Im Fine But Not Really, Peter Meades
Im Fine But Not Really, Peter Meades
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I'm Fine (But Not Really)
What Men Need to Know, Without Going to Therapy

Author: Peter Meades

Narrator: Peter Meades

Unabridged: 8 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/06/2026

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

'Simple, honest advice - a real toolkit for life' - Jamie Oliver

'The book women wish men would read' - Dawn O'Porter

'If you've ever said "I'm fine" when you're not, this is for you' - Rick Stein

Modern men are under pressure to be strong, silent and always in control. But what happens when this isn't true? Drawing on over twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr Peter Meades confronts the crisis of men's mental health with unflinching honesty and deep compassion, bringing together real-life stories and straightforward tools to help men make sense of stress, anger and shame.

This groundbreaking guide reveals why men delay seeking help until breaking point, and offers a lifeline: therapy without going to therapy. Through ten transformative insights - covering everything from emotional resilience and trauma recovery to relationship skills and the impact of expectations around 'masculinity' - it guides you in mapping your own journey. You'll find practical exercises designed to help you spot patterns, build self-awareness and take achievable steps toward change.

Written for men who avoid therapy or struggle to talk, this is a resource you can use privately and at your own pace. Discover how to reconnect with your body, manage stress and redefine what strength means - without jargon or judgement. Real change starts with one honest look in the mirror.

About Peter Meades

Dr Peter Meades is a seasoned integrative psychotherapist with experience in both the NHS and private practice. A registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), he knows what works in men's mental health, and understands the challenges men face.


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Simple, honest advice - a real toolkit for life

The book women wish men would read

This is the kind of book many men wish they'd had years ago. It's honest, accessible and doesn't overcomplicate things - it just helps you understand what's going on and to find a way forward that feels manageable. It cuts through the noise and actually speaks to men in a way that lands. A really important and timely read. It's certainly a book I wish I'd had earlier in my life - especially as someone who hasn't always been quick to admit when something's not right, or to ask for help

If you've ever said 'I'm fine' when you're not, this is for you

So many men say they're fine when they're not - this book gets it. It's honest, down-to-earth, and exactly what men need to help them open up and feel better. I think this book will help so many men

If you ever hear a man say 'I'm fine' but know he isn't, this is the best thing you can give him, and read yourself. It's honest, compassionate and could make all the difference. We have to be there for each other, and this book paves the way

Give this jargon-free gem to the men in your life; Peter's insight is invaluable

Everything men need to know when life feels stuck, without ever setting foot in therapy. Straightforward, relatable, and helps men (and women!) see things in a whole new way

Straight-talking, practical and genuinely useful, without the therapy speak

It is really important that we talk about these things and this book is a really good place to start