As we are now on break we are going to alternate who is doing the podcast each week. With that being said Mikey is taking this week as he shares his personal last regret and what he has learned from it in order to better his mental health 

When reflecting on our past mistakes its important to recognize that we are imperfect. Though imperfection doesn't take away from our beauty and humanity. Self compassion brings us back to a place we are honoring our humanity and that we can both be great people and make mistakes. 

Hope is hard to come by. Through the media we are constantly shown reasons why we shouldn't be hopeful and the tragedies of the world. For both Seth and Mikey they talk about how Hope is hard to find for them too and for Seth as a PTSD survivor hope seems impossible at times.

Being grateful is harder than it seems but more simple than we think. In a complex world practicing gratitude keeps us grounded and connected 

Taking a break in today's society is difficult because it can make us feel guilty and unfortunately life moves on even if we do slow down. However, breaks are necessary both mentally and physically, in order to be the best that we can be.

Battling our own expectations and the societies expectations of us is difficult. But we do deserve to feel like we are enough whether we are meeting those expectations or not.

Being self aware is massively important to not only recognizing how we treat others but also how we treat ourselves. In this episode Mikey and Seth break down what self awareness means for them and how it has affected their lives through today. 

A safe community can foster healing

Being a "man" comes with a lot of stereotypes, pressure, and difficulties. As two men, we talk about our own challenges with manhood while also showing its courageous to cry, show emotion, and be yourself before you try to be a "man".