Friendship and Men’s Mental Health with Ian Fridell and Chris Bragg

The Masculine Wilderness Podcast

In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, Tom Perez, CEO and founder of Epic Project, chats with Ian ('Pancakes') and Chris ('Critter'). They dive into their personal stories about tackling men's mental health and suicide prevention. The guys talk about how their friendship and love for motorcycles sparked the creation of the 'Get Lost Find Yourself' rally—a successful event raising money and awareness for men's mental health.

They explore the impact of being vulnerable, having real friendships, and the importance of a supportive community. Tune in to hear Tom, Ian, and Chris discuss how male friendships, shared passions, and the courage to open up about mental health can be life-changing.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Hinton Development

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast

00:20 Meet Ian and Chris: Motorcycle Buddies on a Mission

03:45 The Journey of Pancakes: From Darkness to Advocacy

05:21 The Birth of Get Lost, Find Yourself Rally

08:28 The Power of Friendship: Ian and Chris's Bond

11:56 Ian's Story: Struggles and Triumphs

29:38 The Healing Power of Motorcycles

37:30 Adventure and Dual Sport Riders

37:49 Street Riders and Their Stereotypes

38:37 Camaraderie Among Bikers

42:08 Women in the Motorcycle World

43:56 First Motorcycle Experiences

45:38 Building a Supportive Community

52:48 The Power of Vulnerability

58:21 Final Thoughts and Advice

01:09:25 Podcast Outro and Credits

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