&quot;How am I not myself?&quot; is a great line from one of my favorite movies: I Heart Huckabees ( https://www.google.com/search?q=i+heart+huckabees+movie ). It&apos;s an existential comedy about the various crises and deep questions most of us face sooner or later -- sometimes willingly, sometimes by having it thrust upon us. Because you are NOT your job, career, reputation, hobbies, abilities, accomplishments, failures, thoughts, opinions, emotions, or beliefs. So, what are you? Who are you? And most importantly: How are you not yourself? Think about it. The answers may surprise you.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2329653/open_sms">-&gt; Tap here to send me a text! &lt;-</a>In the meantime, just remember: crying is manly. 💪😭 #cryingismanly P.S. You can drop me a voice message at: https://fanlist.com/cryingismanly or send an email to: podcast@cryingismanly.com

Have you ever been told "real men don't cry"? I'd love to be part of turning that ridiculous narrative on its head. Many people see emotional stoicism as one of the gold standards of masculinity, but what we actually need more of is being open about our struggles with mental health and life in general. This isn’t just about sharing stories or having conversations; it's about showing that true strength lies in embracing vulnerability and living authentically. Whether it's unlearning the BS we've been taught about suppressing our true selves, or conquering the everyday decisions anxiety warps into seemingly-insurmountable challenges, you'll see that we're all fighting similar battles — and that's nothing to be ashamed of. We *can* fight these battles together, but not if we don't talk about it first. So let's talk.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the meantime, just remember: crying is manly. 💪😭 &nbsp; #cryingismanly&nbsp; &nbsp;P.S. You can drop me a voice message at: https://fanlist.com/cryingismanly or send an email to: podcast@cryingismanly.com