Mutual MENtal
Men's Mental Health podcast for candid and relatable discussions on mental health from a different perspective, that is the peer perspective. Cultural stigma surrounding mental health is one of the main obstacles to people admitting that they are struggling and seeking help. It is particularly pronounced in men and often described as a “silent epidemic”. Men die by suicide 3 times more often than women. Even though our goal is to have men opening up, everyone is welcome to listen and learn a thing or two. So let’s end the silence, break the stigma and normalize mental health. Sensitive content for some people. Hosts are not therapists nor doctors. Everyone’s experience is different and valid. Find what works for you. If you or someone you know need immediate mental health support, in the US dial 988 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), in Canada call 1-833-456-4566 (in Québec 1-866-277-3553) or go to your local hospital emergency room.
- Update frequency
- every 41 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
12. Getting Back On The Beat
In this episode, Hassan and Pat reconnect for a quick catch up after "some" interesting time off and discuss a unique peer support group (Hearing Voices) and a simple, evidence-based wellness tool ca…
11. Conversation with Daniel Nava: Finding A Balance
Hey everyone! In this episode, Pat and Hassan catch up a little bit, and check in with Daniel Nava, an AOD/SUD counselor based out of California. We cover such topics as relationships, maintaining a …
10. Ten
In this episode, Pat and Hassan reconnect after a brief time off from recording. New beginnings and transitions are the theme of this episode, along with a recap of our "a-ha moments from our previou…
9. Self Care And Avoiding Burnout
In this episode, we check in and talk about what we have been up to the past couple of weeks. Pat has been doing his Alt2Su group virtually and in person, and mountain biking around MOAB. Also, a tr…
8. Conversation With Brandon Goldsmith Garcia: Speak Your Truth
In this eighth episode, we have guest Brandon Goldsmith Garcia discuss how mental health has impacted his life and tells a tale of perseverance, resilience, and continuous growth over the years. We l…
7. Music Is The Soundtrack Of Our Lives
In this episode we do a quick check in, we talk about Pat's new dog, Ms. Maple. She is an adorable one year old french bulldog who happens to be blind. The main topic of this episode is music and how…
6. Conversation With Thomas Brown: Swimming In Water
In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Brown - Certified Peer Specialist, Advocate, and Change Agent - to discuss the intricacies and nuances of being a Peer Specialist. We dive deep into the kind …
5. The Surprise And Shock Of The Unexpected
In this episode, we do a quick check in - discussing Covid, managing employees, and how it feels to "perform" all the time. Then we continue the conversation we started in Episode 4. We talk about th…
4. "Jimmy" Appleseed
Hello! Despite some mic issues, this episode really has a lot of good stuff in it! We talk about suicide, suicidal thoughts, and how to manage them...how we managed them. We touch on the loneliness, …
3. Steve Fedele Interview: Holding Hope
Folks, this is our first episode with a guest on with us! Join the conversation as we sit down with Steve, Certified Peer Specialist and Author, Advocate, and Ally. We discuss being the underdogs as…
2. Just Smile!
In this episode, we talk about what we do when we are starting to get stressed. Featuring: a hole in the wall, understanding different worldviews, and having uncomfortable conversations.
1. Is My Mental Health Taking A Backseat?
In this episode, we talk about how a new health challenge can affect our perspective on mental health, about being aware of ourselves, and some plans we have for the future.
0. Introduction To Mutual MENtal & Hosts
What is this #$%&! Who are these guys? Why men don't talk about their emotions and mental health challenges? What to expect from this podcast? Seriously, why bother listening?