Friendship and Men’s Mental Health with Ian Fridell and Chris Bragg

In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, Tom Perez, CEO and founder of Epic Project, chats with Ian ('Pancakes') and Chris ('Critter'). They dive into their personal stories about tackling men's mental health and suicide prevention. The guys talk about how their friendship and love for motorcycles sparked the creation of the 'Get Lost Find Yourself' rally—a successful event raising money and awareness for men's mental health.They explore the impact of being vulnerable, having real friendships, and the importance of a supportive community. Tune in to hear Tom, Ian, and Chris discuss how male friendships, shared passions, and the courage to open up about mental health can be life-changing.Special thanks to our sponsor, Hinton Development--CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast00:20 Meet Ian and Chris: Motorcycle Buddies on a Mission03:45 The Journey of Pancakes: From Darkness to Advocacy05:21 The Birth of Get Lost, Find Yourself Rally08:28 The Power of Friendship: Ian and Chris's Bond11:56 Ian's Story: Struggles and Triumphs29:38 The Healing Power of Motorcycles37:30 Adventure and Dual Sport Riders37:49 Street Riders and Their Stereotypes38:37 Camaraderie Among Bikers42:08 Women in the Motorcycle World43:56 First Motorcycle Experiences45:38 Building a Supportive Community52:48 The Power of Vulnerability58:21 Final Thoughts and Advice01:09:25 Podcast Outro and Credits--CONNECT with Epik Project