Legacy: Creating Your Own Path to Offer a Bridge | Ft. Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson

Description: In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Matt Angler Carlson, a renowned counselor educator and mental health professional, for a deeply personal conversation about identity, emotional intelligence, and living with intention.Matt opens up about growing up in a “psychological family,” where his father’s work in counseling laid the foundation for his own emotional development and career path. From early experiences with ADHD to his lifelong commitment to authenticity and transparency, Matt shares the pivotal moments that have shaped his personal and professional journey.Together, they explore:The emotional complexity of growing up in a counselor’s householdThe role of interpersonal risks in building strong, healthy identities—especially for boys and menHow Matt helps others break through societal expectations and find their voiceThe ongoing journey of self-awareness and personal growthThis episode is a powerful reflection on what it means to stay true to yourself in a world that often asks you to conform.Get your copy of the Gator Scales Journal on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Gator-Scales-Journal-Jason-Branch/dp/B0DPXLXZWCGator Talk: Every Friday via Zoom at 9am PST/12pm EST  Join the conversation every Friday starting today on The 3 Parallels Podcast Post Show Q&A Session called Gator Talk.When: Every Friday Where: Battlecat Studios (Zoom) Zoom Link: https://alliant.zoom.us/j/4044362540Meeting ID:404-436-2540Time: 9:00am PST/ 12:00pm ESTAbout Our Guest:Matt Englar-Carlson, PhD, is a professor and department chair in counseling at California State University, Fullerton, where he also directs the Center for Boys and Men. A core author of the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men, he co-created the Positive Psychology Positive Masculinities model to foster strength-based, healthy masculinities. He is a member of the APA Task Force for Boys in School, the clinical advisor for the men’s mental health app, Mental, and serves on Movember’s Global Men’s Health Advisory Committee, and the advisory board for the Positive Masculinity Foundation. His work, emphasizing healthy boyhood, impacts education in schools and community settings. He is an active father of 3 who never takes an amazing cup of coffee for granted, and finds joy in cycling, music, and reading fiction. Social Media: IG @drmattecSponsors:This episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsors:J Branch & Associates: Schedule your free 15 minute consultation by going to www.drjbranch.com; call or text (404) 436-2540 Connect with The 3 Parallels Podcast:Instagram: www.instagram.com/3parallelspodcastDownload the 3 Parallels Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DCvaDp1wWypO59l1kearH?si=sy0X9tMcSNumk4ym-VZ9LQDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Spotify, Iheart, Apple Podcast, and Youtube. Your feedback helps us inspire more listeners like you!Connect with Dr. Branch: www.drjbranch.com | [email protected] | (858) 786-3638Therapy available in NJ, PA, and GA.Coaching available everywhere. Book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/drjbranch/balloon-string-session-cloneGator University Free Community:https://www.skool.com/gator-university-4736/about Support the show on Cash App:$3ParallelsPodcast