In this enlightening episode, Jon and Will sit down with Travis Goodman, a holistic mental health expert, to explore the intricate web of men and depression, particularly spotlighting the experience of fathers. Drawing from his extensive training in therapies like Attachment-Focused-EMDR, EFT, and DBT, Travis provides a unique perspective on the emotional challenges many men face and offers practical tools for navigating the sometimes stormy waters of mental health. Whether you're a father, a partner, a son, or simply someone keen to deepen their understanding, this conversation promises to be both eye-opening and empowering.
Time Stamps:
(00:00:33) Fatherhood and celebrating all fathers.
(00:03:45) The Men Talking Mindfulness merch shop.
(00:08:05) Moving away from one-dimensional.
(00:11:13) Men and depression stigma.
(00:14:41) Men's fight, flight, freeze response.
(00:20:15) The burden of masculinity.
(00:23:14) Coping mechanisms and distractions.
(00:25:45) Men's struggles with emotional regulation.
(00:29:39) Fear as a driver.
(00:33:38) The importance of attachment.
(00:37:12) Parents as threat to safety.
(00:40:15) Coping mechanisms and distractions.
(00:43:11) Setting boundaries with technology.
(00:48:03) Building trust with men.
(00:49:33) One-dimensional view of masculinity.
(00:53:28) Long-term therapeutic transformation.
(00:55:40) Shifting focus and finding purpose.
(00:58:03) Never reaching the enough state.
(01:04:47) Signs and symptoms of depression.
(01:05:23) Feelings inside, not expressed.
(01:08:43) Tossing the ball in communication.
(01:12:16) Therapist as a safe space.
(01:17:05) Grounding and self-compassion.
(01:20:00) Self-compassion and workshop announcement.
//LINKS
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Therapy4Dads on IG and podcast and youtube.com/@travisgoodman
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