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February 4, 2025 70 mins

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I welcome back Chloe Smellink, psychotherapist-in-training, for a deep dive into men’s mental health, the stigma surrounding therapy, the troubling rise of MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada, and the broader societal issues affecting mental well-being. 

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome Back, Chloe

05:00 – How Men Approach Mental Health

12:00 – The Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations

20:00 – The Silent Crisis: Why Men Feel Helpless

30:00 – Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada: Are We Giving Up Too Easily?

45:00 – The White Male Epidemic: Why Are They Overrepresented in MAiD?

55:00 – Breaking the Cycle: Solutions for Men’s Mental Health

1:10:00 – Closing Thoughts & Resources

Links: https://client.alli.io/therapists/Chloe_Smellink/


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