Hearts Wide Open
The Men's Health Community
Healthier men means a better world for everyone
Redefining what it means to be a man
Whether you're looking for real conversations on our podcast, opportunities to connect at events, or insights from our blog, we're here to support your personal journey. Explore more about who we are, what we do and how we can walk this path together.
77%
of men say that they've experienced symptoms of negative mental health
2 in 5
men say that they've never spoken about their mental health to anyone
29%
of men believe it is "not manly" to speak about their mental health
1 in 5
men feel that there's a negative stigma around men's mental health
You Are not alone
Awareness
Community
Personal Growth
In 2023 Dennis and Soroosh started recording their conversations where they talked about their own mental health challenges and experiences. Hearts Wide Open - The Men's Health Podcast was born. They soon started to have occasional guests who share about their own mental health experiences or expertise in a related field. In 2024 our team is growing and we are ready to take the next steps in offering real life touchpoints through events for men and insights into topics related to men's mental health on our blog.
We exist to raise awareness about men's health, build a supportive community, and inspire personal growth through shared stories. Our mission is to remind individuals that they are not alone on their journey toward better mental and physical well-being.
We do this by creating safe spaces where individuals can open up and authentically explore themselves, while encouraging the sharing of personal stories, learnings, and experiences to foster connection and growth.
Hearts Wide Open helped me realize that I want to be more in touch with myself. This will help me be more authentic and connect with others around me on a whole new level.
Larissa
Freiburg, Germany
"I Can Buy Myself Flowers" made me aware that I rarely cherish myself for who I am. I couldn't stop thinking about this and so for the first time in a long time I took action to consciously appreciate myself. The topics Soroosh and Dennis talk about in their conversations are so relevant and really have an impact on my life.
Niels
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The episode on vulnerability triggered a thought process in me and helped me understand that there can be strength in showing vulnerability and what that can mean for me. Keep blessing us with these thought-provoking episodes.
Lukas
Hamburg, Germany
new episodes twice a month
Authentic conversations about men's health
Your hosts Dennis and Soroosh create a safe space where they share about their mental health related challenges and learnings. They are joined by inspiring experts who share valuable insights and guests who open up about their own stories.
ONLINE & OFFLINE MEETUPS
Connect with yourself & others in activities for men
We organise events, meetups and activities for men to experience themselves do something new together with other men. These events are (partially guided) safe spaces where you are invited to (1) witness other men share their personal stories, learnings and experiences, and (2) open up yourself. Experience connection, togetherness and collective growth.
INSIGHTFUL & Educational
Personal stories, research and new tools
On our blog we share personal stories you can connect with, research from the field of men's health and mental health, and the newest tools you can use on your path of becoming a more healthy man. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter, to never miss a blogpost!