"Manly" Convos

By Corey Cummins

“Manly” Convos is a brand that distigmatises men expressing emotions, being vulnerable, showing love and taking steps to work on their mental health. Through conversations with men who have experience... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

"Manly" Convos episodes:

August 07, 2024 Men Will Thrive if They are Met with Understanding | Melanie from Men Against Mountains
In this episode, Corey sits down with Melanie, one of the amazing founders of Men Against Mountains, a supportive community dedicated to men's mental health. Melanie shares how her own mental health journey awakened the incredible response she received from men who reached out for support.
We dive into how men can truly thrive when they have a safe space filled with compassion and understanding. Melanie also sheds light on an often-overlooked group: men aged 45-65+ who feel left out of the mental health and su*c*de prevention conversation.
Join us for a heartfelt and eye-opening chat about the power of community, vulnerability, and the importance of including everyone in the mental health dialogue
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34min
August 02, 2024 A Journey from Substance Abuse to Empowering Men's Mental Health | With Reiss Loftus founder of Brotherhood Legion
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Reiss Loftus, founder of Brotherhood Legion, a remarkable individual who has triumphed over immense challenges. Reiss opens up about his battle with mental health issues, substance abuse, and poverty, sharing how he turned his life around. Now, he's dedicated to helping others by founding a men's mental health group where men come together to talk, exercise, and give back through charity work.
Join us as we delve into Reiss's inspiring story, exploring resilience, recovery, and community support themes. Discover how Reiss's journey can offer hope and motivation to anyone facing similar struggles. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness and support for men.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Manly Combos and the Brotherhood Legion
09:42 Creating a Safe Space for Men's Mental Health
23:46 The Brotherhood Legion: Inclusion, Movement, and Conversation
32:17 Breaking Stigmas and Building Resilience

#MensMentalHealth #SubstanceAbuseRecovery #OvercomingAdversity #MentalHealthPodcast #InspiringStories #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #RecoveryJourney #CharityWork
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37min
July 23, 2024 Understanding Depression in Men: Signs and Solutions | with Clinical Psychologist Trainee Layla Harding
In this conversation, Corey and Layla discuss the presentation of depression and stress in men. Layla, a trainee clinical psychologist, shares her observations and experiences working with individuals of different genders and age groups. They explore how men and women tend to show emotions differently, with women often internalizing distress and men more likely to externalize it. They also discuss the importance of social connection and the UCLA loneliness scale, which reveals that men often score higher for loneliness despite women being more likely to report feeling lonely. They conclude by discussing ways friends can support men going through depression or distress.
In This Podcast, You'll Learn:
- Common signs of depression and anxiety in men
- Practical steps to improve mental health
- Strategies for achieving maturity, self-love, and peace
- Why Watch This Video?
- Mental health is crucial for living a fulfilling life. By understanding the unique challenges men face, we can work towards a happier, healthier future
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:01 Recognizing and Supporting Men's Mental Health
14:38 The Impact of Social Connection and Loneliness
21:42 Manly Full Episode (10).mp4
#manlyconvos #selfimprovement #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #SelfLove #InnerPeace #MentalWellbeing
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22min
July 17, 2024 Overcoming The Stigma With Men Seeking Help | With Luke Eric
Luke Eric shares his journey into mental health and his creation of the men's support group called I'm All Right Too. Luke discusses his experience with anxiety and depression, his decision to seek counseling, and the techniques he learned to manage his mental health. He also opens up about contemplating suicide and the importance of having a support system. Luke emphasizes the need to destigmatize men's mental health and create a supportive and inclusive environment. The I'm All Right Too group provides a platform for men to share their experiences, seek advice, and find resources for therapy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mainly Combos and Men's Mental Health
01:09 Luke's Journey: From Rural Ontario to Mental Health Struggles
05:00 Seeking Help: Counseling and Therapy for High School Challenges
09:15 Couples Counseling and Postpartum Depression
15:49 Overcoming Thoughts of Suicide
19:46 Books and the Next Chapter of Growth
25:02 I'm All Right Too: A Global Community for Men's Mental Health
35:04 Promoting Healing and Growth: Avoiding Generalizations and Bashing
#men'smentalhealth #anxiety #depression #counseling #supportgroups #manlyconvos #therapy #podcast #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #selfimprovement #mensmentalhealthmatters #menmentalhealth
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38min
June 12, 2024 Unpacking Childhood Experiences and Anxiety | With George Watkins
George Watkins, a marketing manager, shares his journey into therapy and mental health. He initially sought therapy to overcome his fear of public speaking but soon realized that there were deeper issues related to his childhood experiences and anxiety. Through therapy, George has been able to unpack and address these issues, gaining a better understanding of himself and his emotions. He emphasizes the importance of therapy in improving relationships and creating a stable mental state. George also discusses his interest in Buddhism and the idea of nurturing one's true self. He looks forward to becoming a father, engaging in DIY projects, and gardening with his child.
#therapy #mentalhealth #childhoodexperiences #anxiety #relationships #stability #Buddhism #self-nurturing #fatherhood
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Manly Convos and George Watkins
02:42 Unpacking Childhood Experiences and Anxiety
09:17 Therapy: Uncovering Buried Emotions
14:40 Understanding Emotions and Personal Growth
32:47 Insights from Buddhism: Nurturing the True Self
38:06 Fatherhood and Personal Growth
42:25 Finding Happiness in DIY Projects and Gardening
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43min
June 12, 2024 Qualities That Sustain Long Term Relationships | With Dr. Sasha Mitrofanov
In this episode of "Manly" Convos, Corey Cummins and Dr. Sasha Mitrofanov discuss men's relationships with their partners. They explore the qualities that help sustain a successful long-term relationship, including courage, curiosity, kindness, compassion, authenticity, and attention. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and self-work in being a better partner. They also discuss the concept of commitment and how it doesn't have a specific due date but requires daily engagement and authenticity. Signs that a relationship may be in trouble include selfishness, lack of curiosity, dishonesty, and contempt. They encourage men to engage in self-reflection, seek therapy, join men's groups, and prioritize emotional and mental hygiene.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Manly Combos and the Goal of Destigmatizing Men's Mental Health
06:06 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Self-Work in Being a Better Partner
25:06 Ways for Men to Improve Themselves and Show Up Better in Relationships
#men'smentalhealth,#relationships, #partners, #self-awareness, #commitment, #self-work, #signsoftrouble
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34min
May 08, 2024 Navigating The Loss Of His Mother | With Corey Cummins
Corey Cummins discusses his journey with therapy and mental health, which began when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. Initially resistant, he eventually embraced therapy and credits his therapist, David, with significant impact. Corey emphasizes the importance of open communication, support networks, and books for personal growth while focusing on building a fulfilling career and seeking a meaningful relationship.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Manly Convos and Purpose
08:18 Support and Encouragement from Friends and Family
26:30 Cultural Differences in Therapy Approaches
35:43 Detaching from Material Items and Embracing Change
42:44 Books for Personal Growth and Understanding Relationships
50:02 Building a Flexible Career and Finding the Right Person
#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #toxicmasculinity #therapy #wellness
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55min
April 09, 2024 The Power of Therapy and Self-Discovery in Relationships | With Pedro Storni
Pedro Storni, from Brazil, dives into the significance of therapy and self-awareness in relationships, drawing from Pedro's personal journey. They emphasize the value of setting boundaries, open communication, and prioritizing mental health in partnerships. Pedro recommends resources like 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' and 'Man's Search for Meaning' for personal growth. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing blind spots and finding purpose within the context of family and relationships.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:00 Pedro's Journey with Therapy
08:28 Reasons for Going Back to Therapy
12:19 Patterns in Relationships
25:59 Understanding Blind Spots in Relationships
28:12 The Dangers of Covered Contracts
28:22 The Pleasing Mindset
29:43 Advice for Men Struggling with Mental Health
35:04 The Importance of Compliments
38:57 Books on Mental Health
41:01 The Influence of Parents and Family
44:06 Regrets and Building a Family
45:45 Being Open and Fitting In
45:53 The Next Chapter: Building
48:34 Reflecting on Life's Chapters
#mentalhealth #toxicmasculinity #therapy #wellbeing
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50min
April 09, 2024 The Impact Of Societal Roles on Men | With Layla Harding
Layla Harding, a trainee clinical psychologist, delves into the societal pressures that impact men's mental health, emphasizing the importance of emotional literacy and open dialogue. She advocates for parents to foster emotional awareness in children and provides tools for expression. Touching on societal norms and coping mechanisms like substance abuse, the conversation sheds light on the challenges men face in seeking support. Harding encourages men to prioritize their well-being, emphasizing the significance of finding the right support system and seeking help when needed.
Chapters
00:00: Introduction and Background
02:09: Choosing the Topic of Societal Roles
03:54: Stereotypes and Roles Put on Men
07:15: Impact on Adults and Advice for Awareness
09:26: Resources for Understanding Societal Roles
13:04: Advice for Parents
19:38: Impacts of Societal Roles on Men
24:03: Coping Mechanisms and External Behaviors
31:01: Barriers to Seeking Help
34:53: Alternative Mental Health Interventions
40:11: Recognizing the Need for Help
43:27: Knowing When Therapy is Complete
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48min
April 09, 2024 The Power of Talking about Mental Health | With Frank McGivern
Frank McGivern, from Ireland, talks about his journey through therapy and the importance of destigmatizing men's mental health. Frank discusses his background, his decision to seek therapy, and the tools and techniques he learned during his therapy sessions. He also shares his experience with couples therapy and a more intensive therapy course. Frank emphasizes the importance of talking to someone about mental health struggles and recommends books like 'Solve for Happy' by Mo Gawdat. He also discusses the influence of his family and friends on his values and offers advice for men struggling with mental health.
Chapters
00:00: Introduction and Background
02:14: Reasons for Seeking Therapy
05:25: Tools and Techniques Learned in Therapy
08:14: Journaling as a Therapeutic Practice
09:35: Finding a Therapist
09:51: Preconceived Notions About Therapy
11:08: Returning to Therapy
13:30: Different Therapy Approaches
14:30: Recommended Books on Mental Health
17:28: Notable Changes Noticed by Friends and Family
19:28: Coping Mechanisms and Recognizing Signs of Stress
25:13: Future Plans and Goals
28:03: Important Influences in Shaping Values
29:11: Regrets and Unfulfilled Aspirations
30:27: Transitioning to a More Settled Life
32:11: Advice for Men Struggling
#mentalhealth #toxicmascuilinity #therapy #seekinghelp #wellbeing #mensmentalhealth
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35min

FAQs about "Manly" Convos:

How many episodes does "Manly" Convos have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.