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Straight talk about dealing with mental health, trauma, including PTSD, anxiety and depression and much more . While we will be talking quite a bit about first responders, this will be for anyone who wants some frank discussion about mental health. It’s time to get rid of the stigma. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

Matt Hagan


    • Dec 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Episode #41: Dealing With Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 26:30


    In this episode, Matt and John talk about guilt, and ways to deal with it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #40: Dealing With Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 28:18


    In this episode, the guys talk about dealing with change. And Matt talks about a major career change he recently made. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #39: Good Relationships With Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 31:04


    In this episode, the guys talk about the importance of having a good relationship with yourself --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #38: Mental Health and Aging.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 23:21


    A chat about potential mental health challenges as we age. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #37: Mental Health Myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 31:38


    In this episode, Matt and John debunk 5 mental health myths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    1 year of 988

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 19:54


    The 988 Suicide and Crisis Line is one year old. In this episode the guys talk about 988, some statistics, and start a new segment at the end of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    BONUS EPISODE! Out-Takes: Idiots vs. Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 4:21


    A short episode featuring some out-takes while we were having some technical difficulties. A fair amount of swearing, singing and a little bit of fart talk. Hey…don't blame us. You're the one listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 35: Gay Pride Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 32:11


    In this episode, Matt and John share their thoughts on Gay Pride Month and other related issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #34: How to Find a Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 37:54


    In this episode the boys talk about ways to find a therapist that's right for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #33: Men's Mental Health Month and….where we have been

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 39:25


    In this episode the guys explain where they have been, and a good talk about Men's Mental Health Month. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #32: Signs You May Need a Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 29:41


    The boys start off by sharing their thoughts on the tragic death of Tyree Nichols. Then, a good talk about signs you may need a therapist. And as a free bonus you get to hear a cat and some kids in the background! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #31: How to Help Someone Who's Struggling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 26:37


    A talk about how you can help others that are struggling. We talk about do's and don'ts as well as some simple steps to reach out. Plus, you get to hear Matt's heater running in the background. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #30: Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 26:01


    In this episode, the boys talk about the stigma surrounding getting mental health help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 29: Very Special (and Ridiculous) Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 30:54


    A group of life-long friends discuss friendship and other shit. Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 28: Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 24:06


    The guys chat about forgiveness of others, as well as a bit about bad photo shop. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #27: Holiday Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 29:47


    In this episode, the guys talk about holiday stressors and a classic bit by Cheech and Chong --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 27: How music affects us

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 9:59


    In this episode, the guys talk about how music affects us by both listening to it and playing it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 26: The Importance of Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 25:11


    In this episode John and Matt discuss the importance of boundaries, setting them and respecting them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 25: How do you define success?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 25:53


    A chat about how we define success. Also some shocking news about John's lack of movie watching --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 24: Ideas on How to Open Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 25:42


    Here are some ideas on how to talk about heavy topics that may be weighing on us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #23: Talking about how life events can change your outlook.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 23:20


    Kicking off a new season, with a new co-host! Matt and John discuss how life events can change your outlook on life. Plus a bit about the new 9-8-8 crisis line. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    How do we teach hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 21:43


    A brief talk on teaching children to prepare for good things instead of just preparing for the worst. Plus a brief anxiety reduction technique --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #21: How childhood trauma affects us as adults.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 35:36


    A great talk with professional therapist, Dana Petroff, about how childhood trauma and adult trauma are linked. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #19: Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 29:17


    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In this episode I talk about my own experiences as a victim of child abuse. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #19: Medication Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 22:37


    In this episode we talk a bit about the stigma of taking mental health medication. And we wrap up with an emotional regulation skill --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #18: Changing The Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 23:07


    A talk about changing the way we look at mental health injuries --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #17: Embracing Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 19:23


    A rant about today's activities in Washington DC and then some talk about embracing failure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #16: Finding Joy in the Simple Things.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 16:50


    In this episode we talk about finding joy in the day-to-day. And two very special guests weigh in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #15: Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 22:17


    A talk about suicide and getting help. We round it out with a bit of humor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #14: Emotional Overload

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 19:55


    A chat with a 911 Dispatcher/Call-Taker about emotional overload and how she's learned to take care of herself and others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

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    Episode #13: Lowering Holiday Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 17:44


    We put a lot of pressure on ourselves for the perfect holiday. Here are some ideas to help avoid it. And a short talk about reaching out to others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #12: Compartmentalizing Your Emotions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 23:39


    Why Compartmentalizing your emotions isn't a bad thing. And a recap of the STOP Skill. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #11: Fellas....Get Your Butt Checked. Special guest John Tafolla

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 26:19


    John Tafolla talks about getting a cancer diagnosis and how he navigated his way through the initial shock, and treatment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Shut Up And Listen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 12:48


    A short talk about the elections and actually listening to the other side --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #9: Choosing Optimism and Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 20:04


    Choosing optimism and gratitude can be easier said than done. In this episode we will talk about why it's so important --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #8: Setting Boundaries and Saying No.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 19:13


    A chat about setting boundaries with others, and learning to tell people no. And why both are good for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #7: Talking To Your Loved Ones About What You've Experienced. Finding The Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 22:56


    A chat on talking to your partner about traumas you've experienced, without causing them vicarious trauma. As well as some tips on preparing them for those talks. And we wrap it up with some tips on better sleep. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode #6: Humility and Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 15:42


    A brief talk about humility and the importance of connection with others. How a recent forest fire has brought people together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    It's okay to not be okay—“I'm fine and I'm okay” are bullshit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 19:38


    A chat about why there's nothing weak about not being ok. And...a shout out to sex --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 4: Forgiveness of Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 22:30


    A bit about the importance of learning to forgive ourselves. And why we should stop saying “I'm sorry” so much. Unless of course you're Canadian --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    The stigma of asking for help.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 17:32


    There's a stigma that comes to realizing we need help, and asking for help. We will discuss why there shouldn't be. We will also talk about Safe Call Now, as well as a couple of easy stress reduction techniques. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Who Are Your People?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 16:47


    A short talk on who our people are and accountability partners. (My apologies for the background noise...hey I'm new, give me a break) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Episode 1...The Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 23:03


    A short hello, and explanation about what we are doing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-hagan/support

    Off The Ground (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 0:22


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