You’re Not Crazy - People Aren’t Ok. Here's Why

I explore why so many people seem increasingly disconnected, self-censoring, polarized, and unable to have meaningful conversations. I look at the role of social media, political ideology, nihilism, and the growing battle over narrative and “reality,” and how these forces can affect our psychological well-being. I also break down the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between subjective experience, objective reality, and the stories we collectively create. Ultimately, I share what I’ve observed about the qualities that seem to make people more resilient, grounded, and capable of living meaningful lives. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - People Aren’t Okay 02:12 - The Collapse of the Modern Psyche 04:00 - The Rise of Nihilism 06:00 - Why You Might Feel Like You’re the Crazy One 08:00 - The Erosion of Objective Reality 10:00 - The War Over Narrative and Reality 12:00 - What Mental Health Actually Requires 14:00 - When Subjective Experience Disconnects From Reality 16:00 - Finding Coherence Between Self and Reality 18:00 - How Media and Social Media Distort Reality 20:00 - The Psychological Cost of Losing Touch With Reality 22:00 - What Can You Actually Control? 24:00 - The Trap of Helplessness and Victimhood 26:00 - The Three Planes of Reality 28:00 - What Makes People Resilient and Meaningful *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram