The PsycWard Podcast

Men in Sports

Mike and Eric talk with Chris West, a college hoops standout who won a national championship while at Louisville. He talks about the challenges and rewards that come with being a standout athlete, and how he transitioned that work ethic and passion into a career in social services. Eric decides not to brag about his high school career as a blue-chip ping pong player.

Ryan Dowd Schools Us on Homelessness

Mike and Eric talk with Ryan Dowd, homelessness guru. We talk about the real issues that lead to homelessness, and why society views homeless people the way they do.

Men in Uniform

Mike and Eric talk with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jack Amberg, a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Army. The discussion ranges from what characteristics make a man successful in the military, and how officers really feel about women in combat. They discuss why Soldier is always written with a capital S, and how goofballs turn into Generals.

Men at Work

Mike and Eric talk with Josh, a 20+ year HR professional. Topics range from why men seem to be in the top positions in a lot of companies, and why that might be changing. Josh dodges the question "Are men or women better employees?" like a true HR pro. Eric gets annoyed when the discussion turns to men's "privilege" in the workplace and turns a little feisty for a minute.

Do Real Men Get Depressed

Paul joins us to discuss what turns out to have been a lifelong battle with depression and anxiety. He takes us on a journey that started with stomach aches as a kid, turned into years of drug and alcohol self-medicating, and eventually led to him seeking treatment and turning himself into a "success story."