Let's Examine This

A community based initiative partnering with multiple agencies and resources toward gun violence prevention. Learn what's involved in this campaign. Listen and be educated on opportunities to intervene and resources needed. Guest:   Will Jimerson, Regional Gun Violence Team for Public Health - Seattle & King County The Regional Peace Keepers Collective -  An Initiative Implemented by the RGV Program During This Episode We Discuss:   Mr Jimerson reviews all aspects of the program and the efforts, resources  needed to effect changes in gun violence and outcomes. Recommended Resources:   Can Community Programs Help Slow The Rise In Violence. By Alec Macgillis. Pro Publica January 30   Regional Gun Violence Community-Based Resource Guide for resources: https://kingcounty.gov/initiatives/Regional-Gun-Violence-Community-Based-Intervention-Resource-Guide.aspx  

For this month we are collaborating with The Washington State Urology Society, to share their amazing podcast, The Original Guide to Men's Health hosted by Richard Pelman. We will be doing a collaborative episode with them in June for Men's Health Awareness Month, so be sure to check out their show and we'll be back with a new episode of Let's Examine This in June.     In this two part episode we explore where the modern male finds himself. We review data demonstrating a trend of increasing gaps in educational achievement, increasing rates of male suicide, and addictions, the preponderance of males in the homeless population and the decline in males participating in key careers.   We also hear about a Washington State bill to create a commission on boys and men, why it's important and potentially unique.   If you're unsure if men are indeed in crisis, or are already familiar with some of the issues, listen as we explore,learn and hear not only the issues but solutions from our two very thoughtful, knowledgeable and engaging guests.   Guests: Richard V. Reeves Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow in Economic Studies,The Brookings Institute, where he holds the John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead Chair and leads the Boys and Men Project. His research focuses on boys and men, inequality, and social mobility. Richard's publications for Brookings include his latest book Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It (2022) and 2017's Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do about It. He is a contributor to The Atlantic, National Affairs, Democracy Journal, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Richard is also the author of John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand, an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician. Rep. Mary Dye First appointed to the House of Representatives in 2015, Representative Mary Dye is a Republican from the Eastern Washington community of Pomeroy. She is serving her fifth term, representing the 9th Legislative District. As a ranking member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, Representative Dye prioritizes protection of affordable and reliable energy, improving environmental and water quality and outdoor recreation. She is also working to improve irrigation infrastructure to ensure irrigated farms are climate resilient. Representative Dye graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Leadership program and holds a B.S. in Crop Management from the University of Idaho. She and her husband farm dryland wheat in Garfield County. Get more information from her website: www.RepresentativeMaryDye.com   During This Episode We Discuss:   The background data and trends supporting the issues are reviewed in an enlightened discussion with Brookings Scholar Richard Reeves   Learn from a Washington State Legislator Rep. Mary Dye about her efforts to sponsor a bill that would create a Washington state commission on boys and men. The would address well-being, including educational achievement, suicide, homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction and overdose, and incarceration.    Those that feel this bill is serving a population that has already been privileged are looking through a narrow lens. These interviews demonstrate why vulnerable populations, men in poverty, and BIPOC populations would all find an advantage to having such a commission.   Recommended Resources:   Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters and What to Do About It By Richard V Reeves   How Toxic is Masculinity by Zoe Heller, Books, The New Yorker August 8,2022 Issue   Men Need Purpose More Than ‘Respect' Opinion by David French, The New York Times, Feb.12,2023   https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1270.pdf?q=20230116070700   Soulhealfilm.com.   A film by Jose Enrique Pardo Equality for Boys and Men – Advancing empathy and equality ... https://equalityforboysandmen.org   https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2023/01/13/the-case-for-a-commission-on-boys-and-men-will-washington-state-lead-the-way/   Visit our website for all the podcasts, additional resources and social media links Website: theoriginalguidetomenshealth.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalguidetomenshealth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/guide2menshlth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-original-guide-to-mens-health/

The fifth of eight symposiums put on by the Partnership for Male Youth, the topic of this conversation is Young Males, and Suicide, our speakers for this are: Mark Hillnski - 04:09 Ross Szabo - 15:34 Michael Zibilich - 26:29 Ivan Maisel - 37:55   After speakers present there is a Q&A portion of the symposium with questions from our live audience. If you'd like to be apart of that live audience or learn more about our upcoming symposium visit us our website below where we also have a full transcript of this symposium. Organization Website: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/   Learn More about Symposiums: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/2022-national-symposia.html  

The fourth of eight symposiums put on by the Partnership for Male Youth, the topic of this conversation is Young Males, Body Image and Eating Disorders, our speakers for this are: Speakers: - Dr Roberto Olivardia - 04:05 - Dr. Jason Lavender - 22:49 - Dr. Jason Nagata - 44:11 - Dr Tiffany Brown - 01:02:35 - Dr. Emilio J. Compte- 01:22:33 After speakers present there is a Q&A portion of the symposium with questions from our live audience. If you'd like to be apart of that live audience or learn more about our upcoming symposium visit us our website below where we also have a full transcript of this symposium. Organization Website: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/ Learn More about Symposiums: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/2022-national-symposia.html

The third of eight symposiums put on by the Partnership for Male Youth, the topic of this conversation was Young Males and Depression, our speakers for this are: Dr. Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy - 3:59 Dr. Hector Colón-Rivera - 4:59 Frederick Shegog - 5:34 Hernán Carvente-Martinez - 6:00 After speakers present there is a Q&A portion of the symposium with questions from our live audience. If you'd like to be apart of that live audience or learn more about our upcoming symposium visit us our website below where we also have a full transcript of this symposium. Organization Website: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/ Learn More about Symposiums: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.o...

The second of eight symposiums put on by the Partnership for Male Youth, the topic of this conversation was Healing Partnerships & Promoting Resilience, our speakers for this are: Kenneth Ginsburg - 4:26 Elizabeth Miller - 5:01 Latrice Rollins - 26:15 Elena Giacci - 44:29 Parish Davenport - 1:08:49 Jared Bailey - 1:07:23 Luciano Lanz - 1:11:23 Devon Givner - 1:11:23 After speakers present there is a Q&A portion of the symposium with questions from our live audience. If you'd like to be apart of that live audience or learn more about our upcoming symposium visit us our website below where we also have a full transcript of this symposium. Organization Website: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/ Learn More about Symposiums: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.o...

This is the first of nine symposium that will be put on by the Partnership for Male Youth. Our topic for this symposium is Young Males and ADHD, our speakers for this symposium are: Dr. Roberto Olivardia - 4:06 Dr. Ari Tuckman - 20:17 Diane Dempster - 35:48 Dr. Stephanie Sarkis - 49:49 After speakers present there is a Q&A portion of the symposium with questions from our live audience. If you'd like to be apart of that live audience or learn more about our upcoming symposium visit us our website below where we also have a full transcript of this symposium. Organization Website: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org/ Learn More about Symposiums: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.o...

What are the environmental risks that boys of color face? What are the strengths and assets that boys of color have, and how do they relate to the betterment of society? What can we learn from what communities of color do to heal? How do we create safe spaces for boys of color, and how do we instill trust in them? What are the systemic barriers to boys of color thriving, and how do we change them? How do we engage boys of color? What are the impacts of the pandemic that are unique to boys of color? Our two guests will address these and other issues.

What are some of the body image and eating disorders that young males are prone to? What is the difference between a body image and an eating disorder? How many young men are affected by these disorders? What are some of the other disorders that are present at the same time? What are some of the risk factors? Is there a genetic component? What role does the media play? What are some of the treatments for these disorders? Our two guest experts will discuss these and other issues.   Guests: Dr. Roberto Olivardia Dr. Jason Nagata Recommended Resources: National Eating Disorders Association Eating Disorders in Boys and Men The Adonis Complex: How to Identify, Treat and Prevent Body Obsession in Men and Boys Eating Disorders Helpline

What is relational health, and what can parents and others do to advance it in young males? How important are intimate friendships for young males? How do norms of masculinity interfere with young males' ability to form intimate friendships? How does relational health impact the ability to learn? How does relational health impact both physical and mental health? Our two experts on relational health and the importance of connection discuss these and other issues. Guests: Niobe WayMIchael Reichert Recommended Resources: Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendships and the Crisis of ConnectionHow To Raise A Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good MenWhy We Are Wired to Connect

As parents, how do we prepare young males for mental health challenges that they may face? Are there signs or symptoms that young males show if they are at risk of suicide? How does one hear those signs, and how does one listen to a young person at risk? How can friends be supportive of their friends who are experiencing depression or anxiety? Today we will hear from two fathers who lost their college age sons to suicide, their journey and what they are doing to address the issue.

What is the difference between gender and sexuality, and what are the permutations of each of those? How can a parent or caregiver best support a young person who is a sexual or gender minority? How can they find healthcare for them, and how can they encourage them to be as they are and to thrive? What messages can parents send to young people who may be, or may become, a sexual or gender minority? What are the health risks that these individuals face, and how can they be addressed? Today we are joined by two health care providers who specialize on these topics, to share their experience and wisdom. Guests: Dr. Jason Rafertty Dr. Noah Weatherton     Resources:

How do you imbue, in young males, respect for women and girls as well as the range of gender identities that are recognized today? What is at the root of that, and how do we start conversations about it with young males? What does the role of sexuality, and sexual awareness, play in the equation? How do we give agency to young males who are struggling with the “Me,Too” environment? Our guests are experts in these areas, and provide informed advice to parents and other caregivers to young males.   Guests: Dr. Gary Barker, Che Nemhard

Today we talk with two pioneers on the subject of healing from hardships, Dr. Elizabeth Miller and Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg. Our guests discuss the role of healing as a part of human connection. What can we do to ensure that young males thrive in the face of adversity, and what can parents and other caregivers do to support young males at risk? Our guests also discuss the importance of creating communities of caring for young males, and the role of the clinician in that effort. Let's Examine Healing from Hardships, together!   Recommended Resources Moving Toward Healing: Trauma and Violence and Boys and Young Men of Color, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fostering Resilience The Future of Healing: Shifting From Trauma-Informed Care to Healing-Centered Engagement The 7 C's: Practical Ways to Build Resilience in Kids Find Support Groups, Mental Health America Substance Abuse and Mental Health Helpline, Department of Health and Human Services

What does ADHD look like and how do young males live with it and, in fact, thrive with it? Today we talk with Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Dr. Ari Tuckman, experts in diagnosing and treating ADHD, about the signs of ADHD in young males, how to successfully address it and how it can be a gift when managed properly. Let's Examine ADHD and young males together!   Recommended Resources: CHADD: The National Resource on ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada (CADDAC) ADHD Foundation: Mental Health, Education, and Training Services. The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)

Welcome to Let's Examine This, a podcast focused around how to better support the young males in your life through helping them develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. Each episode we feature two experts in their fields to talk ADHD, Gender and Sexuality, Mental Health, Eating Disorders and much more.