MENTALk
Welcome to MENTALk Podcast!
I’m Dakota, and this podcast is my way of sharing my journey through life's challenges and encouraging others to do the same. As a man who's faced his fair share of struggles, I’ve realized how rarely we hear about the experiences and emotional battles that men go through. MENTALk is here to change that.
Through candid conversations, personal stories, and insightful interviews, this podcast aims to create a space where men can openly discuss their mental health and experiences. But it’s not just for men—women, too, can find value in understanding and supporting the men in their lives.
Join me as we tackle tough topics, break down barriers, and get real about mental health. Whether you’re looking to vent, seek support, or better understand a loved one, MENTALk is here to help you get stuff off your chest and find the connection we all need.
Episodes
12 episodes
S2:E1 | Meet Bethany: Honest Conversations with a Therapist
Welcome back to the podcast, folks! This episode is one for the books—we’re diving deep into men’s mental health with Bethany, a therapist who’s not just in it for the paycheck but genuinely wants to make a difference. Bethany’s the foun...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:28:12
S1:E11 | Rambling Through the Struggles: Surviving the Holidays and Breaking the Stigma
Welcome back to Men Talk! The past few weeks have been tough—my wife’s brain surgery, family responsibilities, the holidays, and even my own health scare. In this raw and honest episode, I’m just rambling, sharing what’s on my mind, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:07
S1:E10 | Breaking Cycles: Fatherhood, Business, and the Fight for Balance
Hey everyone, welcome back to the show! This week, we’re diving into a really raw and real conversation with my good friend Ben Nichols. Now, if you’ve been wondering where this episode is, trust me, it’s been worth the wait. We actually record...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:52:30
S1:E9 | The Little Things That Hold Us Together
In this one, it’s a bit different — less about mental health and more about relationships. We dive deep into what keeps us going, the little things we do as a couple and family that maybe don’t get as much attention these days. From eating dinn...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:08:09
S1:E8 | Love, Loss, and Living Through It: Our Raw Journey with Grief
In this episode, we get incredibly personal, talking about grief, resilience, and the very different ways people handle loss. Joined by my wife, we share our experiences with losing our son, Emmitt, and how it impacted our relationship and indi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:32:52
S1:E7 | This Is Where I Am Now: The Journey So Far
Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I dive into where I’m at right now, the highs, the struggles, and the gratitude I feel for being able to share my journey with all of you. This isn’t just about telling my story, but about connecting, he...
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55:45
S1:E6 | My First Born
All right, everyone, welcome back to the podcast! We’ve got a special one today—it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s definitely not an easy conversation, but sometimes those are the most important. This episode is about grief, loss, and love. It’s a d...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:29
S1:E5 | The Wreck
Welcome to Episode 5 of MENTALk! This one is deep. I open up about a wreck that changed my life forever, losing two incredible people—Taylor and Megan—and how it’s impacted everyone around me, including their family and mine. I dive into the gu...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:34
S1:E4 | My First Love
In this episode, I’m diving into something I’ve been dreading since the start of this podcast—one of the hardest stories of my life. This episode gets personal as I talk about someone who had a huge impact on me—my first love, Taylor. We met ba...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:49
S1:E3 | Childhood Back Story - Part 2
In this episode, I dive deep into my personal story—growing up with my family’s struggles, the challenges we faced with my dad’s absence, and my mom doing her best to hold things together. I share some tough memories, like walking in to find bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:08
S1:E2 | Childhood Back Story
In this episode of MENTALk, I start from the beginning, sharing my story. I talk about growing up, constantly moving from place to place, and living through some really tough times. We moved a lot when I was young, going from state to st...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:31