Podcast · topic
Mental health
Depression, anxiety, therapy and the plain business of staying well — from clinicians and from men who have been through it.
13 episodes
Celine Coggins...Investing in Youth Mental HealthExplicit
Shaun and Chris connect with Celine Coggins, a lifelong educator, founder of Teach Plus, and the inaugural CEO of The Goodness Web. Celine shares her journey from growing up in a large Irish Catholic family in…
S5 · E111 hr 8 minGrowing up
Matt Davison...More Empathy in the Mental Health SpaceExplicit
Chris and Shaun sit down with Matt Davison , the CEO of NAMI Chicago , to explore the intersection of law, advocacy, and radical empathy. Matt shares his transition from serving as a public defender and civil litigator…
S5 · E101 hr 15 minMental health
Jonathan Mooney...Normal SucksExplicit
In this episode, we sit down with author and activist Jonathan Mooney to explore the myth of "normalcy." Jonathan shares his personal journey navigating the education system with ADHD and dyslexia and discusses the…
S5 · E51 hr 6 minGrowing up
John Moe...Depresh ModeExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview John Moe, a writer, longtime radio host, and creator of two mental health podcasts, "The Hilarious World of Depression" and "Depresh Mode with John Moe." The guys talk about…
S4 · E151 hr 8 minMental health
Dr. Daniel Ellenberg...Strength With HeartExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris welcomes Dr. Daniel Ellenberg, a psychologist, former president of Division 51 of the American Psychological Association, and founder of the Men and Boys Compassion Coalition. The guys…
S4 · E81 hr 6 minBeing a man
Dr. Anson Whitmer...From Calm to MentalExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun sit down with Dr. Anson Whitmer, co-founder of Calm and the creator of Mental, our new show sponsor. The boys dig into Anson’s journey—his time building Calm, one of the most well-known…
S4 · E31 hr 2 minMental health
John Schu...Louder Than HungerExplicit
On March 19th, author and librarian, John Schu will release his latest book, Louder than Hunger . In this interview, Chris and Shaun talk with John about story, his books, The Voice, Goofy, being a librarian,…
S3 · E41 hr 5 minMental health
Emma Varvaloucas...Spreading Good NewsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Emma Varvaloucas, Executive Director of The Progress Network , a non-profit "building an idea movement that speaks to a better future in a world dominated by voices that…
S2 · E131 hr 5 minMental health
Dr. Jon Sherman...Musings of a PsychotherapistExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' good friend and bandmate, Dr. Jon Sherman or "Sherm." The guys discuss the power of camp, humor in therapy, treating eating disorders, the absurdity of marriage, working…
S2 · E81 hr 12 minMental health
Joe Conrad...Man TherapyExplicit
In episode 5, the fellas interview Joe Conrad, founder and CEO of Denver-based Cactus and Grit Digital Health. Joe shares the origin story of his businesses and Man Therapy, the CDC study analyzing the effectiveness of…
S2 · E51 hr 0 minMental health
Dr. Maggie Emerson...Better Mental Health: Are Apps the Answer?Explicit
In Episode 23, the boys are joined by Dr. Maggie Emerson, Assistant Professor and an ANCC board certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Emerson…
S1 · E231 hr 7 minMental health
Dave Dunn: How To Support A Loved One with AnorexiaExplicit
In this latest episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Dave Dunn, author of Love, Crowd Out, Forgive, Accept, a guide book to supporting a loved one with anorexia. The discussion covers Dave's daughter, Kara's, battle with…
S1 · E161 hr 0 minMental health
Alexa James: On A Mission for Mental WellnessExplicit
In Episode 5 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Alexa James. Alexa is a mother of two children, CEO of NAMI Chicago and Senior Advisor for Mental Wellness to the Chicago Police Department. They…
S1 · E51 hr 18 minMental health
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