In today’s episode, we dive into the elusive topic of men crying and why it can be so hard and rare for many men to express their big emotions.

Brian, Matt and Drew dive into their own recent experiences with crying that include a big ugly cry at an elementary school, a surprise cry while recording a Marco Polo video message in a parking lot and a big regret of holding back tears at a major life event. Let’s dive into the vulnerability of crying!

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In today's episode, Matt connects with a dear friend, Taylor Fontenot, to discuss the issues they’re facing in midlife and how to better connect with those around us. They’re not mental health experts by any means, but they are two people who care deeply and want to help others navigate these challenging seasons of life. Taylor joins from Berlin, Germany and brings some perspective on mental health struggles from abroad, which brings both of them to contemplate if we need a buddy system to endure the ups and downs we’re all facing.

Warning: Matt and Taylor have both had friends die by suicide and they discuss this in hopes of bringing more light to the conversation and helping others know they are not alone.

Questjons, feedback, want to connect? Please email us at ownyourgreatnesspod@gmail.com. You can find Taylor on Instagram @taylorbfontenot and Matt @matt___reynolds. Thanks for listening!

Resources:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Dial 988 or 1 (800) 273-8255. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in both English and Spanish.

Outside the US? Please click here for a list of international hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

Tim Ferriss’ blog post “Some Practical Thoughts About Suicide”:

https://tim.blog/2015/05/06/how-to-commit-suicide/

Own Your Greatness Men’s Course: https://ownyourgreatness.podia.com/

Sometimes we find ourselves in a chapter of our story that feels all encompassing and like it will never end.

The thoughts and emotions can be so strong that we find ourselves asking, "Will I feel this way forever?"

In this episode of the OYG podcast Brian, Matt & specifically Drew, unpack how these thoughts and emotions can cloud our perception of reality. Drew shares what helped him navigate through this difficult season in his life and we all share some good laughs along the way.

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Join us March 7th for our first ever "OYG Community Zoom Gathering" from 8:15-9:30pm EST.