Breaking the Stigma: A Discussion on Mental Health and Masculinity - with Freddy del Barrio
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Trigger warning: this show discusses sensitive mental health topics.
In this episode of the podcast, Sunny invites guest speaker, Freddy Del Barrio, to delve into the heavy topics of mental health and drug abuse. Freddy shares his personal experience of losing his best friend, Raj, to a tragic encounter with the police due to untreated mental health issues and substance abuse. This heart-wrenching story highlights the need for more open conversations about mental health, especially among men and in the business community. Together, they discuss the challenges of coping with the sudden loss of loved ones to suicide and substance abuse and the importance of self-care in today's hustle culture.
The conversation delves into the generational and cultural aspects of mental health, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and creating safe spaces for these discussions. They also touch on the influence of social media on our mental health and the potential role of psychedelics in mental health treatment. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of seeking help for mental health issues and not being afraid of medication.
This conversation is a powerful reminder of the impact of mental health and drug abuse on our lives and highlights the need for more resources and support for those struggling with these issues. Join us as we explore these important topics and share our hope for a future where mental health is treated with the attention and care it deserves.
Freddy's bio: "Alfredo (Freddy) del Barrio began his college career at The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, where he found himself on the forefront of the tech boom. This experience led him to co-found companies like Campus Watch, Equity Genesis (now New Chip), and Easy Give. Freddy self-funded his own venture firm, RR Ventures, which now shares deal flow with Blackstone, and he sits on the boards of several early-stage startups. Beyond capital deployment, he has discovered a passion for providing strategic value to fledgling companies. Freddy splits his time between Austin and Aspen, enjoying running and investing in hospitality as side projects to keep Austin the thriving city he knows and loves."
Chapters:
(0:00:01 ) - Mental Health and Drug Abuse
(0:07:43 ) - Mental Health in a Masculine World
(0:13:02 ) - The Effects of Mental Health Neglect
(0:22:42 ) - Mental Health for Men
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:01 ) - Mental Health and Drug Abuse
Freddy shares his experience of losing his best friend, Raj. Freddy discusses the importance of seeking treatment for mental health issues and the potential consequences of not addressing these problems.
(0:07:43 ) - Mental Health in a Masculine World
We delve into the challenges of coping with the sudden loss of friends to suicide and substance abuse, discussing the lack of resources available for men in particular. The conversation dives into the frustration, anger, and grief that arises from unanswered questions.
(0:13:02 ) - The Effects of Mental Health Neglect
We discuss the importance of self-care and the dangers of constant hustle culture, acknowledging that sometimes it's necessary to take time for ourselves. The importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive network and addressing mental health concerns is emphasized.
(0:22:42 ) - Mental Health for Men
We tackle the influence of social media on mental health. The conversation highlights that social media can be weaponized and used as a crutch to show others that we're fine, even when we're not.
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Thank you for highlighting this topic that many don't want to talk about until it hits them personally. Through the years I have studied about this subject to gain understanding of my community, API and other communities, there's that stigma and shame due to our collective ignorance. This is the 21st century, yet, our thinking is in the 15th century or even earlier. We need to talk about it because the "sweeping it under the floor" is biting us. Maybe many are reading my comment and can attest to what has been happening in our society and the world. We have the tools yet we are ashamed because of the past portrayals of mental health that somehow the Brain is not part of the entire body. Sadly, our heads are buried in the sand. We as society on a global scale need to talk and remove the stigma. That is the first step in a journey that must be taken.