In this powerful season finale of HS Brotherhood, hosts Parish and Joey sit down for one of their most honest conversations yet—opening up about how they each found their way into advocacy, what pushed them to share their HS stories publicly, and how their friendship has become a defining force in their lives and in the men’s HS community.

Brotherhood Advocacy

Together, they reflect on the moments that changed everything:
• Joey battling fear and stigma before finally hitting “publish” on his first HS video
• Parish uses music to cope with pain, then discovers the impact of telling his story
• The burnout, the breakthroughs, and the unexpected opportunities that followed
• The first time they met in person—and how that moment cemented the future of the Brotherhood
• The responsibility and reality of being male advocates in a space where men are rarely visible

This episode is full of gratitude, brotherhood, vulnerability, and real talk about what it means to carry this condition while trying to help others do the same. They give each other their flowers, honor how far they’ve come, and talk frankly about the emotional and physical weight of advocacy—reminding listeners that even patient leaders are still patients.

If you’ve ever felt alone, misunderstood, or unsure where your story fits, this episode will remind you that your voice matters—and you don’t have to carry this alone.

Explore HS resources, tools, and community support at hsconnect.org.

This podcast was made possible by Moonlake.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of HS Brotherhood, hosts Parish and Joey sit down with Dr. Katelyn Baker for a conversation that every man needs to hear. Recorded during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, this crossover-style episode dives into the emotional realities men face—especially those living with HS—around identity, relationships, vulnerability, and self-worth.

The guys open up about the challenges of maintaining mental well-being, the pressure to “be strong,” and the lifelong habit many men develop of putting others first while silently struggling. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Katelyn helps them unpack patterns of overcompensation, masking, and losing yourself in relationships, reminding listeners that you don’t have to earn love through performance and that authenticity matters more than perfection.

Together, they explore:
• The emotional exhaustion of pretending to be “the strong one.”
• Why many men feel unworthy of love—and how to challenge that belief
• The fear of therapy and how to safely approach it
• How partners and friends can support men without enabling codependency
• The importance of reframing, emotional awareness, and slowing down
• What it really means to be a “good man” when you're learning to prioritize yourself

This episode is not just a conversation—it’s a mirror. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness, relationships, or your own mental health journey, this dialogue offers powerful reminders: you are worthy, you deserve support, and taking care of yourself does not make you any less of a man.

For more HS resources, mental health tools, and community programs, visit hsconnect.org.

This podcast was made possible by Moonlake.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of HS Brotherhood, hosts Parish and Joey dive deep into what true friendship — and true brotherhood — actually means when you’re living with HS. Using their own stories of losing friendships, gaining real ones, outgrowing old habits, and learning how to build healthier connections, they unpack the emotional reality many men with chronic illness silently navigate.

Parish and Joey also share personal stories of the people who did show up — the ones who adapted, stayed, listened, and grew with them. They talk about building a new definition of brotherhood, one built not on drinking culture or shared distractions, but on vulnerability, honesty, and a mutual desire to become better men.

This episode is a powerful reminder that losing friendships doesn’t mean you’ve failed — sometimes it means you’ve finally made room for the relationships you truly deserve.

Find more support, education, and community for men with HS at hsconnect.org.

This podcast was made possible by Moonlake.