John Nieuwenburg - Overcoming Adversity (Depression)
ManTalks Podcast28 Syys 2015

John Nieuwenburg - Overcoming Adversity (Depression)

John Nieuwenburg opens up in a very vulnerable way about his attempted suicide and depression on today's show. John is an award-winning coach and a TedX speaker. He talks on what depression feels like, his recovery after his suicide attempt, and how other people can prevent what John has went through. Do not be afraid to talk about your depression and to seek help. The only way to come out of your darkness is by shining a light on it.

Key Takeaways:

[2:55] Who is John Nieuwenburg?

[7:55] What was life like for John before the age of 45?

[13:40] What makes a great coach?

[17:55] What type of work does John do?

[23:25] Why did John attempt suicide?

[25:45] What does depression feel like?

[34:00] We give depression power by not talking about it. Talk about your depression.

[39:35] With depression, you feel like you've run out of options.

[45:00] Statistics on suicides in Canada says that 3 out of 4 suicides are men.

[48:10] What happened after John's suicide attempt?

[51:40] Remember, ManTalks is hosting a full one day event on Nov 7th.

[55:20] How can you help people who are suffering?

[58:10 The only way to come out of the darkness is by shining a light on it.

[58:35] Should you take medication?

[1:01:50] Should you talk about depression with children?

[1:03:40] What does it mean to be a man today?

[1:05:50] Do you have a written definition of the best you can be? Affirmations are important.

[1:09:00] What is John excited about today?

Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNScHdMMw8E

http://w5coaching.com

Darkness Visible by William Styron

http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en

Music Credit:

Parlange & Latenite Automatic (jesusparlange.com– lateniteautomatic.com)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaksot(1024)

The Masculinity of Tyler Durden and Fight Club

The Masculinity of Tyler Durden and Fight Club

I break down Tyler Durden as a psychological and masculine archetype, not as a role model, but as a warning signal. I explore why Fight Club still resonates with men today, what Tyler gets right about...

15 Tammi 30min

10 Things Men Need to STOP Doing in 2026 to Have Their Best Year Yet

10 Things Men Need to STOP Doing in 2026 to Have Their Best Year Yet

I break down 10 things men must stop doing in 2026 if they want their strongest year yet. I talk about why being busy is not the same as making progress, how avoidance quietly erodes integrity, and wh...

12 Tammi 24min

Why You’re So Anxious All the Time (And How To Fix It)

Why You’re So Anxious All the Time (And How To Fix It)

I break down why anxiety is so prevalent today and why much of it is being intentionally manufactured. I explore the existential and psychological forces driving anxiety - from social media comparison...

8 Tammi 28min

Overcoming Trauma, Gang Life and Building Self-Respect with AJ McQueen

Overcoming Trauma, Gang Life and Building Self-Respect with AJ McQueen

I sit down with AJ McQueen for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, masculinity, faith, and self-acceptance. AJ shares how violence, heartbreak, and survival shaped his early life, and how learn...

5 Tammi 1h 13min

Raised By Women Who Hate Men - The Modern Man's Mother Wound

Raised By Women Who Hate Men - The Modern Man's Mother Wound

I break down what I call the modern man’s mother wound - how growing up with a deep distrust or disdain for men can shape a man’s identity, relationships, and sense of self. I explore how this wound f...

1 Tammi 29min

The Crisis Facing Young Men with Josh Fryday

The Crisis Facing Young Men with Josh Fryday

I sit down with Josh to unpack what’s really happening with men today, why so many feel disconnected, and how culture, economics, and identity play into the decline we’re seeing. We get into whether m...

29 Joulu 202551min

Hilarious Christmas Story & Thanks To You And Yours

Hilarious Christmas Story & Thanks To You And Yours

What happens when a Christmas moment goes completely off the rails? I share a genuinely hilarious Christmas story, reflect on the year that’s been, and take a moment to say thank you to you and yours ...

22 Joulu 202517min

Is It Hard To Turn A Boy Into A Man?

Is It Hard To Turn A Boy Into A Man?

I unpack why turning a boy into a grounded, capable man has become so difficult in modern culture. I talk about the loss of initiation, the erasure of strong male role models, and the mistake of tryin...

18 Joulu 202524min

Suosittua kategoriassa Koulutus

rss-murhan-anatomia
psykopodiaa-podcast
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
rss-narsisti
adhd-podi
rss-rahamania
psykologia
kesken
ihminen-tavattavissa-tommy-hellsten-instituutti
rss-valo-minussa-2
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
leikitaanko-laakaria
jari-sarasvuo-podcast
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-tietoinen-yhteys-podcast-2
mielipaivakirja
rss-turun-yliopisto
rahapuhetta
rss-niinku-asia-on
rss-liian-kuuma-peruna