Mari Williams: Alone and Rising
Do you struggle to be okay alone? Do you worry about how many friends you have, or what you would do if your partner left, or whether people like you at work? This podcast is here to help! I will share how I got to be very happy alone and invite fantastic guests to share their stories too. We will inspire you so that you know you can do it too. This is not about being single, but about being happy in yourself. This enables you to set strong boundaries in your life, make great decisions and forge a successful and happy path. It also enables you to choose great friendships and relationships in all areas of your life because not just anyone will do. You choose that people that love, support and guide you on your journey as you rise up to being happy alone.
Welcome to the Alone and Rising podcast.
Mari Williams: Alone and Rising
Managing shame and being alone after divorce: by Ian Swanston
In this powerful episode, Ian opens up about his deeply personal journey through divorce, loss, and finding himself.
From the devastating murder of his brother to navigating a challenging marriage breakdown, Ian shares how embracing solitude became his path to healing.
Hear a candid conversation about male vulnerability, overcoming shame, and the courage it takes to truly know oneself.
This episode challenges stereotypes about masculinity and offers profound insights into personal growth, proving that being alone can be a transformative experience of strength and self-understanding.
About Ian;
Ian is a counsellor who works for the NHS and is trustee for Mothers Against Violence (MAV UK) in Manchester.
He has previously worked as a parenting practitioner and a multi-systemic therapist. He has a keen interest in working with issues of trauma and painful memories.
He previously worked in a prison setting, which was a goal after he completed his degree in professional counselling at the University of Salford.
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