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It's Not What You're Called... It's What You Answer To Feat. Brent & Kyle Pease
Jun 25, 2026
44m 40s
What's the Point of Talking If No One is Going to Listen Anyway? Feat. Derrick Collins
Jun 11, 2026
55m 30s
Why Is Everybody So Horny? Feat. Jeff Abraham
Jun 4, 2026
56m 53s
Dr. Umar GOES OFF on Jamie Foxx, Steve Harvey Addresses Diddy & The Truth About Grief
May 27, 2026
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Just Get Over It” Is Terrible Advice… Here’s Why Feat. Talk With Tay
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() It's Not What You're Called... It's What You Answer To Feat. Brent & Kyle Pease | In Season 10, Episode 6 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Mental Health Awareness month comes to a close as Izzy Baker sits down with endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and disability advocate Kyle Pease, alongside his brother Brent Pease, for one of the most inspiring conversations of the season. This episode explores identity, cerebral palsy, men's mental health, self-worth, emotional resilience, disability awareness, and the dangerous labels society places on people. If you've ever struggled with comparison, insecurity, confidence, purpose, or wondering whether your past defines your future, this conversation is for you.The episode centers around one powerful idea: "It's not what you're called—it's what you answer to." From childhood labels to adulthood expectations, Izzy and the Pease brothers discuss how words like disabled, handicapped, athlete, successful, failure, or even "strong" can quietly shape the way people see themselves. Instead of allowing labels to become limitations, they explain how purpose, faith, and perseverance can redefine identity from the inside out.Kyle shares what life has been like growing up with cerebral palsy, overcoming assumptions about what he would never accomplish, and becoming one of the most recognizable endurance athletes in adaptive sports. Brent opens up about supporting his brother throughout life, discovering purpose through service, and how their relationship eventually led them to complete more than 150 endurance races together, including Ironman competitions. Their story becomes less about disability and more about brotherhood, resilience, and refusing to allow circumstances to dictate destiny.The conversation also explores comparison culture, fitness, social media, self-confidence, and why so many men unintentionally build their entire identity around careers, athletic achievements, money, popularity, or physical appearance. Izzy reflects on his own journey with Bell's Palsy, weight loss, and learning to separate who he is from what he does. Together, the group discusses how identity rooted in performance often leads to anxiety, burnout, depression, and emotional instability when life inevitably changes.Throughout the episode, the discussion dives into men's mental health, emotional resilience, therapy, disability representation, family support, loneliness, fitness culture, endurance sports, purpose, and faith. Drawing from current mental health research alongside personal testimony, the conversation challenges listeners to stop allowing labels, criticism, diagnoses, or past experiences to determine who they become. Instead, they argue that true confidence comes from understanding your purpose rather than seeking validation from the opinions of others.Season 10 continues to challenge the conversations men often avoid. Whether you've wrestled with comparison, insecurity, disability, emotional pressure, identity, or simply wondering if your life has a greater purpose, this episode offers practical wisdom and genuine encouragement to keep moving forward. Because sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't the label someone else places on you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 44m 40s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() What's the Point of Talking If No One is Going to Listen Anyway? Feat. Derrick Collins | It’s officially Season 10, Episode 5 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, and this conversation is one every man — especially Black men — needs to hear. In this powerful episode, Izzy Baker sits down with licensed therapist, mentor, and youth advocate Derrick Collins for an honest conversation about communication, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, men’s mental health, relationships, and the psychological toll of feeling unheard. Inspired by one difficult question — “What’s the point of using my words if nobody is going to listen anyway?” — this episode unpacks why so many men struggle to express emotions, ask for help, and communicate effectively in relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and everyday life.Throughout the episode, Derrick Collins shares insight from his years of working with young people and mentoring Black youth, explaining why emotional suppression, trauma, and lack of healthy communication skills often begin much earlier than people realize. Izzy and Derrick explore why many men struggle with vulnerability, how society teaches men to suppress emotions, and why so many Black men are conditioned to suffer in silence rather than express emotional pain. The conversation dives deep into masculinity, mental health stigma, depression, emotional isolation, anxiety, therapy for men, and why being vulnerable is often seen as weakness — even when vulnerability may actually be one of the strongest things a man can do.The episode also tackles difficult but necessary conversations surrounding relationships, emotional shutdown, toxic communication patterns, emotional discipline, and why some men stop expressing themselves altogether after repeatedly feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or unheard. Izzy and Derrick discuss the emotional consequences of “happy wife, happy life,” silent resentment, emotional neglect, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and why so many men resort to anger, avoidance, cheating, shutting down, or isolation instead of healthy communication. They also unpack the rise of social media communication, passive-aggressive posting, memes as emotional expression, and why many people throw indirect shots online instead of having honest conversations face-to-face.As the conversation expands, Derrick offers insight into what he’s seeing among today’s younger generation of men, including emotional numbness, early exposure to trauma, fatherlessness, single-parent households, entrepreneurship pressure, lack of mentorship, social media influence, and why so many young men feel disconnected, discouraged, and emotionally overwhelmed. The episode explores why young men increasingly struggle with accountability, emotional regulation, purpose, and patience in a culture obsessed with instant gratification, validation, money, and appearances.Using research surrounding men’s mental health, emotional suppression, depression, loneliness, and vulnerability, Izzy breaks down the psychology behind why men often struggle to use their words and what happens mentally, emotionally, and spiritually when emotions remain bottled up for too long. The conversation also explores biblical wisdom surrounding communication, emotional maturity, and grace, referencing scriptures like Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, and Colossians 4:6 to discuss how healthy communication can impact healing, relationships, and emotional well-being.This episode is for the man who has ever felt unheard, emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, overlooked, pressured to stay strong, or unsure how to express what he’s actually feeling without being judged. It’s for the person trying to heal communication patterns, improve emotional intelligence, strengthen relationships, or simply understand why opening up feels harder than it should.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 55m 30s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Why Is Everybody So Horny? Feat. Jeff Abraham | In Season 10, Episode 4 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with sexual wellness expert and CEO of Promescent, Jeff Abraham, for one of the most honest, funny, educational, and necessary conversations yet about sex, porn, situationships, masculinity, sexual wellness, emotional health, and why so many people seem trapped in cycles of lust, loneliness, and low emotional discipline. If you’ve ever struggled with porn, situationships, sexual frustration, performance anxiety, confidence, emotional attachment after intimacy, or simply trying to navigate dating in today’s hypersexual world — this episode is for you.The episode begins with a blunt but important question: why does it feel like everybody is obsessed with sex right now? From TikTok and Instagram algorithms constantly pushing sexual content to hookup culture becoming normalized, Izzy unpacks how modern culture has shaped expectations around intimacy, masculinity, relationships, and emotional validation. The conversation explores how many men are taught to chase sex while never actually learning emotional intelligence, communication, or sexual responsibility.Jeff Abraham joins the conversation to break down sexual wellness from an expert perspective, discussing everything from performance anxiety, premature ejaculation, confidence issues, erectile concerns, libido, sexual health products, and intimacy communication to why so many men quietly struggle in silence instead of seeking help. The discussion becomes especially important as Jeff explains how shame, comparison, unrealistic expectations, and lack of honest conversation continue hurting men’s confidence and relationships.The episode also takes a deep dive into porn culture, masturbation, and the psychological impact of unrealistic expectations. Izzy and Jeff discuss how pornography can distort intimacy, confidence, body image, emotional connection, and sexual expectations — especially for young men who often learn about sex through screens before experiencing real intimacy. From performance pressure to comparison culture, the conversation challenges listeners to ask whether they’re learning intimacy… or simply consuming fantasy.Situationships also take center stage as Izzy unpacks why so many people remain emotionally unavailable while still craving intimacy. The episode explores casual sex, emotional attachment, soul ties, sexual boundaries, and why many people are unknowingly risking both emotional and physical wellbeing while calling it “keeping things casual.” Because in today’s dating culture, many people want connection without commitment, intimacy without accountability, and pleasure without emotional consequences.The conversation also touches on sexual wellness, confidence, vulnerability, masculinity, emotional intelligence, healing, body image, aging, relationships, anxiety, and why unresolved emotional wounds often show up inside people’s dating habits and sexual decisions. From men struggling with confidence to people using sex to fill emotional voids, this episode refuses to shame while still asking difficult questions about accountability and emotional health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 56m 53s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Dr. Umar GOES OFF on Jamie Foxx, Steve Harvey Addresses Diddy & The Truth About Grief | In this week’s Mental Man Monday livestream, Izzy Baker returns after a short break to recap recent episodes from Season 10 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast while diving into two viral cultural conversations that unexpectedly reveal deeper truths about mental health, trauma, healing, accountability, and emotional decision-making in men’s lives. If you enjoy a men’s mental health podcast that blends humor, culture, emotional intelligence, faith, and real conversations about life, relationships, and healing — this episode is for you. Before jumping into the trending topics,Izzy reflects on the first few episodes of Season 10, including the viral conversation around the phrase “man up,” the psychology behind why “nice guys finish last” with Troy Daronco, and the emotional grief conversation with Talk With Tay. From losing parents to emotional suppression, rejection, validation, and learning how to let people misunderstand you without losing yourself, the livestream revisits the emotional themes already shaping this season. The first major topic centers around Dr. Umar Johnson’s viral response to Jamie Foxx allegedly having another child with a white woman, leading into a larger conversation about trauma, parental abandonment, dating preferences, relationships, Black identity, healing, and emotional grace.Could childhood wounds influence romantic choices later in life? Is Dr. Umar overreaching — or asking questions many people quietly wonder about? Izzy breaks down the psychology behind relationships, broken homes, family dynamics, and why unresolved trauma often resurfaces in unexpected ways. Then the conversation shifts to Steve Harvey’s viral comments about Diddy, accountability, and consequences. After Steve speaks candidly about boundaries, abuse, pride, and public downfall, Izzy explores what situations like this reveal about power, unchecked behavior, arrogance, emotional regulation, and why people often believe they’ll never face consequences until life forces accountability. The discussion expands into discipline, temptation, emotional self-control, and how private decisions eventually become public realities.Throughout the livestream, Izzy uses the Mental Man Monday breakdown to unpack every topic through the lens of mental health, emotional awareness, masculinity, relationships, faith, and accountability. From grief and broken families to relationships, trauma, celebrity culture, and public consequences, the bigger question remains:How do men heal without ignoring accountability?Because sometimes the viral moment isn’t really about celebrity drama. Sometimes it’s a mirror showing us what still needs healing. Listen. Reflect. And ask yourself: Are your choices coming from healing… or unresolved pain?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 19m 03s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Just Get Over It” Is Terrible Advice… Here’s Why Feat. Talk With Tay | PSA: The Mental Health Podcast returns with a familiar face for Season 10 as Izzy Baker sits down once again with Tayvon of Talk with Tay Podcast for a raw, honest, and deeply needed conversation about grief, healing, emotional suppression, therapy, mental health, and what it really means when people tell you to “just get over it.” Inspired by the viral thought, “If I could just get over it, I would,” this episode explores the emotional reality many people silently carry while the world expects them to move on overnight. As one of the returning “heavy hitters” of the podcast, Tay opens up about what life has looked like since his first appearance, including personal setbacks, emotional exhaustion, stepping away from podcasting, navigating grief after losing his mother, and rediscovering purpose after seasons of silence. From loneliness and emotional isolation to weight gain, insecurity, burnout, and learning not to dim his light anymore, this conversation becomes a powerful reminder that grief doesn’t always look like crying — sometimes it looks like shutting down, overeating, exhaustion, silence, or pretending everything is okay when it’s not.The conversation also dives into something many men quietly struggle with: not feeling emotionally safe enough to talk. Tay shares how his podcast originally became a form of self-therapy after feeling unheard by family, relationships, and even people closest to him. Izzy and Tay unpack the loneliness many men experience, the emotional pressure to “move on,” and how online support sometimes becomes stronger than real-life relationships — leaving many people wondering why strangers show up more than people they love.Throughout the episode, Izzy breaks down the psychology of grief using mental health research while challenging common narratives around therapy, emotional healing, and masculine vulnerability. Tay gives an honest perspective on why therapy hasn’t fully worked for him, the frustration of finding the wrong therapist, and why emotional healing looks different for different people. Together, they tackle grief, emotional numbness, burnout, loneliness, depression, emotional eating, entrepreneurship, purpose, and learning how to process pain instead of hiding it.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in heartbreak, loss, disappointment, grief, emotional burnout, or the pressure of pretending they’re okay when they’re not. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, a version of yourself, or simply trying to figure out how to heal without losing who you are — this conversation is for you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 52m 39s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Why “Nice Guys” Keep Getting Played in Relationships Feat. Troy Daronco | In Episode 2 of Season 10 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, Izzy Baker sits down with relationship coach and men’s advocate Troy Daronco for a powerful conversation about people pleasing, masculinity, emotional intelligence, boundaries, confidence, and why so many “nice guys” continue feeling overlooked, drained, and emotionally frustrated in dating, friendships, family dynamics, and everyday life. Inspired by the phrase “nice guys finish last,” this episode explores the psychology behind approval-seeking behavior and why many men confuse being “nice” with being genuinely kind, emotionally healthy, or respected. As a men’s mental health podcast focused on self-awareness, accountability, relationships, and emotional growth, the episode examines how people pleasing often develops from childhood experiences, low self-esteem, fear of rejection, conflict avoidance, anxiety, and the pressure many men feel to constantly earn validation from others. Izzy opens up about his own past struggles with low self-worth, overextending himself for others, and learning the difference between healthy kindness and manipulative niceness rooted in insecurity.Troy Daronco, who has spent over 15 years coaching men and leading thousands through conversations surrounding relationships and masculinity, explains how many men unknowingly sabotage their confidence, emotional stability, and relationships by prioritizing everyone else’s comfort above their own needs. Together, Izzy and Troy break down why “nice guy syndrome” often creates passive behavior, emotional resentment, weak boundaries, anxiety, emotional suppression, and unhealthy relationship dynamics — especially when men fear disappointing people or being perceived negatively.The conversation dives deeply into modern masculinity and the emotional pressure many men carry silently. Izzy and Troy discuss why men often struggle with emotional expression, how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, and why many men were conditioned to believe their value only comes from what they can provide, tolerate, or sacrifice for others. The episode also explores the difference between boundaries and standards, emotional intelligence, anxiety, entrepreneurship, emotional burnout, dating culture, validation, self-respect, and the psychological effects of constantly trying to keep everybody else happy while neglecting yourself in the process. Using real-life stories, relationship examples, mental health research, and honest conversation surrounding confidence, communication, and self-worth, this episode challenges the idea that emotional suppression automatically makes men stronger. Instead, the discussion highlights the importance of emotional discipline, accountability, self-awareness, resilience, and learning how to navigate relationships without abandoning yourself emotionally just to maintain approval from other people.This episode is for the man who struggles saying “no,” constantly overextends himself for others, feels emotionally drained from relationships and friendships, or feels overlooked despite always trying to be “the nice guy.” It’s for the man navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, approval-seeking, emotional burnout, or unhealthy relationship patterns while still trying to become a healthier version of himself without becoming cold-hearted in the process.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 1h 01m 46s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Society Tells Men to “Man Up” Then Punishes Them for It | It’s officially Season 10 of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast — and Izzy Baker returns with a powerful solo episode focused on masculinity, emotional intelligence, men’s mental health, accountability, vulnerability, and the psychological impact behind one phrase many men have heard their entire lives: “man up.”After nearly eight years of podcasting, content creation, storytelling, difficult conversations, and building a platform centered around healing, growth, and real conversations for men, Izzy reflects on the evolution of PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, the upcoming expansion of Office Hours with Izzy Baker, and why this season feels different spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and creatively. Inspired in part by Kanye West’s Graduation era, Season 10 represents growth, identity, purpose, emotional maturity, and fully stepping into who you were called to become without waiting for outside validation. The core conversation of this episode centers around the phrase “man up” and how it continues shaping men psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally. Izzy reacts to multiple viral conversations surrounding masculinity, emotional suppression, vulnerability, discipline, toxic masculinity, accountability, relationships, depression, emotional burnout, and the pressure many men silently carry every single day. Throughout the episode, difficult but necessary questions are asked: What does “being a man” actually mean? Who taught men what masculinity was supposed to look like? And why are so many men conditioned to suppress emotions instead of processing them in healthy ways?The episode explores how phrases like “man up” can sometimes motivate discipline and accountability while simultaneously reinforcing emotional suppression, shame, hyper-independence, pride, and silence. Izzy discusses the psychological effects of bottling emotions up, the rise in depression and suicide rates among men, therapy avoidance, financial pressure, entrepreneurial stress, emotional isolation, and how generations of men were conditioned to believe vulnerability automatically equals weakness. The conversation also breaks down the difference between emotional discipline and emotional repression, why unresolved emotions eventually surface physically, mentally, spiritually, or relationally, and how many men are silently crashing out while still appearing “strong” to everybody around them.Using conversations inspired by Psychology Today, mental health studies surrounding masculinity and emotional suppression, biblical principles surrounding courage and leadership, and real-life cultural examples, Izzy challenges listeners to rethink what true strength actually looks like. The episode touches on relationships, emotional expectations placed on men, the pressure to always “figure it out,” therapy for men, biblical masculinity, emotional intelligence, resilience, accountability, leadership, and why healing requires honesty before anything else can truly change.This episode is for the man who feels pressure to always stay strong, struggles expressing emotions without feeling weak, has ever been told to “man up,” is navigating depression, leadership pressure, financial stress, emotional burnout, or isolation silently, and wants accountability without becoming emotionally numb in the process. Because sometimes the strongest thing a man can do is finally admit he’s human. Listen. Reflect. And ask yourself: Did “man up” actually make men stronger…or did it simply make men quieter?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 45m 34s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Season 10 Update + Nick Cannon’s Dating Rules EXPOSED + Boston Richey Responds to Allegations | In this episode of Mental Man Monday, Izzy Baker is joined by Houston’s own 713-E for a conversation about relationships, masculinity, boundaries, and the psychology behind some of the internet’s biggest viral moments. As a men’s mental health podcast focused on culture, emotional intelligence, and accountability, this episode explores how social media continues shaping the way people view dating, loyalty, privacy, and self-control. The conversation begins with Nick Cannon going viral after admitting he allows his son to date while being far more protective over his daughter. Izzy and 713-E unpack the debate surrounding gender roles, parenting styles, and whether certain forms of protection eventually become control.The discussion explores how different expectations for sons and daughters can impact confidence, decision-making, and emotional development — especially once children finally experience freedom on their own. From there, the episode shifts toward Boston Richey responding to explosive allegations from his ex, leading into a broader discussion about relationships, social media exposure, and why so many personal conflicts now become public entertainment. Izzy questions why people increasingly run to the internet instead of handling situations privately and examines how online reactions can blur the line between accountability, humiliation, and performative responses.The livestream also dives into a deeper conversation surrounding fetishes, boundaries, curiosity, and cultural influence. Referencing ongoing internet conversations and reactions to comments made by Trick Daddy, Izzy and 713-E discuss how early exposure, social normalization, and online culture can shape attraction and behavior. The conversation asks an uncomfortable but important question: just because something becomes normalized online, does that automatically make it healthy?Throughout the episode, the discussion continuously returns to mental health, emotional discipline, and intentional living. Whether discussing dating standards, oversharing online, temptation, or relationship boundaries, the larger focus remains on how men navigate modern culture without losing self-awareness, accountability, or emotional stability in the process. Because sometimes the biggest lessons aren’t hidden inside the viral moment itself. Sometimes the real lesson is learning how to move with discipline in a culture that rewards impulsive behavior, public reactions, and constant validation.Listen. Reflect. And ask yourself:Are you moving with intention… or simply reacting to the moment?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 50m 49s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Trump Responds to New Allegations + Megan Thee Stallion Outs Klay Thompson? Michael Rapaport Reacts | In this episode of Mental Man Monday, Izzy Baker returns after a short break to break down several viral moments dominating the internet — and what they reveal about mental health, emotional discipline, relationships, and the way culture responds to controversy. Before diving into the trending conversations, Izzy gives updates on what’s next for the PSA: The Mental Health Podcast, including the upcoming rollout of Season 10, the continued development of his new talk show Office Hours with Izzy Baker, and future discussions centered around the growing idea of the quarter-life crisis many young adults are quietly facing today. From there, the episode turns to two cultural conversations currently spreading across social media. First, Izzy reacts to Donald Trump’s viral response to new allegations, a moment that sparked heated debate online. Instead of simply reacting politically, Izzy explores the psychological side of accusations, reputation management, emotional regulation, and public perception. The conversation also touches on a deeper spiritual lens — asking how someone should respond when they are accused of something they claim they did not do, and reflecting on how Jesus responded when falsely accused, raising the tension between defending your name and protecting your character. The episode then shifts to another viral moment, in which Megan Thee Stallion allegedly exposed Klay Thompson for cheating, followed by comedian Michael Rapaport’s reaction video, which quickly circulated online. Izzy unpacks what situations like this reveal about modern relationships, accountability, public embarrassment, and how social media can instantly turn private conflicts into global entertainment. But the deeper conversation goes beyond celebrity drama. The episode closes with a broader discussion about temptation, lust, discipline, and the reality that unresolved personal struggles don’t magically disappear just because someone enters a relationship or marriage. Because sometimes the most important conversations about mental health and personal responsibility begin with the cultural moments everyone is already watching.And the real question becomes: What should men actually do in these situations?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 19m 26s | ||||||
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| 1/8/26 | ![]() Social Media & Conspiracies, Keith Powers is Sober, & Offset Caught by Celina Powell✨ | Social MediaConspiracies+3 | — | the TrustBuilder PackageLegacy Launchpad+4 | — | mental healthsobriety+2 | — | 18m 21s | |
| 1/2/26 | ![]() Are Conspiracy Theories Making Men More Anxious? Feat. Jonty✨ | conspiracy theoriesmental health+4 | Jonty | the TrustBuilder PackageLegacy Launchpad+3 | — | information overloadfear-based content+2 | — | 1h 03m 27s | |
| 12/25/25 | ![]() Social Media & Family, Kai Cenat's Mental Health Scare, & Nicki Minaj Has a Message for Men✨ | mental healthsocial media+3 | Anthony Dodson | the TrustBuilder PackageLegacy Launchpad+6 | — | work burnoutgenerational wealth+3 | — | 25m 44s | |
| 12/18/25 | ![]() Is Social Media Destroying the Black Family Blueprint? Feat. Anthony Dodson✨ | social mediafamily+5 | Anthony Dodson | the TrustBuilder PackageLegacy Launchpad+3 | — | chosen communitiesfatherhood+4 | — | 1h 01m 28s | |
| 12/17/25 | ![]() Social Media & Therapy, 21 Savage Claims He was "Groomed", & John Cena's Last Match | This week’s Mental Man Monday livestream is a raw, culture-driven conversation about burnout, growth, and knowing when it’s time to leave a season behind. Izzy Baker opens the episode by recapping the latest PSA: The Mental Health Podcast release, Social Media & You Reloaded Pt. 2, featuring licensed therapist Payton Hogan, and reflects on why conversations around therapy, emotional expression, and suicidal ideation still make many men uncomfortable — especially Black men.From there, the conversation shifts into how early exposure to adult environments can shape long-term dissatisfaction. Using 21 Savage’s viral comments about being “clubbed out” as a case study, Izzy breaks down how many men are introduced to nightlife, validation, and external stimulation at a young age — only to feel bored, empty, or restless later in life. The discussion connects club culture, social conditioning, and mental health, questioning whether burnout is less about age and more about repetition without purpose.The livestream then pivots to John Cena’s retirement and the psychology of endings. Izzy explores what it means to exit a season with intention — whether it’s a career, a relationship, a lifestyle, or an identity you’ve outgrown. The episode challenges men to recognize when it’s time to make a clean break instead of waiting to be forced out, emphasizing the mental toll of staying too long in spaces that no longer serve you.Throughout the conversation, Izzy weaves together faith, personal experience, and cultural commentary — touching on entrepreneurship, financial pressure, family responsibility, and the silent expectations placed on men to “just keep going.” This episode isn’t about shaming the past; it’s about recognizing patterns, honoring growth, and giving yourself permission to move forward.If you’ve ever felt tired of the same routines, disconnected from environments you once loved, or unsure how to transition into your next chapter, this Mental Man Monday is for you.Listen. Reflect. And ask yourself what season you’re being called to leave behind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 19m 56s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() “I Talk to God, Not a Therapist" Feat. Payton Hogan | Part two of Social Media and You dives into one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health: therapy. This week, Izzy Baker sits down with Omaha-based licensed professional counselor Payton Hogan, founder of Bear Company Counseling, for an unfiltered conversation about the intersection of faith, healing, and the internet. What starts as a discussion on how social media glorifies “self-care” quickly becomes a deeper exploration of why so many men avoid therapy altogether.Izzy and Payton break down the myths that keep men silent—like the idea that therapy is just “talking to a stranger” or that prayer alone is enough to fix what discipline and dialogue are meant to address. They discuss how the rise of “therapy culture” online has made mental health both a movement and a marketing trend, and how that confuses people who genuinely need help. Payton shares how he went from private struggle to running a full counseling practice, why community care matters more than image, and how faith can guide—but not replace—the therapeutic process.The episode also challenges the common phrase, “I talk to God, not a therapist,” and examines how spiritual pride can sometimes block emotional growth. Through their conversation, Izzy and Payton connect faith and practicality—showing that therapy isn’t the absence of God, it’s often how He meets you. Together, they discuss the emotional labor of entrepreneurship, the exhaustion that comes from constantly performing strength, and the freedom that comes with being honest about your limits.As the episode closes, Izzy reminds listeners that vulnerability is not weakness—it’s alignment. Healing doesn’t always look holy on social media, but it’s still sacred work. Listen. Reflect. And remember, real men heal out loud.Payton's Social MediaInstagram: @thecyrpodcastYouTube: @therealpaytonhogan Website: bearcompanycounseling.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 1h 10m 54s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | ![]() Social Media and You: How Online Habits Are Rewiring Our Mental Health Feat. William Sharpe | Season 9 continues with a brand-new six-part series, Social Media and You, and Izzy Baker kicks it off on Thanksgiving Day with a conversation that hits home for anyone navigating digital life in 2025. From therapy misconceptions to doomscrolling addiction, Izzy opens the series with licensed professional counselor William Sharp, known online as With the Therapist, to explore the real link between social media and mental health. This one isn’t just about apps — it’s about attention, identity, and the hidden ways the online world is shaping how we think, feel, and believe. Izzy begins with humor and honesty, setting the tone for a Thanksgiving special that’s as relatable as it is revealing.The meme of the week reads: “After being on social media… how’s your mental health?” That question drives the episode as Izzy and Will unpack why therapy isn’t just “paid advice,” why so many people — especially Black men — still resist counseling, and how misunderstanding therapy keeps communities stuck in cycles of burnout and emotional isolation. Drawing from Angel Reese and Monaleo’s viral conversation about therapy, Izzy challenges the myth that “therapists tell you what you want to hear,” and instead highlights how real therapy forces us to confront the truths we’ve been avoiding.The discussion quickly widens into the bigger picture — how the digital world has become both a tool and a trap. Izzy and Will take a hard look at the rise of AI therapy tools like ChatGPT, the increasing dependence on digital validation, and how men are using online spaces to process pain in unhealthy ways. Will offers professional insight into why comparison culture hits men differently, explaining how purpose, work, and emotional restraint collide under the pressure of social media. Together, they explore what it means to live authentically when your highlight reel becomes your identity — and why so many “high-functioning” men are thriving online while quietly unraveling offline. In the Happy Hour segment, Izzy addresses one of the most controversial trends of the year — using chatbots as substitutes for therapy — and asks the hard question:At what point are we replacing God with technology? Drawing from Matthew 6:22 and Psalm 101:3, he warns listeners about guarding their eye gates and ear gates, breaking down how overstimulation, gossip algorithms, and endless “self-help” content can distort spiritual and emotional clarity. Will adds balance with practical strategies, from setting social media cut-off times to fasting from digital noise to refocus on purpose. The conversation turns deeply personal as the two men share how they’ve had to guard their peace as both content creators and counselors. Izzy opens up about his own struggles with distraction, comparison, and the temptation to overwork in the name of “purpose.”Will responds with a message on fasting, boundaries, and the freedom that comes from stepping away — even temporarily — to reclaim your mind. They both challenge listeners to examine how much control their phones really have, and to ask: Do you own your feed, or does it own you? By the time the Weekly Sabbatical arrives, the tone turns spiritual. Izzy reads from a reflection on Proverbs 4:20–22, reminding listeners that “what you watch, hear, and meditate on becomes either life or poison to your body.”He connects the scripture to modern habits — the endless scrolling, the comparison traps, and the way entertainment can quietly erode discipline and joy. The challenge of the week is simple but piercing: Do you need a social media fast — and if so, when’s the last time you took one? As Thanksgiving unfolds, Izzy leaves the audience with a reminder that gratitude and presence matter more than performance. You don’t have to post your plate to prove you’re enjoying your blessings. You just have to live them.Listen. Reflect. And don’t be afraid to join the conversation.Will's Social MediaInstagram: @withatherapistTikTok: @withatherapist YouTube: @withatherapist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 51m 43s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | ![]() Nicki Minaj, the Epstein Files, and Why Men Stay Silent | This week’s Mental Man Monday livestream lands right on Thanksgiving week — and Izzy Baker’s back solo with the launch of a brand-new six-part mini-series: Social Media and You. In this first installment, he wastes no time stirring the pot, opening up bold conversations about truth, accountability, and why silence is becoming one of the most dangerous habits among modern men. With just two solo episodes left before the series finale of Season 9, Izzy sets the tone for what’s about to be a stretch of some of the most honest dialogue yet. He starts by recapping last week’s PSA episode, “Did God Tell You To Do That, or Does It Just Make Sense?”, breaking down how obedience often clashes with comfort. Pulling from his own growth and real-life reflections, Izzy challenges listeners to consider how faith gets limited when we try to make everything logical. He calls out how men often get stuck in cycles of “doing what makes sense” rather than trusting divine redirection — highlighting that partial obedience still counts as disobedience, no matter how rational it looks.From there, Izzy shifts into the week’s major headlines: the release of the Epstein files and Nicki Minaj’s viral United Nations speech about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In true Mental Man Monday fashion, he approaches both stories with balance — part faith, part logic, and all transparency. He questions the timing of the Epstein file release, challenging the government’s motives and asking whether edited “truths” protect the innocent or simply hide the guilty. It’s not conspiracy for clicks — it’s a deeper reflection on truth, accountability, and discernment in a digital age that rewards distraction.Then comes the curveball: Nicki Minaj. Izzy unpacks how, of all people, Nicki — a female rapper — became the one to publicly speak on Christian persecution before most men of faith did. It’s a sharp, uncomfortable mirror for male audiences. He connects her courage to a broader issue: how fear, groupthink, and cancel culture have made men hesitant to stand on conviction. He doesn’t defend every move she’s made, but he calls her boldness what it is — leadership. Through faith and fire, he questions why men who quote scripture in private remain silent in public, and how social media has turned too many believers into spectators instead of soldiers.As the episode closes, Izzy flips the usual “what would Jesus do?” question into a challenge: What would you do if the truth cost you popularity? He reminds listeners that Jesus didn’t avoid controversy to stay comfortable — He flipped tables when it mattered. Izzy’s final message is both spiritual and practical: if you can speak up about sports, music, and memes, you can speak up about morals too. Because as he says, “Nicki outmanned half of y’all this week — and that’s saying something.”It’s sharp. It’s layered. And it’s a reminder that real manhood doesn’t hide behind silence. Listen. Reflect. And don’t be afraid to join the conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 21m 00s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Did God Tell You To Do That, or Does It Just Make Sense? | Season 9 is heading into its final stretch, and Izzy Baker is back with one of the most honest and spiritually challenging episodes of the entire season. This week, Izzy dives deep into the tension between obedience and logic, exploring what happens when God tells you to move, shift, release, or trust Him in ways that make absolutely no sense on paper. As the year closes and purpose conversations get louder, this episode confronts the battle between clarity and convenience — and why so many of us confuse one for the other. Izzy opens by reflecting on the meme that sparked this entire conversation: “Did God tell you to do that, or does it just make sense?” What starts as a simple question turns into a raw exploration of purpose, timing, career shifts, and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes God will pull you out of familiar environments not to punish you, but to position you. Whether it’s job rejection, unexpected redirection, or losing access to spaces you thought you needed, Izzy unpacks how obedience can feel like irrationality until hindsight proves otherwise.From there, he moves into Happy Hour, where he tackles one of the most relatable realities for young millennial men today: the art of giving people — especially parents and friends — the bare minimum. Izzy breaks down why some dreams can’t survive unnecessary opinions, why oversharing exposes you to spiritual and emotional interference, and why ambition often gets mislabeled as being “ungrateful.” With humor and honesty, he challenges listeners to protect the visions God gave them privately, even when the people closest to them don’t understand.In the Case Study, Izzy analyzes 1 Kings 19:11–12, the passage where God’s voice doesn’t appear in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire — but in a still, small whisper. Through personal stories, spiritual insight, and years of hard lessons, Izzy explains why so many of us miss God’s direction looking for something dramatic, when the answer has been sitting quietly in front of us the whole time. He connects this concept to a viral video from sneaker creator Devintage, revealing how delayed obedience can cost you more later — and how idols, comfort, and fear can disguise themselves as logic.The episode then shifts into the mental health conversation, centered on obedience, pressure, stress, and spiritual clarity. Izzy pulls from psychological research, faith-based studies, and lived experience to show how fear, pressure, and confusion distort decision-making. From habitual stress responses to long-term emotional patterns, he breaks down why people often revert to what “worked last season,” even when God is clearly calling them into something different.As the Weekly Sabbatical wraps up the episode, Izzy leans into stories of biblical obedience, divine timing, and the uncomfortable process of being stretched. He challenges listeners to evaluate where they’ve been striking the rock out of habit, where they’ve been moving out of pressure instead of peace, and where convenience has been disguised as purpose.The question he closes with becomes the one you’ll carry all week: Are you moving from clarity… or comfort? This episode is a quiet call to trust, a nudge toward surrender, and a reminder that faith rarely fits neatly into logic. If you’ve been wrestling with a decision, feeling pulled into something that doesn’t add up, or questioning whether you’re hearing God or your own fear — this one will meet you right where you are.Listen. Reflect. And don’t be afraid to join the conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 47m 11s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | ![]() The Curious Case: Are Men the New Mean Girls? | Season 9 continues with a brand-new mini-series inside the PSA universe — The Curious Case, a slow-rolling investigative run into the emotional habits, social behavior, and internal battles shaping modern men. Think of this like the Diddy case: one episode now, another one in a few weeks, and the rest spread out over time. Today’s question sets the tone: Have men become the new Mean Girls? And if so…why?In this first installment, Izzy digs into the rise of the hypersensitive sassy man — the guy whose self-esteem swings with every comment, whose feelings erupt at the smallest disagreement, and who weaponizes blocking like it’s spiritual warfare. Pulling from scripture, real-life friendships, pop culture, and even a few TikTok University scholars, the episode explores the difference between being highly sensitive and being hypersensitive — one rooted in compassion and emotional intelligence, the other rooted in offense, insecurity, and unchecked ego.To ground the conversation, Izzy revisits an older PSA classic, “Wah Wah Wah!” from Season 2, where he first broke down these emotional categories. This time, he expands the lens using passages from Ephesians 4:26 and key reflections from Soriah Lott’s King’s Hill Church blog, which challenges the belief that sensitivity is a spiritual weakness. Lott writes that “feeling strong emotions, empathizing with others, and experiencing stimuli differently is not inherently sinful — it comes down to how we’re wired as image-bearers of God.” The episode uses this framework to show how sanctified sensitivity becomes compassion, while hypersensitivity becomes chaos.From club culture to section politics, Izzy exposes the “Regina George with dreads” energy he has watched men display in both nightlife and church spaces. The cutting eyes. The whispered comments. The gatekeeping. The sudden blocks. The emotional cliques. And the unspoken jealousy. He questions why so many men have mastered the art of offense but not the discipline of self-awareness — and why emotional fragility disguised as “alpha male confidence” is actually insecurity in disguise. The episode also includes a deep dive into viral clips: one warning about the danger of “overly emotional men who lack impulse control,” another challenging outdated ideas about masculine softness in relationships, and a satirical breakdown of performative high-value masculinity. Each clip becomes a case file — a snapshot of the modern male identity crisis.With raw honesty, Izzy shares personal stories about friendships that disappeared without warning, the “callouses” he’s developed from men cutting him off, and the spiritual lessons that came from losing people he never expected to lose. He dissects loyalty, emotional regulation, conflict, and the growing trend of men who struggle to take accountability without immediately playing the victim.And as always, the episode ends with Questions That Need Addressing — from “Should a man ever block another man?” to “Are men becoming too comfortable playing the victim?” to “Is clapping back confidence or insecurity?” Each one pushes the listener to examine where emotional maturity ends and hypersensitivity begins. If you’ve ever wondered why male friendships dissolve over minor disagreements, why some men crumble at the smallest critique, or why emotional intelligence has become such a battleground among Black men today — this is an episode you don’t want to skip. Listen. Learn. Reflect. And prepare yourself — because The Curious Case is just getting started.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package🎯 Level up your professional development influence with the TrustBuilder Package — a social media strategy designed to position you as a thought leader in your space. From authority-building content to engagement that actually converts, we make sure your message doesn’t just get seen… it gets respected. Perfect for personal brands looking to grow their presence and impact. Legacy Launchpad🚀 Build your podcast — and your influence — from the ground up with the Legacy Launchpad. We handle everything: strategy, branding, production, and promotion, so you can focus on delivering value. Designed for personal and professional development influencers who want their voice amplified, their brand elevated, and their legacy secured in the digital space. | 49m 08s | ||||||
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