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Akkeri Podcast Episode 2: Balls: Men Finding Courage with Dr. Ron Johnson
The Akkeri Podcast - Episode #2
April 14th, 2024
Balls: Men Finding Courage with Dr. Ron Johnson

Do you consider yourself courageous?

I think most men would say "yes", but what about when it comes to your emotions?

Dr. Ron Johnson is an author and psychologist focused on helping men understand how they feel, value how they feel, and communicate how they feel.

And that's the reason for his new book 'Balls: Men Finding Courage With Words, Women, Work, and Wine ("wine" is a stand-in for addiction, because why ruin a good bit of alliteration?).

In this episode of The Akkeri Podcast, Ron shares his thoughts on the anxiety common among men, the important role of sadness, and how the courage to be vulnerable with our emotions is crucial to personal growth and success.

Find Dr. Ron Johnson Here:

His Practice: https://midlandspsychological.com/

His Blog: https://midlandspsychological.com/blog

His Books:

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