Raw Conversations on Men's Mental Health with Colton Van Baale

Join host Andy Grant on Real Men Feel as he converses with Colton Van Baale, a spoken word poet and author known as Poetry by Colton. In this episode, they explore the depths of men's mental health through Colton's impactful and raw poetry from his book Let's Talk About It. Colton shares his personal journey and the genesis of his poetic expressions and reads powerful pieces like 'Speak Up' and 'Man in the Mirror'.

Discover the importance of vulnerability, self-truth, and the significance of genuine connections in this enlightening discussion. Don't miss this candid and emotional conversation that aims to break the silence surrounding men's mental health.

00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Silence
00:24 Meet the Host: Andy Grant
00:37 Guest Introduction: Colton Van Baale
00:52 Colton's Poetry and Impact
01:21 Colton's Journey into Poetry
04:29 The Power of Sharing and Community
06:46 Reading 'Speak Up'
09:45 The Purpose of the Book
12:26 Challenges and Support Systems
14:39 Building a Supportive Community
16:41 Lessons from a Firefighter's Struggles
17:25 Opening Up About Personal Struggles
20:08 A Poetic Journey: Man in the Mirror
23:19 The Power of Brutal Honesty
24:43 Finding Time for Yourself
28:01 Embracing Vulnerability and Growth
31:05 Living Authentically and Helping Others
32:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Colton
TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@poetry.by.colton
Buy the book "Let's Talk About It" -- https://poetrybycolton.myshopify.com/

Resources
Metallica, The Unnamed Feeling -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTU6NLovI_Q
Man in the Mirror -- https://open.spotify.com/track/6pDpFbSnlnvIhxnOd2FzmJ?si=f30114fba6794e80

Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:
Book a Clarity Call with Andy and get clear on your goals, what's in your way, and what you can do about it at https://theandygrant.com/talk
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Andy Grant Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!
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