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Don't Be A Man About ItMazen Sakran on Fatherhood & Equal Parenting | Father's Day SpecialFrom not ever wanting kids to now enjoying every minute of being a dad!
For a belated Father's Day special, my lovely friend Mazen Sakran, talks about his experience with fatherhood and the importance of equal parenting.
Please show your ๐งก and support and share this episode with your friends and family.2022-08-0824 min
Don't Be A Man About ItLee Ryan on Running as a Method of Grief"For every success, there are 10 failures. And that's what people need to understand."
Lee Ryan is a five-time Guinness World Record holder, ย the first known person to run from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, an endurance athlete, and Adidas Runners Community Lead in MENA. He is also a father to two gorgeous girls and has been in the UAE for over 15 years.ย
Lee has shared with me his very touching story of where everything began. From grieving the loss of his son and mom, to learning and practicing self-compassion, to leading the Adidas Runners Community in ME...2022-06-2732 min
Don't Be A Man About ItRamzi Ghurani on Raising Two Daughters | Father's Day SpecialWhat is the most challenging part about parenting two daughters? And how can a balance between work and family be achieved?
For Father's Day special, my amazing guest, Ramzi Ghurani, opens his heart and takes us through his journey as a dad to two beautiful daughters and explains howย much responsibility falls on the shoulders of a father to ensure growth, stability, and peace at home. Thank you Ramzi for being the guiding light for your daughters.
Happy Father's Day โก
Please show your love and support and share this episode with your friends and...2022-06-2017 min
Don't Be A Man About ItTom Nash on Dating after DivorceWhat would encourage a man to feel safe in a marriage? And what are the Dos and Don'ts for dating after divorce?
Today's guest, Tom Nash, aka The Divorce Coach, is an internationally-certified Coach and the UKโs premiere Male Divorce Coach, helping individuals (men & women), couples, and families through one of life's most emotionally challenging and physically draining situations. He grew up a child of divorced parents from 3 yrs old and later in life as the ex-husband and co-parenting father of his own divorce. Tom is also lucky enough to be a step-dad to his two amazing bonus kids, in...2022-05-2632 min
Don't Be A Man About ItSami Khoury on Self-Acceptance"Be BulletProof."
Today's guest, Sami Khoury, is a mindset coach and mindfulness teacher, and he helps people overcome their stress, anxiety, and self-doubt so they can learn to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations, developmental tranquility, and live as their authentic selves.ย
Over the last 13 years, he's worked in the startup, corporate, agency, and nonprofit worlds. He founded a social enterprise, conducted and facilitated countless entrepreneurial and personal development workshops, and mentored young professionals in navigating their careers and lifestyles. He's fascinated with mindfulness, philosophy, and neuroscience, and wishes to share this knowledge with the aim o...2022-04-2934 min
Don't Be A Man About ItAli Khawaja on The Importance of Healthy Parenting and UpbringingGet ready to listen to the most satisfying episode I've had on the show so far! ย ย
My amazing guest - a funny one too- Ali Khawaja, came to the show with an open mind and heart to talk about Mental Health UAE, a shared space for awareness, acceptance, and support for Mental Health in the UAE. Then we found ourselves talking about his upbringing and how his mother's approach to parenting led to creating a "taboo-free" environment and a healthy generational legacy. ย ย
Two things are guaranteed when you listen to this episode: ย
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Don't Be A Man About ItMatthew Arkin on the Entertainment Industry & its Impact on Mental Health"๐๐ง ๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐จ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ. ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ." ย
My guest, Matthew Arkin, is an actor, author, and educator. Among his extensive television credits are Criminal Minds, NCIS, Aquarius, and Law and Order. He teaches acting in Los Angeles and is Director of the Acting Intensive Program at South Coast Repertory and an adjunct professor at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. He is also the author of the suspense novel In the Country of the Blind. ย
In this episode, Matthew and I talked had a cozy discussion starting with how the Entertainment Industry can affect artists' mental health to how his journey with therapy after his divorce was like for him.2021-12-1235 min
Don't Be A Man About ItGianmarco Soresi on Comedy & Depression"It's not a weakness to talk." ย
The fact that this message keeps repeating itself on my show, shows how important talking about our emotions is. And how many people are still not willing to do it. ย
Had a great time recording this episode! One because I got to meet another side of Gianmarco, a side that made me feel that I wanted to stop at some point and just give Gianmarco a huge hug! And two because of the wonderful and humorous conversation we had from talking about men in...2021-12-0746 min
Don't Be A Man About ItJustin Kruger on Mental Health Benefits of VolunteeringHelping others, making an impact, and being part of the community are fundamental elements of my guest's happiness.
Justin Krugerr, the Founder and CEO of Project Helping, a Denver-based mental wellness organization, grew up in a ridiculously small town in Iowa that did not believe in mental health support, let alone men's mental health. His personal struggle with mental wellness led him to leave the golf business behind to start Project Helping, his first entrepreneurial venture and providing purpose, connection, and mental wellness through service and improving mental wellness through volunteerism, and practicing kindfulness.
In...2021-11-2631 min
Don't Be A Man About ItCJ Walley on Movies and Mental Health"I wish I'd known about the power of talking and sharing."
CJ, a screenwriter, and movie producer within the indie film scene who likes to write female-led pulpy content, and is part of an exciting team of ultra-efficient filmmakers. He has also built and run the large free screenplay hosting website Script Revolution, shaking up the break-in industry by offering people access they didn't have before.
In this episode, CJ was very open about his own mental health struggles and shared how he fought his way out of depression. We also had...2021-11-0637 min
Don't Be A Man About ItMax Fardan on Male's Breast Cancer"'I am Alive and I can do it!'. Tell your problems that and they will be solved automatically." ย
Max Fardan knows all about keeping a healthy lifestyle and mindset: not only is he a fitness enthusiast and supermodel living in Dubai, but he has also survived t. ย Fardan was 24 and working as a sales manager in his home country of Uzbekistan when he found out he had breast cancer. ย ย
In this emotional episode, Max shares his story for the recovery journey, the lessons he took away from it, and how his cancer awareness campaigns are...2021-10-3044 min
Speak Onstage With Dave CraneEpisode 13: Today, I answer your letters...Meet the amazing Rahaf Raef Kobeissi.She coaches male CEO's to feel emotionally stronger and deal with life better. She's brilliant. She can be even more fantastic.
Watch this to find out how...
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PLUS Follow #davecrane so you never miss another show... Business tips. Cool tricks. Motivational stuff. ...2021-10-0915 min
Don't Be A Man About ItKevin Hines on his Story of Hope, Healing, and RecoveryMy Guest's Motto isย #BeHereTomorrowย and every day after that.
Kevin Hines, a storyteller at heart, a best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker, attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gateย Bridge in 2000.ย Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing hisย story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience.
Kevin sits on the boards of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF...2021-09-0123 min
Full Circle: Finding Your Way HomeGrief, Healing & Signs From The Other Side With Rahaf Raef KobeissiRahaf speaks about how she lost her father. [1:44]The first time Rahaf felts her fatherโs presence is described. [5:30]Signs that Rahaf uses to recognise her fatherโs presence is described. [8:29]Healing and the importance of these moments with her father are described. [11:17]Rahaf explains how she supports menโs mental health through coaching. [14:54]Rahaf discusses the signs that help her believe she has found her lifeโs mission. [18:48]Rahaf discusses ways for individuals to feel connected to those who have passed. [20:58]The change of Rahafโs definition of success is described. [25:13]Steps Rahaf takes when having a bad day is discuss...2021-08-0932 min
Don't Be A Man About ItScott Armstrong on Journey to Self-Discovery & Self-Identity๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฌ. ๐ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐๐. ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ? ย
Scott Armstrong, the editor in chief at Arabian Business, with more than 30 years of experience as a journalist, editor, and strategic communications consultant. And like so many men, he spent most of his life ignoring his insecurities and finding his worth in job titles he carried all of his life. ย
In this episode, Scott shared a bit about his journey to discovering his true self after a long time of hiding behind unhealthy habits and behavior, how what happened to Christian Eriksen should be a wake up to all of us to set our priorities straight, and then highlighted important points on corporate mental health and resilience. ย
I am extremely grateful for this heartful and authentic conversation with Scott and I really hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it.2021-07-0954 min
Don't Be A Man About ItRamez Helou on Men Recovering after DivorceWhen it comes to men dealing with a divorce, it can be stressful because it makes them lose their sense of identity and because they are still stigmatized by our society with the clichรฉ of "Man Up".
9 years ago, my guest's life took an unexpected turn after hearing the words "I want out" from his ex-wife leaving him with emotional turmoil and 2 kids. He shares his story and experience with divorce and how he overcame it with its emotional turmoil and started a brand new life with his second wife and now 4 kids aka his "Bowl of J...2021-06-2254 min
Don't Be A Man About ItMuneer Samnani on The Struggles of Being a Single Dad"I had in my pocket just enough for either one meal or one book. I chose the book and it absolutely changed my life." ย
They say that being a parent is one of the toughest yet most rewarding jobs in the world; itโs almost like having to confront a daily struggle for the rest of your life. But itโs even more challenging for single parents who basically need to put on their superheroes' capes all the time to be able to do it all on their own! ย
My guest is a courageous father who fo...2021-06-1357 min
Don't Be A Man About ItTom Kreffer on The Emotional & Mental Health Struggles of a New Dad"Iโm a writer who writes to his son every day about parenthood from a dadโs point of view."
My guest, Tom Kreffer, does this for many reasons: to encourage himself to reflect deeply about his role as a parent; to create a gift for his son when heโs older (imagine your parents giving you their journals about you on your 21st birthday); to improve his writing ability, and to give readers a unique perspective on parenthood that they wonโt find in other books.
In this episode, Tom shares his story and experien...2021-06-0551 min
Don't Be A Man About ItCole Egger on Empathy and Human Connection"Do you think an apathetic person can become empathetic?"
Tune in to see what my guest had to say about that and how he believes that we all can do a world of good by practicing empathy.
Cole Egger, the Co-Founder, and CEO of Listeners On Call, leads the companyโs vision to provide on-call empathy, privacy, and support for millions of people who need to feel heard. Cole is an experienced entrepreneur whose personal passion has always been creating innovative solutions that benefit and support the well-being of others. Cole believes that authentic empathy-driven co...2021-05-3035 min
Don't Be A Man About ItDr. Skip Mondragon on how Wrestling saved him from Depression"Wrestlers are no strangers to feeling alone in their struggles." ย
My guest discovered wrestling at the age of 13, and it dramatically changed his life and taught him many valuable life lessons that he has drawn upon since then. ย ย Donald G. โSkipโ Mondragon II, MD, has practiced Internal Medicine for over thirty years.ย
He is a 26-year Army veteran, National Veterans Wrestling Champion, speaker, and self-proclaimed amateur wrestling aficionado. Skip is the author of "Wrestling Depression Is Not For Wimps" book. ย
Throughout his wrestling career, which spanned over five decades, Dr. Skip lost and won again...2021-05-2131 min
Don't Be A Man About ItEric Christiansen on his experience with Trauma & Recovery MentorshipTW // Trauma, Addiction
"I could relate to them, and they opened up to me with their stories of survival. I decided then that this was my calling. I would make films chronicling recovery from trauma beginning with a documentary about the fire that had wiped the slate clean for me. I wrote and directed Faces in the Fire and won my first Emmy. Then the National Institute for Mental Health began using it to debrief survivors of natural disasters. My film was helping people! I had found a purpose. Thatโs a huge gift."
Itโs be...2021-05-0950 min
Don't Be A Man About ItMike Iamele on Masculinity & Sensitivity Mapping"๐๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐."
What's the distinction between both? And how can we choose the things that make us feel purposeful and that speak to our essence?
If you keep thinking or feeling that you're โtoo sensitiveโ or โtoo emotionalโ or โtoo intense" or that youโre โnot good enoughโ or โsuccessful enoughโ or โsmart enough.โ, then most likely you're mistaking the container for the essence, and you'll keep thinking that something is wrong with you.
But it's not true. You are just an essence in the wrong container. And that is what my guest has explained in this episode!
Mike Iamele, the founder of Sacred Brandingยฎ system shared how he discovered his own purpose when he gave up on everything after infinit...2021-04-2850 min
Don't Be A Man About ItBijay Shah on The Value of Giving & Compassion in Business"Givers sleep better at night."
What does that mean? and who do you think is a better leader; the one who is self-focused or the one who is others-focused, or maybe it's the one who preserves an equal balance of giving and taking?
That's what you'll learn from my exponential guest today!
Bijay Shah, is the National Director for Business Network International (BNI) in the UAE & Qatar and the Co-National Director for BNI Kenya & Uganda, who has won numerous BNI CEO awards for outstanding performance and business excellence, and who...2021-04-1931 min
Don't Be A Man About ItDavid Rahman on Real Definition of Confidence"Enough is enough. And Iโve been moving forward ever since."
For many years my guest, David Rahman, hasย suffered from low self-confidence and self-worth.ย Incorrectly, heย came to the conclusion in his teenage years that 'you are either born confident or not'. As with many people, David had to fake confidence to get by.ย
The turning point came when David's father passed on in October 2002, and his son was born a few months later in January 2003. After these two life-changing events, David knew he had to change.
In this episode, David shares with me how he overcame his low-self confid...2021-04-1131 min
Don't Be A Man About ItAmando Brown on Supporting Teenagers & Children"Good luck and one day it will be over". This is what most of us say to parents raising teenagers!
Can parents really do better than just survive the teenage years though? My guest believes that they can when they see the greatness in their teenagers and learn and apply positive parenting strategies for the teenage years that can impact their whole family.
Amando shared some invaluable parenting tips in this episode, and also his story & how he went from a police officer to a therapeutic educational expert working with children and teenagers. And openly...2021-04-0342 min
SHIFT with Elena AgarWhat does it take to overcome depression and suffering? (with Rahaf Kobeissi)In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Rahaf Kobeissi - to talk about losing loved ones & finding yourself, overcoming depression & suicidal mindset, ultimately finding the courage to thrive and help others.ย
About Rahaf: Rahaf Raef Kobeissi, a mindset, and mental health coach founded Rays Your Mental Health following her dad's suicide in 2010 with the aim to raise awareness of mental health and to save stressed business leaders from unhealthy decisions, and help them find their true selves behind their titles and wealth. She believes that with the r...2021-03-2820 min
Don't Be A Man About ItArchie Messersmith-Bunting on Men's Self-Care & Feelings"I don't know what to say but I'm here."ย
My guest believes that if we all learn to apply those magical words when talking to someone with a mental health crisis, we could be changing their lives forever.ย
Using dynamism and authenticity, Archie Messersmith-Bunting, aka The Feelings Guy,ย champions mental health awareness worldwide at corporations and universities. He challenges people to rethink complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide, alcohol, and drug addiction. Through his company ArchieCares, LLC, Messersmith-Bunting aims to reframe the narrative surrounding mental illness and addiction by facilitating honest and vulnerable conversations.
...2021-03-2338 min
Don't Be A Man About ItPhil Bedford on The Importance of Addressing Bullying"๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐'๐ซ๐ ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ." ย
Bullied children and teens are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and sometimes long-term damage to self-esteem. Without the proper attention and treatment, this can continue into adulthood, when they are more likely to abuse and bully others at the workplace and at home. ย
My guest today, Phil Bedford aka The Rebel Networker, having lived in the Middle East since 1998, now leverages his extensive business acumen, Masters Degree, and over a decade of experience in sales training, business development, and consulting to expand the Asentiv franchise across this region. He runs regular networking events and workshops in Dubai. Considered a leading expert in referral marketing, Phil is passionate about helping business owners to grow an amazing business and lead a spectacular life. ย
But being the successful...2021-03-1726 min
Don't Be A Man About ItMatt Lucas on Bridging the Gaps Between Health & Harm๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ?
You will learn the reason after you listen to this interesting episode!
Today my guest, known as "A Man of Action", Matt Lucas, a lifelong martial artist & musician who lives by the rule that ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐*๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐โ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. He was a touring musician that collected martial arts students all around the US by training late nights after rock shows only to be picked up to do stunts, bodywork and train the cast for the TV Show Into the Badlands on AMC.
Heโs worked with cast members of the Matrix, Wu Assassins, as well as, most recently helped with better communication practices for police departments. always showing the correlations between healing and martial arts, yoga and fighting, and how to turn our lives into a practice of practical longevity. ย
In this episode, Matt took me through his technique that bridges the gap between harm and health, and he expla2021-03-061h 00
Don't Be A Man About ItDr. Rayan Karkadan on Men's Fear of Seeking Mental Health SupportIs it ego or fear that holds men back from asking for help? ย
It's no secret anymore that men tend to not engage in help-seeking behavior and downplay their physical and mental health symptoms. ย
In this episode, my guest shares his story and experience with Mental Health and how if it wasn't for the support of his 2 close friends, he wouldn't have been the healthy man he is today. ย Dr. Rayan is a Saudรญ American Health Coach and Sports Consultant with 8 years of experience in Coaching, Sports, and Physical and Mental Wellness. He has an Arab...2021-02-2839 min
Don't Be A Man About ItDave Crane on Mindset, Self-Worth, and the Real Business WorldWhat advice would you give your younger self? ย
Whatever answer you have come up for yourself, I'm pretty sure it's not as blunt & true as Dave's answer! ย
This is episode is aimed to encourage you to own and honor your true self without shame or guilt, with the understanding that emotions are also part of your being, which are meant to be expressed and shared as part of who you are. ย
Dave Crane is a motivational speaker, certified hypnotherapist, stage hypnotist, life coach, and NLP Master practitioner. One motivational session in Greece led to...2021-02-211h 00
Don't Be A Man About ItSpencer Lodge on Men's Mental Health & LonelinessThe first time I met Spencer, I knew that behind his sarcastic and straightforward comments, was a man with a heart of gold. ย ย
I won't hide that I was nervous recording this episode. It was emotionally hard for me to interview my mentor and at the same time my good friend. But I was happy that I got to know a side of Spencer that not everyone gets to meet. ย ย
I had a few "Oh my heart..." moments out of our conversation--and when you feel that much from interviewing a show guest ... you know it's been...2021-02-0851 min
Don't Be A Man About ItIvan Palomino on Burnout and Corporate Well-BeingIvan Palomino, Founder of Bessern, helping organizations improve their Performance & Well-Being through Technology and Behavioral Science. He has a huge passion for human development and always looking for ways to accelerate people's personal growth.
In this episode, Ivan speaks in-depth about his 18 years in the corporate world as a marketeer that gave him all the secrets and tools an individual needs to succeed at work. But that came at a high price.ย
Listen to Ivan's story of how his mental health got out of hand & what he did to rediscover himself after an intense burnout.ย
From my heart to yours,ย Tha...2021-01-1951 min
Don't Be A Man About ItBryan Reeves on Relationships & Emotional ResponsibilityNew York Minute Magazine profiled my guest as a "Bad Ass Man" ย
How could he not be when his mission in life is to ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ง, ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง, ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐? ย
Bryan Reeves a former captain in the US Air Force, shares how somewhere along his journey from a military soldier to a spiritual warrior, through heartbreak and despair, he slowly rediscovered the thrill of being alive and the courage to fully live this wondrous life he was born for. ย
There are so many invaluable takeaways from todayโs episode that will forever change your understanding of relationships and partnerships, but for me, it was how Bryan went from a man completely disconnected from his emotions to a man deeply connected and alive with them; that was exactly what I needed to hear and exactly when I needed to...2021-01-1750 min
Don't Be A Man About ItFrank King on Chronic Suicidal Ideation & Mental Health Comedy"I am the most positive suicidal person you'll ever meet."
Frank King, a five Time TEDx Talker, TEDx and Speaker Coach, and Former writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, has fought a lifetime battle with depression, and countless thoughts of suicide, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 5 TEDx Talks and sharing his insights on Suicide Prevention and Postvention with corporations, associations, and college audiences.
Frank uses his life lessons to start the conversation giving people permission to voice out their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. And doing it with...2021-01-0854 min
Don't Be A Man About ItAnthony Vlahos on Mindfulness & Music's impact on Mental HealthStories help us become who we want to become
A huge insight to take away from my guest during this episode.
When my guest was a kid, nothing was as glamorous to him as a record store. Other 10-year-olds would drag their moms to the video arcade; he would take his mom to Bleecker Bobโs in Greenwich Village.
And it was at that age... songwriting arrived in search of him. He also discovered that he was a pretty good storyteller and that he could move people by harnessing imagination and the principles of...2021-01-0324 min
Don't Be A Man About ItRobert Grigore on EMDR Therapy & Celebrities' DepressionFrom those who feel a little skeptical about therapy, to those who don't have the time for it, this episode is for you.
Robert Grigore AKA The Celebrity Saviour has been making a name for himself by eliminating anxiety, depression, addiction, and more in as little as a single weekend!ย
He is a Certified EMDR Therapist, Approved EMDR Consultant, speaker, and the author of the book, You NEED Therapy. EMDR: Real People With Real Problems Getting Real Help. Robert's exclusive practice caters to the authentic needs of the entire psychological legacy of his creative influencers. H...2020-12-2340 min
Don't Be A Man About ItTom Simmons on Anxiety and Emotional Health"I love the person I've become"
Tom Simmons, a man who has suffered from debilitating anxiety for all of his life but it was only when he had a big wake-up call that he decided to take some serious action.
Tom was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at the age of 20 (a type of heart arrhythmia), and shortly after this diagnosis, he was dealt another huge health scare in the form of testicular cancer. As a consequence, these health blows massively hit Tom's confidence and what followed was intense emotional torment and a one-way trip that led to him hitting rock...2020-12-1941 min
Don't Be A Man About ItJay Shifman on Mental Health & Substance MisuseChoose Your Struggleย
That's the only mantra that my guest lives by.ย
For much of Jay Shifman's early life, he was told that he was living with a debilitating issue of Mental Health. As his condition worsened, he was prescribed more drugs at higher doses until, in his early 20s, he was taking on a daily basis more than the estimated lethal dosage of one drug and abusing many others while living with a full-blown Substance Misuse Disorder thanks to prescription pills.ย
At 23, after two suicide attempts, an overdose, and time spent in an...2020-12-1340 min
Don't Be A Man About ItDanielle Francisco on Men's Vulnerability๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ๐. That's just one of the messages that my guest shared on the show.
Danielle Francisco, a branding strategist and the host of The Drive to Succeed Podcast, started his entrepreneurship journey when he founded his own Dan Media Group in 2013 and after getting fired twice from his 9-5 job.
Being the breadwinner of his family and also a new groom, he suffers from constant stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. His struggles at his career made him realize that his mental health is affecting his decision-making and lifestyle. So he decided to seek help from his closest friends, mentors, and his wife.
In this episode, Danielle shares why vulnerability and learning when to seek help are so important for2020-12-0631 min
Don't Be A Man About ItHamad Al Saad on Men's Mental Health and Support SystemHamad Al Saad aka The Nourisher, the founder of The Nourishers, holistic health, and food psychologist talks about his breaking points & the importance of having a strong support system in his life and then how he managed to channel his difficulties and rock bottoms into opportunities and a life-changing business.ย
This episode is not to be missed.ย
From my heart to yours,ย Thank you for listening.2020-11-2947 min
Don't Be A Man About ItMarcus Smith on Mental StrengthMarcus Smith is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, extreme athlete, and coach.
With a competitive sporting background, fitness has always played a role in Marcusโ life. He played professional rugby from the age of 18, before retiring after the 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup. He then spent 10 years working in the sporting goods industry, with over five years as a Sales Director at Adidas. While building a career in the corporate world, he discovered a passion for โmaking people better at life.โ
This passion fuelled the establishment of international health and performance company, InnerFight, which he founded to help p...2020-10-2741 min
Don't Be A Man About ItLeon Logothetis on Kindness and Men's Mental HealthBefore Leon Logothetis became a global adventurer, TV host, motivational speaker, and best-selling author, he was living an uninspired and disconnected life as a broker in London. On the outside, it looked like he had it all. But inside, he was chronically depressed. So he decided to do something radical about it โ give it all up for a life on the road. ย
In this episode, Leon shares how just one act of kindness, while he was a kid, changed his life, and how it encouraged him to devote his life to highlight the power of empathy, kindness, and compassion to cha...2020-10-1217 min