Hello and welcome! Join three Denver therapists—Caleb, Chris, & Mark—as they explore, debate, and wrestle with complex topics in the world through the lenses of mental health and personal experiences. In this first episode, the trio introduces themselves and discusses aims for the show. Feeling called out by feminist culture, the three consider aspects of what it means for men to address men's issues and how that plays into the basis for starting a podcast.

Meet the Therapists:

Caleb Elder is an avid hiker and audiobooker who enjoys making killer cocktails and bad jokes. Professionally, Caleb works at a small group practice specializing in teens and young adults, neurodiversity and career development.

Chris Renick is a DIY kind of guy who enjoys roasting coffee, building Harry Potter Lego sets, reading books, and spending time with his family in the mountains. Professionally, Chris works primarily with young adults from an existential lens. So what is an existential lens? Your choice.

Mark Cadlaon is a lifelong (and currently sad) Ferrari Formula 1 fan, but distracts himself with cycling, travel, and color-coordinating his books. Professionally, Mark works in private practice counseling and neurofeedback, specializing in young adults, life transitions, anxiety, and burnout.

About the Show:

AND is a mental health-focused podcast taken from the perspective of three male therapists based in Denver, Colorado. AND is a safe space to explore and consider ideas from multiple (and sometimes opposing) perspectives. The space may not always feel comfortable, but by humbly holding space for one another and learning from each other’s wisdom & experience, we can be challenged to expand our own understanding as well as gain further appreciation for differing points of view.

Show Link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/and-mentalhealth/

Email: and.mentalhealthconversations@gmail.com

Instagram: @and.mentalhealth

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