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. 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 ⁠contact@heartswideopenpodcast.com⁠ 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. @reconnection.retreats 2023 @freedomofmovementofficial organized this men's retreat (also offer women and mixed retreats)