In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into men’s mental health and the intersection with toxic masculinity and feminism.

Join us as we uncover the critical issues of suicide risk and the strengths that men carry, challenging the notion that "toxic" equates to masculine. 

This candid conversation opens the door to emotional containers, respect, and personal responsibility—essential elements for showing up authentically in relationships, whether at home, on dates, or with friends.

We explore what it means to 'show up' for men today, discussing how vulnerability is supported by strong emotional containers, the costs of traditional strengths, and the realities of navigating dating dynamics filled with resentment loops. 

Furthermore, we cover essential communication skills such as boundaries, conflict etiquette, and the significance of consent and respect while demystifying real masculinity versus its cartoonish portrayals.

How can men achieve real courage, responsibility, tenderness, and self-control on their journey to equality among the sexes? 

Check on a man you care about today—ask one REAL question and stay for the answer. Then post your question (and his consented response style) on our Discord "The Struggle Bus" so we can help you build a better understanding. (link below) 

Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! is a candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia spectrum psychosis, BPD, PTSD, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma.

Hosted by Nicholas Wichman (“The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective”) with frequent co-host Tony Medeiros, ("IndyPocket"), we talk serious mental illness, psych wards, religious trauma, bad therapy, meds, disability, and messy real-world coping.

New episodes drop every other Monday at 6am ET.

Want community and support? Join our Discord, “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA

All links (TikTok, YouTube, Streaming, etc.): https://linktr.ee/BTMHOOI

Podcast cover art by Ryan Manning