The Quiet Riot Show - Men's Mental Health Podcast

The Quiet Riot Show - Men's Mental Health Podcast

LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at www.quietriotshow.ca The Quiet Riot Show is your go-to bi-weekly podcast for diving deep into men's mental health. Want to Join two friends as they create a safe haven for themselves or the guests to candidly share their personal battles, the impact on their lives, and their journeys through the storm of emotions. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, raw truths, and inspiring stories of resilience and recovery. It's not just a podcast—it's a movement towards understanding, healing, and growth. Welcome to The Quiet Riot Show, where we break silence one episode at a time.

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December 24, 2025 24 mins

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Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - www.quietriotshow.ca The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for a lot of men, they quietly add pressure, exhaustion, and stress we don’t always talk about.
In this short, honest check-in episode, we hit record before Christmas to talk about where we’re actually at, not where we’re expected to be.
Recorded over Zoom, thi...

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Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - www.quietriotshow.ca What’s really going on in the minds of young men right now? We met today’s guest, licensed therapist Nick Jones, at our very first Quiet Riot meetup. What caught our attention wasn’t just his profession. It was how honestly he spoke about the silent battles men carry around every day. So we brought him onto the s...

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Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - www.quietriotshow.ca What happens when the worst moment of your life becomes the moment that changes everything?

In this episode of The Quiet Riot Show, we sit down with Winnipeg photographer and videographer Trav Anema, whose world shifted after losing his mom. Instead of letting grief crush him, Trav found a way to transform it into...

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Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - www.quietriotshow.ca What happens when one of your listeners decides to try the metabolic reset (strict Keto diet) and challenges others to join him for the ride?

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremie St.Hilaire, a Quiet Riot listener who reached out after hearing about our experience with the metabolic reset. He decided...

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Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - www.quietriotshow.ca What happens when three dads sit down with no script, no agenda — just honesty?

In this episode of The Quiet Riot Show, Tommy, Tim, and guest Chris Santos dive into the unfiltered side of fatherhood and men’s mental health. Chris, a close friend who once helped Tommy find the courage to reach out for help, shares ...

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Subscribe to Email - https://quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - https://www.quietriotshow.ca The guys take a breather — no guests, just raw conversation between Tommy and Tim. With his parents finally moving out, Tommy finds himself adjusting back to “normal” life… but what even is normal anymore? After months of shared chaos, comfort, and emotional growth, the silence feels strange. So i...

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Subscribe to Email - https://quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - https://www.quietriotshow.ca What happens when a young father’s world is turned upside down by a misdiagnosed lump that turns out to be testicular cancer? 

In this episode, we sit down with Steve McDonnell—a gifted tattoo artist and devoted dad—who takes us inside his raw and emotional journey of fighting for his lif...

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September 17, 2025 62 mins

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Subscribe to Email - https://quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - https://www.quietriotshow.ca Why do men’s feelings often get ignored when it comes to relationships and betrayal? A recent scandal sparked headlines about a cheating CEO, but the conversation only centered on the woman left behind—not the man whose wife cheated. Why is the husband invisible in this story? Are men expected to ...

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We promised you an August episode during our summer break — and here it is. What happens when a group of men finally comes together in person to talk, connect, and just be real with each other? Our very first men’s mental health meetup was a step into the unknown. Would it feel like a formal A...

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An important conversations surrounding men’s mental health. What is a man’s purpose today? Is it family? Career? Friendships? Or something deeper? We explore the pressures men face, both internal and external. Whether we’re living out someone else’s expectations or defining our own path. What ...

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This week, it’s just the crew—no guests, no filters, just a raw conversation about what’s really been going on. Life has been hectic, which is why we’re dropping this episode a bit later than usual. But in the middle of the chaos, we took a moment to check in with each other—because that matters.

One of the hardest things we’re dealing with right now? Quitting smoking and vaping. If yo...

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What happens when a man is physically or mentally abused and the system has no answers?

We talk about the crushing reality of seeking help only to be dismissed or redirected. Call a mental health resource? They say call 911. Call 911? They say it’s not an emergency. This isn’t just frustrating—it’s dangerous. And in moments where men are already barely hanging on, the system seems to s...

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What does it take to transform a life shaped by depression, addiction, and despair into one defined by purpose and healing?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jason Tyler McLean — a Winnipeg-based author, speaker, and educator — whose life nearly ended by suicide after years of battling depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addicti...

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Get raw, real, and unfiltered conversations in this episode. What started as a simple check-in spiraled into a much deeper conversation about emotional growth, managing chaos, and how we're learning to be more open—especially as men navigating mental health. We reflect on how being more emotionally aware has transformed our relationship...

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WANT TO HELP US? Click here.  Leave a voicemail here. Joining us for this emotional, unforgettable episode is none other than Tommy’s son, Jakub — 10 years old at the time of the recording (but officially 11 now!).

We sat down to hear straight from a young man growing up in today’s world — what matters to him, what family means, and how he views life at this early but critical age. As the conver...

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WANT TO HELP US? Click here. Why are so many men still hesitant to seek help—even when it’s available?
What if the medication you’re taking isn’t a cure, but a pause button?
And how is the world changing for young men in ways we don’t fully understand?

In this episode, we reunite with Patrick and Cam from Tampa Bay’s Men’s Health Unscripted podcast—pharmacists who blend real ta...

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WANT TO HELP US? Click here. In this episode, we explore men’s mental health from a woman’s perspective as Tommy’s wife, Adriana, joins us for a raw and honest discussion. Tim leads the conversation, diving into their marriage—how it started, how life’s pressures turned them into roommates instead of partners, and how they nearly lost everything.

Tommy shares his struggle with mental h...

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Like many Canadian kids, Dave grew up with dreams of playing professional hockey. He made it further than most, getting drafted and stepping into the world of pro hockey. But sometimes, the dream you chase isn’t the one meant for you. Realizing the sport wasn’t...

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WANT TO HELP US? Click here. What makes someone leave a steady income for the unknown? Tyler Robb had security, a predictable paycheck, and a routine—until COVID changed everything. Laid off from his stable job, he faced a crossroads: play it safe or take a leap of faith. In this episode, Tyler shares how losing his job became the wake-up call he needed to pursue real estate, the financial and ...

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February 3, 2025 44 mins

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WANT TO HELP US? Click here. In this episode of The Quiet Riot Show, we take a break from having a guest to focus on something closer to home. Tommy opens up about the emotional and physical struggles he’s been facing, sharing how recent events have taken a serious toll on his mental health. Life has thrown some unexpected challenges his way, and while we always encourage our listeners to speak...

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