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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2023 · 1H 14M

Episode 141 | Masculinity, Reality TV, and Mental Health with Nick Thompson (from Netflix's Love is Blind)

from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Nick Thompson from Netflix's hit reality series Love is Blind. Nick is a human connections expert, marketing executive, podcast host, mental health advocate, and founding member of the UCAN foundation, which aims to provide legal and mental health support to past, current, and future reality TV cast members. In this episode, Nick discusses his experiences with mental health throughout his childhood, teen years, and early 20s leading up to being cast on Love is Blind. We dive into how Love is Blind and, more broadly, being on reality TV impacted Nick and others' mental health including during filming and after filming wrapped. We discuss misconceptions about being on reality TV and what inspired Nick to cofound the UCAN Foundation. Nick discusses the mission of the UCAN Foundation and the impact it has already have. Further, we discussed Nick's passion for mental health, using his platform to discuss mental health, particularly as a man, and men's mental health. Connect with Nick: Podcast: Eyes Wide Open Instagram: @nthompson513 LinkedIn: Nick Thompson TikTok: @nickthompson513 Website: www.engagewithnick.com UCAN Foundation Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube  Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License

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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Nick Thompson from Netflix's hit reality series Love is Blind. Nick is a human connections expert, marketing executive, podcast host, mental health advocate, and founding member of the UCAN foundation, which aims to provide legal and mental health support to past, current, and future reality TV cast members. In this episode, Nick discusses his experiences with mental health throughout his childhood, teen years, and early 20s leading up to being cast on Love is Blind. We dive into how Love is Blind and, more broadly, being on reality TV impacted Nick and others' mental health including during filming and after filming wrapped. We discuss misconceptions about being on reality TV and what inspired Nick to cofound the UCAN Foundation. Nick discusses the mission of the UCAN Foundation and the impact it has already have. Further, we discussed Nick's passion for mental health, using his platform to discuss mental health, particularly as a man, and men's mental health. Connect with Nick: Podcast: Eyes Wide Open Instagram: @nthompson513 LinkedIn: Nick Thompson TikTok: @nickthompson513 Website: www.engagewithnick.com UCAN Foundation Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube  Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License

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