Decoding The Man

Dr. Zac Seidler

Please enjoy this special episode of Decoding The Man where Randi-Mae interviews her dad! Interviewing Joseph Stanford was not part of our original plan for the Behind The 'Stache series, but after interviewing all of our other guests, we found that his story fit right in to our message!

COVID-19 means we are more isolated than ever before. Research shows that a lack of social connectedness can lead to increased feelings of anxiety, depression and results in the deterioration of mental health. Dr. John Oliffe talks about how can we ensure we’re staying connected during a period of global uncertainty.

Each person at Movember has a very personal story as to why they decided to join this impactful cause, this is Mitch's story. We discuss struggles of life changes and finding the right support systems. Mitch also tells us the story of how Movember started!

Today, thanks to our special guest Eden who is a paramedic, we're taking a look at mental health in the line of duty. We discuss how these individuals cope and handle this "mental health injury."

In today's episode we sit down with Josh Starr who was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer when he was 22. We discuss the tough mental journey of battling the "Young Man's Cancer" and importance of an emotional support system.

In today's episode, we sit down with Will Wacklin, a self proclaimed 'Cool Dad,' to discuss how relationships and fatherhood can affect your mental health.

In today's episode we chat with Sam Wilson, who is the Community Development Coordinator at Movember Canada. He talks about why it's important to openly talk about mental health, and what resources Movember provide to help with these conversations.

Today we are sitting down with Todd Minerson, the country director of Movember Canada, to discuss men's mental health, dealing with family members with prostate cancer, and why YOU should grow a moustache this november.

Tune in with us, Decoding the Man, as we have partnered with Movember to explore these topics and so much more. New episodes begin Friday, October 9. You can find us on Spotify, Apple iTunes, etc.

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle, who was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer about one year ago. We talk about day-to-day life, receiving support, and facing hard realities. *Please note that this episode was pre-recorded and the Decoding The Man Team and guests are practicing social distancing.

Welcome back! This week, Michelle joins us again for a one-on-one conversation with Randi-Mae, in which we discuss the roles of motherhood and the importance of asking for support when you need it.

With everything going on in today's society, we wanted to sit down and discuss what it's been like to watch the world take a pause. What has it been like to be forced to slow down? We understand that is can be a very stressful time, which is why Randi leads us into a guided meditation towards the end of the episode.

Thank you for listening to Decoding The Man. Today, Michelle and Dee join our host Randi-Mae to discuss important lessons our fathers have taught us. As we reflect, we share stories of positive moments and times when our fathers have been there for us.

In this episode, Randi and Joy sit and discuss the different roles of motherhood, and how to find the joy in every situation. As you listen, take time to reflect on what brings you joy in life at this very moment.

Welcome back to Decoding The Man! In this episode, we continue our conversation with 4 lovely woman to discuss the struggles of finding the perfect balance between work and family. As we share stories and words of encouragement, we discover that each woman provides a unique perspective. This is the second half of our special Decoding The Women Episode!

Thank you for listening to Decoding The Man. This episode is part of special series where we sit and talk with women to gain even more perspective and let everyone's story be told. Today we sit down with Dee and have a one-on-one conversation about how to manage all the roles and tasks that come with being a mother.

In this episode of Decoding The Man, we sit down with 4 lovely woman to discuss the struggles of finding the perfect balance between work and family. As we share stories and words of encouragement, we discover that each woman provides a unique perspective. Stay tuned for PART 2!

For episode 2 of our mini series 'Meet Today's Guest' we brought back Charlie who sat down with us during the first 4 Episodes of Decoding The Man! Charlie and Randi sit and talk about the importance of taking time to pause and reflect during our busy lives.

Thank you for tuning in to Decoding The Man! We are so excited for this week's episode because we were able to sit down with 4 men, ranging in age from 24-73. We discuss important topics such as how our society has changed and whether these changes are setting our future generations up for success. Wisdom and words of encouragement were shared among our guests

Thank you for tuning in to Decoding The Man! This episode we dive deep into the topic of Love Languages, based on Gary Chapman's book 'The Five Love Languages.' Our guests discuss what makes them feel desired by their partner, and how they are most likely to express their love. Moderated by Randi-Mae and Produced by Carissa McLeod.

We are happy to announce our new mini series! In these short 10-15 minute episodes we will take a quick look into the perspective of different guests from our shows. This week we have Sean, who was featured in both of our first 2 episodes. Our goal is to encourage, inspire, and showcase new viewpoints.

Thank you for tuning in to episode 2 of Decoding The Man. In this episode our guests discuss their finest memories of their fathers, and ways they notice their dad showing up in themselves now. We answer tough questions like "When, if ever, has your dad told you he loves you?" and "When did your father fall from the 'superhero dad' ideal?"

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 1 of Decoding The Man, a podcast where we dive deep into topics not normally discussed with men. In our first episode we will talk about feeling misunderstood in the workforce and in relationships. This podcast is moderated by Randi-Mae and is produced by Carissa McLeod.