After a long unplanned hiatus, the YLS podcast is back with a fantastic discussion!

Today I chat with Joe De Sousa, a 22 year old college student from Ontario. He details his anxiety, depression, and ADHD and speaks about society’s projection of men/toxic masculinity.

Topics Covered 📑:

🧠 Joe’s anxiety and depression diagnosis in 12th grade, and why he chose not to seek out help.

🧠 Joining Active Minds at Western U and his discovery of mental health language.

🧠 Joe’s mental health journey in college, including an ADHD diagnosis and new medicine treatment

🧠 Society’s problematic expectations of men

🧠 The advice Joe has received/given to/from peers on how to combat toxic masculinity through speech and behavior

🧠 Much more!

Referenced in the Pod:

Gillette Commercial:

https://youtu.be/UYaY2Kb_PKI

Axe Commercials:

https://youtu.be/28HsB60P0U0

Check out Joe’s Instagram @joedesousa and his work through Active Minds @activemindswestern on Instagram.

I learned SO MUCH from this episode and hope you guys tune in!! 💭🎧🙉🧠

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