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Oct 2024
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The #1 Reason Men Are Silently Strugglin...

Nurtured First
About this episode

In this powerful episode, Scott and Jess are joined by Samir Mourani to have an open and vulnerable conversation about men's mental health. They discuss their personal experiences with anxiety, depression, and emotional breakdowns, sharing how they've worked to overcome societal pressures that discourage men from expressing emotions.

A few important topics covered in the episode include:

  • The importance of having close male friendships where you can be vulnerable
  • How bottling up emotions often leads to them coming out as anger later
  • Ways to model healthy masculinity and emotional expression for children
  • The healing power of therapy, medication, and having a supportive partner
  • Finding hope even in the darkest moments of mental health struggles

This raw and honest discussion aims to reduce the stigma around men's mental health and encourage listeners to seek help if they're struggling. This conversation is an uplifting reminder that no one is alone in these challenges.

Hear more from Samir on Instagram.

Listen to Samir’s Ted Talk “Redefining My Masculinity” here. 

Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.

We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net.

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Credits:

Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First


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