27 Christian Chalfont: Men, and the Power of Mens' Retreats

Key Points of the Episode:

• His great early family years....

• But then the bullying at school.

• Changes in the way we respond to dyslexia and coming out today.

• Stories of leaving religion out of love for a gay child (Not Christian)

• The sense of something "wrong" with himself.

• The imposter syndrome he had.

• How they handle issues on the retreats.

• What happens on the retreats

• His helpful philosophy.

Christian is a Counsellor and Facilitator of men’s spaces.

He is also the Founder of Men’s Retreats UK. A company that creates spaces for men to explore who and where they are in life right now, and where they want to be moving forward.

The team at Men’s Retreats UK is comprises of Counsellors, Executive Coaches and Therapists, all with a lived experience of mental health and personal growth. They welcome men from all walks of life to engage in weekends of brotherhood, community and mature masculinity- hosting and leading the retreats from a place of shared vulnerability. The company’s core values are safety, confidentiality and respect for all. The all-male team understand what it’s like to experience struggle, trauma, isolation and uncertainty. Their retreats are a combination of coaching workshops and somatic practices (breathwork & cold-water therapy) - introducing men to their nervous systems, instead of always living in their heads! With his years of experience both as a counsellor and retreat founder/facilitator, Christian brings his rich insights of modern masculinity to the show.

You can contact Christian here: https://www.mensretreatsuk.co.uk