Building An Honest Relationship With Yourself: How To Open Up & Overcome Shame feat. Madhappy Founders Peiman Raf & Mason Spector
Feb 16, 2022
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Peiman Raf and Mason Spector, founders of mental health awareness clothing line Madhappy, discuss building a relationship with yourself, identifying anxiety symptoms, and the bad PR surrounding mental health. They share their personal mental health journey and how starting a podcast helped them open up.
Prioritize mental well-being and seek help when needed.
Take risks and pursue passions, even at a young age.
Embrace authenticity, be honest, and build genuine connections.
Deep dives
The Importance of Proactive Mental Health
The co-founders of Mad Happy, Payman Roth and Mason Spector, discuss the importance of taking proactive steps in maintaining mental health. They emphasize the need for individuals to prioritize their mental well-being, similar to how they prioritize physical health. They encourage people to educate themselves about mental health, recognize their own emotions and feelings, and seek help when needed. They highlight the power of therapy and the benefits of building a strong relationship with oneself. They also stress the significance of self-validation and self-love in navigating mental health struggles.
The Journey of Following Your Passion
Payman and Mason share their personal journeys of pursuing their passions and taking risks. They discuss the importance of exploring different paths and not being afraid to try new things, especially at a younger age when there are fewer obligations. They stress the value of being open to failures and learning from them. The co-founders highlight the significance of following one's intuition and heart, even if it means deviating from the traditional or expected path. They encourage individuals to take the leap and pursue what truly brings them joy and fulfillment.
Authenticity and Vulnerability in Success
Payman and Mason emphasize the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in achieving success. They share their experiences of staying true to themselves and not being swayed by others' opinions or societal expectations. They discuss the power of being honest, both with oneself and with others, in building genuine connections and creating impactful work. They highlight the common thread they've noticed among successful individuals they've interviewed, which is the ability to be their authentic selves and fully embrace their uniqueness. They encourage listeners to embrace their true selves and value their own authenticity.
The Impact of Societal Messages on Gender Expectations
Growing up, the speakers received societal messages about what it meant to be a great man or a successful man. One speaker, who moved to the US at a young age, felt the pressure to be successful at all costs and not show vulnerability. They internalized the idea of not complaining, which led to not talking about their struggles and carrying a burden alone. The other speaker, who had a non-traditional family dynamic, felt insecure about not fitting the stereotypical image of a man. They had to navigate their own journey of self-acceptance and realizing that being sensitive and emotional did not make them any less of a man.
The Complexities of Success, Mental Health, and Filling One's Cup
The podcast episode delves into the complexities of success and mental health. It highlights that external achievements and societal markers of success do not necessarily equate to happiness or fulfillment. Success may bring its own challenges and pressures, and individuals need to prioritize their mental health and well-being. The speakers emphasize the importance of building a support system, engaging in self-reflection, and finding activities that fill their own cups. They discuss the significance of empathy, creating safe spaces for others, and recognizing that everyone, regardless of external factors, experiences similar emotions and struggles.
Peiman Raf and Mason Spector are co-founders of mental health awareness clothing line Madhappy, which has been featured in Vogue, Elle, and Forbes and worn by Addison Rae, Gigi Hadid, and Cardi B. In addition to tackling mental health through streetwear, Peiman and Mason are also the hosts of The Madhappy Podcast which aims to create a more open dialogue around mental health! On this episode of Real Pod, the guys sit down to discuss their own mental health journey and how starting a podcast helped them truly open up. They discuss the importance of building a relationship with yourself, how to really start identifying your own anxiety symptoms, and why mental health has bad PR. Mason and Peiman are flipping the mental health conversation on its head in this episode and we are (mad)happy about it! P.S Yes, we know but they’re already taken. ;)
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