The Mindful Midlife Crisis

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In Part 3 of 3 episodes on The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine, Billy and Brian discuss vasectomies, dirty old men, retirement, the sweetest little dog in the whole wide world, the importance of continually doing the things you love, and the dangers of isolation. 

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In Part 1 of 3 episodes on The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine, Billy and Brian discuss  why Brian's three little boys tear his house apart, why Brian still loves them anyway, and why teenage boys act like such savages (good luck with that, Brian!).

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In Part 2 of 2, we sit down with personal trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym in Minnetonka, MN, to discuss why fitness Instagrammers are scammers and why they see themselves as "an idea."   

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In Part 1 of 2, we sit down with personal trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym in Minnetonka, MN, to discuss what it means to be a "professional chameleon" and what to watch out for when working with a personal trainer.   

Like what you heard from Maurice and Daleco?  Visit their web site at WURK GYM.

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If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.

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In today's episode, Brian talks about his addiction to alcohol and pills and how he used physical fitness to kick the habit. 

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In today's episode, we sit down with certified mindfulness instructor Sarah Rudell Beach to discuss what mindfulness is and is not and how it may be just the thing you need in your life!

Like what you heard from Sarah?  Check out her books!
--365 Mindful Meditations and Mantras for Busy Mothers--Mindful Moments for Busy Moms
--And Breathe...: Daily meditations and mantras for greater calm, balance, and joy
--Mindfulness for Children: Simple activities for parents and children to create greater focus, resilience, and joy
--Your Mindful Pregnancy: Meditations and practices for a stress-free, happy, and healthy pregnancy

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We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family.  If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast. Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs.

If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.

This episode uses the following resources:

--Anderson, Marc & M2 Foundation. Available at: http://m2foundation.org/
--Mindful Schools. Available at: https://www.mindfulschools.org/
--Rudell Beach, Sarah. Available at: https://www.brilliantmindfulness.com/ & https://www.leftbrainbuddha.com
--Williams, M. and Penman, D., 2011. Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan For Findi

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In today's episode, Billy talks about his struggle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation and how mindfulness helped him deal with those feelings in a much healthier way.  Oh, and Brian bought a school bus!!!

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We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family.  If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast. Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs.

If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.

This episode uses the following resources:
--Anderson, Marc & M2 Foundation. Available at: http://m2foundation.org/
--Bernabei, Paul, Cody, Tom. and Cole, Michael, 2004. Top 20 Teens: Discovering The Best-Kept Thinking, Learning, & Communicating Secrets Of Successful Teenagers. St. Paul, MN: Top 20 Training.
--Campbell, Jeff. “Teacher Burnout Statistics 2020 - Definition, Causes & Solutions.” Middle Class Dad, 11 Nov. 2020, newmiddleclassdad.com/teacher-burnout-statistics.
--Mindful Schools. Available at: https://www.mindfulschools.org/
--Rudell Beach, Sarah. Available at: https://www.brilliantmindfulness.com/ & https://www.leftbrainbuddha.com
--Williams, M. and Penman, D., 2011. Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World. New York: Rodale.

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In today's episode, Billy and Brian discuss research around why middle-aged men may be so susceptible to contemplating, attempting, or dying by suicide. They also discuss their own issues with mental health and addiction.

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We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family.  If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast. Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs.

If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.

This episode uses the following resources:
--American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 2020. Suicide Statistics. Available at: https://rb.gy/wazpqv
--“I Need a Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist but Can’t Afford It. Where Can I Find Affordable Treatment?” National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2020, https://rb.gy/1bsk31
--Mayo Clinic. 2020. Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) - Symptoms And Causes. [online] Available at: .
--Mayo Clinic. 2020. Suicide And Suicidal Thoughts - Symptoms And Causes. [online] Available at: .
--National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
--Nimh.nih.gov. 2020. NIMH » Suicide. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide.shtml
--Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP)
--Thornton, J., 2020. Men And Suicide: Why It's A Social Issue. Available at: https://media.samaritans.org/documents/Men-and-Suicide-Report-Samaritans.pdf

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In today's episode, Billy and Brian explore the following questions:
1. Who are we?
2. What exactly is a midlife crisis?
3.  Is a midlife crisis really even a thing?

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We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family.  If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast. Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs.

If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.

This episode uses the following resources:
--Freund, Alexandra M., and Johannes O. Ritter. “Midlife Crisis: A Debate.” ResearchGate, 2 July 2009, www.researchgate.net/publication/26335091_Midlife_Crisis_A_Debate
--Krisch, Joshua A. “You're Not Having A Midlife Crisis, But Here's the Science Anyway.” Fatherly, 20 Feb. 2018, www.fatherly.com/health-science/am-i-having-a-midlife-crisis-science/
--“Midlife Crisis.” Wikipedia, 5 Nov. 2020. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlife_crisis
--Vinopal, Lauren. “The Good News And Bad News Is That Your Midlife Crisis Isn't Real.” Fatherly, 9 June 2017, www.fatherly.com/news/research-says-that-your-midlife-crisis-arent-real/

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