Therapy can be uncomfortable. But avoiding it costs way more. In this episode, Ted and Patrick break down what holds men back from starting therapy, how to get the most out of it, and what to expect once you’re in the room. Whether you’ve been thinking about going or still feel unsure, this is a good place to start. Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzsGH4hM9TxHC4hHPvgMJw X: https://x.com/ManDownPodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lm4shifbvs6k63eb54k2gmho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandown.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandownpodcast 🎧New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday - Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss one. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Intro 00:09 Episode Intro 00:35 The Podcast as Therapy 01:08 Two Perspectives: The Therapist and the Newcomer 01:21 Starting the Conversation on Mental Health 01:47 Why People Resist Therapy 05:38 The Breakdown That Started the Healing 11:30 Men and Emotional Processing 15:30 The Importance of Therapy as a Diagnostic Tool 15:47 Signs You Might Need Therapy 21:08 Navigating Grief and Future Relationships 22:33 The Value of Professional Support 24:20 Communication and Understanding in Therapy 26:15 Understanding Trauma and it's Misuse 29:30 The Role of Therapy in Self-Discovery 30:16 The Therapist-Client Dynamic 35:25 Navigating Emotional Vulnerability 36:16 Self-Reflection and Future Goals 38:30 The Importance of Self-Discovery in Therapy 40:07 Recognising Personal Strengths 41:48 Embracing Emotional Experiences 45:42 The Challenge of Self-Identity 51:15 Building Trust and Repairing Relationships 52:55 The Importance of Hard Conversations 54:30 Therapy as a Tool for Self-Understanding 55:20 Worthy of Love: Rebuilding Self-Worth 58:40 Navigating Therapy: Finding the Right Fit 1:24 Outro