The Podcast About the Podcast: What Are We Really Doing Here?

In this episode, the guys turn the mic on themselves and discuss the future of the podcast on the podcast. 🎧 Why did we start this podcast?💬 How can men learn to open up and go deeper?⚙️ What’s next for Better MENtal Health?And… some honest check-ins about anxiety, ADHD, overwhelm, grief, and the inner critic.👇 Timestamps & Chapters00:00 – Why men struggle to talk deeply00:46 – Intro: The podcast about the podcast02:00 – What are we trying to do with this?03:10 – Finding focus vs chasing ideas05:00 – The pressure to say something meaningful05:45 – The goal: being examples of vulnerability07:00 – How to help men open up08:45 – The “Double-Click” analogy09:30 – Feeling into the body (somatic awareness)11:00 – Can we actually do that on a podcast?12:20 – Learning to reflect feelings instead of asking questions14:00 – The “I don’t know” defense and how to go deeper15:00 – Listener feedback: patriarchy, masculinity & nuance16:30 – The Christian Science episode and deconstruction18:30 – Living differently as men19:30 – Real check-ins: how are we actually doing?20:00 – Overwhelm, distraction, and avoidance24:00 – ADHD, shame, and medication talk27:30 – Feeling like society isn’t built for our brains29:00 – Why the system rewards the grind32:00 – Jamie’s anxiety and imposter feelings in grad school35:00 – Searching for balance as dads, partners, and students39:00 – Blake’s family loss and grief42:00 – The gym, body connection, and emotional health43:30 – The inner critic and negative self-talk46:00 – A compliment worth remembering47:00 – Gratitude, mindset, and reframing positivity49:00 – Final thoughts and listener invitationLeave a comment, share your thoughts, and let us know what you want us to talk about next.🔗 Follow us on Instagram: @bettermentalhealthpod❤️ Subscribe for new episodes.#mensmentalhealth#realtalk#vulnerabilityisstrength#mindfulnessformen#healingjourney#mentalhealthpodcast#deepconvos#mensgroup#podcastclips#bettermensmentalhealth#mensmentalhealth#mentalhealthformen#menswellness#mensupportingmen#vulnerability#mentalhealthmatters#destigmatizementalhealth#healingjourney#talkaboutit#bettermensmentalhealth

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