Trevor and I spend a good portion of the beginning of this episode discussing our generation (2:00) including our addiction to our phones, the lack of real socializing we face, and navigating the online world of relationships of all kind. We briefly talk about how our generation could affect the future generations (27:00), before getting into realizing the fortune that we as people living in America have compared to some other countries’ citizens (35:00). We also discuss mental health (46:00), sounding off on Twitter and how technology and mental health interact. Lastly, disagreements with friends (58:00) and Trevor’s mental health tip (1:06:00).

Kevin joins me to discuss many different topics around music, such as how he got started with it (2:00), lyricism (10:00), pulling inspiration from other artists (14:00), the creative process (22:00), musical theory (30:00) and which is better - playing music or listening to it (34:00). We then pivot to discuss mortality for a while (40:00). Finally, Kevin shares his mental health tip (58:00).

My oldest brother comes on the podcast to discuss several topics that tie back into depression and anxiety. Setting an example (2:00), trying to be the friend that’s always there for everyone (12:00), bad spending habits (17:00), different angsts (23:00), recognizing you need change (26:00), combatting depression and anxiety (33:00), and social media - how it is used negatively and how we imagine it being used for good (51:00). Stephen ends by sharing his mental health tip (1:16:00).

Wez joins me to discuss professions that deserve better compensation (4:00), video games (12:00) and whether or not they should be considered a sport, religion (36:00), and childhood stories (47:00). Wez also shares his mental health tip (59:00).

This week I welcome my girlfriend on the pod and we keep it pretty light. We chat about looking dumb (2:00), social media (18:00), and uncomfortable conversations (25:00). We also shared some innocent complaints about one another (32:00) which led into a conversation about homelessness (38:00). Mackenzie tells the world about Jenkins (52:00) before sharing her mental health tip (54:00).

Ryan joins me to discuss entrepreneurship (5:30) and a whole bunch of personal perspective around why he is pursuing becoming a Navy SEAL (17:00). Training (24:30) and moving to an isolated cabin in the woods (28:15) and what’s next in his SEAL process (36:10) and the mentality he’s had that’s helped him push through difficult obstacles (38:00). We wrap it up by talking jujitsu and kickboxing (46:00) before Ryan shares his mental health tip (53:30).

I learn about Heather’s background (2:00) before getting into some high school drama and bullying (12:30). We then discuss abusive relationships (18:15) and cheating and forgiveness (27:45). Sexual abuse comes up (44:20) as does drug usage (53:15). Heather ends by sharing her mental health tip (1:01:25).

Carla and I chat about traveling and she shares some perspective gathered through her travels (1:40), before naturally transitioning to explore my formerly straight edge behavior (9:30). We then discuss our thoughts around gossip (15:15) as well as the different levels in friendship (25:25). Carla shares her perspective of depression (44:40) before capping the episode off with her mental health tip (1:05:40).

Keenan recounts his parents divorce and what going through that at a later age than most was like (1:50) before jumping into rebelling and losing structure (21:00). We then discussed breakups (31:00), trying everything once (37:10) and lessons learned (45:00). Finally Keenan and I discussed a weird beef we used to have with each other back in high school (49:13). To end Keenan shares his mental health tip (55:29).

Tabi and I discuss anxiety in length (2:14) before exploring how embarrassment could be related to it (24:38). We then pivot and discuss depression (35:02) and losing a friend to suicide (41:30). Tabi wraps it up on a more positive note with her mental health tip (1:01:26).