The MRTS Interview Spotlight: Johnzelle Anderson - Trauma, Identity, and The Whole Man

MRTS Interview Spotlight - Travis Murray - Forged Not Finished/Daily Choices That Shape A Man

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not enough,” you’re not alone and you’re not done. We sit down with Travis Murray, host of Man in Progress Forging Manhood, for an honest talk about what it really takes to rebuild as a man when life has hit hard and the old ways aren’t working anymore.  We dig into values-based living and why most men can name “good values” but still feel stuck. Travis explains how doing real values work goes deeper than surface answers and becomes a practical tool for decision-making, discipline, and men’s mental health. We also talk about living with honor at home: shutting off work mode, putting the phone down, and choosing presence with your wife and kids over comfort and distraction.  Fatherhood and stepfatherhood take center stage as we unpack boundaries, unity in the home, and the truth that children mirror the adults around them. Travis introduces “shadow values,” the priorities we don’t want to admit but that show up in our habits, from scrolling to avoiding hard conversations. The message is clear: you’re being forged, and getting help through mentors, coaching, counseling, therapy, and community is strength, not weakness.  If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a brother who needs it, and leave a review so more men can find a space that pushes them toward growth. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu]

The MRTS - Men's Mental Health Without the Mask - Get Out of The Prison Of Self Reliance

The scary part about “being strong” is how easily it turns into being alone. We sit down for a raw men’s roundtable on men’s mental health, the armor we put on, and the quiet habits that keep us from reaching out even when we know a brother is struggling. Along the way, we talk about veterans we’ve lost, the simple phrase “I see you,” and why waiting for the perfect moment to check on someone can be a deadly delay. We also dig into the success paradox and lonely leadership: how chasing goals, building a business, or grinding for status can cost you the very relationships that make life worth living. The conversation reframes success vs. purpose, calling vs. career, and why “more” becomes a moving target that never satisfies. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your work or like your ambition is separating you from your people, you’ll hear yourself in this one. Then we hit the provider mindset head-on: when providing becomes an excuse for absence, and when financial pressure twists into the belief that your family is better off without you. We share practical rituals that rebuild connection at home, and we name real suicide prevention resources for anyone in crisis in the United States, including calling or texting 988 and visiting 988lifeline.org. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with one man who needs it, and leave a review so more men can find honest mental health support and brotherhood. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu]

MRTS Podcast - The Anatomy of the Armor (The Hidden Weight Men Carry)

Most men don’t break all at once. We fray slowly, behind competence, jokes, and a posture that says, “I got it.” This roundtable goes straight at the question we avoid: what happens when the armor that helped us survive starts crushing us in real life? We talk men’s mental health through a practical lens, connecting emotional stress to the body and the choices we make when we’re under pressure. We unpack why high performers live in constant hypervigilance, how sleep problems and chronic pain can change your mood and your marriage, and why ignoring checkups and treatment can turn manageable issues into catastrophic ones. You’ll hear us compare armor to a shiny car that looks great on the outside while something critical is failing under the hood. We also get personal about the mental scripts that keep men stuck. Negative self-talk, shame, fear of failure, and identity after big life chapters (military, business, past mistakes) all come up. We share what’s helped: licensed therapy, prayer and quiet time, breathwork, better sleep care, and doing the hard work of changing the story you repeat to yourself. We also share crisis resources like 988 because asking for help is strength, not weakness. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a man you care about, and leave a review so more men find it. What piece of armor do you need to take off this week? Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu]

Men's Interview Spotlight - Dr. Mort Orman - How Your Brain Turns Triggers Into Anger

Anger has a way of convincing us we’re powerless: someone disrespects you, something breaks, plans fall apart, and the heat rises like it’s automatic. That story sounds true, but it keeps a lot of men stuck. We talk with internal medicine physician and anger elimination expert Dr. Mort Orman, author of Dr. Orman’s Life-Changing Anger Cure, about a different model that’s both blunt and hopeful: outside events are triggers, not causes, and the real cause is a set of invisible “filters” your brain applies in the moment. We get into how those brain filters drive anger and stress the same way they drive anxiety, why two people can witness the same situation with totally different reactions, and why “anger management” often feels like a life sentence. Dr. Orman shares his own history of waking up angry for years, struggling in relationships, trying therapy and self-help, and finally finding a practical framework that made his anger fade instead of simply getting “handled.” We also bring it back to men’s mental health and relationships: what hidden anger can look like, the health and family costs doctors see over decades, and why waiting for an ultimatum can be a painful gamble. You’ll hear a powerful turnaround story sparked by an RV trip that nearly derailed a marriage, plus where to find Dr. Orman’s resources, including his website and a free handout for relationship anger. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s a trigger you want to understand better? Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu]

The Men's Roundtable Series Podcast - Mental Health May "Who Am I When I’m Not Winning"

Men’s mental health doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes it looks like snapping at your kid for being a kid, dreading eye contact with your spouse because money feels tight, or sitting in a room full of people and still feeling completely alone. That’s where we go on this Men’s Roundtable conversation, starting with a blunt question: why does mental health awareness feel so quiet right now, even though so many of us feel stretched thin? We get practical fast. We talk about “the pause” as a real tool, including a simple breathing reset that can shut down the stress response before it turns into anger, road rage, or the kind of reaction you regret later. Then we go deeper into identity and shame: who am I when I’m not winning, not providing, not achieving, not fixing. You’ll hear stories that hit hard, from walking into prison in chains, to grinding through entrepreneurship with no cushion, to imposter syndrome in rooms full of degrees and titles. We also speak to isolation, especially that strange kind where you’re surrounded by community (even church) but you still don’t feel safe enough to be known. We share U.S. crisis resources like the 988 Lifeline because this isn’t just talk, it’s about keeping men alive and connected. And we close with a gut-check on “Optimus Prime syndrome,” the belief that a man’s worth is only in serving until he drops. Subscribe, share this with a man you care about, and leave a review. What part of this conversation felt uncomfortably true for you? Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu]