In the latest episode of Understanding Men, Luke and Fraser discuss honesty, and dissect the role it has played in their recovery. They look at the purpose of honesty in their own lives, and how so called "brutal honesty" can have unintended negative repercussions.

They explore the relationship between honesty and authenticity, and describe how some level of dishonesty is to be expected in life, in order to protect the feelings of others and allow them to grow.

Reflecting on their recovery, they highlight the importance of being honest with themselves, when confronting their shadow sides and taking responsibility for their actions. They also share how living more honestly has allowed them to personally develop and live without the burden of anxiety and fear.

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In the newest episode of Understanding Men, Luke and Fraser explore shame. They draw connections between shame, self-destruction, addiction and low self-esteem, and address the difference between shame and guilt.

Reflecting on times in their lives where they experienced shame, they highlight how isolating it was, and how life became a constant battle to make everything appear "normal". Luke and Fraser also address how recovery and the 12 step programme allowed them to make amends for any harmful behaviour, so they can live freely without the burden of shame.

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In this episode of Understanding Men, Luke and Fraser are joined by Simon Dent, aka the ‘Ultra Entrepreneur’.

Over the last 20 years, Simon has been a highly successful entrepreneur. He set up and sold a talent management business and more recently did the same with a company called Dark Horses, which in 2019 was voted the 5th fastest growing creative advertising agency in the world. Prior to this, Simon started a sports memorabilia shop in Covent Garden which he sold to The British Sports Museum; and set up a publishing company called Libros International that had two Sunday Times best sellers. In recent years Simon has become an investor working with The Urban Journal, Urban Legend and Palmarae Gin.

Outside of being an entrepreneur Simon is a passionate ultra runner. In 2023, he completed the infamous Marathon Des Sables at the age of 46; and this year he is racing the Dragon's Back, the toughest mountain Ultra in the world. A 390km race from north to south Wales. Simon will be raising funds for the charities - Greenhouse Sports & Dallaglio Rugby Works.

Through this episode, Simon details his story; outlining his early experiences struggling with his mental health, becoming an entrepreneur and abandoning his original career path, the importance of preserving one's health and learning to push his limits through becoming an ultramarathon runner. Simon also shares the ups and downs of competing in the infamous Marathon Des Sables, and how he believes hitting rock bottom allowed him to find more purpose in life.

If you'd like to donate to Simon's fundraising page for the Dragon's Back head to https://www.justgiving.com/page/simon-dents-dragons-back-race

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