Guest Case Kenny joins the Men in the Arena to discuss the importance of being honest with ourselves, the power in journaling and sitting with our feelings, and how to identify whether a relationship, whether intimate or platonic, is right for us or not.

Case is the host of New Mindset, Who Dis, a twice weekly podcast on SiriusXM that is centered around mindfulness, self-care, and self-improvement. He is also an author of multiple books and practical journal workbooks.

https://newmindsetwhodis.com/

Guest Melissa Crouch joins the Men in the Arena to discuss her life story and becoming a teenage mother, building resilience through her darkest days, developing self-love, and manifesting her dream life.

Melissa is a Digital Creator, Entrepreneur, and Social Media Influencer. Her content is focused on wellness, mental health, and life as a single mother. She is also the host of Girl, You're Glowing, a podcast focused on health and healing.

Instagram: @melissaannmariee

Guest Wade Critides joins the Men in the Arena to discuss the feeling of being financially 'successful' but internally empty, his pivot to becoming an entrepreneur and creating his dream life, embracing fear, and how to be more holistically healthy.

Wade is a lifestyle entrepreneur and also the co-host and founder of Getting Magnetic, a podcast for people who desire to build a magnetic, abundant life.

Guest Teddy Sourlis joins the Men in the Arena to discuss his story and the founding of Men's X Mental, the various stigmas around men's mental health and specifically for athletes, and why it's okay to not be okay.

Teddy is the Founder & CEO of Men's X Mental, a mental health non-profit organization striving to break down the barriers & stigmas surrounding the MENtal health of male athletes & ALL survivors. The organization cultivates a community, provides resources, and provides digital platforms for their athletes to be openly vulnerable online.

https://mensxmental.org/

Guest Jaz Jackson joins the Men in the Arena to discuss her multiple battles with depression and anxiety, being raised in poverty by a single mother, how she was able to lose 50 pounds (twice!), and her proudest accomplishment associated with being a mother herself.

Jaz is the Founder & CEO of JSculpt, a women's fitness apparel brand, and Sculpt42, a six-week fat-loss program. She is also a beauty and lifestyle blogger, and maybe most importantly, a mother to her 18 year old son.

JSculpt Fitness: https://jsculptfitness.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aYBp9t1wzrze6M0E2Ijrw

Guests Gaby Ullola & Meadow Monaghan join the Men in the Arena to discuss their journey with mental health, practicing self-love, inner-child work, and how we as humans can better support each other.

Gaby & Meadow are co-hosts of Thoughtsmayvary, a mental health focused podcast that encourages personal development with the hope of making the process less isolating and more genuine. Episodes are released weekly on Monday's, and feature in-time lessons from the co-hosts and their guests.

Gaby is a Cuban-American writer covering topics ranging from Latinx culture and identity to mental health, relationships, sex, style, and beauty. Meadow is a mental health consultant and coach. She uses knowledge gained as a mental health professional in the nonprofit sector to bring a trauma-informed, actionable, + hopeful lens to advocacy for brands, creators, and online communities.

Thoughtsmayvary Website: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/

Dr. Chris Lee joins the Men in the Arena to talk about his mental health journey including the loss of his father to suicide, becoming a dad / being a single father, how his purpose has evolved, and how to develop the ability to self-regulate and become more emotionally intelligent.

Chris is a sought-after brain focused speaker who brings data-driven mental wellness and high-performance strategies into leadership teams. His biometric wellness programs have served over 2,000 individuals and his content has impacted the lives of over 1.5 million people. He is also the host of The Healthy Mind F*ck, a podcast that explores the world of neuroscience, optimal performance, transformational education and more.

Website: https://drchrislee.com/

Guest Alex Bennett joins the Men in the Arena to discuss her fearless approach to life, the challenges associated with being a public figure, dealing with hate comments, and her experience with therapy.

Alex is a social media influencer & co-host of Mean Girl Pod, which features honest conversations about sex, friendship, struggles, moving to a new city, and growing up.

Instagram: @justalexbennett

Website: https://justalexbennett.com/

Guest Kute Blackson joins the Men in the Arena to discuss his journey of self-discovery, the loss of his mother, his one regret in life, and why we often feel unworthy of love and lie to ourselves.

Kute is a national best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and transformational teacher. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, he is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. 

His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

https://kuteblackson.com/

Guest Joey Thurman joins the Men in the Arena to discuss his life-long battle with depression, building healthy habits, and the social pressures associated with being an online influencer.

Joey is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and television contributor/host. He is the author of two books including his newest best selling book, “The Minimum Method, The Least You Can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You”. Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times and ‪NEWBEAUTY’s top 3 favorite celebrity trainers. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more.