056 - Break Free From Anxiety and Depression & Get Mentally Shredded with Christopher Weedon

In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Christopher Weedon, Founder of Mentally Shredded, a foundation that was born from his battle with anxiety and depression. Chris has made it his mission to change the stigma of mental health and empower people through personal development. Listen in as Chris shares the powerful advice, tools, and mindset shifts he used to break free from anxiety and depression and get Mentally Shredded.   Chris emphasizes how important it is to have an identity and purpose outside of work, make exercise part of your lifestyle, and rebuild your foundation of mental health when it crumbles. He describes how transformative it can be to establish a supportive, constructive network of people in your life that can help you develop into the exact person you want and need to be.   "The personal development piece… there's no way I would be here talking to you without that." – Christopher Weedon   Keep this in mind… We all love sunshine, but it's the rain that helps everything grow. Through every storm, be sure to put your armor on, stand tall, and keep doing what you need to do to fill up your cup.   "I call this the grocery store mentality. Take what aligns with you and put it in your basket. Whatever doesn't align with you, leave it on the shelf because you can't do what I'm doing and you can't do exactly what Ted is doing either. You have to figure out what is working, what is not working, and it's an ebb and flow." – Christopher Weedon   Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [00:57] About Christopher Weedon. [02:16] How physical fitness impacts mental health. [04:13] Identity & Purpose: What happens when your foundation crumbles? [08:15] About Chris' battle with anxiety & depression. [14:48] Rebuilding your mental health with affirmations, gratitude, and the right relationships. [20:09] How to put your armor on and become Mentally Shredded. [26:09] How Chris is using personal development to change the stigma of mental health. [33:13] Don't wait until the world forces you to make a change. [34:57] Why do men have a hard time talking about mental health? [39:05] How to connect with Chris & get involved with Mentally Shredded. [41:26] As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned: Join The Noble Knights: https://themodernman.gumroad.com/l/NobleKnights  Listen to The Mentally Shredded Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentallyshreddedpodcast    Connect with Christopher Weedon: Visit his website: https://www.christopherdweedon.com  Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearementallyshredded  Follow Mentally Shredded Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyshreddedfoundation    Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8  Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themodernmanpodcast  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg