S1, Episode 5: Men's Mental Health, feat. Jacob Jourdain (9/30)

30/09/2025 35 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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PSA - We had to use natural audio, so apologies in advance for some audio spiking.To close out Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode of "Current State of Mind", brings a special guest - Jacob Jourdain. Jacob and Cam open up about their personal mental health journeys and the challenges men often face when it comes to speaking up, seeking help, and breaking through stigma. Together, they share how having a “battle buddy”—someone you can lean on, be real with, and hold each other accountable—can make all the difference. They also highlight key resources and practices that have helped them along the way, reminding listeners that no one has to fight their battles alone.Takeaway:Men’s mental health matters. Building strong support systems and using available resources are powerful steps toward healing and growth.⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ictS3kSF9aOWtTNDMOG31?si=64Y5VM68T2GuUDsNv4rzPA⁠Resources:IG @Orr_CamIG @Jacob_JourdainIG @Vigilante_rising📌 Crisis & Immediate Support988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988, then press 1 (for veterans, active service members, and their families).📌 Men’s Mental Health OrganizationsMovember – Focused on men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate/testicular cancer awareness. us.movember.comHeadsUpGuys – A resource hub specifically for men battling depression. headsupguys.orgMan Therapy – A mix of humor and serious tools to help men deal with mental health challenges. mantherapy.org📌 Apps & ToolsHeadspace – Guided meditation and mindfulness.Calm – Sleep, stress, and relaxation support.Talkspace / BetterHelp – Online therapy platforms with access to licensed professionals.📌 Books & ReadingThe Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes – Explores how cultural expectations of masculinity affect men’s emotional health.Man Enough by Justin Baldoni – A call to redefine masculinity with vulnerability and strength.The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – On trauma and healing.