Welcome back to the show! In today’s episode, Ian and Doug discuss a recent experience at a demolition derby which leads Doug to tell a story about a knock-down, drag-out brawl he lived through at a rodeo in Nicaragua. They also discuss modern rites of passage and proper sauna etiquette before playing they’re favorite quiz game “Which Side of the Border.” Make sure to check out the video versions of these episodes on our YouTube channel. Comment on the videos and tell us about your experiences.

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In today's episode, Ian and Doug discuss the idea of "Typical Male Behavior." What do we think of when someone says this phrase and how much of that is nature vs nurture. Are boys and men designed a certain way or does society dictate how we move in society? Or is it a little bit of both? The fellas tell stories about cyclical trauma brought on by life experiences and how hard it can be to get out of the cycles we end up creating for ourselves. They discuss male vulnerability and how hard it can be for men to find the help they need while in crisis.

What are your thoughts on today's conversation? Have you found it challenging to discuss emotional and phycological issues with your male friends and family members? What could we, as men do to improve our ability to rely on one another more? Leave your comments.

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Today, on episode 3 of Have I Told You Lately, Ian and Doug share stories about one of the most common surgeries that adult males experience in the modern world; the vasectomy. While the surgery is fairly routine, no 2 vasectomy experiences are exactly the same and while this situation is common for men, none of us are coached on what to expect when walking through the experience. Most men don't say this but getting a vasectomy is scary because there are so many unknowns. Is it going to hurt? How much and for how long? We've all been kicked in the junk and it hurts... a lot... is it going to be like that? Lots of thoughts run through your head in the time leading up to the surgery and you feel a lot of different emotions, but can you talk about all of those emotions with your guy friends?

Thankfully, Ian and Doug wrote lots of jokes for today's vasectomy stories. Hopefully it helps take the sting out of your own experience. If you enjoyed today's episode, feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think. Thanks!

List of topics covered in today's episode:

Old House Electrical system - Doug putting us on to free electrician game

Doug’s Dad came to visit and it was tough

Electrical & Exorcist company for old homes

Conflict in Gaza

Ian’s parents and the reality that some parents are stuck in their ways and may never change.

Question parents experience based on your own lived experiences

Men Isolate and what happens if men decide to change their values, they are usually exile from their friend group.

Vasectomy Stories from Ian & Doug

Mourning that new parenting part of life and gratitude of being a parent

Time and the labor and love it takes to raise kids, and vasectomy as a right of passage for men.

I’m a man and not a boy and I know the difference

Mental health needs as father and knowing yourself and your capacity. Always child and adult rearing and being open to change at every age.

Which side of the border?

Final Thoughts and what was your vasectomy experience like?

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