Courage in Conversation: Tackling Mental Health, Sports, and Fatherhood

In this episode, Varun Varma is joined by his brother, Ankur Varma, who is the founder of Brown Man Therapy. They discuss Ankur's journey in starting Brown Man Therapy and his mission to normalize dialogue around mental health in the male and South Asian communities. They also talk about the importance of sibling relationships and how they have grown and supported each other. Ankur shares insights on finding the right therapist and the shift in mental health conversations. They also provide updates on Varun's daughter, Zyanna, and discuss their love for sports.TakeawaysNormalize dialogue around mental health in the male and South Asian communities.Sibling relationships can be a source of support and inspiration.Finding the right therapist involves considering personal comfort and the ability to be open and honest.Therapy is an essential tool for navigating life and personal growth.Enjoying outdoor activities can be beneficial for mental health and family bonding.The Cincinnati sports scene is looking promising.Expressing vulnerability and sharing personal experiences can inspire others to seek help and support.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Inspiration02:17 Starting Brown Man Therapy06:06 The Importance of Sibling Relationships08:10 The Journey to Success09:34 Goals for Brown Man Therapy13:25 Finding the Right Therapist23:42 The Importance of Therapy29:01 Updates on Zyanna and Parenting35:25 Sports and Closing ThoughtsFind us on all of your favorite podcast streaming apps!Listings & Lullabies: A Girl Dad's Journey with Varun VarmaLearn more and engage with us at:https://www.girldadspodcast.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/girldads.podcast/Youtube: Listings & Lullabies: A Girl Dad's JourneyTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@girldads.podcast?_t=8kGGyFzB6IV&_r=1Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/girldads.podcast