This one’s not easy and it’s not supposed to be.

We sat down to talk about what most men will never say out loud. The thoughts they carry in silence. The moments they break behind closed doors. The pain they’ve buried for years.

This isn’t just about mental health this is about survival.
This is about the moment you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the man staring back.
This is about the weight you’ve been carrying so long, it feels normal now.
This is for the ones who’ve been holding it in for too long.

We dive into:

• The real reason so many men are dying emotionally and spiritually

• Why silence is killing us more than the struggle itself

• What real healing actually looks like without the mask

• The stories that pull us back from the edge

• And how we start changing things — one honest conversation at a time

If you’ve ever felt like you had no one to talk to this episode is for you.

We’re not experts. We’re just two men who’ve been through it, and want to talk about it. Unfiltered. Real. Raw.

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Building awareness, creating access, and pushing the conversation forward in men’s mental health.

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In this gripping episode of Raw Minds Podcast, Erick welcomes Steve from @MenThriveDaily, a man whose life was shattered by a traumatic brain injury and who chose to rebuild it with fire and faith. After being struck by a drunk driver and left on the side of the road, Steve faced years of loss, pain, and unanswered questions. But instead of giving up, he leaned into the chaos, found God, created a farmland to feed the struggling, built housing for the homeless, and launched a mental health movement on TikTok that’s helped save lives.

Steve shares raw truths about post-traumatic growth, the battle with invisible injuries, losing his identity and finding a new one through purpose, painting, and pouring love back into his community. Erick opens up too, drawing powerful parallels between his own journey after loss and the mission behind Raw Minds: to ensure no one feels alone in their darkest moments.

This one’s for the underdogs, the fighters, and the ones who’ve been counted out. It's about grit you can’t teach, hope you can’t fake, and a community that’s showing up for each other one raw story at a time.

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If this episode moved you share it. Someone out there needs to hear this. Leave a review, follow us on your favorite platform, and let’s keep breaking stigmas around men's mental health, one story at a time. Need grit? This one’ll help you find it. Drop a comment, send us a message, or tell your own story. We're listening.

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Losing Love, Leading Men & Speaking Truth Without Apology | Raw Minds Podcast S2 Ep. 38

In the final episode of our powerful three-part Women’s Series, Erick and Anthony sit down with Maggie a journeyman carpenter, scaffolding supervisor, and the godmother of Erick’s daughter for a deeply raw conversation about grief, identity, and showing up in a world that often tells women to quiet down.

This episode dives deep into:

Growing up in male-dominated circles and earning respect in construction

Losing her husband to cancer and what palliative care at home taught her

Navigating grief, self-reflection, and redefining love on her own terms

Emotional intelligence, managing anger, and learning to communicate without ego

The real toll of being “the strong one” and how she’s learning to soften

Her journey from reactive behavior to conscious self-awareness

Powerful insight on mental health systems, single parenting, work stress & burnout

Why proactive care not just crisis intervention must be our future

This is more than a conversation it’s a masterclass in emotional courage. Maggie doesn’t hold back, and we’re better for it.

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Email: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comConnect with Raw Minds Society (Nonprofit)Promoting real conversations, community mental health support & practical change.

Email: rawmindssociety@gmail.comSubscribe to Raw Minds Podcast for conversations that cut through the noise.

Like, share, and tag someone who needs this episode.

What part of Maggie’s story hit home for you? Drop a comment and let us know.

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Healing After Trauma, Owning Her Story & Rising Strong in a Man’s World | Raw Minds Podcast S2 Ep. 37In this emotionally powerful episode of Raw Minds, Erick and Anthony sit down with Therian a crane operator, artist, and survivor who has walked through addiction, trauma, codependency, and loss to build a life rooted in self-worth, strength, and healing.

Therian opens up about what it really takes to rebuild after years of emotional pain, people-pleasing, and chasing validation. From heavy machinery to heavy emotions, she doesn’t hold back.

This episode covers:

Addiction, codependency, trauma, and self-sabotage

Healing through music, writing, therapy, and inner child work

Why she left behind toxic friendships and reclaimed her voice

Her emotional decision to undergo breast reduction surgery and what it meant

Navigating a male-dominated industry while honoring her boundaries

The power of letting go, setting standards, and loving yourself first

A raw reminder that healing is messy but worth every step

If you’ve ever struggled with identity, self-love, or being the strong one for too long this episode is for you.

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Email: rawmindspodcast@gmail.com

Connect with Raw Minds Society (Nonprofit)

Mental health support. Real conversations. Action that matters.

Email: rawmindssociety@gmail.com

Subscribe to Raw Minds Podcast for real, unfiltered stories about healing, resilience, and mental health that matters.

Like, comment, and share this episode to help break the stigma.

Tag someone who needs to be reminded that they are not alone.

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In this mind-blowing episode of Raw Minds, Erick and Anthony sit down with Jenny Le founder of MindWave a sound healer on a mission to help real, everyday people let go of the chaos and reconnect with their nervous system.

What started as “blankets and banging pots” turned into one of the most unexpectedly powerful episodes Raw Minds has ever recorded what they now call The Anthony Reaction.

This episode dives into:

What a sound bath really is and why it’s more science than candles

Jenny’s personal journey through trauma, mental collapse, and emotional healing

The truth about anxiety, masculinity, and emotional repression in men

Why sound healing works even when you think it’s BS

Anthony’s powerful response during the sound bath session

Creating space for emotional safety, not spiritual performance

Audio Note: First few episodes in the new studio have had minor tech hiccups thanks for bearing with us. It only gets better from here.

Connect with Jenny Le & MindWave

Instagram: @mindwave.caEmail: mindwavesoundbaths@gmail.comDM to book a session, ask questions, or just connect. You don’t need to understand it you just need to feel it.

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Email: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comConnect with Raw Minds Society (Nonprofit)Focused on mental health, awareness, and access for those who need it most.

Email: rawmindssociety@gmail.comSubscribe to Raw Minds for stories that don’t just talk they shift you.

Like, share, and tag someone who needs to slow down and reset.

You don’t have to believe in sound baths just come hear what healing feels like.

#MindWave #SoundHealing #TheAnthonyReaction #RawMindsPodcast #JennyLe #LetGoToHeal #MensMentalHealth #VibrationHealing #FightOrFlightRecovery #RealHealingConversations

From Country Music Dreams to Business Collapse & Redemption | Raw Minds Podcast S2 Ep. 35

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Raw Minds, Erick and Anthony welcome Daniel Gallagher—podcast host of Gallagher’s Grip, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Daniel opens up about losing everything, walking through the darkest moments of his life, and how he clawed his way back with grit, purpose, and honesty.

This episode dives deep into:

• Daniel’s early music career and wild Nashville days

• Building a multi-state construction company—and watching it collapse overnight

• The brutal truth about business debt, lawsuits, depression, and hitting rock bottom

• The night Daniel nearly ended his life—and the moment his son’s eyes saved him

• Rebuilding from nothing and the real power of never quitting

• Why we need to talk more about men’s mental health, suicide, fatherhood, and divorce

• Raw stories from all three men on fatherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, addiction, and purpose

Note: This episode is as real as it gets. No filters. No scripts. Just three men talking about what most are afraid to say out loud.

Connect with Daniel Gallagher:

Podcast: Gallagher’s Grip
Available on: YouTube, TikTok, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
Instagram: @gallaghersgrip
YouTube: Search "Gallagher’s Grip Podcast"

Special Thanks to Local Support

We want to give a huge shoutout to these amazing businesses for their help and support this week:

On The Spot Mobile Mechanics
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Support local, mobile businesses who go the extra mile—literally.

Connect with Raw Minds Podcast

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Instagram: @rawmindspodcast
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Facebook: Raw Minds Podcast
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Twitch: Raw Minds Studio
Email: rawmindspodcast@gmail.com

Building awareness, creating access, and pushing the conversation forward in men’s mental health.

Connect with Raw Minds Society (Nonprofit)Email: rawmindssociety@gmail.com

Subscribe to Raw Minds Podcast for powerful, real-world stories from people who’ve been through the fire and came out stronger.
Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they’re not alone.
What part of Daniel’s story stuck with you? Drop your thoughts below.

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From Distance to Connection: Owen’s Return to Raw Minds | S2 Ep. 34

In this special episode of Raw Minds, Erick and Anthony reconnect with longtime friend Owen, aka The Man from Amsterdam, in the debut of their brand new studio. What starts as a laid-back reunion turns into a raw and meaningful conversation about growth, brotherhood, and finding clarity through the chaos.

This episode dives into:

• Life abroad and the lessons Owen learned while living in Amsterdam

• The power of brotherhood and showing up for the people who matter

• Mental resets, personal growth, and staying grounded through it all

• Letting go of the past to build something real

• Reflecting on life with humor, truth, and vulnerability

Audio Note: This is our first time recording in the new setup—we had a few technical hiccups with the sound. We appreciate your patience and promise it’ll only get better from here.

Supporting local means everything to us. Big shoutout to these two mobile services:

Special Thanks To These Local Businesses for Helping Today Connect with Raw Minds Podcast

On The Spot Mobile MechanicsWebsite: www.onthespotmobilemechanics.comEmail: info@onthespotmobilemechanics.com

Door To Door Tires
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Reliable, professional, and mobile—they showed up when it mattered most.

Website: www.rawminds.ca
YouTube: Raw Minds Podcast
Instagram: @rawmindspodcast
TikTok: @rawmindspodcast
Facebook: Raw Minds Podcast
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Email: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comConnect with Raw Minds Society

Our nonprofit arm supporting mental health, healing, and community outreach.
Email: rawmindssociety@gmail.com

Subscribe to Raw Minds for real stories, real healing, and real talk.
Like, comment, and share this episode if Owen’s message resonated with you.
Support the podcast and help us grow this movement.

#TheManFromAmsterdam #RawMindsPodcast #Brotherhood #HealingJourney #NewStudioLaunch #MensMentalHealth #AuthenticConversations #SupportLocalBusinesses #RawMindsSociety #LifeLessons

From Incarceration to Inspiration: Mr. ESQ’s Story of Survival, Sobriety & Speaking Truth | Raw Minds Podcast Ep. 33

In this gripping and emotional episode, Erick and Anthony sit down with Mr. ESQ a Vancouver Island hip-hop artist, father, and truth teller who turned his darkest moments into a mission to inspire. After spending over a decade in prison and battling addiction, Mr. ESQ emerged with a voice fueled by pain, purpose, and raw experience.

This episode dives deep into:

• Growing up in the system: foster care, street life, and survival

• Serving a 10-year sentence and facing a manslaughter charge

• The moment everything changed and how fatherhood saved him

• Using hip-hop as therapy: writing lyrics from trauma and truth

• Rebuilding through sobriety, self-respect, and community impact

• Why he's dedicated to helping others escape the cycles he lived through

Mr. ESQ doesn’t sugarcoat anything. This is one of the most honest, hard-hitting stories we’ve ever featured perfect for anyone who's ever struggled with identity, mental health, or rebuilding after destruction.

🎧 Spotify: Mr. ESQ
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🎶 Available on all major platforms — just search “Mr. ESQ”

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Connect with Mr. ESQConnect with Raw Minds Podcast#MrESQ #RawMindsPodcast #HipHopHealing #PrisonToPurpose #MusicSavedMyLife #RedemptionStory #TraumaToTriumph #MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #TruthThroughHipHop #CanadianHipHop #RealLifeStories