April 10, 2025 • 58 mins
Season 9 opens with a bold solo episode that calls men to confront one question: Are you becoming the man you're projecting—or are you still wishing for the change you refuse to pursue? In Track 1 of "As a Man Vol 2" titled “As a Man, You’re Not Him (Yet),”
Izzy Baker delivers an unfiltered message on what it means to be stuck in potential, performative masculinity, and the cultural obsession with being “Him.” Drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 2:3 and cultural icons like Kendrick Lamar and LeBron, Izzy challenges listeners to stop circling the same emotional mountains and step into maturity, responsibility, and identity.
Izzy explores why so many men are obsessed with calling themselves “Him.” He explains how we’ve confused going viral for having value, comparing Zeus Network drama kings to Oscar winners, grown folks who pretend they don't want to celebrate their birthday for attention, and plenty of homemade quotes; this episode isn't one to miss.
He also calls out a growing mental health issue: men stuck in performance mode. When you avoid real growth, you end up faking confidence, chasing validation, and acting out. Izzy unpacks the man-child mindset using real research, expert YouTube videos, and real-life examples. If you’re always blaming others, still leaning on your parents, or blowing up over small things, this might hit close to home.
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This episode is proudly featured on several Feedspot-curated podcast lists highlighting top voices in wellness and education. PSA: The Mental Health Podcast has been recognized as one of the leading platforms in:
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Izzy Baker delivers an unfiltered message on what it means to be stuck in potential, performative masculinity, and the cultural obsession with being “Him.” Drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 2:3 and cultural icons like Kendrick Lamar and LeBron, Izzy challenges listeners to stop circling the same emotional mountains and step into maturity, responsibility, and identity.
Izzy explores why so many men are obsessed with calling themselves “Him.” He explains how we’ve confused going viral for having value, comparing Zeus Network drama kings to Oscar winners, grown folks who pretend they don't want to celebrate their birthday for attention, and plenty of homemade quotes; this episode isn't one to miss.
He also calls out a growing mental health issue: men stuck in performance mode. When you avoid real growth, you end up faking confidence, chasing validation, and acting out. Izzy unpacks the man-child mindset using real research, expert YouTube videos, and real-life examples. If you’re always blaming others, still leaning on your parents, or blowing up over small things, this might hit close to home.
Featured Recognition
This episode is proudly featured on several Feedspot-curated podcast lists highlighting top voices in wellness and education. PSA: The Mental Health Podcast has been recognized as one of the leading platforms in:
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.
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