• Cancer Care Is About to Look Completely Different | Dr. Eliot Siegel | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 89
    May 15 2026

    How many men wait until something is seriously wrong before they finally get checked?


    In this Raw Minds Podcast episode, Erick sits down with Dr. Eliot Siegel, one of the pioneers of digital radiology, AI in medical imaging, and precision cancer care.


    Dr. Siegel is a founding physician at United Theranostics and has spent his career helping medicine move into the future. From helping build the first filmless radiology department in the United States to working with AI, PET scans, cancer imaging, nuclear medicine, and theranostics, his work is changing how doctors see disease and treat patients.


    This episode breaks down cancer treatment in a way normal people can understand.


    Dr. Siegel explains theranostics, a growing field that combines therapy and diagnostics. In simple words, it helps doctors see cancer cells in the body and then target treatment toward those cells. Erick compares it to Google Maps for cancer, and that is one of the easiest ways to understand it. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}


    They also talk about AI in medicine, prostate cancer, early detection, PSA testing, men’s health, Alzheimer’s imaging, epilepsy, PET scans, personalized treatment, and why the future of healthcare may look completely different than what most people know today.


    But this episode is not only about technology.


    It is about people.


    Behind every scan is a human being.

    Behind every diagnosis is a family.

    Behind every treatment is someone fighting for more time, more hope, and more life.


    This episode also hits the mental health side of medicine. Erick asks Dr. Siegel what it feels like to carry the weight of hard conversations with cancer patients, and Dr. Siegel opens up about the toll that work can take on doctors too.


    For men listening, the message is simple.


    Stop waiting.

    Stop ignoring symptoms.

    Stop acting tough when your health is on the line.

    Book the appointment.

    Ask the question.

    Get checked.

    Be your own advocate.


    Dr. Eliot Siegel is a founding physician at United Theranostics, a pioneer in digital radiology, and a leader in AI medical imaging, radiology, nuclear medicine, and precision oncology. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}


    Guest:

    Dr. Eliot Siegel

    United Theranostics

    https://www.unitedtheranostics.com


    Raw Minds is a men’s mental health podcast built around real conversations about pain, trauma, addiction, grief, fatherhood, discipline, healing, recovery, and the battles people carry in silence.


    If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.


    Mental Health Support:

    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.


    Canada Crisis Line:

    Call or text 988


    You are not alone.


    Raw Minds Links:


    YouTube:

    https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ci?si=GyaUB-JNhmxF-tv1


    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdt


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcast?igsh=MXI2cmh3cmUzcHNuMQ==


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    Website:

    https://www.rawminds.ca


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    rawmindspodcast@gmail.com

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  • Men Suffer in Silence Until It Almost Destroys Them | Chris Avery | Raw Minds Ep. 88
    May 15 2026

    Men’s mental health

    Addiction recovery

    Faith and discipline

    Childhood trauma

    Fatherhood

    Self trust

    Brotherhood

    Emotional resilience

    Men suffering in silence

    Personal growth


    How many men are breaking inside while pretending they are fine?


    In this Raw Minds Podcast episode, Erick sits down with Chris Avery, a faith first performance coach, father, husband, and man who has lived through pain most men never talk about.


    Chris opens up about childhood trauma, shame, addiction, recovery, self doubt, faith, fatherhood, and the pressure men carry when they feel like they have to stay strong for everyone else.


    This conversation gets real fast.


    Chris talks about spending years running from pain, using drugs and alcohol to numb what he did not know how to face, and the moment he realized he could not keep living that way anymore.


    But this episode is not just about rock bottom.


    It is about what comes after.


    It is about rebuilding self trust.

    It is about honest conversations.

    It is about asking for help.

    It is about becoming a man of your word.

    It is about brotherhood.

    It is about responsibility.

    It is about showing up when the old version of you wants to quit.


    Chris has coached over 1,000 men through isolation, overwhelm, pressure, identity struggles, and the silent battles they carry. His work is built around faith, emotional resilience, discipline, self trust, and helping men stop letting fear and limiting beliefs control their lives.


    He also shares his mission for 2027, running 50K every day around the perimeter of the United States with his family beside him.


    That is not normal.


    That is mission.


    This episode is for the fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs, men in recovery, men rebuilding after trauma, and the men who smile in public while falling apart in private.


    For men watching this, the message is simple.


    Stop hiding.

    Stop pretending.

    Stop carrying it alone.

    Say less.

    Do more.

    Tell the truth.

    Ask for help.

    Build trust with yourself again.


    This episode could be the conversation a man needs before he gives up on himself.


    GUEST INFO


    Chris Avery

    Faith first performance coach

    Founder of Chris Avery Coaching

    Creator of Chris Runs America


    Chris Avery Coaching


    Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/chris.avery.9083/


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/


    LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-avery-coaching/


    Chris Runs America


    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/chrisrunsamerica?igsh=MWpxZTF0eWxweXBnNg==


    Website:

    https://chrisrunsamerica.com


    RAW MINDS PODCAST


    Raw Minds is a men’s mental health podcast built around real conversations about pain, trauma, addiction, grief, fatherhood, discipline, healing, recovery, and the battles people carry in silence.


    If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.


    Subscribe to Raw Minds.

    Leave a comment.

    Follow the show.

    Help us reach the people fighting battles nobody sees.


    MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT


    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.


    Canada Crisis Line:

    Call or text 988


    You are not alone.


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    58 mins
  • How Many Men Will Hit Rock Bottom Before Speaking Out? | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 86
    May 8 2026

    men’s mental health, men suffering in silence, brotherhood for men, shame, fatherhood, healing, masculinity, loneliness, emotional growth, personal transformation, Raw Minds Podcast


    Why do so many men suffer in silence until everything falls apart?


    In this Raw Minds Podcast episode, Erick sits down with Jonathan Tarrant for a raw conversation about men’s mental health, shame, emotional isolation, fatherhood, relationships, masculinity, brotherhood, and what happens when a man finally stops pretending he is okay.


    Jonathan shares how he lost almost everything while trying to carry the weight of life alone. His marriage, his connection with his kids, his home, his peace, and nearly himself. Like many men, he buried his pain, wore a mask, stayed quiet, and tried to hold everything together while breaking behind closed doors.


    This conversation goes deep into why men stay silent, why shame keeps men stuck, how emotional isolation destroys relationships, and why brotherhood can become a lifeline for men who feel alone.


    Jonathan also talks about Together Men Rise, Brothers and Kings, and Sterling Matchmakers. His work helps men reconnect with themselves, build real support, develop healthy masculinity, and create stronger relationships.


    This episode is for any man who has ever felt alone, disconnected, ashamed, angry, lost, or tired of carrying everything by himself.


    Raw Minds is here for the men fighting battles nobody sees.


    If this episode hits home, like the video, comment below, subscribe to Raw Minds, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.


    Guest:

    Jonathan Tarrant


    Jonathan’s Links:

    Brothers and Kings:

    https://brothersandkings.com


    Sterling Matchmakers:

    https://sterlingmatchmakers.com


    Podcast:

    The Path of Self Discovery with Jonathan Tarrant


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:23 Welcome Jonathan Tarrant

    02:37 Jonathan’s work and platforms

    04:02 Where Jonathan’s story began

    05:51 Learning to internalize pain

    07:47 Avoiding responsibility and self destruction

    09:19 Burying pain and emotional pressure

    10:55 Explosive rage and learning triggers

    12:23 Shame, self judgment, and unhappiness

    14:21 The body feels what the mind repeats

    16:19 What pushed Jonathan to get help

    16:45 Counseling and investing in himself

    19:41 Why pain can feel familiar

    22:58 The shame that keeps men stuck

    26:17 Erick shares The Legacy Method

    27:36 Brothers and Kings explained

    30:14 What a real men’s group should feel like

    33:04 Featured brothers and support inside the community

    34:19 Together Men Rise

    36:36 Sterling Matchmakers

    39:01 Why your relationship with yourself matters most

    42:01 Watching men open up

    45:44 Unpacking the invisible backpack

    46:50 Where to find Jonathan

    47:43 Final message


    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.


    Canada Crisis Line:

    Call or text 988


    You are not alone.


    Follow Raw Minds Podcast:

    YouTube:

    https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ci?si=GyaUB-JNhmxF-tv1


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    https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdt


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    Email:

    rawmindspodcast@gmail.com

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    44 mins
  • Why Your Body Can’t Shut Off Stress | Brooke Edwards | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 86
    May 8 2026

    Have you ever felt like your body is stuck in survival mode?In this Raw Minds Podcast episode, Erick sits down with Brooke Edwards for a deep conversation about PTSD, trauma recovery, nervous system healing, chronic stress, burnout, grief, resilience, and men’s mental health.Brooke Edwards spent over 30 years guiding people through extreme wilderness environments in Alaska, Japan, Antarctica, West Africa, and remote mountain terrain. She has faced grizzly bears, avalanches, helicopters, river crossings, extreme weather, death, grief, pressure, and life or death decisions.But her biggest battle was not outside in the wilderness.It was inside her nervous system.Brooke is a wilderness guide, nervous system specialist, somatic practitioner, resiliency coach, poet, and founder of Wild World Wandering. In this episode, she explains how chronic stress and trauma can build inside the body over time until a person starts living in fight or flight, freeze response, or fawn response without even realizing it.This conversation breaks down what nervous system injury really means, why PTSD does not always come from one major event, how burnout slowly changes the body, and why so many people carry invisible pain that nobody else can see.Erick and Brooke also talk about grief, emotional suppression, men’s mental health, intergenerational trauma, somatic healing, trauma recovery, resilience, and what it takes to rebuild your life after carrying too much for too long.Brooke shares how losing friends, surviving high pressure environments, donating a kidney, and rebuilding her life helped her move from guiding people through the external wilderness to guiding people through the internal wilderness.This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, numb, anxious, burned out, grieving, stuck, or tired of pretending they are okay.This is not fake motivation.This is not “just push through it.”This is a real conversation about what happens when your body has been in survival mode for too long.GuestBrooke EdwardsWild World WanderingWebsite: https://www.wildworldwandering.comFacebook: Brooke Shiny EdwardsInstagram: Wild World WanderingsLinkedIn: Brooke EdwardsSubstack: Shiny BrookieChapters00:00 Intro03:30 Brooke’s links and background04:37 Who is Brooke Edwards?06:30 Grief, death, and culture09:31 Life as a wilderness guide12:08 Technical issues12:44 Life and death decisions in the wilderness14:35 Chronic stress load16:01 PTSD and nervous system injury16:57 How the nervous system reacts to danger20:42 Why your brain scans for danger21:51 Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn24:41 Getting stuck in survival mode26:33 Coping, addiction, and burnout27:53 Erick’s PTSD story30:36 Corrective healing experiences32:29 Brooke’s heli skiing career33:37 The crash that changed everything35:40 Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers37:38 Becoming a resiliency coach39:16 Lived experience and healing work42:30 Building Wild World Wandering45:00 Grief as love47:49 Men’s mental health and emotional honesty49:38 Pressure on men53:34 Shared humanity57:46 Breaking generational trauma59:54 Erick on grief, depression, and showing up63:18 The Legacy Method66:49 Brooke’s final links68:17 Final messageIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.Canada Crisis LineCall or text 988You are not alone.Check out The Legacy Methodhttps://thelegacymethod.comFollow Raw Minds PodcastYouTubehttps://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ci?si=GyaUB-JNhmxF-tv1Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdtInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcast?igsh=MXI2cmh3cmUzcHNuMQ==TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcast?_t=8rM6xvJfjKZ&_r=1Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/Contact Raw Mindsrawmindspodcast@gmail.comIf this episode helped you, like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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  • She Built a Safe Space for Men to Open Up | Candice aka Ninja | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 85
    May 1 2026

    Men’s mental health

    Autism awareness

    Parent mental health

    Single dads

    Neurodivergent parenting

    TikTok mental health lives

    South Africa mental health

    Raw Minds Podcast

    Candice Ninja

    Ninja Talks


    What happens when a woman creates a space where men finally feel safe enough to open up?


    In this Raw Minds Podcast episode, Erick sits down with Candice, also known as Ninja, from South Africa.


    Candice is the voice behind Ninja Talks, a growing mental health and awareness movement built around real conversations, autism awareness, parenting, neurodivergence, and emotional support.


    This conversation fits the heart of Raw Minds because Candice has created a space where men, fathers, parents, and people carrying silent pain can speak without being judged.


    She talks about raising her son Denver, who is on the autism spectrum, navigating ADHD, sensory struggles, parenting pressure, depression, online hate, and the reality of trying to help others while still carrying your own battles.


    Erick and Candice also talk about why men’s mental health matters, why many men stay quiet, what single dads go through, and how online communities can become a real support system when they are built with honesty and care.


    This episode is for the men who do not know how to speak.


    It is for the parents trying to hold everything together.


    It is for anyone raising a neurodivergent child and feeling lost.


    It is for the people who carry pressure quietly and still show up for others.


    If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs it. That is how we reach the people who struggle in silence.


    Guest:

    Candice “Ninja”

    Founder of Ninja Talks

    Mental health advocate

    Autism awareness advocate

    South Africa


    Follow Ninja Talks:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninjatalks/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjatalkslive

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninjatalkslive

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ninjatalks-live

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjatalkshost


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    01:51 Welcome Candice “Ninja”

    02:23 Where to find Ninja

    03:12 Who is Candice and how Ninja Talks started

    04:44 Autism, sensory struggles, and early signs

    06:44 Parenting, postpartum, and trauma

    08:18 Men can struggle after birth too

    10:41 Injury, surgery, depression, and isolation

    13:34 Missing her son’s milestone

    16:23 Starting Ninja Talks

    18:16 Online hate and internet trolls

    20:06 Why men’s mental health matters to Ninja

    21:12 Erick opens up about being a single dad

    23:21 How men started opening up in her lives

    27:20 Building trust with vulnerable conversations

    31:17 Chris and the Ninja Talks support team

    35:50 Building a real TikTok community

    39:13 Odie’s story and finding safe support

    45:04 Erick shares a personal win for his daughter

    48:17 Autism support in South Africa

    51:45 Canada health care, waitlists, and support gaps

    54:38 School systems and neurodivergent kids

    57:20 Final thoughts and thank you


    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.


    Canada Crisis Line:

    Call or text 988


    You are not alone.


    Follow Raw Minds Podcast:

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ci?si=GyaUB-JNhmxF-tv1

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdt

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    Contact Raw Minds:

    rawmindspodcast@gmail.com


    Website:

    www.rawminds.ca


    Subscribe, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs a real conversation today.

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    50 mins
  • Bullied to Near Extinction | Steve Beaumont | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 84
    May 1 2026

    men’s mental health, bullying trauma, childhood bullying, army bullying, male depression, alcohol recovery, rock bottom recovery, suicide prevention, survival story, Raw Minds Podcast


    What happens when a man spends his whole life being mocked, bullied, broken down, and still finds a way to survive?


    In this episode of Raw Minds Podcast, Erick sits down with Steve Beaumont, author of The Story of a Short Ginger Kid: Bullied to Near Extinction, for a raw conversation about bullying, trauma, the British Army, alcohol, self destruction, recovery, and the power of finally speaking out.


    Steve grew up in Yorkshire as the short ginger kid who became an easy target. The bullying started young. The jokes, the names, the shame, the isolation. To survive, he became the joker. He laughed first so nobody could see what was really happening inside.


    Running gave him an escape. The army gave him identity. But the pain followed him.


    Steve talks about being bullied again while serving, losing his army career, falling into alcohol, hitting rock bottom, and slowly finding his way back through the outdoors, adventure, purpose, and eventually writing his book.


    This conversation is about more than bullying.


    It is about what happens when men stay silent too long.


    It is about the damage people carry when nobody checks on them.


    It is about alcohol, depression, trauma, shame, recovery, and the hard truth that asking for help can save a life.


    Steve’s story is painful, honest, and powerful. But it is also proof that your life is not over because of what happened to you.


    If you have ever been bullied, felt alone, used alcohol to numb pain, struggled with depression, or felt like nobody understood what you were carrying, this episode is for you.


    Steve’s book:

    The Story of a Short Ginger Kid: Bullied to Near Extinction


    Buy it on Amazon:

    https://www.amazon.ca/STORY-SHORT-GINGER-KID-Extinction/dp/B0GHZDSW89


    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Intro

    02:17 Steve’s book and story

    03:11 Growing up bullied

    04:22 Becoming the joker to survive

    06:06 Running as an escape

    10:05 Family struggles and early drinking

    12:24 Joining the British Army

    13:42 Bullying inside the army

    15:29 Depression, alcohol, and pressure

    19:30 Losing his army career

    22:17 Rock bottom and self destruction

    24:43 The advert that changed everything

    25:55 Outdoor pursuits and rebuilding

    28:20 Writing the book

    31:29 Why Steve never asked for help

    33:28 What he would tell his younger self

    40:26 Speaking out to help others

    41:21 Why Raw Minds exists

    44:41 Raising his granddaughter

    47:59 Steve’s message: don’t be alone

    49:19 Where to find Steve’s book


    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.


    Canada Crisis Line:

    Call or text 988


    You are not alone.


    Raw Minds Podcast is built for real conversations around men’s mental health, trauma, grief, addiction, recovery, fatherhood, discipline, pain, and personal growth.


    Subscribe to Raw Minds Podcast for more real conversations that actually matter.


    Raw Minds Podcast links:


    YouTube:

    https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ci?si=GyaUB-JNhmxF-tv1


    Spotify:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdt


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    #MensMentalHealth #BullyingAwareness #TraumaRecovery #RawMindsPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryStory #SurvivalStory #MenTalkToo #StopBullying #SuicidePrevention

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    42 mins
  • He Had Everything Then Collapsed: Gary Smart | Raw Minds S2 Ep. 83
    Apr 24 2026

    He had the career. The family. The success.Then his body shut down.In this episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with Gary Smart, a former high-performing tech leader who pushed through life for decades until he hit a full collapse.No warning. No slow down. Just done.Gary opens up about what happens when you ignore stress, suppress emotions, and live your life in constant grind mode.This is the side most men never talk about.From prescription medication dependency to rehab, depression, and rebuilding from nothing, Gary breaks down the reality of what it takes to come back when your entire identity falls apart.This conversation is about more than burnout.It is about facing yourself.If you feel like you are holding everything together on the outside but falling apart inside, this episode will hit.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE• Why high-performing men silently burn out• The danger of suppressing stress and emotions• How pushing through can destroy your mental health• The reality of prescription medication dependency• What rock bottom actually feels like• Why most men avoid asking for help• The truth about recovery and rebuilding your life• How to give yourself permission to stop• The role of fitness and movement in recovery• How to rebuild your identity after collapseABOUT GARY SMARTGary Smart is a former tech leader turned coach who helps high-performing men reconnect with themselves before they hit burnout.After years of pushing through stress, ignoring his mental health, and relying on medication to function, he experienced a full physical and mental collapse.He rebuilt his life from the ground up and now works with executives and founders to help them avoid the same path.His focus is simple. Awareness, honesty, and real change.GARY SMART LINKSWebsitehttps://garrismart.com.auVIDEO CHAPTERS00:00 The Collapse That Changed Everything01:30 Meet Gary Smart03:00 Growing Up With “Push Through” Mentality06:00 Living As A High Performer10:00 The Slow Burn Of Stress14:00 Medication And Dependency18:00 The Moment Of Collapse22:00 Rehab And Reality Check26:00 The Truth About Recovery30:00 Depression And Suicidal Thoughts34:00 Rebuilding From Nothing38:00 Permission To Stop42:00 Finding Purpose After Pain46:00 Final AdviceFOLLOW RAW MINDSYouTubehttps://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ciInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcastTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2DTczix6Egs7fscQiqCpfaWebsitehttps://www.rawminds.caEmailrawmindspodcast@gmail.comIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.Canada Crisis LineCall or text 988You are not alone.

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    58 mins
  • Why Most Men Fail In Relationships | Mr. J Raw Minds S2 Ep. 83
    Apr 10 2026

    Why do men keep ending up in the same toxic relationships?

    In this Raw Minds Podcast episode Erick sits down with Mr. J, a relationship coach and betrayal trauma practitioner, to break down why most men struggle in relationships and keep repeating the same patterns.

    This is not surface-level advice. This is real work.

    Mr. J explains how childhood trauma, lack of emotional awareness, and avoidance shape the way men show up in relationships. From betrayal and cheating to codependency and emotional shutdown, this conversation exposes what is actually happening beneath the surface.

    They dive into why men avoid hard conversations, why boundaries are rarely enforced, and how most people enter relationships without even knowing who they are.

    If you have ever been cheated on, felt lost in a relationship, or keep attracting the same problems, this episode will hit.

    This is about taking responsibility, facing your past, and building something real.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

    • Why most men repeat toxic relationship patterns
    • How childhood trauma affects adult relationships
    • The truth about cheating and betrayal
    • Why men avoid emotional conversations
    • How codependency actually forms
    • The role of boundaries and why most people fail to enforce them
    • What it takes to rebuild trust after betrayal
    • Why relationships fail without self-awareness
    • How to stop avoiding pain and start facing it
    • The mindset needed for a healthy relationship

    ABOUT MR. J

    Mr. J is a relationship coach and betrayal trauma practitioner who helps individuals and couples navigate broken trust and rebuild their lives.

    He focuses on intrapersonal relationships, helping people understand themselves first so they can build stronger relationships with others.

    His work centers on accountability, emotional awareness, and real change. No shortcuts.

    MR. J LINKS

    All Links
    https://linktr.ee/traumapractitionerjay

    VIDEO CHAPTERS

    00:00 Why Most Men Struggle In Relationships
    01:40 Meet Mr. J
    03:20 What Is Betrayal Trauma
    06:00 Why Rebuilding Trust Is So Hard
    10:00 The Pain Of Being Cheated On
    14:00 Why People Stay In Toxic Relationships
    18:00 The Truth About Affairs
    22:00 The “Bermuda Triangle” Of Cheating
    26:00 Why Men Avoid Emotions
    30:00 Codependency And Losing Yourself
    34:00 How To Build A Healthy Relationship
    38:00 Facing Your Trauma
    42:00 Fear, Growth, And Change
    46:00 Final Advice

    FOLLOW RAW MINDS

    YouTube
    https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ci

    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcast

    TikTok
    https://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcast

    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/

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    https://open.spotify.com/show/2DTczix6Egs7fscQiqCpfa

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    https://www.rawminds.ca

    Email
    rawmindspodcast@gmail.com

    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, addiction, or suicidal thoughts, reach out.

    Canada Crisis Line
    Call or text 988

    You are not alone.

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