In this episode, host Eryn Foster gets personal, sharing his own story of trauma and healing to tackle a topic too often left in the shadows: men's mental health. The culture of "manning up" and "toughing it out" has left a generation of men carrying burdens in silence. But what if we've got it all wrong? What if the most courageous act isn't holding it all in, but letting it out?

Eryn challenges the myth that vulnerability is a weakness, arguing it's a profound act of strength. He breaks down the subtle signs of silent struggle, offers practical steps for finding help, and reflects on the powerful role of humor and faith in the healing process.

This is a raw, honest conversation for anyone who has felt the pressure to pretend they're fine when they're not. Tune in to learn why your struggles don't make you weak, and how taking that first step toward healing might just be the bravest thing you ever do.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (24/7)

• Men’s Mental Health Network: mensmentalhealthnetwork.org

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1‑800‑950‑6264 | nami.org

• MaleSurvivor: malesurvivor.org

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Sometimes life forces us to pivot. In this special, raw episode, Eryn reflects on recent acts of violence that have shaken the world and our hearts. We can’t scroll past tragedy and call it normal—this episode is a call to see, grieve, and act with compassion. Together, we explore the human cost, the culture of numbness, and how faith, courage, and small acts of peacemaking can push back against hate.

Some days, the hardest part of faith and life isn’t running the race — it’s just showing up. In this episode, Eryn unpacks the quiet power of presence: dragging yourself to church when you don’t feel like it, choosing consistency over perfection, and discovering how even the smallest acts of faithfulness can ripple into something bigger. With humor, honesty, and scripture, this episode reminds us that showing up — messy, tired, or unmotivated — still matters.

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s “too much at once”? In this episode, Eryn Foster breaks down why progress isn’t about giant leaps — it’s about the tiny, messy, imperfect steps we take every day. From folding one shirt to rowing for two minutes, from untangling Christmas lights to cooking slightly watery rice, Eryn reminds us that motion matters more than perfection. With humor, faith, and relatable stories, discover how small beginnings can lead to meaningful change — one bite, one step, one moment at a time.

This episode of the podcast, In the Middle of All This, is about trust. The host, Eryn Foster, shares his perspective as a Gen Xer to explore what trust means in the middle of life’s daily chaos.

He presents the idea that trust isn't about everything being certain or perfect, but is an intentional act of anchoring yourself in the middle of a storm. Using the metaphor of a boat in a storm, he explains that trust is the anchor, not the boat itself. The anchor doesn’t stop the storm, but it holds the boat steady.

Eryn shares relatable, everyday anecdotes—like forgetting laundry in the washer, spilling coffee, and dealing with a mischievous dog—to show how tiny acts of trust and grace, such as self-compassion, laughter, and taking a deep breath, build resilience.

The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to practice trust every day, no matter how small or messy the act is. Eryn explains that each small choice is like tying a knot in the anchor line, and these seemingly insignificant acts are what ultimately keep you from being swept away by life's challenges.

In this episode, host Eryn Foster gets raw and honest about the struggle with burnout, admitting his own motivation vanished. He explores the difference between being "tired" and the bone-deep exhaustion that leaves you asking, "what's the point?" Eryn argues that when survival becomes your only "why," it eats away at your soul. Through personal anecdotes, humor, and faith-based insights, he challenges listeners to look beyond money and validation to find their true purpose. The episode offers a hopeful message: your why can evolve, your failures don't erase it, and small victories—like making a messy attempt or laughing at a spill—are the seeds of resilience that keep you moving forward. It’s a call to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start living right where you are, trusting that every small, faithful step counts.

Mistakes leave scars, but they don’t get the last word. In this episode, Eryn talks about regret, grace, and the grit it takes to keep moving — even when the ground still hurts.

From mismatched shoes to Krispy Kreme joy, this episode is about the real tired we all carry — and the little anchors of laughter, gratitude, and grace that help us keep going.

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