Loss can be a devastating experience for any human being, whether they have mental health issues or not. Martin and Brian discuss what the last few weeks have been like since the loss of Martin’s beloved dog, Dexter. The guys differentiate the feeling of loss versus the feeling of being depressed and explain how they have handled their most difficult moments of loss, including overcoming the biggest obstacle, finding a way to move forward.

What is it that drives Young Men to Shoot people? This has been on my mind. Help me understand. Please.

Brian and Martin show us another example of men helping men as the guys talk about Brian’s current family trip. He travelled across the country with his mother and kids to visit his brother and it hasn’t been the nice, relaxing vacation he expected. He explains the pitfalls of being a parent with mental health obstacles and how certain issues can easily put him in a place of self-isolation, making it hard for him to be the “family guy” that he wants to be. A great episode for parents and their kids.

Marriage and family therapist, Nick Bognar, rejoins Brian and Martin for more conversation on the benefits of therapy for men. The guys ask Nick about how COVID and social media have affected the minds of men and how he has approached both of these mental health hurdles. The guys also discuss the idea that men becoming more sensitive and open with their feelings is detrimental to male masculinity. And what is the one thing we can do when we are alone and dealing with depression? Nick reveals all on an episode that is essential for men and their loved ones.

Therapy as an option to improving mental health is the subject of our conversation as marriage and family therapist, Nick Bognar, joins Brian and Martin. Nick’s practice puts a focus on men so the guys ask all the important questions about what it’s like to treat a man who decides to enter therapy for things like depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. Nick also discusses the specific approaches he uses as a male therapist to treat men and also gives us some tips on how to improve our mental health.

A story of awareness and understanding one's own mental illness.

What does it sound like when two middle-aged men who have no problem coming clean about their mental health and the issues that come with it ask each other, “how are you?” It leads to funny, difficult, emotional and open banter about things like Martin’s recent Italy “trip”, Brian’s recent obstacles in being a father with anxiety and OCD, cannabis use, getting older and so much more. You will NEVER hear this conversation at a get-together or a class reunion, so you might as well listen to it here!

Brian and Martin are back with the season two premiere of the podcast. The guys talk about their time off and the conversation turns honest and raw when Martin recalls his recent trip to Italy and why his mental health became a tough thing to deal with while he was abroad. An informative episode for those that deal with anxiety and depression, even in the good times.