Better MENtal Health24 Okt 2025

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 & Chapters

00:00 – Why men struggle to talk deeply
00:46 – Intro: The podcast about the podcast
02:00 – What are we trying to do with this?
03:10 – Finding focus vs chasing ideas
05:00 – The pressure to say something meaningful
05:45 – The goal: being examples of vulnerability
07:00 – How to help men open up
08:45 – The “Double-Click” analogy
09:30 – 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 questions
14:00 – The “I don’t know” defense and how to go deeper
15:00 – Listener feedback: patriarchy, masculinity & nuance
16:30 – The Christian Science episode and deconstruction
18:30 – Living differently as men
19:30 – Real check-ins: how are we actually doing?
20:00 – Overwhelm, distraction, and avoidance
24:00 – ADHD, shame, and medication talk
27:30 – Feeling like society isn’t built for our brains
29:00 – Why the system rewards the grind
32:00 – Jamie’s anxiety and imposter feelings in grad school
35:00 – Searching for balance as dads, partners, and students
39:00 – Blake’s family loss and grief
42:00 – The gym, body connection, and emotional health
43:30 – The inner critic and negative self-talk
46:00 – A compliment worth remembering
47:00 – Gratitude, mindset, and reframing positivity
49:00 – Final thoughts and listener invitation

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