It's a different show today. Douglas Connors and Paul Atikins from the TrueNorthEagerBeaver stopped by to talk about the pandemic of sick, angry men who never speak about their mental health. What's driving the pandemic of depression and anxiety in Men? What does the societal change in hierarchy mean to men whose expectations don't match their (new) reality? Suicide and ideations for men between the ages of 24-54 are at an all-time high. Why? The roles of men and how they have changed and the role "loss" plays in depressive episodes. Where our values change and the confusion, PTSD from unmet expectations or a forced change. We are reconciling unfair—the responsibility of self and moving away from victim thinking. We're all unwell to some extent, but we never stop to talk about it with other men. Vulnerability creates better communities while helping us realize that we are normal and not alone. Dean, Loch, Douglas, and Paul all have had significant role changes and losses forced upon them in the past 5-10 years. Life-changing consequences are underserved or unfair, but they don't mean you've failed. But it does mean you have to talk to someone when that perception of failure is like an anvil tied to your ankle. It was a great conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and personal responsibility between four men who want to help other men by sharing their experiences. This Saturday, June 15th, take a male friend who might be struggling for a walk. Post a pic of your experience with the hashtag #MENtalHealth5k on social media. Listening. Talking. It starts and ends with you. Just you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.