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Hosted by Ivan Okello, Dear Lads is a conversation on the topics and themes that impact males of all ages and backgrounds. We explore the vast universe of men’s lives covering topics such as mental health, fatherhood, sex, creativity, friendship, work-life balance among others.
In each episode, we invite one expert guest to guide us through making sense of each topic. The podcast is for everyone but touches topics that impact male-identifying people at work, at home and everywhere in-between.
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In this week's episode, we speak with Kayla Breelove Carter, a clinical Traumatologist and founder of Breelove Counselling. We talk about the various manifestations of trauma and how we can build new meanings from past experiences. You can follow Kayla work through her website https://breelove.ca/about/ or for on Linkedin and Instagram using her names. Support the show You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod
This week, for part two of last week's episode, I speak to one of my good friends - Josh. We come from different backgrounds yet our friendship has been a constant amidst changing addresses, careers, identities and the world at large. This week, we continue our last conversation discussing about change, and how we adapt in the company of those around us. I hope you enjoy and share with a friend who is close. Support the show You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us...
This week, I speak to one of my good friends - Josh. We come from different backgrounds yet our friendship has been a constant amidst changing addresses, careers, identities and the world at large. This week, we talk about everything from how we met, how we have built a friendship despite our unique backgrounds and navigating adulthood amidst attachments to many parts of the world. I hope you enjoy. Support the show You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us o...
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski is a researcher, educator, and speaker specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men. We talk about emotional expression in boys and how parents and educators can support boys to share the full range of their emotions and embrace a more humane masculinity. You can follow Dr Brendan Kwiatkowski's work through his website https://remasculine.com/ or for on Linkedin and Instagram using hi...
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr Michael Flood, a Professor in the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology, in Australia. We talk about interpersonal violence and how social attitudes around masculinity shape how boys/men perpetuate violence against women and girls. Michael shares how boys and men can begin the journey towards promoting equality and eradicating forms of violence. To follow Dr Michael Flood's work, please follow him via Linkedin https://www.lin...
This week, we speak with Dr Premal Patel, a urologist and co-founder of Men's Health Clinic in Manitoba. We spoke about common sexual and reproductive conditions in men, men's access to care, and how the Men's Health Clinic is providing wholistic care to men across Canada. Dr. Patel is an Assistant Professor within the Section of Urology at the University of Manitoba. He completed his Fellowship training in Male Infertility, Microsurgery and Sexual Medicine at the University of Miami. ...
This week, we are joined by Elliott Rae, a speaker, Author and social change agent who is helping organisations support working fathers, improve men’s mental health and engage men in conversations around gender equality. We spoke about his experience with PTSD, navigating fatherhood as a man exploring mental health and how to be an advocate for gender equality at work. You can follow his work on Linkedin at Elliot Rae or follow Music Football Fatherhood via their website. Support the s...
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, a sex researcher and Proffessor at Mount Allison University. We talk about how media consumption shapes our attitudes towards sex, how to explore consent in relationships, and mutual pleasure between men and women. This was such an enlightening conversation and I hope you enjoy. To follow more of Lisa Dawn Hamilton's work, please follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/doweknowthings/ or listen to ...
This week, we chat with Dustin Hogan, a Calgary based Men’s mental health counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression and men's issues. We talked about the challenges men experience with navigating mental health challenges, how to seek help and maintain routines that improve optimum mental wellness. To connect with Dustin, you can reach him via his website at https://dustinhogan.com/ On Social media @https://www.instagram.com/iamdustinhogan/ Support the show You can write to u...
In this week's episode, we talk to Ed Frauenheim, a writer, speaker and consultant with over 25 years experience in workplace, technology and culture matters. He’s co-written four books, including Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world. You can find Ed via his website https://www.edfrauenheim.com/ or h...
In this week's episode, we are joined by Keonté Beals, a Canadian musician, author and owner of KBeals Entertainment. We talked about his early beginnings in North Preston, his interest in music and other arts. We concluded by chatting about how he aspires to shape the next generation through his music and community building work. You can follow Keonté Beals's work at https://www.kebe.ca/shop Support the show You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow...
In this week's episode, we speak to award-winning speaker and performance coach, Dr Ivan Joseph. Dr. Ivan Joseph is a record-setting, award-winning performance coach, and leadership and cultural transformation expert. Ivan’s TEDx Talk: The Skill of Self-Confidence, has 28+ million views, and was named by Forbes as “One of The Top TED Talks About the Meaning of Life”. He’s also the author of the bestselling book, You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence. Ivan has coached World Ch...
In this premiere episode, Ivan is joined by Nate Gaffney, an Indigenous Film Director and Cinematographer who also co-owns Wabanaki Media based in Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada. Ivan and Nate talk about his early inspiration from his parents, his drive to tell difficult stories, and finding/re-telling Indigenous truth in a difficult environment. He shares his drive to be a bridge for communities of all backgrounds. You can follow Nate via Instagram at https://www.instagram.c...
Hi, I’m Ivan Okello - The host of a new show called Dear Lads. Welcome to the Dear Lads podcast, where we explore topics that impact boys and men. We have many exciting guest interviews to share with you through out this season. If you would like to reach us, please send us an email via dearladspod@gmail.com Support the show You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @dearladspod Support the show You can write to us via email at dearladspod@gmail.com or...
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