Men's Mental Health Special 4: The Horizon

Men's Mental Health Special 4: The Horizon

Episode 4: The Horizon What does it mean to be a good father? In the final episode of our Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month special, I reflect on fatherhood, time, vulnerability, and the lessons we pass down to our children. From chasing paychecks to realizing my son doesn’t want more things—he wants more of me—this episode asks a question many men quietly carry: Am I building a life, or am I missing it while I’m busy building it? We talk about fathers, sons, the pressure to provide, the importance of teaching our kids that it’s okay to lose, fall, cry, feel frustrated, and ask for help. Because strength isn’t silence. Strength is knowing we don’t have to suffer alone. This episode is about the horizon—the reminder that the storm is not the whole sky, and that there is still life beyond the weight we carry. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988.  Do it for the #1 Laotian Podcast...in New Hampshire. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Buy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJ Buy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGm Tip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Session 115: The First Slice of Bread

Tonight... * I drank a beer * I rant about Motorola * I forget my lines. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Buy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJ Buy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGm Tip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Men's Mental Health Special 3: The Child - Remember Who You Are.

When was the last time you made a brand-new friend? For many men, the answer is harder than we'd like to admit. In this Father's Day special, I reflect on childhood, friendship, Legos, GoldenEye, stuffed animals, and the quiet lessons my son has taught me about wonder, imagination, and what it really means to find your tribe. Maybe growing older isn't just about learning new things. Maybe it's also about remembering the things we accidentally left behind. This isn't just an episode about friendship. It's an open Father's Day letter to every man who's ever wondered where that little boy inside him went. Happy Father's Day. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988.  Do it for the #1 Laotian Podcast...in New Hampshire. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Buy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJ Buy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGm Tip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Session 113: My Left Hand

Tonight.. * I watch the World Cup. * I talk about Left Handed People. * I I'm glad I didn't have Social Media in my 20's. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Buy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJ Buy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGm Tip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Men's Mental Health Special 2: The Hands - Here's What to Do With What You're Carrying.

After overcoming addiction, I thought the hardest part was behind me. I was wrong. In this episode, I share how professional wrestling became an unexpected outlet for my grief, fear, and self-doubt through my alter ego, Alex Mikado. From conquering a lifelong fear of heights to surviving a Grade 3 concussion and stepping into the world of MMA, this isn't a story about fighting—it's a story about survival. We talk about the difference between distractions and healthy outlets, why so many men carry their struggles in silence, and how finding the right outlet can keep you alive long enough to heal. If you've ever found yourself sitting alone in your car, replaying conversations or carrying a weight you couldn't explain, this episode is for you. Because sometimes healing doesn't begin with talking. Sometimes it begins with finding somewhere to put the weight. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988.  Do it for the #1 Laotian Podcast...in New Hampshire. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/buddhistaf Buy my book Stories From a Life on Fire: https://a.co/d/03Mhy7ZJ Buy my book The Grove: https://a.co/d/0hmdxeGm Tip Me: buymeacoffee.com/buddhistaf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-buddhist-af-podcast--6119082/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].