Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Section one of "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" addresses the topic of low mood. Do we have the capacity to decide not to feel bad? While we can't choose our thoughts or emotions before we experience them, we can certainly influence our environment in ways to positively impact our mood. Listen to this episode for some VERY practical advice! Support the show

For our next series, we'll be doing a deep-dive into another great book. This time, it's "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Julie Smith. We both agree that this book may be the most practical, and useful book either of us have ever read on mental health, and personal development. We're really excited for you to come along with us! Support the show

One of the ways to constantly improve your life, is to always look for new information and new ways to see yourself, and the world. In this episode, we discuss our favorite ways to engage in life-long learning. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the challenging, energizing, and sometimes unpleasant things we do to make our bodies (and minds) do more tomorrow than we can today. Here's a link to an interview with the author of Charles's favorite weight training book, "Starting Strength", Mark Rippetoe... Intro to Barbell Training With Mark Rippetoe | Art of Manliness Support the show

Your mind will benefit from being exercised, just like your body. In this episode, we discuss our experience with meditation, and share some of the thing that have worked for us. Support the show

In this episode, we discuss the great reasons why to keep your space clean, and share some great tips we found how to go about doing it. Here are some articles that we reference, from the folks at The Art of Manliness… https://www.artofmanliness.com/lifestyle/homeownership/how-to-clean-house-in-30-minutes/ https://www.artofmanliness.com/lifestyle/homeownership/heading-out-on-your-own-day-14-establ...

“It is only ideas gained from walking that have any worth.” -- Friedrich Nietzsche "The moment my legs begin to move my thoughts begin to flow.” -- Henry David Thoreau “We should take wandering outdoor walks, so that the mind might be nourished and refreshed by the open air and deep breathing.” -- Seneca Listen to us talk about the benefits we get out of walking, including continued and enduring s...

In part 2, we share some great info about journaling, found at Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/journaling/ Also, here are some of the journals that we're currently using: Dotted Grid Notebook/Journal  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797P84CZ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_0ACH3VTPV1N61CKXA12Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Leather Five Year Journal https://www.rustico.com/collections/leather-journals/products/five-y...

Join us as we begin the discussion on one of our most important practices: journaling. Support the show

We're back with a new series! In the coming episodes, we'll be discussing the habits and practices that we engage in to function at your highest and healthiest levels. As always, we're open to feedback, so if you have a valuable habit or routine, please share it, and we might adopt it ourselves, and do an episode on it! Support the show

We're done! We've covered all "12 Rules for Life", with this final episode, focused on the rule, "Pet a cat when you encounter one on the street". Our next episode will release on Monday, April 25, and we'll start a brand new series. Support the show

Our penultimate episode about "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson! In this episode, we'll discuss Rule 11, "Do Not Bother Children When They Are Skateboarding".  Our very next episode will be our exciting season finale! Support the show

We're in the homestretch! In this ante penultimate episode, we discuss Rule 10 from "12 Rules for Life": "Be Precise In Your Speech". Only two more episodes left before the thrilling season finale! Support the show

You don't know everything, and everyone knows something. In this episode, we discuss Rule 9, from "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson, which states, "Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don’t." Support the show

In this episode we cover Rule 8 from "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson, which is "Tell the truth – or, at least, don’t lie." A few times, we reference Sam Harris's book "Lying" which you can get on Amazon by clicking here . Support the show

Do you like angry, tired, frustrated men who won't stop talking about their political opinions? Well, this is the episode for you! OK, mostly we talk about Rule 7, from "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson: "Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient)", but... Charles is also feeling a little grumpy, and a little (more) opinionated, so we go down some side streets. Enjoy! Support the show

Another episode, another rule from "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson! This episode covers Rule 6, "Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World". Please let us know what you think! Support the show

At last night's Academy Awards, Chris Rock told a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, and then got smacked by Will Smith. Surprise! In our first bonus episode, we have opinions! Support the show

When your kids behave in a way that makes you dislike, it's a pretty sure bet that we'll all dislike them, too. If adults don't like interacting with your kids, then they won't engage or converse with them, and they will probably turn into adults people don't want to be around. Do what you can to make your kids likeable to you, and the rest will work out. Support the show

Destroy your competition... with other people! Stop comparing yourself to others, and start comparing yourself to who you were yesterday. Here are a couple of things we reference... Links for Uncured Bacon Epic Bars: https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Natural-Uncured-Bacon-Maple/dp/B010SXA5ZS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KUG1YMICS12A&keywords=uncured+bacon+epic&qid=1647778847&sprefix=uncured+bacon+epic%2...

In this episode, we take on Rule No. 3 from "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson: "Make friends with people who want the best for you". We'll discuss why you might be surrounding yourself with people who aren't there to see you flourish, or at least, are passively dragging you down. Support the show

In this episode, we take on Rule No. 2 from "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson... "Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping". Join us as we discuss why you're worth taking care of--but why you might not feel like you are. Support the show

Our first episode of the new "season"! Join us over the next six weeks as we cover "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson. We will release TWO! episodes per week--on Mondays and Thursdays, until we cover the entire book. Please share your feedback with us at mindfullymasculine@gmail.com and let us know what you think! Support the show

Probably my (Charles) favorite episode! When you interview your own therapist, making the conversation all about you is so easy! In this exciting, new episode, we welcome Renata Cerveira, LMHC, to the podcast to discuss her career in mental health, as well as what therapy is like, and how people can change for the better. Please give it a listen, and find her on social media @rediscover_counseling...

Finally, we get a little into Dan's origin story! Please join us as we welcome, Mark Littman, a licensed counselor, and Dan's father. This week's conversation is about Mark's life as a therapist, as well as the kinds of challenges that bring people to his office for therapy. If you'd like more information about Mark's therapy practice, or if you might be interested in working with him, please visi...