Messages For Men

Send us Fan Mail Divorce can change everything, and too many men are forced to figure it out while they are already in the middle of the storm. In this episode of Messages for Men, Brad sits down with Mike and Matt for a raw conversation about divorce, fatherhood, attorneys, the court system, financial loss, family fallout, and what it takes to rebuild when the life you planned starts falling apar...

Send us Fan Mail Most men are not fine. They have just gotten really good at making sure no one ever knows. Behind the surface is a constant weight. Pressure to provide, expectations to hold everything together, and a quiet loneliness that rarely gets spoken out loud. A lot of men are walking through life carrying things they have never said, convincing everyone around them they are good while slo...

Send us Fan Mail Unmet expectations are where resentment begins. In this episode of Messages For Men, Brad and Riley break down how men end up carrying frustration they never addressed. Expectations get formed through your own lens, your upbringing, your standards, and then placed on someone else without ever being clearly communicated. Over time, that gap between what you expected and what actual...

Send us Fan Mail Modern dating is messy, confusing, and nothing like it used to be. In this episode, Brad sits down with Isaac and Calvin, two men in their late twenties, to talk honestly about what dating actually feels like for men today. No stereotypes. No posturing. Just a real conversation from the male side of the experience. They break down how dating has changed. Dating apps becoming the d...

Send us Fan Mail Habit forming digital behaviors are one of the most common and least understood challenges men face today. This episode of Messages For Men is an educational discussion focused on how repeated exposure to highly stimulating online content affects the male brain, attention, motivation, and behavior patterns over time. Brad is joined by Kent L. Miller, LPC, who holds a Master’s Degr...

Send us Fan Mail Modern dating is messy, confusing, and nothing like it used to be. In this episode, Brad sits down with two college women who give an honest look at what dating actually feels like on campus today. No stereotypes, no negativity, just real conversation from their perspective. They break down the language everyone uses now. Talking. Situationships. Exclusivity. Why nobody agrees on...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when men finally sit down with a therapist and get honest? In this episode of Messages For Men, Brad Dombaugh sits down with renowned author and therapist Sam Eldridge to uncover what men are really carrying behind closed doors. Together they discuss the deep emotional pressures most men never talk about. From shame and loneliness to anger, fear, addiction, father wou...

Send us Fan Mail Shame is one of the most powerful forces shaping men’s lives. It hides in silence, feeds on isolation, and convinces men they are not enough. In this episode, Brad Dombaugh and Craig Glass talk about how shame takes root, how it distorts identity, and how it keeps men from living with strength, integrity, and freedom. They explore why so many men carry a quiet sense of defectivene...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a good man, and why isn’t it the same as just being “nice”? In this episode of Messages for Men, Brad sits down with Craig to unpack the difference. Nice men play it safe. They avoid conflict, keep quiet, and put everyone else first. But living that way does not build strength, and it does not earn respect. It leaves men insecure, frustrated, and won...

Send us Fan Mail Is anger destroying your life—or could it be turned into strength? In this episode of Messages for Men , Brad and Riley tackle one of the hardest challenges men face: anger. From old wounds to the pressure to “man up,” they dig into why men explode faster, how unprocessed pain becomes rage, and why silence around addiction, shame, and control keeps the cycle alive. They call out t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Unsolicited Conversations with J and B! In this episode of Messages For Men, Brad delivers a powerful message for men, diving deep into the topic of GUILT. What it is, how it differs from shame, and why it's actually a moral compass rather than a burden! Men often struggle with guilt in relationships, career choices, and personal integrity. But what if we told you...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Messages for Men, a podcast dedicated to tackling the real struggles men face. In this episode, Brad explores shame—one of the most powerful and destructive emotions men wrestle with. Building on our last episode about guilt, today we dive into the difference between guilt and shame, how shame shapes our identity, and the ways it holds men back from living a fulfil...

Send us Fan Mail Men, it’s time to face the truth. If you’re constantly chasing quick dopamine hits—video games, social media, alcohol, porn—you’re robbing yourself of real success and fulfillment. The highs might feel good in the moment, but they leave you feeling drained, unmotivated, and stuck in a cycle of temporary pleasure and long-term frustration. Dopamine was designed to push men forward,...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Unsolicited Conversations with J and B , Brad sits down with his friend Ernesto in San Miguel, Mexico for a raw, unfiltered conversation that brings a human face to immigration. Ernesto opens up about the real reasons people leave Mexico—not just poverty, but mindset, opportunity, and survival. “It’s not poverty. It’s the mentality of the people,” he sa...

Send us Fan Mail Are Youth Sports Pushing Families to the Brink? Youth sports aren’t just exhausting for kids—they’re wearing down parents, too. Between late-night practices, overloaded schedules, and the pressure to compete, families are caught in a cycle of sleep deprivation and stress. In this episode, Jodi and Brad take a hard look at how the demands of competitive sports impact both young ath...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Unsolicited Conversations with J and B, Jodi and Brad dive into the complex world of female hormones, discussing the real challenges and unexpected realities many women face. From the power of "she" to navigating perimenopause and menopause, Jodi shares her personal experiences as a nurse practitioner and a mother, offering insights into how hormonal c...

Send us Fan Mail At some point, most men hear it—that quiet, relentless voice whispering, “You’re just not good enough.” Maybe it’s tied to your job, your past, your relationships, or simply the way you view yourself. I’ve been there. And this episode is about confronting that voice head-on. We dive into the hidden stories we carry—narratives shaped by childhood, culture, and experience. Stories t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brad sits down with Tom—someone who didn’t chase escape or hype, but instead chose to face himself head-on. After years of carrying the quiet weight of physical injury, emotional exhaustion, and unanswered questions, Tom approached psilocybin not with recklessness, but with respect, research, and preparation. They unpack what it took to even consider the journey:...

Send us Fan Mail If you could go back and speak to your 20-year-old self—what would you say? In this episode of Messages for Men, Brad sits down with Riley to bridge the generational gap and dig into the hard-earned lessons that don’t show up in textbooks or highlight reels. From career decisions to relationships, faith, and identity, this conversation peels back the layers of performance, pressur...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of Unsolicited Conversations with Jodi and Brad, called "Why Young Men Struggle". Jodi and Brad dive into the intricate and often overlooked challenges that young men are facing in today's ever-changing world. This conversation sheds light on why so many young men feel adrift, addressing issues that are both timely and critical. Jodi and Brad...

Send us Fan Mail Are we doing right by women’s sports? In this episode of Messages for Men, Brad Dombo dives into the controversial debate surrounding gender and athletics, questioning whether it’s fair for biological males who identify as female to compete against women in sports. As a father of two daughters and a grandfather to young girls who may one day compete, Brad raises concerns about the...

Send us Fan Mail In the second episode of Unsolicited Conversations with J & B on sleep, titled Sleep: The Real Cost of Rest, Jodi and Brad, alongside the always-insightful Dr. Book, take listeners on an eye-opening journey into the hidden challenges and solutions surrounding sleep. This time, the stakes are higher as they dive into sleep disorders, the unique struggles of shift workers, and t...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Unsolicited Conversations with J & B, Jodi and Brad explore the four primary attachment styles—Secure, Dismissive Avoidant, Fearful Avoidant, and Anxious Preoccupied—and reveal how these deep-seated patterns influence our relationships. They discuss how each style impacts trust, communication, and emotional intimacy, sometimes causing friction or misund...

Send us Fan Mail In their latest episode of Unsolicited Conversations with J & B, titled Sleep: The Wonder Drug, Jodi and Brad are joined by Dr. Book to take a deep dive into one of the most powerful and underestimated factors in health and wellness: sleep. Together, they explore how our bodies are wired through circadian rhythms, the internal clock that governs everything from our energy leve...