heCast | The Podcast for Men by HeChangedIt

Episode 178 of heCast features Jeff Martin in a candid conversation about bipolar disorder, ADHD, creativity, skateboarding, music, community, and finding a way forward when life suddenly changes direction.Jeff's story has taken him from semi-professional skateboarding to touring, drumming, production management, A&R, music production, television and film. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22, his skateboarding career came to an end and he began rebuilding his life in a different direction. Music became an important part of that next chapter, beginning with drums and eventually leading to decades of work throughout the music industry.Mike Chisholm and Jeff talk openly about the depression that preceded his diagnosis, a three-week hospital stay, being picked on as a kid, and the sense of belonging he found through skate culture. Jeff shares why empty time can be particularly difficult for him while living with bipolar disorder and ADHD, and how routine, movement, creativity, community, and asking for help have helped him keep moving forward.They also explore Jeff's lifelong creative instinct, his relationship with music, and a career that has repeatedly evolved through curiosity, collaboration, and being willing to put himself in the right room. Jeff talks about working in touring and production, his current work with Visors, and collaborations involving artists including Chad Hugo of The Neptunes/N.E.R.D., Wale, Bam Margera, and many others.This episode is for anyone who has felt stuck, scattered, creatively blocked, or uncertain about where they belong. It's a conversation about treating struggle as information rather than a verdict—and how progress can sometimes begin with one small step.About Jeff Martin:Jeff Martin is a musician, producer, A&R professional, and longtime music-industry veteran whose career began in skateboarding before moving into drums, touring, production, venue management, and artist development. His career has included work with Cranes, Placebo, Stabbing Westward, Elbow, Live Nation, and numerous other artists and organizations. In 2021, he co-founded Visors with DJ Dan Biltmore, with Chad Hugo of The Neptunes/N.E.R.D. involved as St. Charles. Today, Jeff continues working across music, television and film while cycling, teaching Muay Thai, running the NoHo Composers Breakfast Club and a seniors mobility class, and advocating for artists' rights and bipolar awareness.Learn more about Jeff Martin:InstagramListen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt.Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

Episode 177 of heCast features Lawrence Harris in an honest conversation about self-doubt, men’s mental health, identity, and learning to take ownership of the direction your life is heading. Lawrence is a youth empowerment speaker and self-published author whose work focuses on helping teens and young adults build healthier decision-making skills, challenge the way they see themselves, and recognize that their past does not have to determine their future. In this episode, Lawrence opens up about his own experiences with bullying, trauma, and growing up in a difficult home environment, as well as the work he has done to better understand and manage his mental health. He and Mike Chisholm talk about therapy, journaling, meditation, self-awareness, and why real change requires more than motivation — it requires action. They also explore the pressure many boys and men feel to hide what they are going through, why worth can become tied to money, status, or the ability to provide, and Lawrence’s perspective on what it should really mean to “man up.” The conversation looks at the challenges facing young men today, including comparison, social media, identity, and the need for healthier examples of masculinity. This episode is for men of any age who have struggled with self-doubt, felt pressure to appear like everything is fine, or are trying to take greater ownership of their mental health and the life they want to build. About Lawrence Harris: Lawrence Harris is a youth empowerment speaker and self-published author who helps teens and young adults overcome self-doubt, build healthy decision-making skills, and take ownership of their future. With four years of speaking experience, he has delivered talks at schools, mental health organizations, and events. By the age of 20, Lawrence had appeared on more than 80 podcasts, and in 2025 his work inspired two students to create their own mental health nonprofit. His work focuses on identity-level transformation and helping young people turn healthier thinking into meaningful action. Learn more about Lawrence Harris: YouTube Lawrence's E-Book Offer Contact Lawrence Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

Episode 176 of heCast features David Nassief in an honest conversation about job loss, identity, resilience, financial clarity, and rebuilding when life takes an unexpected turn.After a 40-year corporate career, David was unexpectedly fired at 63. Nearly broke and facing a job market focused on youth, he found himself confronting more than a financial setback: the collapse of the provider role that had shaped much of his life. Rather than accepting that his story was over, David chose to lead himself through the stress, simplify his approach, and build again.Mike Chisholm and David talk about the emotional impact of being discarded by the corporate world, the pressure many men feel to provide, and why it is important to speak openly about the crash instead of carrying it alone. David shares how he moved away from frantic financial noise and created a simple, automated approach to building wealth with more clarity and less stress.They also explore the thinking behind David’s One-Page Wealth Compass, the difference between earning money and building wealth, disciplined long-term investing, and how simplifying your financial life can create more mental bandwidth for your family, purpose, and next chapter.This episode is for men who feel behind, financially overwhelmed, uncertain about their future, or shaken by a major change in career or identity. David’s story is a reminder that a difficult chapter does not have to be the end of the story.About David Nassief:David Nassief is the author of The One-Page Wealth Compass, a #1 Amazon Hot New Release. After being unexpectedly fired at 63 following a 40-year corporate career, he rebuilt his financial life through simplicity, disciplined investing, and a focus on what he could control. By age 69, he had become a millionaire and now helps others create greater clarity and confidence in their financial journey.Learn more about David Nassief:One-Page Wealth CompassListen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt.Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

Episode 175 of heCast features Dave Schultz in an honest conversation about mental wellness, neurodivergence, career reinvention, creativity, fatherhood, and finding purpose through unexpected change. Dave is a father of three who spent 16 years as a music teacher before leaving education and beginning a new career in information technology. Over the past 13 years, he has built a successful career in IT and received national honours for his work. His journey is a reminder that changing direction does not mean leaving your previous experiences behind. Dave joins Mike Chisholm to discuss growing up near Detroit, his years as a music educator, and the difficult transition that followed when program cuts forced him to reconsider his future. He shares how he moved into IT, adapted to an entirely different career, and discovered that the creativity and problem-solving skills developed through music still had an important place in his life. The conversation also explores Dave’s experience receiving ADHD and autism diagnoses later in life. He explains how gaining a better understanding of himself has helped him navigate work, family life, communication, and the challenges of everyday living. Mike and Dave talk about the strengths that can come with neurodivergence, the importance of creating a judgment-free home, and why parents should focus on giving their children useful tools rather than treating them as problems that need to be fixed. Dave also introduces Deep Strike Tabletop, a Twitch-based Warhammer project he created with his brother-in-law. The project brings together gaming, storytelling, creativity, community, and the freedom to have fun without taking everything too seriously. This episode is for anyone navigating a career change, learning more about their own mind, supporting a neurodivergent family member, or trying to make more room for creativity and purpose in their life. About Dave Schultz: Dave Schultz is a father of three, former music educator, and IT professional. After teaching music for 16 years, he transitioned into technology and has spent the past 13 years working in IT-related roles. He has received national honours in his current position and is also involved with Deep Strike Tabletop, a creative Warhammer project built around gaming, community, and fun. Learn more about Dave Schultz: Facebook Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

What happens when creativity becomes more than self-expression—and becomes a way to challenge the stories society is afraid to question?In Episode 174 of heCast, Mike Chisholm sits down with UK artist, writer, musician, poet and cultural commentator Sean BW Parker for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, vulnerability, free speech, justice and the responsibility of the modern artist.Sean shares how living with a stammer shaped his creative voice and influenced the way he communicates through poetry, painting, music and cultural criticism. Rather than allowing adversity to silence him, he transformed it into a driving force behind work that confronts uncomfortable subjects and encourages deeper conversations.Mike and Sean explore how art can give men another way to process and express emotions that may be difficult to put into words. Sean explains why ambiguity is such an important part of his work, allowing each viewer or reader to bring their own experiences and interpretations to a painting or poem.The conversation also examines cancel culture, public outrage, free expression, false allegations and justice reform. Sean discusses why he believes artists must be willing to question prevailing narratives, challenge authority and create work that sparks meaningful conversation rather than simply seeking approval.They also unpack the stories and inspiration behind Sean’s artwork, including his portraits of cultural figures such as Nick Cave, David Bowie and Ricky Gervais, as well as the artists, writers and musicians who have influenced his creative journey.This is an honest conversation about finding your voice, protecting creative freedom, embracing vulnerability and using art to make sense of an increasingly divided world.Sean BW Parker is an award-winning artist, writer, musician and TEDx speaker from the United Kingdom. He lived in Istanbul for ten years, where he wrote about music and culture while working as a musician, teacher and cultural commentator. His writing explores media, politics, art, stammering, cancel culture, justice reform and false allegations. His latest poetry collection, Panopticon, was published in 2025.Connect with Sean B. W. Parker: X: https://x.com/seanbwparker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanbwparker7/ Saatchi Art: https://www.saatchiart.com/en-ca/seanbwparker Learn more about HeChangedIt: Website: https://hechangedit.com