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.
Think of MENTALk like hanging out with your buddies on the back porch — some laughs, some deep stuff, and a lot of honesty. We dive into men’s mental health, everyday wins and fails, and those random conversations that just keep rolling.
Join me as we tackle tough topics, break down barriers, and get real about mental health and much more. 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
15 episodes
Ep:15 | Life Happens – A Quick Update
Hey everyone – this is just a quick update episode.We missed our usual release schedule due to a family vacation, but the next episode will be out later this week. That said, we’ll likely be taking a short break afterward, as my...
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4:48
Ep.14 | Catching Up
In this episode of Mentalk, we sit down to share open and honest conversations about the challenges life throws our way and how men can support each other through them. From personal stories to raw reflections, we dig into resilience, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:23:05
Ep.13 | We're Back
After a much-needed break, Mentalk is officially back — and we’re coming stronger than ever. In this episode, we open up about where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and why this season of Mentalk is going to be our best yet. Expect raw conversa...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:11:18
Ep.12 | 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
Ep.11 | 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
Ep.10 | 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
Ep.9 | 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
Ep.8 | 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
Ep.7 | 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
Ep.6 | 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
Ep.5 | 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
Ep.4 | 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
Ep.3 | 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