Mental Health Warriors

What's next for me?  Great question.  But I think the journey might reveal some answers that are helpful for everyone.

I wanted to call this episode "Six Foot Six Black Guy in Finland" but that was just one part of the story :) I loved talking to Antwon so much we need to record a part 2! He went from the inner city to playing professional basketball in Europe for many years. But his upbringing left him with demons that plagued him his whole life. In Part 1 we talk about his childhood and the impact it had on him. I was so fascinated to hear how he went from a kid who got cut from the Grade 9 basketball team to a professional athlete. He's got a such an easy going demeanor that makes him a blast to talk to. Enjoy Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 2! Check out the Dad Edge Alliance if you're looking for a tribe of incredible men. Support me on Patreon.

I'm trying to figure out why I keep doing the same thing over and over even though I know it's ineffective!

How does one recover from addiction? What tools can help part the clouds and reveal a different path? Join Jesse Harless as he talks about  Gratitude Rituals Appreciative Inquiry Searching and building on strengths Entrepreneurship I met Jesse at a life changing training event and I immediately knew we were friends.   We shared some powerful conversations and moments during those few days.   It's an honour to have him on the Emotionally Excellent Man show! Check out the Dad Edge Alliance if you're looking for a tribe of incredible men. Support me on Patreon. Jesse Harless is a person in long term recovery as well as an Entrepreneur, Certified Life Coach, Speaker, Author, and Facilitator. He holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Rivier University and he is certified in Leading with Experiential Appreciative Facilitation (L.E.A.F.). He is the founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery, a movement to help people in addiction recovery reach their full potential. He works

A broken cell phone. A stressed teenager. Two parents trying to figure out how to handle it.  

Quite a bit it turns out. And I think what I learned might help you too. Learn about the Dad Edge Alliance here.

This is a masterclass on a critically important relationship skill EMOTIONAL VALIDATION. I did it for a fundraiser. On July 28/29 2018 I'm riding my unicycle 160km to raise money for MS. I did this masterclass in exchange for donations and raised over 1000! If you listen and would love to support me please consider making a donation.  Whatever feels good to you. You can donate here. Learn this skill, apply it and tell me about it.  

...it's messing with my head in the best way possible! Learn more about Mindful Eating here:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/mindful-eating/200902/mindful-eating Support Me on Patreon: 

Emotional Validation is a fucking super power. In my experience, there is no more important skill in creating and nurturing human connection. If you're a dude, you're probably invalidating people all the time and screwing up your relationships in the process.  Even when you mean well. Michael's book will teach you how. Plus - his hair is just so damn good. Guys - if you are looking for a tribe, check out the Dad Edge Alliance.   Support me and this crazy mission on Patreon. Michael S. Sorensen is an award-winning author and marketing executive by day, and an avid reader, researcher, and personal development junkie by night. Obsessed with finding the best principles and practices for living a rich, fulfilling, and connected life, he seeks out and experiments with new and interesting ideas to discover what actually *works.* Having benefitted from years of mentoring from coaches, counselors, and executives (and the wisdom of countless self-help books), he's set out to share his explorations, insig

Well, here we go!!   It's time to bid adieu to the Mental Health Warriors Podcast and welcome.... The Emotionally Excellent Man Show! In this episode I ramble on endlessly about what the hell I'm trying to do! Support me on Patreon

Hint:  I really know very little but...not for long!   This is my new favourite subject so stay tuned for much more on this fascinating topic! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivational_interviewing

Open your mind.  The possibilities are endless. Support us on Patreon PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder and complicated grief syndrome. Any one of these disorders is challenging to contend with by itself. Christine Taylor fought all four at same time.  Despite a seemingly impossible fight, she attempted a variety of different treatments in order to combat her growing list of illnesses, including oral medication, individual therapy, alternative therapies and, at her most desperate time, ECT.  As she dealt with her own mental health she continued to provide for her family, raising two boys – one of whom was diagnosis with schizophrenia – and working as a registered nurse in Boston.  Today, she shares how she was able to survive a disparaging mental state, combined with a lifetime of trauma, in her memoir, "And Then There was Light: My Journey Through Mental Illness." She opens up about her life struggles to inspire hope for those that will continue to battle mental illness throughout their

Thoughts on my fear of dying and living a values-based life

Trafficked.  Abused.  Addicted.  Homeless.  Blind. And an absolute inspiration. I have nothing else to say. Christine McDonald is an internationally recognized author and speaker on the social injustices facing underserved populations today.  As a survivor of human trafficking, homelessness, and addiction, Christine- now blind as a result of a disease that forced her to choose between her unborn child and her eyesight- is on a mission to bring justice and awareness to the forefront of social change through education and unconditional love. Support us on Patreon.

A ramble about fear, overwhelm and getting sick of the sound of my own voice1

Today I talk about the truly life changing experience I had planning, helping facilitate and speaking at the Dad Edge Summit!

We did a masterclass on emotional validation last night.  It was great.  If you've love to see it shoot me a message at jason@adaptivegrowth.ca I also talk about how I interview people for jobs and why it works so much better than what I used to do!  Hint:  it's all about the version of me I bring to the interview and how psychologically safe I can make the other person feel.

Some good articles on living life as an experiment or series of experiments:   https://hbr.org/2010/08/it-was-an-experiment-i.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/confessions-techie/201405/your-life-experiment-and-the-tools-run-it   And here's the TED talk I was mentioning: https://www.ted.com/talks/tiffany_watt_smith_the_history_of_human_emotions

This conversation with Don is important for all men to listen to. We talk about men and how destructive holding men to a narrowly defined version of masculinity can be. Don does a lot of work with the military and trust me when I say it can take those stereotypes and double down on them big time. The question is, what might we do differently?  Listen to find out! Support me on Patreon and help me help more people! If you are a looking for an incredible brotherhood of men who will lift you up and propel you forward, then check out the Dad Edge Alliance.  There is no investment with a higher return on investment then surrounding yourself with a higher caliber of man. Don McCreary, Ph.D., is the owner of DRM Scientific Consulting (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), as well as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology (Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada). Via his consulting company, as well as his volunteer work, Don works to improve people's well-being in two general areas: (1) improving men's health,

Here's a link to learn more about expressive writing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/write-yourself-well/201208/expressive-writing   Support me on Patreon and help me help more people!