Alan Rose: Independent author & men's mental health advocate
03/18/25 • 47 min
In this episode of The Middle-Aged Bodcast, 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.
He also delves into his debut novel, Worn With Pride, 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.
This engaging conversation highlights the evolving landscape of literature and creativity while emphasising the significance of mental health and storytelling.
You can follow Alan on the following platforms:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social
Order your copy of Alan's debut novel "Worn With Pride" at Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx
Middle-aged Bodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast
Shelano Books: https://shelanobooks.co.uk
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In this episode of The Middle-Aged Bodcast, 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.
He also delves into his debut novel, Worn With Pride, 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.
This engaging conversation highlights the evolving landscape of literature and creativity while emphasising the significance of mental health and storytelling.
You can follow Alan on the following platforms:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanroseauthor/
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@alanroseauthor
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alanrose.bsky.social
Order your copy of Alan's debut novel "Worn With Pride" at Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/7MvnmGx
Middle-aged Bodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/middleagedbodcast
Shelano Books: https://shelanobooks.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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