The Journey with Jared

On this episode of the podcast I have Aleyna Dogan on the show. Aleyna, originally from Turkey, moved to New York for college. Aleyna has made a name for herself in the world of Web 3.0 with her incredible writing skills, starting her own newsletter as well as working for Vayner NFT (now Vayner3). During our conversation we discuss where her interest in crypto started, how her writing has evolved over the years, and taking the practical approach to achieving goals. We also touch on changing how we view success vs. failure and the role that technology plays in mental health.  Enjoy the episode!  Links to Aleyna’s twitter, email and newsletter! Twitter: https://twitter.com/aleyna_eth Email: aleyna.nftimes@gmail.com Newsletter: https://nftimes.substack.com/ For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode I’m joined by Vivian Nunez, a writer and content creator. We begin by discussing Vivian’s platform and what led her to start it, talking about grief and the difference between grieving at ten versus twenty-one. Continuing on grief, we talk about how grief for every person is different and shows up differently for every loss. I then ask Vivian what she would recommend to someone supporting someone else who is grieving. Afterwards we talk about how accomplishment varies for each person on a daily basis – for some, it’s just getting out of bed, for others it can look much different. The next subject of our conversation is balance; how balance can look different, and be more flexible than simply “everything is equal” at all times. We then discuss the practice of taking care of ourselves, and how difficult it can be when you’re accustomed to taking care of others instead. We also talk about social media and how it’s actually helped the conversation around mental health grow. Vivian also recounts this impactful quote from one of her friends; “I can’t turn on the light, but I can sit with you in the dark.” Links to Vivian’s Instagram, TikTok, and Website! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivnunez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vivnunez Website: https://vivnunez.com For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Forsyth an award-winning mental health speaker and advocate, and the host of Life in Red Podcast. We begin by getting some insight into Ryan’s life, and what led him to become an advocate in the first place, then we talk about the importance of reaching out to someone when you’re carrying a weight by yourself, before discussing how to balance the pressure of sharing with healthy boundaries. Next, we talk about the desire to belong, and the ‘why’ behind what we do. We then discuss niches and authenticity, and then move on to toxic masculinity and what makes it ‘toxic.’ Then we talk about activism and intergenerational trauma, and how trauma itself is not a competition. Finally, I ask Ryan about his experience discussing polarizing topics. Links to Ryan’s Podcast, Social Media, and Website! Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FZitBaUZ5YodcvripdqRB?si=fa49c0c36dd247a2 OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-in-red-podcast/id1428095674 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeinRedPod?s=20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeinRedpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeinredpodcast/ Website: https://www.lifeinredpodcast.com For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode, I’m joined by Sara Raymond, a hypnotherapist, and Pilates instructor from Maryland. She is a mother of two and one of the founders of The Mindful Movement. We start off by talking about the road that led Sara to hypnotherapy and transformational coaching, I then ask about her history with teaching, before we start discussing how triggers from our childhoods can lead to childish reactions as adults, and how curiousity is an important first step towards correcting those responses. We then talk about spirituality and our initial aversions to it, before discussing our journeys towards believing that we are enough. Then I ask Sara about hypnotherapy, how she found it, and what it really is. I talk about living our lives around “shoulds,” where Sara shares her experience living that way before she began to question it and work towards breaking the cycle. Links to Sara’s YouTube, and Website! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMindfulMovement Website: https://themindfulmovement.com For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode, I'm joined by Steven Sharpe Jr who is based out of Brooklyn, New York. A mental health advocate and content creator, he is the founder of Nobius Creative Studios and the host of Sanctum Podcast. In our conversation we discuss our childhoods and how they shape us, how Steven became a content creator and the point when it really became a job. Steven goes into the side of being a content creator that isn’t as visible to the general public, before discussing his journey of becoming a mental health advocate and how it began. We finish the episode with a conversation of how important it is for men to talk about mental health and how to be authentic to yourself. Links to Steven’s Website, Instagram, and Podcast! Website: https://stevensharpejr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevensharpejr/?hl=en Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oMiuVgPEImWM8LcHf8Xnn?si=f3d0eb3e0da34670 OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sanctum-podcast/id1539362903 For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode I'm joined by Justin Peters, the founder and host of “The Struggle is Real” Podcast. We start off discussing our childhoods and reminding ourselves that the journey doesn’t end at thirty. We then go into the parallels between our individual paths, the power of travel, and how moving to a new place can help you reinvent yourself. We finish off with the discrepancy between the energy that you want to put into something vs what you actually get out of it as well as a conversation around jobs and how valuable it is to try new things and to define impact and success for yourself. Links to Justin’s website, instagram, and podcast! Website: https://justinpeters.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinleepeters/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/701hEq4AKxseYuY79xjpSJ?si=c86ae43c07ff4e76 OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-struggle-is-real-with-justin-peters/id1496701179 For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode, I’m joined by Mike Joseph, born and raised in New York City, Mike is the host of two podcasts and a radio show, a mental health advocate and activist, and a wellness and sexuality educator. We begin by talking about what led Mike to go to therapy in the first place, and the importance of not feeling alone in these experiences. We then talk about both of our experiences sharing our stories around mental health, and I ask Mike where his instinct to challenge what masculinity means came from. Mike jumps into talking about fear around being ourselves, and I bring up the commonalities that exist between all of us, despite our differences. We then discuss the fear around being a parent, and how everyone’s stories are completely unique. We finish up by talking a bit about sexuality and polyamory, and the importance of asking yourself ‘why.’ Links to Mike’s twitter, instagram, and podcast! Twitter: https://twitter.com/tismikejoseph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detoxpodguy/ Detoxicity Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yjiIzWOWIkWa9jZVtqwSy?si=16d3961161b1423c OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/detoxicity-by-men-about-men-for-everyone/id1501550713 For more content follow my Instagram or listen to full episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Holmes, the author of "Time to Talk: How men think about love, belonging, and connection". Alex is a student psychotherapist and works as an existential mental health coach. He also hosts the podcast; "Time to Talk with Alex Holmes".  We begin our conversation by discussing existential psychotherapy and how it differs from traditional psychotherapy. Next, we talk about the importance of not comparing yourself to others, and how to quiet your inner critic. Alex then dives into his love for words, how it led to his book, and asks the question of “What does it mean to be a man?” Do men want to have vulnerable conversations? Is it just a matter of creating a safe space? What does a safe space look like exactly? Lastly, what brings you hope? Links to Alex’s website, Instagram, and podcast! Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalexholmes/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mDTIvqA2SMTrYziYEoJ2Z?si=7e9e5e65c4b04aea OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/time-to-talk-with-alex-holmes/id1437894589 For more content follow my Instagram or YouTube! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode, I'm joined by the Unashamed Alcoholic Becca Atkinson. Becca is a public speaker and podcaster who shares her journey, working to remove the shame around being an alcoholic. She has interviewed people such as Mary Walsh from This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Deborah DiGiovanni (a stand-up comedian,) and Theo Fleury, among others. We talk about her path towards becoming the Unashamed Alcoholic, how Bobby Ryan and an anonymous letter to the editor started everything. We then move into red flags, the origins of her thought processes surrounding drinking, and sobriety – how it’s not discussed in our society and how it’s assumed that everyone drinks until someone says they don’t. We also discuss normalization as the antidote to shame, how vulnerability strengthens relationships as well as helps to weed out the connections that no longer serve us. Finally, we discuss what to do if you realize that you’re struggling, how to take that next step, and how important it is to share your battles with another person. Links to Becca’s website, twitter, and podcast! Website: https://theunashamedalcoholic.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnashamedAlc Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PVZCglYL9PeTB8XOJfHFD?si=b1c82a3b93e54844 OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-unashamed-alcoholic/id1546293155 For more content follow my Instagram or YouTube! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode I'm joined by Jenn Seniuk of Belly Eye Art Therapy. Jenn is an art therapist and podcaster, who shares the value of art therapy with her audience. In our conversation we talk about the rigid structures that surround some of us and how to break out of those boxes, men’s emotions and how they present, the personification of emotions, and inner child work. I share some of my own journey with self-development, including my experiences with therapy, joining a men’s group, and how they started me on a new path. Finally, we discuss what it means to be a creative person, along with the roles our inner critics play while making art, the benefits of art therapy, and regulating emotions. Links to Jenn’s website, instagram, facebook, tiktok, and podcast: Website: https://www.bellyeyearttherapy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellyeyearttherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellyEyeArtTherapy Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bellyeyearttherapy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XpfBjrb86IUzXfGYiGaWB?si=1d4202f31cae4746 OR https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/our-art-therapy-life/id1585798835 For more content follow my Instagram and YouTube Channel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredsalekin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkVemKYcq1zdHlXjNN5YkQ

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Furkhan Dandia (@eunoiazen) to discuss how going through a divorce started him on his mental health journey. Through seeing a therapist, Furkhan started to dive into his childhood and how it had shaped the man he had become. Working through his own challenges inspired him to share his journey with others by talking about mental health and helping other men find self love.  You can connect with Furkhan here:  Instagram - @eunoiazen Website - www.eunoiazen.com Follow me on IG for more content @jaredsalekin or you can email me jared@jaredsalekin.com with any feedback or questions!

Lawyer, coach and author, Kathryn Burmeister joins me on the podcast this week to share her story.  While working as a personal injury lawyer in Georgia, the managing partner of Kathryn's firm committed suicide. Not wanting to give up on her clients, Kathryn joined a few others in taking on their caseload. Working on these cases without the support that she needed led Kathryn to overworking, not taking care of herself and eventually hitting her rock bottom. She shared with me how she came back from that dark place, why it inspired her to help others, and the importance of being proactive as opposed to reactive with your mental health. Kathryn's book "Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo" can be found on Amazon here:  https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Addiction-Status-Kathryn-Burmeister/dp/1736080806/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LD38LLE9XZAA&dchild=1&keywords=overcoming+addiction+to+the+status+quo&qid=1617031361&sprefix=overcoming+addiction+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1#customerReviews You can also find Kathryn at: IG: @kfburmeister https://kathrynfburmeister.com/ Follow me on IG for more content @jaredsalekin or you can email me jared@jaredsalekin.com with any feedback or questions! 

Dakshima Haputhanthri is a former lawyer from Sri Lanka, she emigrated to Canada and founded Dilipani, an organization that helps people from the LGBTQ2S+ community come out.  We dive into Dakshima's personal story of coming out to her family, how she had to live two separate lives in her home country of Sri Lanka, as being gay is illegal, and her struggles with mental health throughout the whole process. We discuss her journey of being able to truly embrace herself and who she is.  You can find Dakshima here:  Website: www.dilipani.com Instagram: @dilipaniyourguidinglight Facebook: @Dilipani Email: dilipanilight@gmail.com Follow me on IG for more content @jaredsalekin  

Mads Friis is the founder of the Growth Island podcast where he covers topics around health, performance, business and life's bigger mysteries. Aside from the podcast, he has also co-built 3 successful startups and has a background in management consulting with Deloitte. Mads is using this experience to train startups and he has worked with over 150 global teams to date. Mads joined me for a conversation on two topics that he's very passionate about, "what makes people happy" and Nordic Biohacking.  In this episode we discuss the three types of happiness and where to start when trying to find happiness. We also talk about the philosophy behind Nordic Biohacking and the importance of incorporating nature and science together.  You can connect with and follow Mads here: Email: mads@growthisland.com Website: www.growthisland.com Instagram: @madsmfriis Linkedin: in/madsmfriis Follow @jaredsalekin on IG for more content from the podcast! 

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Randy McRae. We discuss his journey of going from working at a large corporation, to starting his own accounting firm, and then back to working at a large corporation. We also discuss the differences between how entrepreneurship is portrayed on social media and the reality of it, as well as what to do if you find yourself in a rut.  I hope you enjoy!  You can find Randy on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallmcrae/ Follow me on IG @jaredsalekin for more content or you can send any feedback you may have to jared@jaredsalekin.com

I have always lived in my head, over analyzing everything, trying to game-plan for every possible outcome. Trying to get out of my head and actually be present in the moment I'm in, being less in my head and more in body. Although it has proven to be a difficult task and I am far from mastering it, I wanted to share my experiences so far. I hope you find some value in it!  You can follow me on IG for more content! @jaredsalekin Or email me with any feedback or questions jared@jaredsalekin.com

I wanted to share my thoughts around looking at forgiveness differently, the idea that forgiving someone or "making peace" with a situation doesn't mean that whatever happened was okay, but it is important to be able to move on from and accept it as a part of our life.  Follow me on IG for more content!  @jaredsalekin Or email me with any feedback or questions jared@jaredsalekin.com 

On this episode I'm joined by Coach Kyle and Anwar from the Modern Maskulinity podcast. The conversation centres around challenging what it means to be a man and how it has been presented by society. We chat different leadership styles, tapping into and showing different emotions, vulnerability, and what the word strength means to us.  You can find Kyle, Anwar, and the Modern Maskulinity podcast on Instagram: @modernmaskulinity @coachkylerushton @anwarahmed4

On this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Dr. Ian Brooks, psychologist and corporate consultant to talk about his new book, Intention. We talk about his experiences working with people on a locked down ward, and then at high profile corporations. How they were different and the common themes that he experienced in both. We also discuss embracing the fact that we all have unique experiences, thoughts, and goals, and why it's important to take these into consideration in everything that we do.  You can find Ian here: www.RhodesSmith.com Twitter: DrB_Intention Instagram: DrB_Intention Follow me on IG for more content @jaredsalekin or send me an email at jared@jaredsalekin.com 

In this episode I talk about the idea of our inner critic actually being an inherited critic, that it is not our voice that we're hearing and that it was put there by someone else. I also go into my experiences with self talk, how I've navigated and improved it. Hope you enjoy!