Man of the Year - Champions of Friendship #148 - How’s Your Mental Health?
5 snips
Sep 9, 2025 Discover the importance of checking in on friends' mental health and challenging the stigma surrounding men’s emotional vulnerability. The discussion navigates the complexities of grief, especially when losing a parent, and offers insights on supporting friends amidst their struggles. Emphasizing balance, the hosts explore the connection between physical and mental health through personal anecdotes, while peppering in humor about cowboy hats. Innovative ideas like mental health check-ins during sports games also add a fun twist to fostering deeper connections.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Ask The Mental Health Question Directly
- Ask friends directly “How’s your mental health?” to cut through small talk and invite real sharing.
- Be prepared to listen deeply when you ask and give the person space to open up.
Use Side‑By‑Side And Model Vulnerability
- Ask side-by-side, not face-to-face, to make it easier for men to open up.
- Model vulnerability first by sharing your own struggles to give permission to respond honestly.
Grief Creates Transferable Wisdom
- Losing a parent creates an implicit club of experience where survivors gain practical wisdom.
- That lived knowledge becomes valuable to others even if unsolicited at first.