Jonathan Gustave- Licensed Mental Health Therapist
The Giant Fundamentals: Men's Mental Health & Wellness
In The Giant Fundamentals Podcast Jono The Giant and Jerry Vaval bridge the gap between mental health, music, entertainment and men issues. In addition, as mental health professionals and advocates Jono and Jerry give practical advice that men can use in order to deal with the stress and anxiety that comes with being a man in America.
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Jonathan Gustave- Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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Latest episode
Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#86 A "Sharpe" Black History 26.02.2024 43:27
In light of black history month Jono and Jerry highlight Shannon Sharpe aka 'Unc' for his resilience throughout his journey in the media. Additionally, Jono extracts key mental health lessons that everyone can learn from Shannon's story. 10 Cognitive distortions https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-distortions IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @J...
#85 Girls Want Boys But Women Want A Man 19.02.2024 34:20
In this episode Jerry and Jono discuss the unrealistic expectations women can have when it comes to finding a "good" man and how much should you divulge to your partner. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2Z...
*Bonus* Valentines Day Special 14.02.2024 53:56
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss men being romanced on Valentines Day, Caribbean love and life lessons from Micheal Jordan to parents.
#84 Why Men Need To Be Celebrated More 12.02.2024 53:16
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss the NBA All Star snubs, how men are misunderstood and not given the benefit of the doubt IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jonathan+gustave&qid=16...
#83 How Mental Health Issues Ruin Relationships 05.02.2024 54:47
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss how Chris Paul and Draymond Green end their beed, if therapy is truly helpful and how unresolved mental health issues can ruin a relationship IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2...
#82 How To Deal with Failure & Jealousy 29.01.2024 47:20
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss how failure can be used as a tool to grow and the importance of changing your relationship with it for the good. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jon...
#81 The Damaging Effects Of Childhood Trauma 22.01.2024 36:20
In this episode Jono presents at a Men's Breakthrough Conference and he discusses how unresolved childhood trauma impacts how we see things, handle situations and navigate through relationships. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297...
#80 When Men Grow They Grow Up 16.01.2024 49:25
In this episode Jono and Jerry look at Draymond Green's perspective of getting suspended from the NBA and going to therapy has brought up old childhood wounds. Moreover, how ones perspective is impacted by their upbringing.
#79 Mind, Character & Personality... Disorders 08.01.2024 54:22
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss how many millennials grew up with parents who had personality disorders, how they may have been affected and how this has affected them as parents themselves. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/...
#78 New Year, Old Me 08.01.2024 56:59
In this episode Jono and Jerry bring in the year discussing why some people fail to change after making new years resolutions, how and why people get triggered and how to interpret them. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?...
#77 Why Do Men Cheat? 11.12.2023 50:54
In this episode Jono and Jerry breakdown why men cheat, the different type of men that cheat in relation to their personal reasons IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jonathan+gustave&qid...
#76 You Want The Truth!? Can You Handle The Truth? 04.12.2023 46:35
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss finding happiness, unlearning things that no longer serve you and finding the truth about life. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jonathan+gustave&...
#75 Men, Money & Freedom 27.11.2023 42:20
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss how men define themselves by how much money they have, the negative effects of that line of thinking and how it impacts ones mental health IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFW...
#74 How Unresolved Trauma Impacts A Man's Quality Of Life Pt 2 20.11.2023 59:13
In this episode Jono is interview by Monica May on Star 94.5's Point Of View radio show and are accompanied by 2 young ladies to discuss mental and emotional maturity in our youth. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?cr...
*Bonus NBA Edition* Off Season work leading to In Season Success 17.11.2023 19:55
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss the early season success of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the relationship between having an identity and the way you show up in the world.
#73 How Unresolved Trauma Impacts A Man's Quality Of Life Pt 1 13.11.2023 1:02:54
In this episode Jono is interview by Monica May on Star 94.5's Point Of View radio show. Jono discusses how unresolved childhood trauma has impacted men and his own story of overcoming his own trauma. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979...
*Bonus NBA Edition* LeBron The Dominant One? 10.11.2023 18:47
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss LeBron's comments on him being dominant and not judging peoples lives based off of what you see on social media.
*Bonus NBA Edition* Greatness Starts In The Paint 03.11.2023 34:28
In this episode Jono and Jerry highlight the better coaches in the NBA, the in season tournament, Steph Curry's process to being great and more. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jonath...
#72 The Good, The Bad & Ugly Of Decision Making 30.10.2023 46:14
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss if bad and good decisions truly exist and how what you value influences the decisions you make. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jonathan+gustave&...
#1 Wemby Has Arrived *NBA Season Bonus* 27.10.2023 28:59
In this NBA bonus episode Jono and Jerry talk about the start of the 2023 NBA season, their darkhorse picks and how basketball teaches us a lot about how we think and live life IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZ...
#71 Where Theres A Will Theres A Jada 20.10.2023 53:19
In this episode Jono and Jerry talk about Jada's book tour, the power of her testimony and how every deserves compassion. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZBSGDA00G&keywords=jonathan+gustave&qid=1692...
#70 The Secret To Having A Thriving Marriage 16.10.2023 53:26
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss how childhood trauma will affect a marriage, how to prevent that and the power of doing your own personal work while in a loving relationship. IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=...
#69 Why Going Back To Your Roots Is Important 13.10.2023 49:33
In this episode Jono and Jerry highlight Jono's visit back to where he was born, the family that took him and his mother in when she was pregnant with him at 20 years old and how the experienced impacted him mentally and emotionally IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.co...
#68 The Art Of Life Transitions 09.10.2023 50:12
In This Episode Jono and Jerry discuss life transitions, the "perceived" difficulty that they bring along with the mental and emotional adjustment they bring as well IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giants-Get-Fed-Up/dp/1979663297/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ZFWZB...
#67 Life Isnt Hard We Just Have Hardships 02.10.2023 44:09
In this episode Jono and Jerry discuss the difference between having a hard life and going through hardships, how they learned hardship growing up as kids in a West Indies culture and the power of reframing how one sees hard IG: @JonoTheGiant FB: @JonoTheGiant YouTube: @JonoTheGiant TikTok: @JonoTheGiant Spotify: @JonoTheGiant Apple Music: @JonoTheGiant Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/When-Giant...
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