PokéMen's Health: Pokémon Meets Men's Health

Yarin is a VGC Competitor and PHD student who helps people with their mindset in their video game businesses. He shares about the growing esports business, growing up a gay man in Puerto Rico, nurturing a positive mindset in the mental game of Pokémon VGC and much more.

Follow him on IG:

www.instragram.com/yarin_pokemon

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a former pro wrestler turned VGC Competitor and men's healing guide, interviews people active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, experiences with masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives.

The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, become leaders in their lives, and be their authentic selves.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, Spotify and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Support the podcast and access exclusive content to help with your workouts, book club, and more on Patreon:⁠ https://patreon.com/user?u=31352927&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Marcoangelo is a VGC player, writer, and content creator in the Pokémon VGC community. This week he shares about how writing in high school days helped navigate his bipolar depression and led him into his career with Game Rant.

Marcoangelo is also one of the minds behind DevonCorp.press, a resource for VGC players to help improve their game while hearing stories from personalities in the community.

Check Out Devon Corp:

https://devoncorp.press

Check Out Marcoangelo's blog:

https://wickedgoodgaming.com

Find Marcoangelo on Bluesky:

https://bsky.app/profile/marcoangelo.bsky.social

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a former pro wrestler turned VGC Competitor and men's healing guide, interviews people active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, experiences with masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives.

The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, become leaders in their lives, and be their authentic selves.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

One of our PokéMen's teambuilding captains, ZemTennar, hops on the podcast this week. ZemTennar shares about his journey from being solely a consumer of Pokémon content to becoming a creator via streaming and YouTube. He also shares about his experience as a black man, some of his mindset influences like Neil deGrasse Tyson, and ways he's learned to manage his ADHD through meditation and more.

Check out his YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVpGhubkcBUa-4kS6vZXt1g

Roy "Flash" Gordon, a former pro wrestler turned VGC Competitor and men's healing guide, interviews people active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, experiences with masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives.

The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, become leaders in their lives, and be their authentic selves.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

Oh, yes, the time I was a cop. I am solo today sharing about how my chase for purpose and validation led me to becoming a Chicago Police Officer. I think my experience in seeking those things may echo the experiences of many men. Check it out.

PokéMens Circle opens again December 9, 6pm CST inside the Discord. Hope to see you there!

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a former pro wrestler turned VGC Competitor and men's healing guide, interviews people active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, experiences with masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives.

The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, become leaders in their lives, and be their authentic selves.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

Taurian/Stiicky joins the podcast for a run back of episode 33 where he shared about learning to live with his anxiety and becoming more loving than many men have the opportunity to be because of his upbringing around strong women.

In this episode, Stiicky shares about his transition from VGC to TCG, elements of both games and why TCG has been a little easier on his mental health. We also get an update on his therapy journey and a vulnerable share about leaving home at 19 due to challenges with his mom.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

James/ KhaotikVGC is VGC player who shares about growing up with an alcoholic father, the impact it had on him and how he parents, and lessons he's learned from fatherhood. There's plenty to learn from this episode whether you are a father or not!

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a former pro wrestler turned VGC Competitor and men's healing guide, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, become leaders in their lives, and be their authentic selves.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

NAIC Champion Patrick Connors joins the podcast and shares about his journey from starting competitive Pokémon a just few years ago to making his way into a championship performance. He also shares about redefining his masculinity after moving on from competitive sports, his supportive family and his challenges with anxiety.

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, and let their authentic selves shine.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

Dre (@KingDreC1out on Twitter) is a Pokémon TCG competitor who shares vulnerably about his challenging up bringing, working with gangs as a young child, turning life around to earn a football scholarship all before he found TCG and excelled at it.

Want to learn TCG or connect with Dre?:

https://metafy.gg/@kingdrec1out

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November 3rd 2pm CST join the Pokémen's Circle to share and receive support on whatever you're going through in a safe environment:

https://discord.gg/6xtZdKYj?event=1300583923646074942

Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, and let their authentic selves shine.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Want your little trainer to have an outlet to practice VGC while learning skills to take care of their stress? Check out my Pokémon clubs on Outschool:

https://outschool.com/classes/9108b61b-ff4d-45b2-b5d5-07aa1f8002e6/schedule

Save $10 on your first class through OCT 31: LEROY1ST10

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

Aox/ @aoxvgc on Twitter is an online tournament organizer with VGC Trainer's School and VGC competitor. He comes on this week to share about what led him to joining the trainer's school, how fatherhood changed his relationship to manhood, and how growing up with autism affected him.

VGC Trainer's School is one of our partner organizer's that supports the Fight For Men's Health Tournament Series. #3 is this Sunday October 27 @ 3pm EST:

https://play.limitlesstcg.com/tournament/66f41c57a39c5e0621c0bae2/details

Follow The VGC Trainer's School Podcast, featuring an episode with Roy later this week:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6YIKmVpCUbFhwGK8Nr7tl2?si=ae32667466604770

Join The VGC Trainer's School Discord for more support on growing your skills:

https://discord.gg/ZqaMp8FkqH

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, and let their authentic selves shine.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Want your little trainer to have an outlet to practice VGC while learning skills to take care of their stress? Check out my Pokémon clubs on Outschool:

https://outschool.com/classes/9108b61b-ff4d-45b2-b5d5-07aa1f8002e6/schedule

Save $10 on your first class through OCT 31: LEROY1ST10

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠

Brady Smith/ @vgccorner on Twitter is a 3 times regional champ, multiple time World's qualifier, and VGC coach. He comes on to share about how the game lights up his competitive spirit, his unique coaching business and how he got started, how ending an unhealthy relationship led him to some of his hardest moments, his healing and much more.

Follow Brady on Twitter @vgccorner for a ton of free VGC value and to inquire about coaching!

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Roy "Flash" Gordon, a VGC Competitor and men's work facilitator, interviews other men active in the Pokémon community about their mental health, masculinity, and how Pokémon has contributed to the cultivation of joy in their lives. The goal of PokéMen's Health is to create a safe space within which men can take on their mental health, create supportive relationships, and let their authentic selves shine.

Join the FREE Discord to start receiving support from our community: ⁠ https://discord.gg/XVhV697VBH⁠

Want your little trainer to have an outlet to practice VGC while learning skills to take care of their stress? Check out my Pokémon clubs on Outschool:

https://outschool.com/classes/9108b61b-ff4d-45b2-b5d5-07aa1f8002e6/schedule

Save $10 on your first class through OCT 31: LEROY1ST10

Follow me on IG, Twitter, TikTok, and more: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/royflashgordon⁠

Donate to support the podcast and stream: ⁠ https://streamlabs.com/pokemenshealth/tip⁠