Dear Lads with Ivan Okello

This week, for part two of last week's episode, I speak to one of my good friends - Josh. We come from different backgrounds yet our friendship has been a constant amidst changing addresses, careers, identities and the world at large.This week, we continue our last conversation discussing about change, and how we adapt in the company of those around us. I hope you enjoy and share with a friend who is close.Support the showYou can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspodSupport the showYou can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

This week, I speak to one of my good friends - Josh. We come from different backgrounds yet  our friendship has been a constant amidst changing addresses, careers, identities and the world at large.This week, we talk about everything from how we met, how we have built a friendship despite our unique backgrounds and navigating adulthood amidst attachments to many parts of the world.I hope you enjoy.Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski is a researcher, educator, and speaker specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men. We talk about emotional expression in boys and how parents and educators can support boys to share the full range of their emotions and embrace a more humane masculinity. You can follow Dr Brendan Kwiatkowski's work through his website https://remasculine.com/ or for on Linkedin and Instagram using his names.Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr Michael Flood, a Professor in the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology, in Australia.We talk about interpersonal violence and how social attitudes around masculinity shape how boys/men perpetuate violence against women and girls. Michael shares how boys and men can begin the journey towards promoting equality and eradicating forms of violence. To follow Dr Michael Flood's work, please follow him via Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-flood-5b906713/Professor Michael Flood on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelGLFloodXY website https://xyonline.net/category/authors/michael-flood Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

This week, we speak with Dr Premal Patel, a urologist and co-founder of Men's Health Clinic in Manitoba.We spoke about common sexual and reproductive conditions in men, men's access to care, and how the Men's Health Clinic is providing wholistic care to men across Canada. Dr. Patel is an Assistant Professor within the Section of Urology at the University of Manitoba. He completed his Fellowship training in Male Infertility, Microsurgery and Sexual Medicine at the University of Miami. He has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field of Urology & Male Reproduction. He is a member of several national guideline committees which include erectile dysfunction, male infertility and testosterone deficiency. Dr. Patel is the only male infertility and sexual medicine specialist in Manitoba with further experience in male cosmetic urology and genital refinement surgery.You can follow Dr Premal Patel's work via the Men's Health Clinic Manitoba's website https://mhclinic.ca/ or via social media at https://www.instagram.com/menshealthmb/Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

This week, we are joined by Elliott Rae, a speaker, Author and social change agent who is helping organisations support working fathers, improve men's mental health and engage men in conversations around gender equality. We spoke about his experience with PTSD, navigating fatherhood as a man exploring mental health and how to be an advocate for gender equality at work. You can follow his work on Linkedin at Elliot Rae or follow Music Football Fatherhood via their website.Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, a sex researcher and Proffessor at Mount Allison University. We talk about how media consumption shapes our attitudes towards sex, how to explore consent in relationships, and mutual pleasure between men and women. This was such an enlightening conversation and I hope you enjoy. To follow more of Lisa Dawn Hamilton's work, please follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/doweknowthings/ or listen to her podcast https://www.doweknowthings.com/Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

This week, we chat with Dustin Hogan, a Calgary based Men's mental health counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression and men's issues.We talked about the challenges men experience with navigating mental health challenges, how to seek help and maintain routines that improve optimum mental wellness. To connect with Dustin, you can reach him via his website at https://dustinhogan.com/On Social media @https://www.instagram.com/iamdustinhogan/Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this week's episode, we talk to Ed Frauenheim, a writer, speaker and consultant with over 25 years experience in workplace, technology and culture matters.He's co-written four books, including Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world. You can find Ed via his website https://www.edfrauenheim.com/ or https://www.reinventingmasculinity.com/Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this week's episode, we are joined by Keonté Beals, a Canadian musician, author and owner of KBeals Entertainment. We talked about his early beginnings in North Preston, his interest in music and other arts. We concluded by chatting about how he aspires to shape the next generation through his music and community building work. You can follow Keonté Beals's work at https://www.kebe.ca/shop Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this week's episode, we speak to award-winning speaker and performance coach, Dr Ivan Joseph. Dr. Ivan Joseph is a record-setting, award-winning performance coach, and leadership and cultural transformation expert.Ivan's TEDx Talk: The Skill of Self-Confidence, has 28+ million views, and was named by Forbes as “One of The Top TED Talks About the Meaning of Life”. He's also the author of the bestselling book, You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence.Ivan has coached World Champions and Olympians. He has set multiple records and was named National Coach of the Year. Ivan now uses these skills to lead high-performing businesses, organizations and individuals from around the world. He holds a PhD in Sport Psychology, focusing on the links between self-confidence, grit, and high performance. Dr. Joseph is the Vice President of Students at Wilfrid Laurier University. Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

In this premiere episode, Ivan is joined by Nate Gaffney, an Indigenous Film Director and Cinematographer who also co-owns Wabanaki Media based in Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada. Ivan and Nate talk about his early inspiration from his parents, his drive to tell difficult stories, and finding/re-telling Indigenous truth in a difficult environment. He shares his drive to be a bridge for communities of all backgrounds. You can follow Nate via Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nategaffney/Check out Nate's work and portfolio at https://nategaffney.ca/aboutSupport the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod

Hi, I'm Ivan Okello - The host of a new show called Dear Lads.By day, I work as an educator with an interest in how society shapes individual behaviours. I have always been fascinated by two things; people and cultures. In this podcast, my task is to explore the vast universe of men's lives. From the realm of social norms, expectations and the subtle influences that shape how male-identifying people show up at work, at home and everywhere in-between.Dear Lads, join me and my special guests as we explore men's lives together.  Coming soon on January 04th 2024.Follow us on your favourite streaming platforms.Support the Show.You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod