What's The Point

What would you have done had you won the recent massive lottery jackpot?  If you're Minnesotan, apparently the answer is "buy a cabin".  After that, you could spend the remanining several hundred million on mental health.  Or you could just come visit the FaceIt Foundation instead.  Andy did the latter, and his mental health journey began when he was seeing psychologists as a child.  He discovered...

Today there's no guest, and not only that, but Mark Meier couldn't make it in either. What a lonely show. And what a perfect time to talk about loneliness. It affects many, if not most, men. But people also have a hard time knowing what loneliness truly is. It's not just being alone. Learn the nuances and maybe make some new friends courtesy of the Face It Foundation.

When most people hear "bipolar", they think of a moody person.  Sometimes they're unusually happy, sometimes they're the opposite.  That's one of the reasons it can be so difficult to get people to take bipolar disorder seriously.  Mania is not happiness, and depression is not unhappiness.  Whereas happiness and unhappiness are normal, mania and depression are not, and they can mess your life up b...

This is a show about interviewing men, talking about their struggles, and illuminating the path toward recovery.  At least, that's what it's usually about.  But today we decided to do something a little different.  We're talking about us.  How this podcast came to be, how Face It itself was founded, and a bit of background on each of the hosts.  We've gotten to know you over the years, now it's ti...

Horses need dentists too.  In fact, they have more numerous and much bigger teeth, so they arguably need them even more than we do.  Clint is one such dentist.  But just because he has the kind of job every 6 year old boy would want doesn't mean life is easy.  His upbringing was tough and he had a near death experience that haunted him for years.  The best he - and you - can do is to live in the m...

Success is a double edged sword.  For most, it primarily means financial security.  But it also means long hours, frequently bringing your work home with you, and a lot of stress.  Where there's stress, there's coping mechanisms.  And where there are coping mechanisms, alcohol seems to always be right around the corner.  Learn how Tom has managed to own a business and have young children in the ho...

There have been a lot of inventions.  Many are good.  But what if you could erase one?  Use your power wisely.  And no, depression is unfortunately not an invention.  It is, however, an insidious force that can not only sap your energy to do anything, but it can transform into things like anxiety.  The more a wound festers, the harder it is to treat; this is true of both physical wounds as well as...

Bill's time at sea has made him go full nautical and start growing a beard.  How will this new chapter in his life play out?  Only time will tell.  Garrett doesn't have a seaworthy beard, but he does have a tale to tell.  It's a tale of having young children, a job, and a wife.  Many of us have been there, and most would agree that domestic bliss comes with its share of stressors.  Everyone copes...

If you were a boat, what kind of boat would you be?  The only reason this question makes any sense is because we all know what kind Bill would be: the kind that he's on.  For the rest of us stuck in studio, we're listening to the soundtracks of our lives rather than the sea breeze.  It might not always be your favorite song, but it's your soundtrack.  Try to write something you like. 

What vegetable is best?  This may seem like an unimportant question, but it's actually vital to today's discussion.  Okay, that's not true at all.  We just wanted to talk about vegetables.  The real important topic of the day is lingering anger issues about being victimized.  It's not healthy to bury your feelings, but it's equally unhealthy to let them control you.  Finding the balance can be one...

In this episode we discuss the passing of Hulk Hogan, who for men in a specific age bracket was almost a father figure.  Paul's actual father died in 2013, so he can tell you what it's like to lose a father for real, and what it's like to feel the need to replace him.  He can also tell you how to keep #livin despite it all.

If you're very important, like the guy who invented the Pringles can, you probably know what you want to be remembered for.  The rest of us are still thinking.  We're also thinking about how easy it is to get stuck in a cycle of living for everyone but yourself.  Burnout is real, and it rarely ends well.  And just because you're not Pringles Can Famous doesn't mean you don't have an identity outsi...

Do you have a popular name? Maybe you did, maybe you still do.  Maybe you're on the cutting edge, like kids named Liam.  Either way, it's not really important.  What is important is the ability to recognize when you're in a rut, and how to get out of it.  When a car gets stuck in the mud, does it get out by itself?  I don't think even the self-driving ones do.  Get yourself a battle buddy and leve...

After a couple years off, What's The Point returns!  We've been hearing from listeners and decided that our show has been making more of an impact than we thought, so we owe it to you guys to keep going.  Plus we needed an excuse to sit in an air conditioned studio every so often this summer.  We'll be releasing episodes every other week for the foreseeable future, so stay tuned. NEW! Watch on You...

Full room today in the Ardmor Construction Studio as Mark, Bill and the Coach welcome Shawn Bergeth into the Penthouse Soap Company guest hotseat. Shawn shares about struggles early on in life and some very interesting treatments he recently embarked on that has really opened his mind and his soul...but involved some travel!

With the “Coach” out teaching the youth of America about mental health, that gives Mark and Bill plenty of room to stretch out in the Ardmor Construction studio! Having the extra space, we decided to bring Robert Craig in to tell his story. Robert outlines his mental health challenges and has tried many different forms of treatment over the years. Listen in to this week's podcast to see how Robert...

The “Coach” Mark Wick enters the Ardmor Construction studio and jumps in the hot seat for this episode. Mark shares stories about family, his mental health journey, thoughts of suicide and just how anger contributed to his dismissal from his employment as a head hockey coach. What he is doing these days...is truly inspirational!

In the latest episode, the guys turn back in house as Bill Dehkes jumps in the guest chair. Bill goes into details about a challenging childhood that in part led to depression, anxiety, OCD, shame, self-esteem and the feeling of not belonging. Not every day is perfect in Bill’s world...but he is trying!

Today's podcast takes a turn back to the younger side. Mickey Orren attends a Face It “20’s Something” group. Mickey shares his journey with shame and anxiety and how he turned many of those feelings around. You will want to hear him discuss what he describes as “Smiling Depression”.

Today we hear one of the most tragic and powerful story ever told on the “What’s the Point” Podcast. Ryan Moravetz joins the guys in the Ardmor Construction studios to discuss two life altering events, one heartbreaking and one that turned his life around. You want to make time to listen to this one!

A VERY SPECIAL guest in the Ardmor Construction studio today...Mr. Mark Meier. Numerous people have emailed us telling each of the hosts to get in the “Hot Seat”. Meier is the first one the guys to share stories and feelings that really allow the listeners to understand his journey that led him to launch the Face It Foundation.

It is Art Lundgren’s time in the Ardmore Construction studio! Art openly talks about depression, anxiety and shame in a way that many of us can relate to. A divorced, recovering alcoholic that has faced so many challenges, shares what he does to keep his life heading forward.

Matthew Shrad enters the Ardmore Studios today. Matthew has been with Face It for a few years and has certainly come a long way. Matthew shares some real life stories about living with shame and how not feeling good enough affected his life. Matthew’s life looks a bit different today, you will love to hear his passion to help young men with their mental health struggles. We are lucky to have Matth...

Our friend Chris Hvinden joins the podcast today. Chris shares plenty of stories about family life, time in the military, homelessness and addiction. Even with all these challenges, Chris has turned into a shining light in a rather dark world for our local veterans. He really is an inspiration!

We all have a lot to be grateful for...but sometimes we get caught up in life that we forget about all the wonderful things in our lives. No guest today but the boys discuss how important it is to spend time reminding ourselves of what we are grateful for. Listen in to learn a quick tip called the “ABC’s of Gratitude”.