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Today on the show we're talking about Men Seeking Romantic Relationships. We talk about men in the single world as well as those looking for "what women want" and getting a better understanding of not only learning that information but using that same information for yourself when looking for a partner to be promote mutual respect. We look at an Elite Daily article called "10 Traits Men Have That...

Today on the show we're talking about male body image issues and how that affects confidence. In relation to a lot of this week's topics, men aren't very open about their emotional state but particularly aren't open about how they feel physically. We see portrayals of men in media has having perfect faces, bodies, fighting ability, having stuff and getting all the girls. Well, that's enough. You,...

Today on the show we're talking about masculine energies and essentially defining a few different ways to look at masculinity. We're going to talk a little bit about hegemonic masculinity, toxic masculinity and the 7 types of masculinity, which is based on the Graves model. We talk about kids and bullying, how toxicity in masculine stereotypes affects mental health as well as masculinity in the pr...

Today on the show we're talking about "The Patriarchy" as a mean to define the term but also share a bit of the general male perspective behind the emotions involved with making such a massive social change. Essentially I want to use this week's theme as a means to encourage those to get on board with understanding that males are imperative to the growth of humanity and it's not about uneven land...

Today on the show we're kicking off this week's topic, which is the Male Experience. I'm taking this as an opportunity to share my thoughts on being a male in today's world of social change, media perception, what men should take more responsibility for and that being a man is still something to be proud of and respected as long as you're being respectful of the people in your life. Specifically t...

Today on the show we're gonna talk a little bit about The Racial Divide. More specifically the divide that is happening in our country and how the conflict model we've been working through can be used to identify how progress can be made. It might get a little heated in here but not really. This isn't about being outraged or calling anyone out. This is an attempt at an objective perspective on wha...

Today on the show we're talking about Millennial Self-Deprecation. I've noticed that much of Millennial culture is steeped in a self-awareness that tends to manifest as self-deprecation. There is a lot of popular media, memes, and products made by people like AdamJK that expresses a sense of internal struggle with a dash of light-hearted charm. I try to figure why that is and a bit about internal...

Today on the show we're talking about having patience with development diversity. Essentially saying that it is helpful for us as individuals to understand that many people in our lives are learning things, experiencing things and expressing things from varying stages of personal development. That by acknowledging that someone is working through their own things at their own pace we can learn to h...

Today on the show we're talking about internet conflict, how it applies to the model I've been working through and how to resolve some internet. Often we end up leaving internet conflict with unresolved issues that we take with us into our every day life. Our family and friends get the brunt of that force that was triggered by someone else. This feeling can be very frustrating to work through. We...

Today on the show we're talking about the anatomy of an apology. What does it take to genuinely apologize to someone, to repair the relationship and for both parties to move forward? It involves acknowledging the roles in the conflict and being able to move forward together to resolve the conflict. This week's theme is all about conflict so strap in for a new and exciting episode of DOPEamine! Fil...

Today on the show we're talking about situational value. I alluded to talking a bit about using poker strategy in life so we're going to lean into that a little bit today. There are a few concepts like playing every hand or probe bets that can translate into life advice. This is a topic I've written a first draft of a book about, so I thought it would be great to share. We also take the opportunit...

Today on the show we're talking about playing the long game. As a culmination of what we've talked about so far this week, the long game is about using the non-zero concept and chipping away at life and goals every single day. That includes improving our lives, relationships and self-esteem. It's all about goal management so that we're not setting our sights so high that we feel terrible about the...

Today we're talking about The 3 Yous, a concept that I came across on a Reddit thread that was meant to help someone get out of a motivational rut. What I love about this concept is that it externalizes your behavior towards yourself. By thinking about your future self as someone you're helping out and someone who is your best friend, you'll be more likely to do things now in service of that perso...

Today on the show we're talking about the concept of No More Zero Days. What are zero days? They are days in which you do absolutely nothing towards your goal. We define further what that means by letting you know that anything counts. Writing a sentence, taking a few notes, thinking about the next goal, or talking about it with a friend. Anything that isn't completely ignoring your goal. Get off...

Today on the show we're talking about The Drama Triangle, a social model created to help understand the destructive elements of a social conflict. This model helps us identify how we enter conflict, how we may respond within this drama triangle and how we could get out of it or even avoid it in the first place. Lift the curtain and take center stage as we discuss The Drama Triangle on DOPEamine! F...

Today on the show we're talking about the confusion and perceptions that come from being immersed in personal development. Many of us are dealing with people in our lives judging us for so many little things, mostly due to their own insecurity, and we shouldn't let it affects but sometimes it does. That's reality. You'll reach a point in your growth that may take you away from what people are used...

Today on the show we're talking about putting people on a pedestal and how that can have negative affects on your self-esteem. It's amazing to have people to admire but when create arbitrary measurements of value we then put ourselves into that equation as well, which runs the risk of measuring ourselves as less than important. We become nervous around those we admire, we can potentially feel unwo...

Today on the show we're talking about depression as a habit. Is the feeling of depression, stress or sadness something that you're simply used to? Can you get out of that habit? How can you start to look at your personality as something separate from depression? We use some fast food analogies and I share a bit of my story with personality development, which has me better understand myself as an I...

Today on the show we're talking about that common phrase known as "Thoughts and Prayers." How does that relate to mental health? Well, simply, it's a coping mechanism. There are difficult things that go on in the world and we need ways to move forward. But I also understand the cynicism behind it. It can feel like a blanket statement that absolves someone of personal responsibility. From all angle...

Today on the show we're talking about male to male abuse, specifically sexual abuse. Much of the male experience is dominated by other men trying to show their dominance or "alpha" attitudes towards one another. Some of the time that translates into sexual abuse as a show of physical power or perceived playfulness. The usual "It was a joke" or "no homo" is applied to soften the blow. Society doesn...

Today on the show we're talking about supplementing your therapy with every day actions and advice. We talk a bit about health and wellness as well as sharing some of your therapy experience with those closest to you. Therapy doesn't have to live within a vacuum, you can share those experiences with others, what you've learned and apply simple habits to automate a bit of your life to get the most...

Today on the show we're talking about celebrating the 200th episode of the show! It's been a long journey to get this point and I wanted to celebrate that with a whole lot of thank yous! We're also talking about targeting depression in marketing. Many life coaches, health and wellness types and amateur mental health speakers can misinterpret depression as sadness, guilt, lack of motivation and gri...

Today on the show we're talking with Dr. Jennifer Bahr, whom I believe is the first doctor we've had on the show. How exciting! We're talking all about naturopathic medicine, clearing up some misconceptions and talking about the goals that she and her team are working towards. I'm certainly open to different perspectives and this episode gave me a new perspective I didn't think I'd go for, so hey,...

Today on the show we're talking about self-diagnosis and the dangers associated. I do everything I can on this show to be clear that I recommend going to therapy and getting help professionals. I consider myself to be the gateway drug in that scenario. I, myself, have put too much emphasis on my type of mental illness and sometimes live within those boundaries instead of finding ways to grow. So,...

Today on the show I decided to change up the format a bit. The opening segment is a little longer and the subsequent segments are broken up a bit. I wanted to opportunity to talk about varying topics and break things up as needed. Today's topic is my baby boy. I wanted to make an episode as a keepsake for my infant son so that in 20 years he can listen to this episode and hopefully gain some life...