Are Celebrity Men Allowed to Go to Therapy?

About this episode

Brad Gage discusses how Kumail Nanjiani's standup special 'Night Thoughts' challenges traditional views on masculinity and therapy.

Most men don't think a standup comedy special could change how they see therapy. I didn't either… until this one. In this episode, I break down why "Night Thoughts" by Kumail Nanjiani quietly flips the script on masculinity, mental health, and what strength actually looks like. As someone who worked closely with Kumail for years and now creates content around men's mental health, this special hit at the exact intersection of my life. I talk about why so many men believe they "don't have feelings," how gym-bro culture often replaces emotional awareness with shame, and why seeing a successful, fit, confident man talk openly about therapy matters more than another motivational speech ever could. This isn't about fixing men. It's about showing what healthy masculinity already looks like. If you've ever thought therapy was "for other people," this video might change how you see it. Hosted and Produced by Brad Gage

People in this episode

Host: Brad Gage

Topics covered

• therapy
• masculinity
• mental health
• emotional awareness
• comedy

Keywords

• Kumail Nanjiani
• Night Thoughts
• gym-bro culture
• healthy masculinity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: "Night Thoughts"

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