In this episode I talk with Piers Cross about the growing field of work that is happening with Men. We talk particularly about Piers’s own experience of trauma and separation in his early life as a child in boarding school and young adult in mainstream culture coping with grief and mental health problems. Piers also shares about his powerful and inspiring journey towards healing and supporting others to heal. Piers has been involved with many of the movements in the UK working with Men in particular and has a huge range of skill and experience. Another beautiful and inspiring conversation.
Things we talk about in this episode
Connect with Leona
Leona Johnson -One-to-one connection mentoring with Leona plus online or in-person events
Guest Links
Men’s circle
Videos on You tube- attachment trauma
Podcast An evolving man
Biography
I am a transformational coach specializing in working with men who feel stuck in their relationships. I also help men overcome and heal from trauma, boarding school issues, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and live a happier and more fulfilled life.
I am also an artist, a poet and a musician.
I went to boarding school from ages 11-18. It was an exceptionally challenging time. I changed my name to Simon and then Ziggy Cross. I lost a friend to suicide, a teacher attempted to sexually abuse me and I tried to take my own life. On the surface I was a success. Underneath I was hurting.
I then trained in International Business at universities in France and London. I worked for several Fortune 500 companies in Paris and London.
In 1997, while in London, I started on an internal journey and started to study meditation and different self-healing paradigms.
In 2000, I suffered burnout through a combination of my father passing, and leaving my long-term relationship. Essentially, I became homeless for a few months. I eventually left London to work in Africa helping volunteers.