With Two Cultures, Life After Uni, Hearts Wide Open, Therapy, Love & More

This week we're trying a different format and are sharing a conversation Dennis recently had with Musa on the Being Borderless Podcast.

In this insightful interview, the two "long lost friends" discuss Dennis' journey, which is far from ordinary: Dennis shares about growing up with two (not so similar) cultures, his post-study experiences, the birth of Hearts Wide Open, men's health and more.

From the depths of love to the nuances of therapy, this talk covers a variety of topics.

Join us as we explore vulnerability, love, therapy and more in a wholesome interview format.

Tune in and join the conversation as we uncover layers of wisdom, inspiration, and empowerment. The Hearts Wide Open Podcast and the Being Borderless Podcast unite to explore the depths of personal transformation, self-love, and the beauty of embracing our unique paths.

Have a question, a guest in mind who should be on our podcast or a topic that you think we should cover related to men's mental health?

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If you're enjoying the podcast, your 5-star review really helps us amplify the voice for men's health and motivates us to lead by example in showing that men can open up space where it's okay to be vulnerable and authentic.

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