Exploring Men's Mental Health Through Poetry with Colton Van Baale
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Colton Van Baale, known online for his impactful spoken word as Poetry by Colton. Colton shares his journey into poetry, sparked by a mix of personal trials and support from friends. They discuss his debut book, 'Let's Talk About It,' which delves into men's mental health in a raw and emotional manner.
Colton also reads powerful excerpts from his book and shares his thoughts on the importance of speaking up about mental struggles. The conversation touches on the significance of community, authenticity, and taking time for oneself.
00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence
00:24 Meet the Host: Andy Grant
00:37 Guest Introduction: Colton Van Baale
00:52 Colton's Poetry and Impact
01:21 Colton's Journey into Poetry
05:04 The Power of Sharing and Community
06:46 Reading 'Speak Up'
09:45 The Purpose of the Book
12:26 Colton's Personal Struggles and Support
14:39 Building a Supportive Community
16:41 Lessons from a Firefighter's Struggles
17:25 Personal Struggles and Relationship Challenges
17:44 The Impact of Health Issues
20:08 Sharing Poetry: 'Man in the Mirror'
23:19 The Brutal Honesty of the Book
24:41 The Importance of Therapy and Self-Care
28:01 Embracing Vulnerability and Seeking Support
29:15 Living in the Moment and Future Aspirations
31:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Connect with Colton
TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@poetry.by.colton
Buy the book "Let's Talk About It" -- https://poetrybycolton.myshopify.com/
Resources
Metallica, The Unnamed Feeling -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTU6NLovI_Q
Man in the Mirror -- https://open.spotify.com/track/6pDpFbSnlnvIhxnOd2FzmJ?si=f30114fba6794e80
Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:
Book a Clarity Call with Andy and get clear on your goals, what's in your way, and what you can do about it at https://theandygrant.com/talk
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