Breaking the Stigma with Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick

In this deeply honest and moving episode, Jen sits down with Jaret Reddick, frontman of Bowling for Soup, for a conversation that hits on everything from mental health and midlife to fatherhood, therapy, and finding purpose through music.Jaret opens up about his personal experience with depression, anxiety, divorce, and the pressure to always be “the funny guy”, and how sharing his story helped others find the courage to get help too. Together, Jen and Jaret talk about the stigma around men’s mental health, how partners can offer support, and why healing starts with talking about it.From punk rock to personal growth, this conversation proves that vulnerability is strength — and that even rockstars are rewriting what it means to be okay.🔑 Key TakeawaysHow Jaret Reddick learned to speak openly about mental healthWhy asking for help is an act of strength, not weaknessWhat men wish women understood about emotional strugglesHow music can connect, comfort, and healThe importance of therapy, communication, and self-care in midlifeThe story behind Turbulence, There Is You, and Holdin’ On to That Hate🧠 Favorite Quote“Getting help isn’t showing weakness — it’s showing strength.” — Jaret Reddick🌎 Resources & MentionsPunk Rock Saves LivesAmplified Minds (Formally Foundation 45)Tough Enough to Care (UK)BetterHelpSongs Mentioned:Turbulence – Bowling for SoupThere Is You – Jaret ReddickHoldin’ On to That Hate – Bowling for Soup🎧 Listen & SubscribeFind The Midlife Edit Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Follow, rate, and review to help more listeners join the midlife comeback movement.Sign up for The Midlife Edit Co Weekly Newsletter here!