In this enlightening episode, Jon and Will sit down with Travis Goodman, a holistic mental health expert, to explore the intricate web of men and depression, particularly spotlighting the experience of fathers. Drawing from his extensive training in therapies like Attachment-Focused-EMDR, EFT, and DBT, Travis provides a unique perspective on the emotional challenges many men face and offers practical tools for navigating the sometimes stormy waters of mental health. Whether you're a father, a partner, a son, or simply someone keen to deepen their understanding, this conversation promises to be both eye-opening and empowering. Time Stamps: (00:00:33) Fatherhood and celebrating all fathers. (00:03:45) The Men Talking Mindfulness merch shop. (00:08:05) Moving away from one-dimensional. (00:11:13) Men and depression stigma. (00:14:41) Men's fight, flight, freeze response. (00:20:15) The burden of masculinity. (00:23:14) Coping mechanisms and distractions. (00:25:45) Men's struggles with emotional regulation. (00:29:39) Fear as a driver. (00:33:38) The importance of attachment. (00:37:12) Parents as threat to safety. (00:40:15) Coping mechanisms and distractions. (00:43:11) Setting boundaries with technology. (00:48:03) Building trust with men. (00:49:33) One-dimensional view of masculinity. (00:53:28) Long-term therapeutic transformation. (00:55:40) Shifting focus and finding purpose. (00:58:03) Never reaching the enough state. (01:04:47) Signs and symptoms of depression. (01:05:23) Feelings inside, not expressed. (01:08:43) Tossing the ball in communication. (01:12:16) Therapist as a safe space. (01:17:05) Grounding and self-compassion. (01:20:00) Self-compassion and workshop announcement. //LINKS Find Travis Therapy4Dads on IG and podcast and youtube.com/@travisgoodman //WHERE YOU CAN FIND US Text MINDFUL to 33777 to sign up for the MTM NewsletterWebsite - http://mentalkingmindfulness.com/ Listen on Spotify - https://bit.ly/MTM-Podcast Listen on Apple Podcast - https://bit.ly/MTM_Apple_Podcast Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@mentalkingmindfulness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentalkingmindfulness Follow Will - https://www.instagram.com/willnotfear/ Follow Jon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill Join the MTM Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/153173176744665 #MenTalkingMindfulness #Mindfulness #meditation
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