Some people say do what you love and what you're passionate about and you'll never work a day in your life. Other people say nah, go get yourself a good job with good pay and benefits and security, etc. etc. What's your opinion? I recently went with the former thinking--after many years of the latter thinking--and I have not been this happy and fulfilled in a long time. Listen to in to what made me realize I made the right choice.

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity ************************************************** Gareth Nock has a wealth of knowledge and experience from working in the fitness industry for over twenty years and 15,000 coaching hours, both in-person & online. He has worked globally in the industry as a pioneer in multiple roles, including, fitness management, personal training and group fitness. In 2021 he co-founded The Nock Academy, an online fitness and education community. He runs the day to day operations of the business alongside coaching regular clients. When not coaching and training, he hosts the "We As..." podcast, that he co-founded in 2021. He lives in Stouffville, Ontario with his wife, Nicky and daughter Harlie.

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity **************************************************  

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity ************************************************** Mark Greene is a Keynote speaker and author who writes and consults on relational practices, diversity/inclusion and masculinity for organizations world wide. He writes, speaks, coaches and consults on the challenges we face as men raised in man box culture. He is the author of the groundbreaking The Little #MeToo Book for Men which has been called “a blueprint for men’s liberation.” As a co-founder of ThinkPlay Partners and as a Senior Editor for the Good Men Project, he has spent over a decade deconstructing our binary-riddled dialogues around manhood and masculinity. He is uniquely positioned to help men, individually and in organizations, create a healthier more connecting vision of masculine culture and identity. He is the founder of the Remaking Manhood community, which is dedicated to expanding the conversation about masculinity. His most recent book is titled Remaking Manhood In the Age of Trump: Collected writings in the battle against dominance-based masculinity. Check out Mark's Podcast!

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity ************************************************** Have you ever wanted to make a move in your life--in work, in relationships, in physical fitness, in nutrition, anywhere--but were paralyzed by fear? The fear of failure, uncertainty, not being good enough, what other people will think or say. A fear and hesitation that is so palpable that you can feel it and it ruminates in your mind non-top. Have you ever faced that fear right in the face and said "fuck it" and just took that leap of faith anyways? Listen in to this solo episode as I discuss a recent decision I made and leap of faith I took that scared the crap out of me for many months... and what happened when I finally took that leap. It's good to be back recording an episode after a couple months off!

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity ************************************************** EVERYMAN

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity ************************************************** Get Greg's Book Greg's Instagram Advocates For Minor Leaguers Greg is an author, editor, and stand-up comedian living in Austin, Texas. He is the author of Clubbie: A Minor League Baseball Memoir, about his two years as a clubhouse attendant for Cal Ripken Jr.’s Aberdeen IronBirds, the short-season single-A affiliate for the Baltimore Orioles. As an editor, his clients' work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today Bestseller List, Wall Street Journal Bestseller List, and more. His own work has been featured on NPR, ESPN, CBS Sports Radio, MLB Network Radio, and more.

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity ************************************************** James' Website James' Instagram James' Facebook James Addison is a songwriter of 25 years, music healer and creator of Your Song Within: a therapeutic songwriting experience where the emphasis is on your life.  In his practice he helps clients confront fears and trauma, move past self limiting beliefs, recognize behavioral patterns and create actionable goals to achieve higher potential and greater happiness. All of this while creating their own original song.  His song “Highway” was recently featured in the Emmy Nominated Netflix series, Eastsiders. Some of James past projects include Addison Strong and The Battlefield. He’s toured throughout the US and Canada and shared bills with Phoebe Bridgers, Lukas Nelson and The Promise of the Real, Turnpike Troubadours and more.

To join the community and be part of the conversation: Behind The Mask-ulinity Private Facebook Group To connect with me directly: E-Mail Me: [email protected] or Instagram Me ************************************************** I'm happy to announce that I have signed on for a partnership/sponsorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is an online portal that provides direct-to-consumer access to behavioral health services. As much as I care about mental health, especially when it comes to men, I am not a licensed mental health professional nor will I ever claim to be (unless I become one someday). But, I do 100% believe in the power of counseling, therapy, coaching or any service that provides you with a knowledgable individual who will be there to listen to you, especially in tough times. I have become a user of BetterHelp myself and have gotten massive benefit out of it by getting paired with my ideal licensed expert who has immeasurably helped me with my own fears and insecurities that I've struggled with. If you feel like you can use someone to talk to, BetterHelp is offering you, a Behind The Mask-ulinity Podcast listener, 10% off your first month if you sign up using this link: BetterHelp.com/BehindTheMaskulinity **************************************************