DetoxPod23: Dr. Daniel Block

Hey! Remember Episode 18, in which I interviewed musician and label co-owner Matt Block?  We talked a little bit about his parents; specifically his father, who is a psychiatrist. That conversation led to Episode 23, in which I interview Daniel Block, dad to three kids, including Matt and his brother Jacob (who designed the Detoxpod logo). Dr. Block has been in private practice since 1993, and has won awards for his compassionate and patient-friendly approach. Our chat covers the things that spurred him to practice psychiatry, and we go pretty deep into reasons why many men are resistant to getting treatment for mental health issues. We discuss the reasons mental and emotional issues are not often thought of in a similar light as physical health issues, and barriers to entry for people of color. We also go into detail about the value he sees in being an attentive and nurturing parent. And, we talk about what goes into self care for people who provide an outlet for others as a career.