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In today's thought-provoking episode, we delve into the poignant topic of the modern death of the American Dream. Join us as we explore how the once attainable vision of prosperity and success is now crumbling under the weight of hard economic times. We begin by examining the skyrocketing cost of living, highlighting the housing crisis that has made homeownership a distant dream for many. We reveal how soaring mortgage rates and stagnating wages have locked an entire generation out of the housing market. We also discuss the staggering cost of higher education. With student loan debt reaching unprecedented heights, we discuss how the pursuit of a college degree has become a financial burden rather than a stepping stone to success.Furthermore, we shed light on the plummeting marriage rates, discussing how economic instability is leading to a delay in major life milestones. Through personal stories and data, we explore the changing dynamics of relationships and family planning in the face of financial uncertainty.Throughout the episode, we also touch on other vital aspects such as modern technology, job market challenges, and the mental toll of chasing a dream that seems ever out of reach. This episode is not just a discussion; it's a wake-up call to understand the evolving challenges of the American Dream and what it means for the future.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Talking the American Dream5:28 - 1971 Cost of Living8:06 - Biggest Contributors to American Dream10:34 - Wages and Productivity Correlation13:22 - US Corporate Profits & Tax Rate17:26 - Household Income & Cost of Living18:47 - Other Factors21:40 - Alternative Paths25:07 - Marriage Rates Plummet29:55 - Solutions ________________________________Full, video episodes and clips available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we delve into the complex and controversial world of the Manosphere, where we aim to debunk the myths, misconceptions, and ideologies that have gained prominence in recent years. In this podcast, we explore the influential figures like Andrew Tate and the controversial ideology known as the Red Pill, which have captured the attention of countless individuals. We'll dissect the core tenets of the Manosphere, including discussions on masculinity, dating strategies, and gender dynamics, shedding light on both the valid concerns and the problematic aspects often associated with these movements.We aim to provide a balanced and evidence-based perspective, separating fact from fiction. In an age where online communities and social media play a significant role in shaping beliefs, it's crucial to critically examine the ideas propagated within the Manosphere, understanding their origins, consequences, and how they intersect with broader societal discussions on gender, relationships, and self-improvement. Tune in to "Unmasking the Manosphere" and let's navigate the complexities of these ideologies together, striving for a more informed and nuanced perspective.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro5:16 - Groups within the manosphere, red pill9:13 - Voices of the manosphere12:00 - Why men get drawn in15:06 - The biases of the manosphere19:15 - Reddit subgroups of the manosphere22:10 - Battle of the sexes25:06 - Manosphere political leanings26:57 - Andrew Tate and his copycats30:00 - The problem with banning30:43 - CRAZY Andrew Tate stats33:36 - Solutions for escaping manosphere________________________________Full, video episodes and clips available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Josh and Casey discuss a lot of today's popular thought leaders. To start the guys categorize the biggest thought leaders including Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Andrew Huberman, and Patrick Bet-David. Next, Casey discusses why comedy is the largest podcast genre and what the difference is between educational and entertainment podcasts. Moving on, Josh talks about the issue of having too much content as well as who the best thought leaders still on TV are. Switching gears, Casey goes through some popular podcast channel statistics before Josh talks about some caveats with the major thought leaders. The guys then switch over to the positives of those leaders as well as some stats on what Podcast genres are the most popular. Casey then discusses the Joe Rogan effect on other thought leaders before the guys finish up with some solutions.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:41 - Categories of thought leaders6:49 - Why comedy is the largest genre10:00 - Learning vs. entertainment11:40 - Issue with too much content13:20 - Best TV personalities14:45 - Podcast viewership statistics18:25 - Harms of certain leaders23:45 - Difficulty with health podcasts28:29 - Positives of certain leaders31:00 - Podcast listening stats35:55 - The Rogan effect36:32 - Analyze your listening habits37:32 - Listen to a variety of sources39:53 - Have podcasts changed us?________________________________Full, video episodes and clips available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Today, Josh and Casey go over the results from their recent digital detox. To start the guys give their initial reactions to the challenge including what the first few days were like without using social media. This sparked Casey to build a category chart for the different social media that explains what emotions they bring out in you and what harm they're causing in your everyday life. Staying on theme Josh asks if there is any actual value in Instagram and Snapchat including if you actually stay in touch with people you follow on either. The guys then move on to Tiktok to talk about why it may be the worst social media of them all. They then evaluate if they met any of the goals they set out to accomplish in their free time and finish their reflection on the challenge. Moving onto some statistics Casey reviews some stats on age differences and social media preferences before Josh goes into some screen time statistics. Next Josh asks what the future of social media is including a conversation on AR/VR before Casey asks how much responsibility falls on the parents for managing screen time. The guys conclude by going over some solutions for managing your social media intake.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Initial reactions5:26 - Categorizing social media7:20 - Any value in Insta/Snap?12:10 - Issues with Tiktok15:25 - Did we meet our goals?21:55 - Social media statistics32:40 - The future of social media35:06 - Parental responsibility38:38 - How to change your social media habits________________________________Full, video episodes and clips available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but it can have detrimental effects on the mental health of young men. One key reason is the constant comparison with others that social media encourages. Young men often see idealized versions of their peers' lives, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Moreover, the culture of seeking validation through likes and comments can create a dependency on external approval, which can be damaging to one's self-worth. Additionally, the exposure to unrealistic body standards and toxic masculinity ideals prevalent on social media can contribute to body image issues and unhealthy behaviors.On today's episode, Josh and Casey attempt to do a week-long detox. providing a break from the constant pressure to perform and compare oneself to others is just what the doctor ordered! To start the guys describe the challenge including what their most-used apps currently are and how much they use them per day. Next, Casey talks about how dopamine rushes affect you and what the most common sources are. Continuing forward the guys show their screen time average before debating what a bad amount of screen time is and why there are generational differences in the harms of social media. The guys then get into some screen time statistics and which apps are eating away your free time. Switching gears Casey talks about the dopamine addiction process, especially in kids and what a dopamine detox really is. Next, Josh discusses how cutting out dating apps effected him before the guys finish off with some solutions such as managing your time spent and quitting bad habits.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:36 - Challenge Description1:38 - Josh's most-used apps2:45 - Casey's most-used apps5:00 - The Guys' daily app averages6:58 - How dopamine affects us10:10 - Dopamine sources14:09 - The Guys' screen time averages15:04 - What's a bad amount of screen time?18:32 - Generational differences21:48 - Screen time statistics25:47 - Loss of time28:23 - Is YouTube bad?30:57 - Dopamine addiction process34:57 - Dopamine detox reality36:15 - Dating app effects38:24 - Evaluate your time spent39:24 - How to quit40:55 - Goals with this challenge____________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes and clips available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Today, the guys are joined in studio by Casey's good friend, Abhi Yadava. He shares his experience growing up in an Indian family in America.

Hey guys,Unfortunately, due to potential COVID exposure, we were not able to record a new episode this week. However, we still wanted to share something. So, we decided to re-upload and streamline the podcast that was done with Abe Kislevitz back in 2021. Also, the never-before-seen video is now going to be on YouTube as well. So, if you're not subscribed already, make sure go ahead and do so!Abe Kislevitz  @abekislevitz   is the Senior Creative Director at GoPro. He originally started at University of Southern California studying mechanical engineering before being offered an opportunity with GoPro when it was in its infancy. Now, the rest is history as he has evolved with the company and has been a part of their team for over ten years.To start the conversation Josh goes into how he discovered Abe and asks him about how he ended up at GoPro and living in California.  He follows up by asking if Abe would follow the same path if he had the chance and if he has any advice for young creatives like himself. The conversation then shifts to discuss the differences between his Instagram/Youtube and real-life travels before talking about the harms of social media. Next, Josh asks Abe about his editing and filming style including how he learned it before getting into Abe's role at GoPro. To wrap up Josh and Abe discuss Abe's love for Japan and any career advice he has for kids trying to follow his path.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:07 - How Josh discovered Abe3:35 - Abe's journey to California5:35 - Abe's path to GoPro12:05 - Would Abe follow the same path?14:33 - Advice for young creatives16:35 - Does his Instagram/YouTube = real life?21:29 - Harms of social media perspective24:49 - Abe's filming/editing style30:32 - Is Abe an influencer?33:18 - Abe's content goals37:57 - Abe's camera design input39:43 - Abe's journey at GoPro45:23 - Abe's love for Japan48:00 - Career advice50:29 - Outro____________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Abe's LINKS:YouTube Channel: Click HEREWebsite: Click HEREInstagram: Click HERECheck out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

We are happy to welcome back onto the show, Patrick Murphy! Make sure to go ahead and listen to our previous episode as well HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N2KwhQVJuElet3u6pfBDH?si=stKnLdzMQ7ajl1aJFkHFjwPatrick Murphy is an extremely successful and respected personal trainer. He prepared Keanu Reeves for the second,  third and fourth installment of John Wick, Ruby Rose for John Wick 2, and Zac Efron and Alexandria Daddario for Baywatch.To start the conversation the guys ask Patrick about the connection between physical and mental health as well as the body expectations that come out of Hollywood and social media. Moving on Casey asks how much of an impact genetics has for your fitness before Josh shows Patrick a video of Derek from More Plates More Dates making some assumptions about Zac Efron's potential steroid use. Next, the guys ask Patrick about the routines of some of his former clients such as Zac Efron and Keanu Reeves as well as the differences between their training. Switching gears Josh asks why guys struggle with staying in shape today as well as what healthy progress should look like. Staying on topic Casey asks how guys can maintain a good diet and what the worst things to put in your body are before Josh asks when you actually need to count macros. To close the conversation the guys ask Patrick about growing stubborn muscles, finding balance between athletics and muscle growth, and how to work around your genetics.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:25 - Physical and mental health connection3:46 - Celebrity body pressure5:45 - Fixing social media body pressure8:52 - Genetic impact10:03 - Patrick reacts to More Plates More Dates12:54 - Steroid issues today15:34 - Zac Efron's training regime17:22 - Value in training variety19:28 - Zac Efron's diet22:15 - Zac Efron vs. Keanu Reeves 25:34 - Why guys struggle with fitness30:42 - Healthy fitness progress34:17 - Is BMI a good health measure?35:44 - First steps to get in shape39:00 - Diet consistency tips42:29 - Worst things to put in your body45:29 - When to count macros48:44 - Growing stubborn muscles50:45 - Balance between muscle/athleticism52:37 - How to work around your genetics54:34 - Outro____________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Patrick's LINKS: Main Website: Click HEREMeal Guide: Click HEREConsultation: Click HERECheck out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Dr. Derrick Griffith is a Founding Co-Director of the Racial Justice Institute and a Founder and Director of the Center for Men's Health Equity. He also serves as the Chair of Global Action on Men's Health – a global men's health advocacy organization. Trained in psychology and public health, Dr. Griffith's program of research focuses on developing anti-racism approaches to achieve racial, ethnic, and gender equity in health. His research has explored how notions of manhood, trustworthiness, intersectionality, and individual tailoring can be incorporated into community-based and policy strategies to promote health and well-being. To start the conversation Josh asks Dr. Griffith about his work on the Men's Health Equity handbook including why men have worse health outcomes but more opportunity. Moving on, Casey asks how we can better promote men's health before Josh asks how men/women can accept men's vulnerability. Next, Casey asks Dr. Griffith on escaping toxic masculinity and social media. Switching topics, the guys ask how mental health is treated in the black community as well as the physical health harms of racism. To wrap things up the guys ask about potential low-hanging fruit for handling racism issues and how everyday guys can improve their mental health.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Men having more power but worse health4:02 - Promoting men's health9:10 - How men can be vulnerable13:20 - Marketing men's mental health17:25 - Escaping toxic masculinity harms21:38 - Is social media a problem?24:38 - How men can stop bad habits26:47 - Mental health in the black community29:30 - Physical health problems of racism34:20 - Potential racism solutions38:02 - Improving your mental health40:38 - Outro_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Hey guys,We just hit 400 subscribers and as a thank you, we're thrilled to announce a spectacular GIVEAWAY as a big THANK YOU for all your support! For all those who are listening, audio only, head on over to our main YouTube channel (@sharedexps) to have a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.⏳ DURATION: The giveaway starts on October 18th, 12PM CST. to October 31st, at Midnight CST.

Stefan Heffner is a 42-year-old German citizen who has been living in America for over five years now. He stops by to share his insight on the pros and cons of Germany compared to the United States. To start the conversation Stefan goes through his background including how he ended up in the U.S. as well as his career. Casey then asks how Germany approaches mental health where the conversation moves to talking about the differences between U.S. and German healthcare. Next, the guys ask what having a 16-year old drinking age is like where they also discuss Oktoberfest. Moving on, the guys ask about common issues facing young men in Germany today before discussing the differences between the two countries overall including time off, housing, and poverty. Switching topics, Josh asks about the stresses a guy would face in Germany today including loneliness and loyalty before Stefan discusses how he adjusted to U.S. life. To wrap things up the guys discuss COVID, therapy and how Stefan handled the loss of his parents.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:35 - Steffan's Background2:38 - German mental health approach4:20 - German mental health statistics5:20 - German vs. American healthcare system9:12 - Younger drinking age10:55 - Oktoberfest review12:07 - Stefan's travel recommendations13:13 - Issues young men face in Germany16:00 - How to solve the problem17:28 - Time off differences20:30 - Pros vs. Cons of US22:45 - Socialized money cushion25:10 - Housing prices in Germany26:00 - #1 stressor for German guys29:15 - Common issues in Germany34:00 - Loneliness issue in Germany36:05 - Loyalty issues38:20 - Adjusting to U.S. life41:25 - German specific problems42:12 - Covid handling in Germany43:30 - Therapy stigma44:24 - Stefan's future plans45:55 - Stefan's mental health journey_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Successful investor and entrepreneur, Anthony Donati, joins the guys in studio to teach YOU all about building and maintaining wealth. To start Anthony goes through his background detailing his story of making it into the investing world before sharing how he had to manage his mental health through his investments. Moving on, the guys ask Anthony his opinion on financial content creators and the value of financial literacy before discussing the major financial pain points for Americans today. Josh then asks Anthony how he made his first investments before Casey asks if there are any bubbles in the market today. Staying on topic, the guys ask Anthony how he identifies growing markets to invest in and how much money he saves for the future. This causes a discussion on what Anthony thinks are some valuable investments and if any of the hot-button markets today are actually valuable. Continuing forward, Casey asks about day-trading before Josh asks how long you should be holding an investment for the best value. Going back into mental health Casey asks Anthony how he maintains his composure in the market before Josh asks how his experience in Germany changed his path. The guys close out the podcast with Anthony giving a financial plan to an average young guy today.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Anthony's background3:02 - Anthony's mental health journey6:44 - Online financial education8:55 - Financial struggles today12:30 - Anthony's first investments15:45 - Financial mistakes from guys18:05 - Bubbles in the market20:10 - How to find growth markets22:56 - Anthony's saving practices26:45 - Where to invest30:25 - Popular market review35:13 - Does day-trading work?36:38 - How long should you hold?38:05 - Maintaining composure in the market40:28 - Safety net41:52 - Anthony's experience in Germany45:45 - Easy financial plan52:40 - Outro_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Today, Josh and Casey go into a highly debated online subject. NoFap is a growing online movement and lifestyle choice that encourages individuals to abstain from pornography consumption and masturbation. Proponents of NoFap believe that regular engagement in these activities can lead to various negative physical, psychological, and social consequences. By committing to NoFap, individuals hope to regain control over their sexual impulses and redirect their energy and focus towards more productive pursuits. Advocates claim a wide range of potential benefits, including increased self-esteem, improved mental clarity, enhanced motivation, and better relationships. However, it's important to note that the scientific community remains divided on the validity of these claims, and more research is needed to fully understand the potential impact of NoFap on individuals' lives. Ultimately, the choice to practice NoFap is a personal one, with its effects varying from person to person.To start the conversation, the guys talk about their first time hearing about the movement as well as providing a formal definition and their preemptive opinions on it before delvin into the research. Moving on, they discuss more on why the movement became so popular including the recent self-improvement trend for guys before going through how the movement was founded. This causes Casey to explain the recent trend of dopamine control supported by creators like Andrew Huberman. Continuing the conversation, the guys discuss how chronic masturbation can affect your relationships both with partners and family before diving in to some statistics such as how often guys of different age groups masturbate/watch porn. This causes Josh to bring up men's recent decline in testosterone where the guys debate what has been the cause and go through some more statistics before describing the harms of chronic masturbation. Wrapping things up with some solutions, the guys discuss how to separate porn and masturbation habits as well as seeking caution with online gurus giving out fake promises, and where to find support online if you are having issues.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:00 - First time hearing it2:07 - Formal definition2:50 - Our first opinions on the movement5:23 - What caused its popularity?8:35 - NoFap movement background10:05 - Dopamine control11:37 - Relationship issues13:48 - Statistics on porn/masturbation20:40. - Men's recent decrease in testosterone25:09 - Chronic masturbation harms30:00 - Separating masturbation and porn33:18 - Be wary of online content34:53 - Online support groups_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are fo

SEE FOOTER FOR JESSICA'S PERSONAL PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS!Jessica Lynn is a 16-year hair and makeup artist. She's worked on dozens of various productions and is here to help all of you guys get your skin looking as good as can be. To start Jessica goes through her background and describes some common skin issues in young men. Josh then asks about the link between skin health and mental health before Jess analyzes the guys' skin and gives them some recommendations. Moving on Josh asks about how men are under pressure to look good today before Casey asks if skincare can be seen as traditionally masculine. Moving on, Jess goes through some skincare dos and don'ts for young men before discussing the problem with skincare products today. Jess then gives Casey an easy skincare routine before going through some light makeup options for guys. Moving on the guys' ask about help with common skin conditions before asking about solutions for blackheads. Finally, Jess goes through her do's and don'ts for guys' hair before explaining how looks can't be everything when it comes to confidence.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:41 - Jessica's background1:15 - Common skin issues in young men1:57 - Skin health & Mental health3:38 - The guys' skincare issues7:53 - Pressure on men to look good10:20 - Is skincare not masculine?12:50 - Skincare first steps for men17:45 - Bad skincare habits for men24:45 - Problems with skincare products29:47 - Easy skincare routine for guys37:07 - Light makeup options39:27 - Help for skin conditions43:20 - Blackhead solutions47:22 - Hair health advice for guys58:41 - Hairstyle advice for guys1:04:14 - Looks aren't everything_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). Jessica's PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS:For The Morning:Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser: Click HERECeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Click HEREMoisturize: CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF30: Click HERELab Series All-In-One Defense Lotion SPF 35 Lotion: Click HEREUpkeep:Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Facial Sheets: Click HERENYX Blotting Paper: Click HEREMANSCAPED Matte Lip Balm: Click HERENight: Versed Skin Soak Rich Moisture Cream: Click HEREKiehl's Midnight Recovery: Click HERELANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask: Click HEREJessica's Links:Instagram: Click HEREWebsite: Click HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only.

Danny Vera (  @itsdannyvera ) is a men's life coach, youtuber, podcaster, and content creator. The guys' start the podcast by asking Danny about his background where he chronicles his youtube journey and why he started his channel. Next, Josh asks why guys are struggling today where Danny mentions themes like loneliness, dating, and social media. This brings the conversation over to dating where Danny gives his advice on how to use the apps properly including getting the right pictures, sending the right messages, and having confidence. This spills over to real life dating where Josh asks how to get the girl onto the second date. Moving on, Casey asks Danny about the harms of porn where the guys' also ask if he his part of the No Fap movement. Switching gears to fitness Danny outlines his fitness journey as well as giving out tips on staying in shape and maintaining a proper diet taken from his own methods. Getting into careers Danny talks about his current job as a photographer and content creator before giving some advice on how to find a meaningful career today as well as if college is worth the cost. The guys conclude the conversation by discussing the toxic hustle culture and how to get out of the house.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:30 - Danny's background3:33 - Why guys are struggling today6:15 - How guys can stand out to Women9:30 - Online dating advice15:05 - What to message on dating apps18:50 - Dating advice for short guys20:30 - Speaking advice23:05 - Why porn is so harmful25:57 - Is Danny part of NoFap?28:30 - Danny's fitness motivation32:40 - Danny's diet tips37:50 - Danny's current work38:45 - Career advice from Danny43:00 - Is college still worth it?45:28 - Toxic hustle culture48:48 - Getting out of the house_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Danny's Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsdannyveraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdannyvera/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JTWfa1yVdiKJbp023zeLJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/itsdannyveraCheck out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

The mental health care systems in the USA and UK exhibit distinct approaches and challenges. In the USA, mental health care often relies on a mix of private insurance and public programs, leading to variations in accessibility and quality. While there's a range of services available, including therapy and medication, the costs can be prohibitive for many individuals. In contrast, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) offers a more centralized approach with free or low-cost mental health services.Josh and Casey go into depth on the differences and what each system offers a young man in need of mental health treatment. To start, the guys give their first impressions on which system they think is bitter, including their perspectives before researching the differences and where they would rather live. Next, the guys do a more in-depth breakdown with some help from ChatGPT summarizing all of the differences between the two systems. Moving on, Casey breaks down how and when the U.S. started taking mental health seriously at a government level before getting into some statistics on how much mental healthcare in the U.S. costs per person and as taxpayers. Switching gears to the U.K. Josh breaks down their healthcare setup including the proper process to see a therapist before breaking down some wait time and spending statistics. The guys end the episode giving their final opinions on which system is better for which people and if they would still prefer to stay in the U.S.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:45 - Main differences between systems3:06 - Where we would rather live4:05 - ChatGPT's breakdown9:05 - U.S. gov't mental health policy13:30 - U.S. mental health statistics16:56 - U.K. gov't mental health policy20:42 - U.K. mental health statistics21:53 - Our final takes_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Dr. Jessica Perrotte completed both her Ph.D. and M.S. in psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research explores how health risk behaviors are situated within a network of interrelated factors. Much of her recent and ongoing work examines the links between broad sociocultural processes (e.g., acculturation, gender role socialization) and hazardous drinking among young adults.To start the guys get right into it and ask Jessica if men are statically more likely to abuse alcohol than women before asking about how masculinity norms influence abusive drinking. This causes Casey to bring up the timeline of when this pressure actually starts and how guys can avoid it before Josh asks Jessica about her research on Hispanic cultures specifically and why there may be differences in habits across cultures. Switching topics, Casey asks if these trends are similar to smoking/other drugs before Josh follows up on if risky sexual behavior is on the same trend. Moving on, the guys discuss whether tendencies toward abusing alcohol are caused more by social influence or genetics before asking about how the recent decline in men's mental health can be contributing to abusing alcohol. The guys end the conversation by talking about the resources needed to assist young men struggling with alcohol/drug abuse.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:10 - Are men more likely to abuse alcohol2:38 - Masculinity norms and drinking9:47 - When does peer pressure to drink start?17:00 - Differences across cultures20:37 - Reasoning behind cross-cultural differences23:55 - How do smoking trends compare27:44 - Does risky sexual behavior also compare?34:23 - Is alcoholism socio-cultural or genetic?37:00 - Influence of declining mental health40:51 - Resources needed for young men_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

The world's happiest places to live, often found in countries like Finland, Denmark, and Norway, boast high levels of well-being due to a combination of factors. These nations prioritize social equality, strong social safety nets, and accessible healthcare and education. Additionally, a strong sense of community, trust in institutions, and a healthy work-life balance contribute to their residents' overall happiness. The presence of abundant natural beauty, low crime rates, and effective governance further enhance the quality of life in these regions. Josh and Casey dig into what the happiest place to live are on earth, what makes them so, and what effect this has on young men.To start the episode the guys share their opinions on where they would be the happiest including reminiscing on some reasons why they would prefer Europe over the U.S. Next, Casey discusses the benefits and drawbacks of moving different distances whether that be across town or across the world and how that could improve your mental health. Moving on, Josh brings up the importance of financial stability for young men today before the guys break down some statistics starting with the top ten happiest places in Illinois and the differences between them. Similarly, the guys discuss the top ten happiest cities in the U.S. and happiest countries in the world and what separates them from the rest of the pack. Next, Josh and Casey discuss what they believe the most important factors are for male happiness in a new location before discussing where people are moving into/out of in the U.S. To conclude, the guys break down how/what to prioritize when moving to a new location.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:13 - Our opinions on where the happiest place is5:48 - Moving different distances7:55 - Importance of financial stability9:30 - Top ten happiest cities in Illinois12:50 - Top ten happiest cities in the U.S.19:45 - Top ten happiest countries in the world28:00 - Important factors for male happiness31:48 - Top places to move/leave37:05 - How to prioritize where you live_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.

Dr. Volling is the Lois Wladis Hoffman Collegiate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on early social and emotional development, parent-child interaction, and family relationships. She has conducted extensive research on the role of fathers and children's development and continues to work with international collaborators, students, and post-doctoral fellows to advance research in father-child relationships.Parents significantly shape men's mental health through upbringing and socialization. Positive, nurturing parenting can foster emotional resilience, self-esteem, and open communication, equipping men with effective coping skills. Conversely, parenting styles marked by emotional neglect or societal pressures can contribute to mental health struggles, highlighting the crucial role parents play in influencing their sons' emotional well-being. Josh and Casey ask Dr. Volling about these relationships.To start, Casey asks Dr. Volling about her background including why she wanted to study parenting before Josh asks how fathers can affect the mental health of their children as well as the impact of fatherhood on young dads. Dr. Volling's remarks cause Casey to bring up if parental anxiety/depression can spread to children before the guys ask how having one vs. two parents can affect your mental health. Staying on topic, Josh asks if there are differences in single mothers vs. fathers before discussing why there has been an increase in single-parenting. Continuing forward Casey asks if we should encourage co-parenting and if there are any drawbacks to having unmarried parents. Switching gears, Dr. Volling gives her best advice on raising a child to fathers before answering how testosterone levels and traditional masculinity norms can affect fatherhood.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:06 - Dr. Volling's background8:53 - How fatherhood affects mental health15:22 - Can parental anxiety/depression spread to kids20:13 - Difference in children with single vs. co-parents24:33 - Are there differences in single mothers vs. fathers28:35 - Why has there been an increase in single-parenting30:50 - Could/Should we encourage co-parenting?34:14 - Marriage vs. co-parenting affects36:17 - Good practices for fathers40:48 - Does lower testosterone make better fathers?47:13 - Traditional masculinity and fatherhood_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Dr. Volling's Links: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/volling-lab/Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own

"Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. teens and young adults say they experience mental health challenges regularly, according to a national survey."In this special bonus episode, Josh and Casey go through the article and gave their takes and what they think is going on. Article Link: https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/teen-adult-mental-health-18273324.php_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Young men today are becoming heavier. Sedentary lifestyles, characterized by increased screen time, less physical activity, and limited outdoor play, contribute to reduced calorie expenditure. Additionally, the proliferation of easily accessible, high-calorie, and processed foods has led to poor dietary habits and overconsumption. Of course, Josh and Casey touch a lot on stress and mental health issues and how they play a role. Lastly, we have societal changes, such as decreased social stigma around larger body sizes and changing cultural norms potentially contributing to a less significant concern about weight.To start, Josh and Casey get into some of their best guesses on why the obesity epidemic has gotten so bad before sharing some of their own struggles with staying in shape. Next, Casey shares some statistics on the differences in obesity statistics worldwide before Josh discusses his European eating experience. Moving forward, the guys discuss the obesity/income relationship as well as how obesity can hurt your mental health. Continuing on the guys discuss potential ways to cure societal obesity before going over some statistics on the obesity/mental health relationship in adults and kids. Ending with solutions Josh and Casey go through their list of keys including getting your mental health in order, avoiding fad diets, starting small, and group fitness.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:15 - Preliminary reasons for the obesity epidemic4:57 - Our experiences with food8:40 - Obesity statistics worldwide15:30 - Diet improvements in Europe18:35 - Obesity & income relation19:40 - Why obesity hurts mental health21:48 - Curing societal obesity25:56 - Statistics on obesity & mental health28:29 - Job difficulties for obese people29:15 - Statistics on obesity & mental health in kids31:05 - Solutions - eating right31:54 - Solutions - get your mental health in order34:24 - Solutions - beating your cravings35:44 - Solutions - avoiding bad diets38:11 - Solutions - group fitness_______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Modern dating apps are digital platforms that connect people seeking romantic relationships or casual encounters. They have become immensely popular due to their convenience, accessibility, and a vast pool of potential matches. However, they can be challenging for young men for several reasons. The apps often foster a competitive environment, where men may struggle to stand out among numerous other profiles, leading to fewer matches and responses. Additionally, some apps tend to prioritize superficial factors, making it harder for young men to showcase their genuine personalities and interests. Finally, the prevalence of ghosting and casual attitudes towards dating can leave many young men feeling frustrated and disheartened.On today's episode, Josh and Casey go deep on the subject. They discuss their own personal experiences while providing advice and insight on how they have found success on the apps and beyond. To start, the guys talk about how much time and money you actually need to invest in order to get results on the apps before talking about if the standards on the apps have moved into real life. Next, the guys share some of their experiences such as if dating has gotten more difficult and ghosting. Moving on Casey asks where dating app culture will lead to before asking Josh if his experience has been that women have gotten more mature age. Next, Josh brings up some dating app statistics before discussing the benefits of dating apps and the differences in the apps here vs. abroad.  To conclude, the guys discuss how to properly prepare your dating app profile, send messages, and act on the first date in order to have success.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:38 - The investment needed4:30 - Do dating standards move into real life?7:00 - Sharing our experiences on the apps13:00 - Has dating gotten more difficult?17:24 - Ghosting20:18 - Where does dating app culture lead?25:15 - Funny message examples28:58 - Does dating maturity change with age?34:29 - Dating app statistics35:38 - Benefits of dating apps38:04 - Differences in dating apps internationally40:58 - How to improve your profile - pictures43:55 - How to improve your profile - bio49:00 - Sending the right messages51:50 - Benefits of premium service56:10 - Best first-date tips________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREJosh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( CLICK HERE )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( CLICK HERE )If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

The Barbie and Oppenheimer movie openings mark a significant moment in the film industry, as they delve into two distinct yet interconnected themes that resonate deeply with audiences. "Barbie" challenges traditional gender norms, portraying the iconic doll as a symbol of empowerment and self-discovery for young girls worldwide (maybe a little too much). On the other hand, "Oppenheimer" is a biographical drama shedding light on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist behind the Manhattan Project. This film explores the psychological toll of scientific brilliance and the weight of responsibility on Oppenheimer's shoulders. Both movies provide an opportunity to address men's mental health issues, as they depict the internal struggles faced by their male protagonists (some more than others, wink wink). By portraying vulnerability, the films encourage conversations about the importance of mental well-being and challenge the stereotype of stoic masculinity. This cinematic duo paves the way for an inclusive dialogue on mental health and promoting understanding for young men. Josh and Casey waste no time sharing their opinions on both films, messages they send to viewers, and what can be concluded regarding young men's mental health.To start the guys give their first reactions to Barbie before breaking down a few key scenes in the movie that showed harmful stereotypes such as catcalling and total gender dominance. This sparks a conversation on how movies can influence people especially kids before Casey brings up the movie's obession with the patriarchy. Moving on the guys discuss the ending conflict and how it shows girls ways of manipulating men before talking about how political messaging has gone too far in movies today. Switching gears to Oppenheimer the guys talk about their first reactions as well as if the movie had any men's mental health undertones. To wrap up they discuss the lessons men can learn from the movie, the harms of the old school male movie character stereotypes, and Casey shares his rewrite of the Barbie movie.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:18 - First reactions to Barbie3:47 - Quick recap of each movie7:25 - Female dominance in barbie world9:53 - Catcalling scene - male stereotype15:17 - How movies influence17:50 - The patriarchy overload21:00 - Teaching relational manipulation22:59 - Too much messaging in movies23:55 - First reactions to Oppenheimer25:50 - Men's mental health undertones28:29 - Influence of communism29:40 - Lessons for men from Oppenheimer33:09 - Harms of old school male stereotypes35:12 - Casey's rewrite of Barbie  __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This

Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt is a Sport Psychologist and Professor at Indiana University. His research interests center on the intersection of multicultural psychology, sport psychology, the psychological study of men/masculinities, and social justice issues. Primarily, my research focuses on the psychosocial development of student-athletes, which includes investigations of gender role socialization, racial and athletic identity, and psychological well-being (e.g., adjustment, body esteem, help-seeking).A sports psychologist is a professional who specializes in the mental and emotional aspects of sports performance. They help athletes enhance their mental skills, cope with pressure, and optimize their performance. They provide athletes with strategies to manage stress, improve focus, build confidence, and develop a winning mindset, ultimately contributing to their overall success and well-being in sports.To start Dr. Steinfeldt goes through his background before Casey asks if men's tendency to suppress emotion can get taken out of sports. This sparks a conversation on masculinity in sports where the guys go through what pressures are applied to boys, what age those pressure start at, and the future harms it may cause down the line. Moving on Casey asks how to properly manage your emotions in sports before Josh asks if the physicality of the sport correlates to the amount of masculine pressure and if CTE is a factor. Next, the guys talk about the pros and cons of sports including if the lack of sports participation is contributing to loneliness today and if some sports are better for you than others. Switching gears Casey asks what kind of harm overbearing parents are causing their kids in sports before asking about the effect of participation trophies. Next, Josh asks how the mental health landscape has changed in pro sports before discussing how mental health can affect performance and how to properly deal with pressure. To conclude the guys ask if confidence is genetic or not and ask Dr. Steinfeldt about the field of sports psychology including its potential impact on kids and daily life.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:04 - Dr. Steinfeldt's background4:35 - Translation of emotion in sports to life7:40 - When do masculine pressures in sports start?9:35 - Future harms of masculine expectations11:09 - Managing emotions in sports12:23 - Does physicality/masculinity correlate?14:15 - Is CTE a factor in emotional management?16:05 - Will football go away?18:31 - Do the pros outweigh the cons of sports?20:27 - Lack of sports and loneliness23:17 - Are certain sports better than others?25:30 - Parental influence/performance pressure29:35 - Indicators of sports talent30:41 - Participation trophies33:21 - Mental health change in pro sports36:42 - Mental health and performance39:04 - Dealing with pressure41:16 - Is confidence genetic or learned?42:15 - Impact of sports psychologists45:40 - Day in the life of a sports psychologist48:13 - Balancing fatherhood, career, life50:10 - Mental health advice to athletes________________________________________________________________________________________________Please help support us by liking, commenting, and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram ( @SharedExps ), Facebook ( @SharedExps ), and Tik Tok ( @SharedExps ). We also have a clips channel if you would like to see some show highlights (  @Shared Experiences Clips  ).Josh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( https://www.instagram.com/joshsbkr/ )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( https://www.instagram.com/casey_eisenberg/ )Dr. Steinfeldt's Links: https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/videos/iu-researchers-tackling-youth-football-head-injuriesIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail

Dr. Ronald Levant earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Public Practice from Harvard University. He was on the faculty of Boston University, where he directed the nationally prominent Fatherhood Project, Rutgers University, Harvard Medical School at The Cambridge Hospital, and the Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, where he also served as Dean. He is currently Professor Emeritus of Psychology, The University of Akron, where he was Dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Psychology, and Core Faculty in the Counseling Psycholgy Program. Dr. Levant was the 2005 President of APA, and served as the Editor of the Psychology of Men and Masculinity from 2007-2015. To start the conversation, Dr. Levant goes through his background and some of the research he has participated in. Next, Josh asks him to define the term he coined - Normative Male Alexithymia - meaning the consistent inability of men to convey their emotions. This causes Casey to askswhat the causes are, including any societal factors before Josh asks about its long-term effects and how it gets diagnosed/treated. Switching topics, Casey brings up Dr. Levant's book "The Tough Standard", where he asks why it is easier for women to display their emotions. Next, the guys discuss the long-term effects of having the wrong ideas about masculinity including poor health and violence specifically toward women. Moving forward, Josh asks how we can combine the best parts of new/old masculinity before Casey wraps things up by asking where boys learn masculinity from.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:02 - Dr. Levant's background1:42 - Defining normative male alexithymia13:08 - Societal factors of alexithymia15:40 - Effects on men long-term21:10 - Diagnosis and treatment28:00 - Why is it easier for women to express emotion29:20 - How poor masculinity can lead to poor health32:17 - How poor masculinity can lead to violence towards women43:51 - Blending new/old masculinity50:48 - Where boys learn masculinity54:17 - Difference of psychology in sexual assault & violence_______________________________________________________________________________________________Please help support us by liking, commenting, and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram ( @SharedExps ), Facebook ( @SharedExps ), and Tik Tok ( @SharedExps ). We also have a clips channel if you would like to see some show highlights (  @Shared Experiences Clips  ).Ronald's Links: https://thetoughstandard.com/book/Josh's Instagram: @joshsbkr ( https://www.instagram.com/joshsbkr/ )Casey's Instagram: @casey_eisenberg ( https://www.instagram.com/casey_eisenberg/ )Link to Josh's Book: https://a.co/d/f9UAAR0If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.#SharedExperiences #MentalHealthPodcast #MensMensHealth

Today we have on Dr. Alyssa Maryn. She is a postdoctoral researcher in the HOPELab at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on sexual consent, stigmatizing responses to gender-based violence survivors, and online masculinities.Today's online masculinities, such as incels, red pill, black pill, and discussions around sexual consent, have become hot topics in contemporary discourse. Incels, short for involuntary celibates, often harbor resentment towards women due to their perceived lack of romantic and sexual success. The red pill ideology stems from a metaphor in the movie "The Matrix" and promotes a worldview that challenges conventional gender norms and highlights men's issues in society. Black pill ideology takes a more pessimistic stance, embracing fatalistic beliefs about dating and society.In the realm of sexual consent, discussions have centered around establishing clear boundaries, promoting affirmative consent, and addressing issues related to consent education. These online movements and debates have sparked discussions about masculinity, gender dynamics, and the need for healthy, respectful relationships in today's society. To start, Dr. Maryn goes through her background including why she started studying the incel community and sexual consent issues. Next, she gives some definitions on what the different color "pills" mean and their relation to incels before moving into the origins of the incel community. Moving forward, Casey asks about the irony of masculinity requirements among incels before Josh asks if there are different groups/categories within the community and how they can break out of their struggles. Switching gears, Casey brings up Dr. Maryn's other line of research about consent issues including what guys can be doing better today in that area before Josh asks how we can better handle legal cases of sexual consent in a better manner. To conclude, Casey asks how guys can be more supportive of women when reporting sexual assault cases and break through the social stigma.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Dr. Maryn's background2:58 - Defining red/black pill and incels9:10 - Is the incel phenomenon recent?14:40 - Incels thoughts on masculinity18:30 - Different categories of incels22:18 - How can incels improve their mental health?24:35 - Why are young men struggling in general?27:09 - Men's difficulties with consent32:46 - How to hear both sides in a consent case37:05 - Stigma of reporting sexual assault________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Alyssa's Links: Research Paper: CLICK HERE Website: CLICK HERECheck out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should no

College has long been hailed as a crucial stepping stone towards success and prosperity. However, an increasing number of individuals are questioning whether the exorbitant price tag associated with higher education is truly justified. As the cost of college continues to surge, the debate intensifies, questioning whether the investment in a college degree is truly worth it in today's rapidly evolving economic landscape. Josh and Casey do a deep dive on the subject and bring in some insightful statistics as always to purport their opinions. To start, the guys give their initial reactions to the statistics as well as going through some of the true purposes of college today such as improving your social skills and finding your purpose. Next, the guys share their college experiences including if it was worth it monetarily and how their friends/themselves fared in the job market after. Moving on to some statistics, Casey shares some stats on college enrollment by gender as well as how many graduates are actually finding good jobs. Josh shares some facts on the cost of college before the guys discuss some potential reasons for the huge drop off in enrollment from guys. Getting into some solutions, the guys bring up why we need a big change in early education for boys as well as having some experienced male role models before ending with lobbying the government for cheaper college.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:57 - Initial reactions to statistic2:05 - Purpose of college in the U.S.4:40 - Our college experiences16:32 - Statistics on college enrollment17:41 - Statistics on jobs after college23:20 - Statistics on costs of college31:36 - Statistics on why men aren't going to college34:10 - Changing early education37:00 - Having male role models42:40 - Lobbying for cheaper college________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Daniel Ellenberg is the president of Relationships That Work – an organization that supports people to create more emotionally intelligent personal relationships – and vice president of the Rewire Leadership Institute, an organization that helps individuals, teams and organizations thrive in the business world. He is also the founder and director of Strength with Heart men's groups and workshops, and co-author of Lovers for Life: Creating Lasting Passion, Trust and True Partnership, which he co-wrote with his wife, Judith Bell. He has spent over 10,000 hours facilitating groups and workshops over the last quarter century and wrote his Ph.D. dissertation on how men can experience greater inner strength and positive relationships by transcending limited aspects of traditional male roles. To start the conversation, Casey asks about Daniel's background, including the organizations that he has founded/been part of.  Josh asks about his original motivations for getting into the field. Daniel's responses on compassion cause Casey to ask why men were never taught how to be compassionate before Josh asks about the origins of masculinity. Moving forward, Casey asks Daniel for a mental tool guide that men can use before and Josh asks about why we have an abundance of therapists but not life coaches and the differences between life coaching and therapy. Next, Casey asks about the value of men's groups. Daniel describes the experiences he has seen personally. Josh questions why society has pushed masculinity onto men. To wrap things up, Casey asks Daniel about the loneliness epidemic and what we can do to stop it. Lastly, Josh asks about fixing the educational/parental system so that the next generation of men do not face the same woes of the current one.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Daniel's Background3:50 - Daniel's motivation for starting/joining orgs6:22 - Why haven't men learned compassion?10:02 - Origins of masculinity17:55 - Success tools for men25:05 - Life coaching vs. therapy30:40 - Value of men's groups35:18 - Key practices for men's mental health38:20 - Societal causes of masculinity46:00 - The loneliness epidemic51:00 - Fixing the next generation of men________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Daniel's Links:Strength With Heart: CLICK HEREPlease help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Welcome to our first bonus episode! We plan on doing these occasionally after guest episodes to give our feedback and talk further on topics brought up. Casey is out of town this week, so we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week. Let us know what you think! ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Lorenzo Luaces is an assistant professor at Indiana University. He works as a researcher, teacher, and is a licensed clinical psychologist. He's an expert in CBT for depression.  A major line of his work involves exploring the heterogeneity of depression and other clinical problems to uncover individual differences in treatments outcomes and processes, especially those differences that emerge from data-driven approaches. He also studies technology and how it intersects with depression.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:15 - Why is depression so common in young men today?5:13 - Why men's issues are stigmatized?6:30 - What is CBT and is it helpful?10:03 - Self Help vs CBT13:03 - Self help grifters15:00 - Online vs In-person therapy17:10 - lack of therapists22:39 - How can the US help citizen's mental health?26:26 - Lorenzo's average patient28:50 - Too much over-diagnosis?33:01 - Too much obsession with mental health?38:42 - Thoughts on social media45:04 - The social media feedback loop48:31 - Top 3 factors to young men's depression52:37 - How young men can overcome loneliness ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Lorenzo's Links:His Website : CLICK HEREPlease help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stat

Joel Wong is a tenured Professor in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs at Indiana University. His research interests are in positive psychology (especially the psychology of gratitude and the psychology of encouragement), Asian/Asian American mental health (especially suicide-related outcomes), and the psychology of men and masculinities. To start the conversation Josh asks about Professor Wong's background and areas of study before Casey brings up his first area which is Gratitude. There, Casey and Professor Wong discuss his theory the Catalyst Model of Change which explains how you can improve your gratitude practices and the effect that could have on your well-being. Next, the guys discuss overall best practices for gratitude before Josh asks if gratitude was practiced more in the past. Moving on Casey asks how practicing gratitude could improve your relationships with others before Josh asks how to gain perspective in order to increase your gratitude. Switching gears Casey brings up the Professor's second area of study which is Asian-American suicide where they discuss the potential causes of the issue. Next, Josh asks about how big the stigma is of discussing mental health among men in the Asian-American community before asking about any advice the Professor has for Asian-American young men to improve their mental health, and the differences between Asian countries. Moving on to the final topic of masculinity Casey asks about the pressure men face to be masculine today before Josh asks how masculinity developed through evolution. To wrap up the guys discuss the changes in masculinity through the past and what it may look like in the future before asking Professor Wong about what areas need more research in the world of masculinity.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Professor Wong's background1:34 - The Catalyst Model of Change for Gratitude3:35 - How to improve your gratitude practice6:40 - Is gratitude a lost art?9:28 - Can gratitude help your social life?13:10 - How perspective affects gratitude18:38 - Causes of Suicide in Asian-American young men22:29 - Mental health stigma in Asian-American men24:04 - Advice to Asian-American young men27:00 - Differences between Asian countries29:30 - The pressure to be masculine today31:30 - How did masculinity develop?35:30 - Do the Professor's students ask him for advice?37:33 - How masculinity has changed in the last 50 years40:38 - The future of masculinity43:40 - What research do we need on masculinity________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Joel Wong's Links:Gratitude Prompts: CLICK HEREPlease help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered prof

Every man experiences rejection, but we often feel unequipped to handle it. So today, Josh and Casey break down why young men experience rejection as well as how to overcome the negative thoughts and feelings associated with it. To start off, the guys discuss their initial thoughts on rejection as well as the most common situations where young men experience it today. Next, they both tell some personal stories involving rejection before breaking down how common rejection is in dating and the job market. Getting into the meat of the conversation, Casey goes into the psychology of why we hate feeling rejected. This includes some evolutionary principles, which causes Josh to mention how guys handle rejection differently. To wrap up, the guys get into some solutions for overcoming rejection properly.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:10 - First thoughts on rejection2:50 - Types of rejection young guys experience8:29 - Casey shares his rejection experiences15:00 - Josh shares his rejection experiences23:58 - Statistics on dating rejections25:18 - Dating tendencies among women27:00 - Statistics on job rejections30:02 - Psychology behind hating rejection34:50 - How to handle rejection________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Dr. Debby Herbenick is an internationally recognized sexual and reproductive health professor, researcher, and educator. She is a tenured professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health and director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion. Debby has 190+ scientific publications, and for more than 20 years, she has dedicated her efforts to understanding how people experience their bodies and sexual lives. To start things off, Josh recalls a time in Dr. Herbenick's class before asking about her background. Next, the guys delve into some of her research on the increase in aggressive sex such as choking and the societal causes behind it. Moving on, Casey asks about a study, Dr. Herbenick was part of, on the severe increase in sexlessness amongst young men. Josh asks if movies and culture have changed the expectations placed on men. Continuing forward, the guys get Dr. Herbenick's input on dating apps as well as helping women have good experiences in the bedroom. To wrap up, Josh asks about Polyamory, and Casey mentions Dr. Herbenick's new book coming out. It is intended for helping parents communicate with their teens about sex. See the links below to order it. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:10 - Josh's experience in Dr. Herbenick's class3:10 - Dr. Herbenick's background6:15 - Recent increase in aggressive sex8:41 - Societal causes of sexual aggression14:27 - What has porn's impact been?20:10 - Decline in sexual frequency29:30 - Film/movies increasing expectations of men33:15 - Dr.Herbenick's research on dating apps38:09 - How guys can help women have good sex41:52 - Polyamory44:24 - Dr. Herbenick's new book________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Dr. Herbenick's Links:Pre-Order Her NEW Book: CLICK HEREFor MORE Information: CLICK HEREPlease help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Former pornstar and family therapist, Nikki Dial, joins the show to discuss the problem with porn and the impact it is having on young men's mental health. She was one of the most popular adult cinema icons of the 1990's and appeared in over 70 explicit films. She also served as a family therapist with a speciality in drug and alcohol addiction. Her unique qualifications make her a perfect candidate to enlighten us all on today's topic. To start, Nikki explains how she got in/out of the industry as well as her background in therapy before the guys jump in and ask about porn's effect on young men overall. Moving on, Casey asks if there's a way men can consume porn in a healthy manner before getting into some statistics. Josh asks about religious men watching porn and much more. Next, the guys inquire about Nikki's current career before discussing expectations caused by porn including the age-old questions on size, duration, and if men can be friends with attractive women. To wrap up, Josh asks about porn's effect on women before Casey brings up the future of the adult entertainment industry including Nikki's thoughts on OnlyFans.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Nikki's background2:17 - Her family therapy experience4:55 - The transition of porn from 90's to today9:07 - How Nikki got out of porn10:40 - Porn's effect on young men16:00 - Why there are more single men17:40 - Porn's effect on relationships19:44 - Where should young men learn sex22:30 - Can men consume porn healthily?23:30 - Age restrictions24:46 - Handling kids watching porn26:03 - Religious men addicted to porn27:15 - Size of porn industry28:19 - Nikki's current career29:35 - Expectations caused by porn30:13 - Does size matter?33:55 - Can guys be friends with hot women?34:50 - Does sex need to be long?36:55 - Mitigating porn addiction38:25 - Porn's effect on Women39:36 - Future of adult entertainment41:38 - Nikki's thoughts on OnlyFans42:30 - Nikki's voiceover work________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Nikki's Links:Twitter: @TheNikkiDialIG: @nikkidialofficialOnlyfans: @theofficialnikkidialPlease help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Josh and Casey are joined by licensed clinical professional counselor, David Gray. Starting off, the guys ask David about his practice before discussing the reality of the current stresses and pressure young men are facing, especially in comparison to the old generations. They discuss things such as employment and social media. Next, Josh asks about neurodivergence issues like Asperger's and how it can greatly hinder young men's social lives. A question is posed of whether or not there is an over diagnosis issue happening which, causes Casey to bring up the use of Xanax and Adderall in young men. Moving on, Josh brings up the new studies debunking serotonin's link to depression including SSRI's before Casey asks David's opinion on psychedelic therapy. To wrap up, the guys discuss hypnotherapy, how David responds to critics of therapy and his own personal use of an outside therapist.  Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Reasons why young men see David2:35 - Average patient load4:17 - Pressures on becoming an adult6:30 - Is current stress more internally or externally caused9:42 - The struggles of new vs. old generations14:18 - Employment causing stress17:00 - The effect of social media/influencers20:15 - Neurodivergence 28:20 - Overprescription of Xanax/Adderall31:19 - Is depression related to serotonin?34:24 - Variability of depression solutions37:35 - Psychedelic therapy42:06 - Stigma of psychedelics in therapy44:20 - David's response to doubts in therapy51:30 - Hypnotherapy55:05 - David's use of a therapist________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!David's Links: The Illinois Cure Act - CLICK HERE Gray Matter Therapy - CLICK HEREPlease help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Young men's confidence levels are at an all time low. Can it be fixed? Do we inherit our confidence or is it bred? Josh and Casey want to help. On today's episode, that's exactly what they try to unravel. To start the guys' give their initial takes on the question as well as some personal examples before going into the definition/signs of male confidence. Moving on to some statistics Casey brings up two studies supporting each side of the argument before Josh asks about their personal confidence levels. Next the guys' discuss how to spot inauthentic confidence before moving into some solutions which start out by looking at the comparison game and having a support network. To conclude, Josh and Casey finish up their solutions list by discussing words of affirmation, facing your fears, finding your strengths, and goal setting.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:20 - Our first takes on the question with examples8:10 - Confidence categories11:20 - Signs of male confidence12:55 - Studies on the nature of confidence17:20 - Our relationships with confidence22:10 - Inauthentic vs. authentic confidence26:45 - Stop the comparison game29:55 - Have a supportive social circle31:27 - Be the best version of yourself33:50 - Words of affirmation36:15 - Does confidence carry on to sports?38:15 - Facing your fears/being open to failure40:50 - Find your strengths and preferences42:00 - Setting realistic goals________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Insecurity plagues us all. However, young men seem to always be most anxious about their size. And by size, we mean the big 3: height, muscularity, and penis size. Josh and Casey do a deep dive into the obsession surrounding size from bigorexia to the quest to be taller. They start by breaking down why people commonly experience these insecurities including our own personal stories. Next, the guys break down porn and gym addictions before commenting on the gigachad phenomenon. Moving on, statistics on endowment, body image, and height are discussed as well how important height is in the dating game. Moving into some solutions Casey mentions the importance of believing in yourself which causes Josh to bring up having realistic expectations. Finally the guys discuss staying off social media/dating apps as well as the pros and cons of plastic surgery.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Most common size insecurities4:40 - Our personal size insecurities11:30 - Porn's distortion of mental health12:40 - The gym addiction culture14:06 - The gigachad meme16:35 - Statistics on 'endowment' satisfaction19:52 - Statistics on body image satisfaction22:57 - Statistics/commentary on height and attraction35:20 - How guys can overcome their height37:50 - Believing in yourself/managing expectations39:50 - Staying off social media/dating apps41:00 - Focus on what you can control42:13 - The pros/cons of surgery________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

More young men are living at home than ever before! What is going on? Josh and Casey try to uncover the mystery. To start Josh describes his experience living at home and trying to move out before the guys discuss why living with family can be difficult and cause you to make unnecessary comparisons which can hurt your mental health. Next Casey brings up some statistics on the percentages of young people living at home over time as well as the difference in numbers between men and women. This sparks a discussion on COVID's effect on these numbers as well as how it affected their generation overall. Moving forward the guys discuss more societal and economic factors contributing to the trend including the change in living with partners vs. parents. Wrapping it up with some solutions as always, the guys discuss finding a path out of the home, finding cheaper housing, and reframing your mindset of living at home.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:30 - Josh's experience living at home5:10 - Being okay with living at home6:55 - How living with family can be difficult9:40 - Why comparisons can hurt you11:50 - Statistics on young people living at home17:00 - COVID's effect on moving home21:55 - Societal/economic factors that contribute32:35 - Flip of living with partners vs. parents34:00 - Finding a path out of the house38:45 - Moving to a cheaper area/having roommates42:00 - Reframing your mindset of living at home________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Check out Josh's Book HEREIf you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Alexander Kiseloff is a Master's Level Clinician specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a particular emphasis on substance abuse. To start off, Alexander describes both his background and his clientele's before getting into the most common addictions he sees in young men. This leads to a conversation on harder vs. softer drugs, if gateways exist, and if full legalization is a viable option. Moving on, Casey asks about the societal issues that Alexander sees causing addictions in young men as well as how managing dopamine is the common factor. Next, the guys ask about Alexander's therapy sessions as well as how he uses his own journey of addiction in practice. Josh then asks about the stigma of young men getting mental health treatment as well as antidepressants. The guys finally wrap up with what treatment methods are the best, how young men can curb addiction outside of therapy, and finding what Alexander describes as the "zest" of life.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Alexander's background/expertise2:01 - Client gender/age ratio3:07 - Most common addictions in young men7:42 - Differences in addictions to harder and softer drugs11:00 - Are lighter drugs gateways to harder ones?12:50 - Adderall use in young adults14:00 - Full legalization of drugs16:25 - Societal issues causing addiction in young men20:10 - Managing dopamine release with therapy22:15 - How Alexander runs his sessions 25:18 - Alexander's journey of recovery and his message29:10 - The stigma of young men seeking help in the U.S. vs. Russia32:50 - Alexander's use of antidepressants in practice34:02 - Kratom/other "natural" drugs35:30 - How Alexander gets/keeps young men off substances38:05 - How to determine the best treatment40:49 - EMDR/alternative therapies43:44 - How guys can begin to curb addiction45:25 - Finding the "zest" of life________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).Alex's Website, Click HEREAlex's Blog, Click HERECheck out Josh's Book HERE If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.Disclaimer: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise.

Ah FOMO, otherwise known as: Fear Of Missing Out. It is a common problem plaguing many young people today. This battle of obsession with what we aren't doing may be subconsciously affecting us. Josh and Casey help enlighten you on the issue and why it may have a more significant mental impact than you realize. First, the guys get into the origins and most common causes of FOMO, especially for young men. Next Casey reads off some statistics before Josh asks how they have personally experienced FOMO. Moving on to some psychology the guys discuss the mental causes and signs that you may be experiencing it. Moving onto solutions Josh and Casey discuss limiting your social media use, setting intentions, and how to enjoy your time either with friends or by yourself.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:28 - Origins of FOMO2:20 - Most common causes of FOMO6:00 - Why young people are specifically at risk11:18 - Statistics on FOMO and social media12:50 - Personal experiences with FOMO19:30 - Psychological causes26:40 - How to know when you have FOMO30:00 - Putting limits on social media apps32:55 - Setting intentions in life35:03 - Gratitude journals37:30 - The benefit of trying new things40:20 - Spending time with friends/making plans42:37 - JOMO - Joy of missing out________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

Friendship can be very tricky. People change as they mature. This can be for the better or for the worse. How do you know where your friends stand? That's the question Josh and Casey attempt to answer in today's episode. To start off the guys share their initial thoughts on why guys have trouble with toxic friends including desperation for friendship and naivety with emotions. Next, some statistics on friendship are discussed before going into the most common signs of toxic friendship including bullying, social pressure, bad habits, and loyalty. Moving into some possible solutions Josh and Casey discuss how to categorize your friends and reevaluate current friendships. This causes Casey to bring up basic qualities in a friend which prompts Josh to ask if online friendships can suffice. Finally, the guys wrap up with how to decide on distancing a friend vs. cutting them off completely.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:36 - Guys being naive with friends from desperation4:55 - Statistics on toxic friend ignorance6:50 - Differences between joking and bullying11:40 - Social pressure toward bad behavior22:00 - Having friends with bad habits26:45 - How to deal with disloyal/lying friends28:22 - Having categories of friends30:59 - Reevaluting current friendships33:35 - Basic questions on friendship evaluation35:45 - Can you have meaningful friends online?38:05 - Deciding on distancing vs. cutting off friends________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

Finding the right therapist isn't easy. The search process may seem daunting. Josh and Casey are here to help you unlock your mental health potential. They start by going through their own experiences including how/why they started attending therapy. They then go through common reasons why guys avoid therapy. Next, the guys get into the pros and cons of male vs. female therapists for men as well as some statistics on just how little guys choose to see a therapist. The conversation then moves on to looking for signs of needing therapy and how to start looking for a good therapist. This causes Josh to bring up realizing how to tell when your time with a therapist has run its course before Casey ends on some cheap/online alternatives to your average therapist.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:00 - How we decided to start therapy4:32 - Most common reasons why guys avoid therapy8:10 - Male vs. Female therapist for guys12:05 - Male therapy attendance statistics14:45 - Signs of when to find a therapist25:45 - How to start looking for a therapist27:30 - When to know you've found the right therapist34:55 - When to look for a new therapist37:38 - Cheaper/Online therapy options40:28 - Concluding thoughts________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps).If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Shared Experiences podcast. WIth Josh Baker (@joshsbkr) and Casey Eisenberg (@casey_eisenberg). Strap in as they discuss the often stigmatized topic of men's mental health. With the help of the occasional guest and audience feedback, they hope to help YOU come away with the tools to be successful in YOUR everyday life. So sit back, open up, and tune in every Wednesday for new episodes. FULL VIDEO EPISODES AND CLIPS ALSO AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE! (@sharedexps)

Welcome back to the Shared Experiences Podcast. Today, Josh and Casey discuss a statistic that has been making the rounds on social media which states that 63% of young men are alone. Why are so many young men single and depressed? To start unravelling the shocking reasons, the guys discuss their reactions to these statistics and bring up some of the causes of the imbalance that articles have mentioned. Some of the shocking reasons discussed were a lack of guys' knowledge of emotional communication and a lack of good friends/role models. Next, the guys talk about how dating apps have changed the landscape and how difficult dating was in college. Moving into some solutions, Josh and Casey end on how to use social media properly, picking good friends, and how getting a good job could help boost your confidence.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Reactions to the statistic2:45 - Causes of the imbalance7:45 - Learning how to communicate emotionally12:42 - Lack of connection/good role models15:05 - How dating apps changed the game20:08 - Importance of good friends and expectations27:35 - The difficulties in college30:30 - Using social media properly36:50 - How dating preferences have changed 41:00 - How working can boost your confidence ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

Josh and Casey are excited to announce a NEW DIRECTION for the podcast. Together, they have decided to shift their focus away from the general zeitgeist talk and hone in on men's mental health. It's an issue that is not discussed often enough. To start the guys explain why they're making a change and uncovering the stigma behind men's mental health. This causes a discussion over some research on signs of depression in men vs. women as well as going over some examples of their own mental health struggles. Next, the guys go over some mental health statistics and common social stigmas before beginning to review some potential solutions that could help guys with the problems they went over.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Our change to focus on men's mental health3:15 - Why is men's mental health under-appreciated8:05 - Growth of toxic manosphere9:45 - Signs of depression in men vs. women13:30 - Our experiences with mental health issues20:35 - Men's mental health statistics29:45 - Stigma of working hard/not getting help34:00 - Potential Solutions for Men40:45 - Future episode layout ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

For Season 5, episode 14, Josh and Casey talk to Dr. Baker. He is an internist with over 30 years of medical experience. Together, they waste no time diving into essential healthcare topics like America's public health crisis. Starting off with the obesity epidemic Dr. Baker discusses why food abundance is such a problem as well as what lack of exercise and good sleep can do to you. Next, Josh brings up the topic of health in young men where the importance of setting habits is discussed along with the mental health epidemic happening in young adults. Moving onto supplements, Dr. Baker discusses the pros and cons of steroids and vitamin supplements. Casey then asks his opinion on why healthcare is so expensive and if we would be better off with a public health option before finishing it off by discussing opioids, antidepressants, and how medical technology has improved over the years.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:50 - The obesity epidemic10:52 - The importance of sleep15:30 - Health problems in young men today19:00 - The mental health epidemic22:15 - Problems with steroid use26:00 - Do vitamin supplements provide benefits?32:10 - Why is healthcare so expensive in the U.S.?37:35 - Is socialized healthcare a better option?45:25 - Can some people not lose weight?48:20 - The pros/cons of opioids51:45 - Antidepressants55:45 - How has medical technology improved? ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

For Season 5, episode 13, Josh and Casey have on Eric Walsh. He is a full-time photographer with amazing insight into the craft and many great thoughts and opinions. First Casey asks Eric to go over his background in photography as well as some tips on how to become one and what the day-to-day entails. Next Josh asks about how to gain clientele and what Eric thinks about social media about the use of social media as a marketing tool before getting into the improvements of camera technology in his career. Keeping it going the guys ask about how photography influencers have affected the market before discussing art vs. photography. To conclude the guys review some famous photographers' work as well as Eric's favorite pieces from his portfolio.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Eric's Photography background4:40 - How to become a full-time photographer9:20 - Day-to-day responsibilities11:35 - Dreams when growing up14:14 - How to gain clientele17:15 - Is social media a good marketing tool?19:40 - What is his dream life in photography?21:20 - AI/Smartphones effect on photography26:52 - Technical improvements in smartphones/cameras34:30 - Photography influencers on Instagram42:06 - Reactions to Terry Richardson - art vs. photography49:26 - Eric's pet peeves for other photographers55:51 - Reacting to Eric's work1:05:19 - How photographers get connections1:07:25 - Analyzing famous photographers' work ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Eric's Website: http://www.ericjameswalsh.com/ Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

For Season 5, episode 12, Josh and Casey discuss modern social media influencers, the impact they've had, and also how little influence many of them actually have. Starting out with the basics the guys define what an influencer actually is and some statistics of just how prevalent/influential they are both in the U.S. and internationally. Then Josh asks about what the biggest influencer platform is as well as which platform has the most garbage content. This sparks a conversation on what type of influencers are the worst as well as the harm they may be inflicting on their viewers. Next, the guys react to some terrible influencer content and wonder how these people are getting their views. Finally, Casey discusses if/how these influencers will survive before going over the racial inequity in influencing as well as the potential salaries of being an influencer.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 0:59 - What is an Influencer?3:27 - Influencer statistics11:05 - International influencers15:17 - What is the biggest influencer platform?20:11 - Most garbage content - Snapchat or Tiktok?25:04 - Are lifestyle influencers the worst?30:05 - Harms of influencers34:45 - Reacting to terrible influencers48:30 - Will these types of bad influencers survive?52:00 - Racial gap in influencing55:35 - Influencer salaries ________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

For Season 5, episode 11, Josh and Casey discuss the evolution of the work. Josh shares some personal anecdotes regarding his current job situation/search. Casey chimes in with his thoughts on the market as it stands today. Together, the discuss and debate what has changed and why younger people today are struggling so much to pay their bills and find reasonable work. Breaking into media madness, Josh discusses how much his ticket cost to see Avatar 2 in IMAX 3D. This sparks a debate on the cost of movie theater tickets and whether it is justified or not. Josh also gives his review of the movie, 'The Whale'. Lastly, the guys end by discussing James Gunn's recent take over of the DC Universe, what it means for the franchise, and what the future of superhero movies are.Timestamps:0:00 - 0:59 - Intro 0:59 - 15:50 - Today's 'Work' Problem 15:50 - 21:33 - Most Desirable Jobs 21:33- 25:15 - Crazy Work-Related Facts25:15 - 34:24 - Potential 'Work' Solutions 34:24 - 39:52 - Movie Theater Prices 39:52 - 41:22 - Christopher Nolan Movies 41:22 - 45:15 - Hans Zimmer and Movie Music 45:15 - 46:00 - Star Wars 46:00 - 47:32 - 'Velma' TV Show Ratings 47:32 - 48:35 - 'The Whale' Movie Review 48:35 - 52:30 - Modern Movie Running Time's52:30 - 54:33 - The Movie Theater Experience54:33 - 1:01:44 - James Gunn DC Universe Takeover1:01:44 - 1:03:08 - The Future Of Superhero Movies 1:03:08 - 1:03:57 - Outro________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

For Season 5, episode 10, Josh and Casey have on Kezia Noble. She is the world's leading female dating and attraction expert for men. She is also the author of the number one selling book, "The Noble Art of Seducing Women". Kezia has been helping men across the globe, since 2006, to overcome the challenges that they experience when meeting and attracting women. They start by discussing Kezia's background/experience and why she only works with Men. Next Josh asks if dating apps have caused people to be more shallow, which causes Casey to bring up differences in the pre vs. post dating app world. Next the guys get into what her clients are like and Kezia's take on modern feminism including who should pay for the first meal. Moving forward Casey asks how universal her advice is before discussing some of the harmful dating advice given out Online. Finally the guys wrap up their conversation by talking about dating differences in the U.S. vs. Europe before Kezia gives her best tips on methods/locations to talk to women.Timestamps:0:00 - Kezia's background/experience1:50 - Why she only works with Men3:15 - Have dating apps led to more shallowness?7:35 - Differences in pre vs. post-dating app era11:44 - What is her average client like?13:20 - Advice for older women who are dating16:40 - Kezia's take on modern feminisim20:40 - Who should pay for the first meal?24:08 - Is her advice universal or catered to her clients?25:51 - Issues with controversial Youtube dating influencers30:25 - Differences in advice for US vs. Europe37:38 - Where/how should men be approaching women?47:55 - How can guys get with more attractive women?Kezia's Links:Website - kezia-noble.comYoutube -  @Kezianobledatingexpert Instagram - kezianoble18________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.

For Season 5, episode 9, Josh and Casey have on Metia Mcintosh. She was born and raised in the Bahamas and she comes on to share her experiences growing up in the Caribbean. They start by discussing some fun facts about the Bahamas and get into how it compares to the USA. Metia tells all about some of her celebrity encounters as well as her experiences working the infamous Fyre Festival. She also gives suggestions about things to do on the islands and weighs in on the Atlantis and Sandals resorts. Josh asks about the dating culture, which leads to some hilarious conversation. They then move into Bahamian geopolitics and how everything is structured. Together, they close on climate change and the commonality of marriage on the island. It's another great, entertaining episode!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:05 - Bahamas Facts 8:14 - Bahamas Pricing 14:04 - Coming To The USA 15:24 - American V Bahamian Hospitality18:13 - Celebrity Encounters 24:32 - Fyre Festival 29:07 - Meeting Shaggy 29:43 - Atlantis and Sandals Resort32:21 - Chicago "Caribbean" Aquarium Review 33:10 - The "Thunderball" Grotto34:01 - Movies Filmed In The Bahamas 36:08 - Things YOU Should Do On The Island37:50 - Bahamian Vs American Safety 39:00 - Thoughts on Nassau 40:56 - Islands Visited41:30 - "Private" Islands   42:27 - Bahamian Dating Culture51:33 - Tourist Stories52:47 - American Culture V Bahamas57:03 - What Music Do Bahamian's Listen To? 58:03 - Bahamian Education and Healthcare1:02:28 - Bahamian Politics and Economics1:07:07 - The Bahamas Affected By Climate Change? 1:10:10 - Marriage Culture and Dating Apps1:11:37 - Closing________________________________Full, video episodes available on YouTube (@SharedExps)! We also have a YouTube clips channel for episode highlights (@SharedExpsClips)!Please help support us by reviewing and sharing our episodes! To keep updated, check out the Instagram (@SharedExps), Facebook (@SharedExps), and Tik Tok(@SharedExps). If you have questions that you'd like answered on the podcast, you can reach out via email at sharedexps@gmail.com.