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Today, Dr. Ed Adams joins me to talk about his newest book, Reinventing Masculinity, that he co-authored with Ed Frauenheim (another awesome show!). We also explore what he's learned during his career as a therapist, how he heard his calling and picked up art, why is started Men Mentoring Men, and most importantly, some practical wisdom we can all use today. Dr. Ed Adams is a psychologist (and artist) specializing in individual and marriage therapy and has a particular expertise working with men impacted by life transitions such as divorce, loss, illness, and career changes. He considers himself as a "thought partner" for men and women pursuing greater self-awarness and emotional growth. Over the past decades, the art of psychotherapy with individual men, Ed’s presidency of Division 51 (Men and Masculinities) of the American Psychological Association (APA), and the founding of Men Mentoring Men have focused his creative interests toward assisting other men to build more satisfying and meaningful lives. Ed found a way to do this both by blending psychology with art. Here are just a few of the topics we'll cover in today's show: Ed's journey from seminary school to becoming a psychologist How his father's PTSD influenced him as a kid growing up How he realized he wanted to pursue art AND psychology Why he started his first men's group How the group grew and turned into Men Mentoring Men What helped Ed make space for both of his careers How he "listened" for his calling, something most men aren't trained to do How community and surrounding himself with the right people made a big difference About Divsion 51 of the American Psychological Association His work on the guidelines for men and boys Why it's manly to be compassionate and why we need to see the suffering The most important rule in Men Mentoring Men Why men need to create more space for fun and play What we can learn from going back to ourselves as kids https://www.menmentoringmen.org https://www.reinventingmasculinity.com/Watch the video: https://www.mandateshow.com/episodes/ed-adams############# Show Notes #####################Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

This is a really fun episode and it is filled with practical things you can try TODAY. I was introduced to Shawn Johal through our mutual friend and we hit it off. In this show we cover lots of topics from his own mental health routine, learning how to express his emotions, shutting down a business, finding happiness in the present moment and so much more. I know you'll love it. Shawn is the author of The Happy Leader, a leadership fable about transformation in business and in life. He provides a “Happiness Roadmap” for his readers and clients, teaching them how to achieve both happiness and success. Shawn is the founder of Elevation, a business growth coaching & consulting firm, working with entrepreneurs & their teams to help accelerate their growth – while helping them find personal balance and happiness.  Here's a summary of what we'll cover... Being a minority and growing up in Montreal This impact his father's upbringing had on him How he learned positivity from his mom Learning the power of visualization while playing elite sports Why visualization is such a powerful tool Finding your super power for the day How to do a 32 second meditation What he learned during the bankruptcy of a family business How he got into meditation The Time Anger Gap How his wife helped him learn to show emotions What Shawn learned when he was diagnosed with a "positivity bias" How can we be better at seeing our blind spots Acceptance and gratitude How Shawn works to bring traditionally "feminine" qualities into his life and training Our obsession with what other people think about us Why he was inspired to write his book, The Happy Leader What he defines as happiness How to use the "hell yeah" question How to start a loathe or love list Why entrepreneurs and business owners are perpetually unhappy Final wisdom: Celebrate the wins Links Elevation Leaders The Happy Leader Ebook US Audiobook US Ebook CDN Ebook CDN Unplug Meditation Joe Dispenza Heidi Hanna############# Show Notes #####################Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/@mandatetheshow

In this episode I'm joined by Kevin Fitzpatrick. We were connected thanks to an intro from one of my first guests, Jonathan Domanus. Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has spent the last 40 years in the mental health field. He has been in full time private psychotherapy practice since 1989. Kevin started doing his own inner work, focused on masculinity, in the 1987 and has been active ever since. Our conversation today explores what he's learned both as a professional working with men's mental health and as a person experiencing mens work.He have a life mission: to empower through healing, something that has evolved from both having a father who was a physician and having to work on his own healing. He's had a daily meditation practice for over 25 years and is a yoga practitioner and instructor. Kevin's and his wife have been married 40 years and have raised 2 sons to adulthood. When he's not working in the mental health field you can find him riding motorcycles, singing, and playing guitar.Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:- Why Kevin's been feeling depressed lately and how he manages- COVID fatigue and trying to not trip before we get to the finish line- Kevin's morning routine and why it's so important- Why Kevin was tied up to a tree as a kid by his babysitter- How he learned he had ADHD and how that led to depression- Why Kevin got into social work and become a therapist- How did Kevin get involved with Men's work?- What did he experience during his first men's weekend?- Why it's so hard for men to open up?- What is a Victories weekend like?- How they facilitate personal growth groups and why some last for 10+ years- Why shame has really slowed the mens liberation movement- What Kevin sees today in his practice with young adult men- How he supports the young men he works with- "Love them through it"- "You gotta get your guts in to it!"- Should loneliness be in the DSM?- What does the future look like for men's mental health?- Why you should be willing to move into the areas that scare youLinks & MentionsThe Places that Scare You Pema ChodrunVictories for Men############# Show Notes #####################Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

I'm joined by Dr. Paul J. Kachoris, MD. Paul has been a psychiatrist for over 50 years working with children, adolescents and adults and still runs a private psychiatric practice. Since 1990 he has been involved with men's work co-leading men's weekend retreats with Victories of the Heart. His professional interests are men's studies and retreats, neuroscience, humanities and writing poetry. Paul is a father of two sons and one daughter and a grandfather of 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters. In this episode we're going to tackle how we develop as men and specifically, what tasks do we need to experience and navigate as we get older. This know as the male developmental schema. We'll focus a bit more on the "mid life passage" that occurs between 35-50, when we tend to go through different mid-life crises. This show will provide an overview of what emotional needs men have and need to fulfill. Here are a few of the topics we covered: What is Victories of the Heart and why did it change his life How fear got in the way of Paul having deeper connection What happened after his first men's retreat How men's work helped him become a better psychiatrist and therapist What has happened with men's movements over the last 30-40 years How culture and media program archetypes of men into us How traditional views of masculinity have created isolation and loneliness Why shame slowed the men's movement The tyranny of the playground What is the male developmental schema? How Paul developed his own schema based on the work of several authors and researchers What is the midlife passage that happens between 35-50? What are some of the triggers that cause men to seek help? How Paul navigated his midlife passage Do we have to wait for a crisis to wakeup and change? The warrior, the lover, the magician, and the king archetypes How the archetypes show up in everyday life and how they've changed for Paul over time Why we have to take care of what's between our ears Mentioned on the show Victories of the Heart Iron John by Robert Bly ManKind Project Robert Moore - King, Warrior, Magician, Lover Carl Jung Erik Erikson - Childhood and Society George E. Vaillant - Triumphs of Experience - The Men of the Harvard Grant Study The Seasons of a Man's Life by Daniel J. Levinson The Midlife Passage by James Hollis############# Show Notes #############Spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

In this episode I'm joined by Matt Zerker, the Founder & CEO of tethr, a peer enabled mental health and well-being platform for men. Matt has an incredible story and passion for what he's building which is what we'll dig into today. Prior to tethr, Matt worked as a Portfolio Manager at a quantitative hedge fund and even achieved the coveted CFA designation. Despite the early career success, Matt was deeply unhappy. After the sudden death of one of his closest friends in 2018 sent him spiraling into a suicidal depression Matt began the journey towards a more fulfilling life. After trying everything from therapy to medication, and even some experimental treatments, Matt discovered a men's peer support group in his hometown of Toronto and that's when his inner world began to shift. After attending a fateful men's retreat in April 2019, Matt returned home on a Monday and quit his job suddenly on Wednesday - he has been building tethr ever since. In this episode you'll hear more about: How tethr got started and how they're doing Matt's personal journey since starting tethr The pressure of being a mental health founder trying to solve your own problems and experience Redefining out relationship with our work and being of service The impact our upbringing has on us as adults and men The danger of the hustle culture and hustle porn in startups How he turned things around half way through college Why we need to take more time to be present and appreciate what's in our lives How to know when to push and when to rest Techniques Matt uses to reconnect with himself Connecting with our inner child in times of stress Why your well being influences the well being of the company What Matt has tried on his journey with mental health Why we're not a problem to be fixed How joining a men's group change Matt's life Power of being seen for who we are How do we support men when they have the courage to say, "I'm not ok." The power of witnessing and holding space for others Why needing help doesn't mean you're broken Why we need to look at the hero's journey in a new way (they always have help) The power of getting to know yourself What has he learned so far building tethr About Matt and Tethr https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzerker/ https://www.tethr.men Download the tethr iOS app Download the tethr AndroidHelp Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

In this episode we start to explore the topic of intimacy with my friend Jim Young. We'll also talk about evolving forms of masculinity, the armor men wear and why we wear it, love, and why improv is always the answer. Jim Young, aka The Centered Coach, is a Dad of 3 ridiculous teens, a coach who helps men dare their way past outdated archetypes, and a creative organizational facilitator who loves the color Teal. If you find yourself in Western Massachusetts outside of The Pandemic Times, you can catch Jim performing regularly in improv comedy shows with his team, Not In Charge. How Jim stays centered amidst the chaos of life right now The power of build a habit of gratitude The Gratitude ABCs Jim's 10 year+ journey with his mental and emotional wellbeing Why his divorce was a wakeup call How therapy helped give him the structure he needed What makes it hard to seek help What is intimacy? Is just about romance and sex? The different types of intimacy Why it's hard for men to be vulnerable How to get over your fears of being intimate and vulnerable Why you have to be able to tap into your feelings to truly be intimate Some ideas around having hard, intimate conversations What is a designed alliance and how to do create one The difference between "balance" and "balancing" Why men need to talk more about love How our early life experiences shape our mental well being as adults The impact of bullying on Jim's life The armor we wear as men and how to start taking it off Why love is so important and how we can love ourselves more Love debt How to say no with love and compassion How to ask for love The platinum rule When to listen versus when to offer help Why you should try saying, "Is there anything you need?" Sympathy versus empathy Mentions Atomic Habits by James Clear UNF*CK Your Brain Podcast Al-Anon Family Groups Love languages quiz Brene Brown on sympathy versus empathy Connect with Jim www.linkedin.com/thecenteredcoach www.thecenteredcoach.comSupport the ShowHelp Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Paul Thallner is Founder and CEO of High Peaks Group and the Reframer in Chief at Take Back Work. He's an expert in team effectiveness and organizational change and is a passionate advocate for workplace greatness at scale. He's advised and consulted for organizations around the world and coached senior level executives (mostly men) to be more compassionate and human-centered leaders. In this episode we're going to talk about: The impact of strong female role models in his life What he learned from the positive organizational change model Paul's personal care routine and how he found meditation that worked for him How he discovered his loneliness in the pandemic and what he did about it How to noticed the "flashing lights" in our lives How the advice we give to others is usually good for ourselves too What is resilience? What does it mean to "return back to normal"? How being truthful with yourself about the situation can help increase your capacity for resilience Paul's resiliency model (watch the video if you can) What Paul learned by creating a resiliency course for the ski industry during COVID What is chronic workplace stress and what is Paul seeing in his clients The "masculinity aftermarket" Why masculinity is at the heart of challenges inside organizational culture and behavior What makes it hard for leaders to want to pursue change of this magnitude Why businesses don't prioritize inclusion Why do people and organizations work with Paul? How to focus on creating wins as a team and not retreats to create change What do leaders struggle with the most Why it's important to express your emotions as a leader, get it out, name them, and get help What is a massive wakeup call event? What Paul learned from a hike in the grand canyon How to help people ask for help Show Links: Paul's Grand Canyon Story The Resilience Model Explained Resilience In The Wild - online Resilience Course Team Effectiveness More on Richard Boyatzis and emotional intelligence in leaders at work More on Annie McKee and massive wakeup call events Follow Paul and High Peaks Group on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn Paul's Website: http://www.highpeaksgroup.com############# Show Notes #############Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.comText Adam: 512-980-3935

In this episode*, Jos Dirkx joins the show to discuss masculine and feminine energy, how we can create safe spaces to tackle gender barriers, mental health, and societal pressure on boys and men. Jos is a force of nature. She's the cofounder of an AI startup, an author, speaker, and world changer. Plus she cares deeply about gender issues. Here are a few of the topics we got into: How Jos inspired me to start this show What do people mean when they talk about masculine and feminine energy? How does masculine energy show up for women? Why did she write, Tackled, a book about men and boys? What she learned from interviewing 800 boys and young men How curiosity allowed her to go deeper into the interviews on uncomfortable topics like rape The role early childhood development plays in our understanding of gender norms and intimacy as adults The role guilt and shame play in whether or not men open up about vulnerable topics How societal pressures impact men's ability to tap into more of our whole being The impact regional culture has on gender norms How men can tap into their feminine energies How exploring different energies with your partner can create more love and connection Why we need to honor people's needs to play their role in our life How can we create space for vulnerability *In this episode we briefly talk about rape in the context of the interviews she did with boys and young men. None of the content in this show is a replacement for professional advice. Read Tackled: https://www.amazon.com/Tackled-conceptual-practical-discourse-deconstruction-ebook/dp/B074NGKKJ4 Connect with Jos: https://josdirkx.com ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Brian M. Wang is an executive coach that is passionate about helping startup CEOs transform into amazing leaders. In this episode we'll get into, how the meaning of manhood changing in the current era, how we can incorporate our felt emotions to create better lives for ourselves, and Brian's personal journey with mental health. Topics include... When did Brian first decide to get some extra support? Mental health challenges as a startup CEO How his coach helped him develop the skills of self awareness Brian's journey from coach, to therapy, to self care Why strong relationships with others start within ourselves How Brian and his wife leaned in to save their marriage How reconnecting with himself allowed him to reconnect with people he cared about What Brian does to check in and stay connected with himself now What is affect labeling? The power of naming our feelings How we can start to notice our feelings and stop judging them How can we not get hooked or triggered by our emotions What you can do to "interrupt" your emotions before they run too far The COMBO BREAKER meme and how feelings open open new possibilities How to use an emotion wheel to find the right words to describe your feelings The impact gender norms have on our ability as men to feel What "being a man" means to Brian Why do people lash out at new expressions of masculinity? What he's learned from his coaching clients and what he loves the most Why it's important to give yourself the gift of time with yourself Conscious Uncoupling: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T39BOEU/ Feeling Wheel: https://blog.calm.com/blog/the-feelings-wheelCombo Breaker meme: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/combo-breaker Connect with Brian: https://twitter.com/brianmwang Brian's coaching: www.dashingleadership.com############# Show Notes #####################Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Sam Ushio is a former Corporate Warrior turned Social Entrepreneur. He was Inspired by a family story of sacrifice, legacy, and purpose, so he left the corporate world on a quest to redefine the definition of “growth.” Today he is focused on unlocking breakthroughs for organizations, teams, and individuals to increase engagement, maximize strengths, and improve well-being. In this episode we explore a ton of interesting topics, including: How the Japanese idiom, Ichi-go Ichi-e, keeps Sam grounded How to discover your core values How living in alignment with our core values helps us stay connected and present Sam's personal experience with mental health What it means to strip away your ego How listening helped Sam find what he wanted to build How Sam was inspired by the sacrifices of his grandparents What is Ikigai? Why you shouldn't associate your reason for being with your job The power of thinking about today's purpose versus your purpose in life How to find calm in the middle of a chaotic life How to join the Ikigai Lab Community What is a moai? No, not the statue. What do you when you hit your mid-life adolescence Cantril's ladder and why we hit a dip in life satisfaction mid way through Explore Sam's Ikigai Lab Community:  https://community.ikigailab.co Cantril's Ladder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadley_Cantril Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samushio/ ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Matthew Helt founded his own coaching business called Prairie Sattva after reflecting on his 43rd birthday. Before that he was the Global Director of Techstars Startup Week. He's someone I admire for sharing his journey with mental health so openly and someone who has challenged me over the last few months in the best ways possible. Learn about Matt's journey with mental health including panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety. We'll talk about how he's been able to cope, the impact it's had on his life, and how he's finding joy and meaning being a coach for others. The best part? He's my coach! How Matt experienced his first panic attack while sky diving What panic attacks feel like What it's like having a panic attack at work What is OCD and how it showed up for Matt Matt's experience getting support and what he learned The impacts of self medication Why it's so hard to support friends and people we care about in crisis Mental health first aid training Techniques to try when you want to get your friends to open up more What to do if you don't feel equipped to support a friend in need Why it's hard for men to connect with their body to detect early warning signs Our experiences with bullying Matt's self care routine The benefits of having a spiritual practice The power of sharing your story with others How to get started with a meditation practice The key to a solid mindfulness practice How mindfulness can help us emotion-shift Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhelt/ Learn about his coaching: https://prairiesattva.com ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com***None of the content in this episode or any other episodes is a replacement for professional medical advice.

Erik Nielsen, CEO of a new company called TAG, he spent the last 25 years at the intersection of product development & marketing. He was recently head of Marketing Strategy for Southwest Airlines and is a globally recognized game creator, having won a Global Game of the Year nomination for LINQ. The week of the interview Erik was launching his new company preparing to welcome twins into the world with his wife Kelli. We talk about how he got here and what he's doing to keep it all together. Managing anxiety and depression after a divorce Taking medication Finding a therapist Why seeing a therapist should be the same as seeing your dentist What does his self care regimen look like today Why did he start TAG? How to get past the stigma of mental health What is psychoeducation and "in moment" therapy? How can watching a therapy session help you personally? How he's preparing for twins His role as a husband and how he supports his wife What he's most excited about as a new dad What he's most afraid of as a dad Check out TAG: https://watchtag.tv Get in touch with Erik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eriknielsensaffron/ Watch Game Changers: https://gamechangersmovie.com ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow/ Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Have you ever tried to find a therapist? Then you know how big of a pain in the a$$ it can be. But it doesn't have to be that way. Jonathan TranPham, the founder and CEO of Reflect, joins me to talk about why it's so hard and why he started a company to help with it. We'll also get into founder stress and loneliness, his personal journey with mental health, how he's navigated sexuality, and what he's learned growing up as a child of immigrants and refugees. How Jonathan discovered his "mental health" Why he started therapy and what he learned The impact of growing up in a family of immigrants and having a "tiger mom" How the Immigrant mentality + traditional archetypes of masculinity shaped his life Is mental health viewed differently if you're straight or gay? How he decided to start therapy and why it took him 6 months How to find a therapist How much time to budget to find a therapist Why he started Reflect and how it works What to look for in a therapist The most important question to ask when interviewing a therapist Therapy FAQs How to self care while looking for a therapist What it's like telling people you have a therapist Connect with Jonathan:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathantranpham/ Try Reflect: https://www.joinreflect.com The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Therapist: https://www.joinreflect.com/post/how-to-find-the-right-type-of-therapist############# Show Notes #####################Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Ed Frauenheim is coauthor of Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. A journalist, speaker and consultant, he has studied workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years. This episode is jam packed with all kinds of goodness to help you expand your definition of what it means to be a man.  What has Ed's experience with masculinity been like? What is confined masculinity? How does it hold us back? What is liberating masculinity? Why we need to move to relationships that are interdependent and not controlling or competitive. Is it weird to say "I Love you" to guys? How are we taught to be leaders at work and why it doesn't work for most guys? Why you shouldn't wait until you're in your 40s, 50s, and beyond to make a change. The 5 Cs model The power of checking in Bringing vulnerability to work as a leader How can we take ourselves off autopilot at work and be more self aware? How embracing these ideas helped his organization grow during the pandemic. How you can have influence without being at the top of the organization in making these shifts What is a "For All" Leader? Can you hire for this emerging type of leader? What is a Teal organization? Finding your calling. Finding your rituals to help you stay grounded. The power of surrounding yourself with the right community. Connect with Ed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-frauenheim-685294/Read Ed's book, Reinventing Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Masculinity-Liberating-Compassion-Connection/dp/1523088966/############# Show Notes #####################Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels.Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshowInstagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshowEmail Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

Chase McCants is a serial start up guy, who has worked in the cross-section of IT and healthcare, and he cares a lot about how you feel. I met chase in 2019 when I was interviewing people on the topic of fear and how that shows up at work. In this episode we cover a lot of ground. This was recorded the day after the insurrection that occurred at the White House in January 2021. I do my best to avoid politics on this show, but we do start off talking about the event and how it was treated as compared to the racism protests and demonstrations in 2020 because this goes beyond politics. We also explore... How we learned what it means to be a guy What it was like for Chase to be raised primarily by women Bullying Coming out Why it requires so much more energy to be someone you're not Why you shouldn't compare your experience to that of others Living with depression and discovering anxiety How more guys are starting to share their feelings and why this is a good thing ...And so much more ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com

In this episode I'm joined by Jesse Frye. He is the founder of the Business Blueprint and the host of the podcast, The Business Survival Show. He interviews entrepreneurs to talk about their stories, the challenges they face, and how they're overcoming those challenges. The topic of this episode is burnout. We're going to explore how to notice if you're in it or heading towards it and what you can do about it. As with most episodes, we go way beyond talking about work because burnout is something that shows up all across our lives whether we know it or not. What is burnout? Is it real? What does burnout feel like? What are some signs of burnout? How to notice it. Strategies for dealing with burnout Making hard choices Having honest conversations with friends The importance of trust How to avoid burnout in the future What is it about being a guy that makes burnout so hard? ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com Text Adam: 512-980-3935

Amanda Bender is the Founder and CEO of Kilo, an app for men to track emotional health with powerful qualitative data on a daily basis to unlock actionable insights and cultivate growth in order to improve happiness and mental health. Kilo is for the modern day warriors of the world who want to become better men.She started her career in the psychology and mental health field, found her way into tech, and now is starting a company working to support mens mental and emotional wellbeing.On this episode we talk about Amanda's journey with mental health, her training as a psychologist, her unique observations that led her to mens mental health, and some observations about the stigma and challenges guys face when seeking support.Sign up for Kilo's private beta: https://www.kilo.appConnect with Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-bender-348ab063/ ############# Show Notes ##################### Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com Text Adam: 512-980-3935

Donn Bradley is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate who specializes in working with first responders like police officers on challenges like trauma, PTSD, depression, and relationship issues. Donn actually started his career in law enforcement, specifically working on matters related to terrorism. In this episode, we'll explore:  Donn's journey to and career as a first responder Why he decided to become a therapist. How he managed his own mental health and substance abuse What he's seeing on the front lines of today's first responders What we can do as men to get over the stigma of being tough so that we can open up and really take care of ourselves and the people we love. Warning: We cover lots of deep and potentially alarming topics like suicide. Some of Donn's stories might be challenging to hear. If this might be an issue for you, we urge you to get in touch with a therapist like Donn and to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. We need you in this world, you are enough, and you are loved. Learn more about Donn's practice where he ofofers video and phone sessions: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donn-bradley-walnut-creek-ca/746276 Help Adam spread the word about men's mental health by sharing with a friend, subscribing, and liking the video. You can also get more plugged in across our other channels. Weekly Tips, Resources, and New Shows: http://mandate.substack.com/ Website: https://www.mandateshow.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandatetheshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/mandatetheshow Email Adam: hi@mandateshow.com Text Adam: 512-980-3935

In this episode, I'm joined by Jonathan Domanus. We connected after a mutual friend introduced us to chat about mental health and masculinity. He opens up about his parent's journey to the US, his childhood, learning what it means to "be a man", how that has impacted his experience as a father, and how he lives as authentically as he can. We'll explore different definitions of masculinity, embracing our emotions, appreciating a more holistic view of true selves, and many other relevant topics.