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The Visible Man Podcast
by Jeffrey Hoffman
Our mission is to connect men in need, create a visible network of advocates, and train key men in existing social networks to provide a foundation of support.Men are twice as likely as women to binge drink, four times more likely than women to die by suicide, and are responsible for 98% of sexual violence incidents against women.Visible Man targets the core of these harmful issues by making support affordable, accessible, and demonstrating that being vulnerable is the ultimate demonstration of strength.Join VisibleMan and help us become better men for others.
Episodes
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Veteran's Mental Health Roundtable Discussion
In this special episode of the Visible Man podcast, VM Admin and veteran Bob Jurgensen sits down with fellow vets Roderick Castle, a crisis intervention specialist with the Veterans Outreach Center, and Matthew Murray, a veterans service officer with the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency to...
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VM Live! 08-12-21 - The Four-Lane Highway in My Brain (Best of)
The gang chats with Chris Martoche who shares how his mental health struggles lead him to abuse alcohol, almost attempt suicide, and spend time in an inpatient mental health facility. This is one powerful story. Notes: White people food Getting Admin Bob on Tinder next week Chris tells his story…
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Men's Sheds
Jeff chats with Mark Winston, the director of the US Men’s Shed Association, an international phenomenon that aims to help men and their mental health through “men’s innate need for activity.” The key to their popularity is best expressed in their motto: “Men don’t talk face to face, we talk...
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Toxic Relationship Cycles
Getting out of a toxic relationship is important, but what happens next? How do we climb the mountain of healing to find peace in ourselves and healthy relationships in the future? In today’s episode, Jeffrey Hoffman sits down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Jaime Mahler to discuss not…
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The Official Uniform of Fatherhood
Jeff and Jack cover a range of topics like gun control, dad jokes, the Australian election, and more in this freewheeling, open, and honest conversation. Notes: Dad Jokes and the official uniform of fatherhood The importance of modular wardrobes Sick kids and new medicine technology Are you…
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Men and Domestic Violence (Best of)
This “best of” episode comes from Jeff Hoffman's chat with Lisa Nolan, the Director of Prevention Education for the Willow Domestic Violence Center in Rochester New York. Prior to her role at Willow, she spent over 14 years in higher education working with college students primarily in the field…
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Zen and the Art of Adult Coloring and Cabinet Making
Jeff and Jack have a freewheeling conversation that covers Australia’s obsession with Hawaiian BBQ, sparking joy, upcoming live events, burnout, and more. This is one of the most open, honest, and free-flowing conversations we’ve had on VM Live. Notes: Australia’s obsession with BBQ Hawaiian…
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Dating Intentionally with Shon Hyneman
Dating can be a lot of fun, but once you get to a certain place in life, it becomes less about having fun and more about discovering and then finding what you want in a partner. How do we do this while still enjoying the process? In this episode, Jeff speaks with husband, father, YouTuber…
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Let's Get Real Bro!
Jeff sits down for a chat with Weston Karnes, the creator of “Let’s Get Real Bro,” a card game for guys to connect, dig deep, and get real. Notes: Where the idea for a mental health card game for men came from Creating the actual game Where did the questions come from? How does Weston see the…
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Audience Q&A (Another One)
The boys continue their “Audience Q&A” series with this episode answering questions about men’s mental health in and out of the VM Discord Server. They also discuss ghosting and how harmful it can be to everyone involved. Notes: Is ghosting ok? Has anyone made fun of you for talking about your...
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Is There Room in the Body Positivity Movement for Men?
"I definitely have body issues, but everybody does. When you come to the realization that everybody does — even the people that I consider flawless — then you can start to live with the way you are." - Taylor Swift Whether it’s because of Hollywood or because of our own friends and family, it…
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A Note About Safety and Tolerance
We will be releasing the full episode of VM Live titled, "Is There Room in the Body Positivity Movement for Men," in a few days, but wanted to get this part out ahead of time. Eternal Hope Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...
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Can Family Mess with Your Mental Health?
You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. We all know that. The boys discuss whether or not the family, which you can’t choose, can affect your mental health and if so, how. They also continue their discussions on the Ukraine situation, Jack’s trip to Australia, and more....
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Cultural Differences in Men's Mental Health
In today’s episode, Jeff chats with Dr. Rob Whitley, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and research scientist at the Douglas Research Centre about the cultural differences in men’s mental health. Just a heads up, there were some technical issues with Dr.…
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A Man’s Relationship with Himself
On this special episode of the Visible Man podcast, VM in collaboration with Victory Mindset presents speaker, author, entrepreneur, and coach Anthony Faiano who gives his talk, “A Man’s Relationship with Himself.” In this talk, Anthony gives men a step-by-step process that will help them better...
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VM Live! 02-11-22 - The Art of Dating
All relationships start with one thing - two people meeting. Join the boys as they discuss their very nonprofessional insights on how they’ve met and dated people. Notes: Football Dating apps Is it easier to approach a man or a woman? Getting over fears of approaching people Start a conversation…
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VM Live! 02-04-22 - How Men Deal with Breakups
The boys get real and discuss what breakups are like for men. They also discuss myspace, recording ringtones with your tv, and other things people over 30 will appreciate. Notes: We're streaming… We think The hardest part of breaking up is getting back your stuff Divorces versus breakups Dealing...
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VM Live! 01-28-22 - How to Be an Emotionally Safe Person
The boys talk about being Visible Men a lot, but how does one actually do that? Join them as they discuss how to be there for someone and be a safe person. Notes Jack's healthy shake Remember that time Jeff got mad at the boys? Jeff's big news! SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON Why do men have trouble…
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VM Live! 01-21-22 - Audience Q&A
Our listeners and viewers have spoken and we have finally listened. Join the boys as they answer questions submitted by the VM Live audience. They cover manscaping, what men talk about when women aren't around, how to turn down your partner when you don't want sex, and so much more. Notes R.I.P....
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VM Live! 01-14-22 - New Year's Resolutions
On today's episode, the boys discuss their New Year's Resolutions. They also help Jeff deal with his plants, discuss Walmart parking lots, COVID parties, and more. Notes Jack's LDR Date night How people who live in warm climates can't understand the concept of real winter weather Jeff, his…
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VM Live! 01-07-22 - And We're Back!
On the premiere of Season 2, the boys discuss their holidays; specifically dealing with long-distance relationships, difficult families, breakups, and more. They also find out where Tim has been for the last six months! Notes Where in the heck has Tim been? News from Iowa Why Ohio is the Kevin...
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Surviving Abusive Relationships
Today's episode comes from a live talk founder Jeff Hoffman had with Erin Thurston from the Heal Collaborative, which as a part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, provides support for everyone who experiences, violence and trauma, including men and members of the LGBTQIA community....
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VM Live! 12-17-21 - Feeling Open and Opening Up
On VM Live’s last episode of 2021, the guys reflect on Season 1 of the show, Jack picks a bone with himself about not being open which leads to a discussion on how difficult it is for men to be open, Adro shares some big news, and more. Notes: Jack picks a bone with himself Why it's hard for guys...
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VM Live! 12-10-21 - Do Guys Ever Turn Down Sex?
On this episode of VM Live, the boys discuss whether or not they have turned down sex, they get an update on Evan’s surgery, they try to find the meaning of Christmas through others, and Jeff talks about plants, again (probably). Notes: Do guys ever turn down sex? Can men get sexually assaulted?...
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The Divorced Parent's Guide to Surviving the Holidays
On today’s episode taken from a live talk hosted on the VM Discord Server, Jeff chats with divorce attorney, speaker, blogger, radio personality, and host of the Divorcing Well Podcast, Leanne Townsend who gives divorced parents some advice on how to survive the holidays. You’ll hear Jeff…
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VM Live! 12-03-21 - Did Jeffrey Take the Red Pill?
The guys take a look at misogyny and how it affects the VM Community. Also, Jeff had a thing with his boat... Links National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Loss Survivors:...
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VM Live! 11-26-21 - Thanksgiving Recap
On the first VIDEO episode of VM Live, the Boys recap their Thanksgivings both recent and from days past. Notes: Movember updates Oakland/Dallas game, Bob pays up for his losing Cowboys Quiet gatherings this year Worst Thanksgiving memories Rich people food Comedians in serious movie roles Links:...
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VM Live! 11-19-21 - The Holidays: Why They Do (or for some do not) Suck
The boys get real and talk about how the holidays affect them. Links: DONATE TO AND/OR JOIN THE OFFICIAL VM MOVEMBER TEAM: https://us.movember.com/team/2398989 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention…
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BONUS: A Discussion with MoBro Rich Loesing about Movember
On this bonus episode, Jeff sits down with Movember’s Corporate Manager, Rich Loesing to discuss all the great work being done by the Movember Foundation. DONATE to or JOIN the VM Movember Team: https://movember.com/t/visible-man?mc=1 MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH:...
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VM Live! 11-12-21 - Fatherhood Pre and Post Divorce
The boys share some of their experiences on fatherhood both before and after their divorces. Links: DONATE TO AND/OR JOIN THE OFFICIAL VM MOVEMBER TEAM: https://us.movember.com/team/2398989 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741 American…
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VM Live! 11-05-21 - Our Greatest Fears (Special Extended-Length Episode)
On this special extended-length episode, the boys dig deep and discuss their greatest fears. Links: DONATE TO AND/OR JOIN THE OFFICIAL VM MOVEMBER TEAM: https://us.movember.com/team/2398989 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741 American…
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VM Live! 10-22-21 - What We Wish We Had Known
On this episode of VM Live, the guys discuss what they wish they had known about life, love, and everything in between. DONATE TO AND/OR JOIN THE OFFICIAL VM MOVEMBER TEAM: https://us.movember.com/team/2398989 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to…
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Men and Domestic Violence
Jeff chats with Lisa Nolan the Director of Prevention Education for the Willow Domestic Violence Center in Rochester New York. This conversation may be triggering to some and as a reminder, it is for educational purposes only and not medical or legal advice. If you need medical or legal advice,...
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VM Live - 10-15-21 - VM Then, Now, and What's to Come
The boys reflect on what brought them to Visible Man, what's kept them there, and what they hope to see it become in the future. Experience with VM and how it impacts you personally Importance of connection when going through life stuff Easier to open up online with people you don’t know, less...
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No Stigmas - A Conversation with Jacob Moore
On this episode of the Visible Man podcast, Jeff sits down with suicide-loss survivor, speaker, author, founder of No Stigmas, and creator of the 5 Bridges to wellness Jacob Moore to discuss mental health, relationships, wellness, and everything in between. This episode contains discussions about...
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VM Live! 10-08-21 - A Visible Woman on Visible Man
Intern and Visible Woman, Steph Ketty takes the reins and discusses some of the topics brought up on past episodes of VM Live with regular hosts Jeff and Jack. Notes: How Steph found VM Childhood foods: city chicken, warm tuna, bologna tacos Parents aren’t out to do a bad job raising kids You’re…
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VM Live! 10-01-21 - The Problem with Protective Orders
When most people think about protective orders, they assume the orders are being placed on a man, but that's not always the case. In this episode of VM Live, Adro discusses why he had to get protective orders, how difficult it was to do so, and why even though he did nothing wrong, his life went...
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Therapy Is... Magic
Have you been to therapy recently? A goal we have at VM is to make men’s mental health a dinner table topic and one of the ways we can do that is by demystifying and destigmatizing the practice of going to therapy. We, men, are notorious for our ability to avoid seeking help and almost equally...
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VM Live! 09-24-21 - Adventures on Tinder
The gang gets welcomes intern/dating expert Steph back onto the show for the long-awaited results of Admin Bob’s Tinder Experiment. Notes: Bob’s Tinder results Why didn’t Bob get the results he hoped for? Do pictures or bio matter more on a dating profile? Tinder for women versus tinder for men...
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VM Live! 09-17-21 - Emotional Safety
Are men taught to hide their emotions or are they just born that way? Is humor helpful or a disguise? When men do express emotions, do they do it right? On this episode of VM Live the boys explore all of this and more as they open up about opening up. Notes: Hipster suspenders Jeff is dressing...
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Sexual State of the Union - A Chat with Tyler Buchiero
Sex is a messy topic. We all know that. It’s complicated, confusing, and can be damaging to our mental health. Conversations about it are fraught with misconceptions and at times flat-out incorrect information. That’s why discussions like today’s are so important. They give us the opportunity to...
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VM Live! 09-02-21 - The Sex Talk
On this episode of VM Live the boys get real and talk about some of the difficulties they’ve had when it comes to sex. This podcast is educational in nature and not medical advice. If you need medical advice, please seek out the appropriate medical professional. Notes: Continuing the theme of sex...
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Sex and Relationships - A Conversation with Pornhub's Dr. Laurie Betito
Today’s episode came from a Live Talk VM founder Jeff Hoffman had with Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sex Therapy, Dr. Laurie Betito. Dr. Laurie tapped into her experience in the field and as the Sexual Wellness Director of Pornhub to cover topics from penis size, to the incel...
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VM Live! 08-26-21 - Adro's Addiction
According to the Addiction Center Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990. From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 Americans died from overdosing on a drug. Alcohol and drug addiction cost...
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Observations on Men's Mental Health
In this episode, Jeff sits down and chats with Nancy Shawki to discuss her insights on male mental health. This perspective is especially interesting as Nancy who founded Vanguard Therapy is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade’s worth of experience working with men in a therapy...
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VM Live! 08-19-21 - Admin Bob Gets on Tinder
Admin Bob is a good-looking, kind, adventurous single father who has been having a bit of trouble finding love. So, the logical thing to do would be to send our intern/romance expert Steph out to do a ton of research on online dating and what works vs what doesn’t so we could come up with the...
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How to Be an Essential Stepmom
On this episode, Jeff chats with the Essential Stepmom, Tracy Poizner about how to be an amazing stepmom without driving you, your partner, or your partner’s kids absolutely nuts. How discord is beneficial to helping men open up about their mental health Helping girlfriends and partners learn to...
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VM Live! 08-12-21 - The Four-Lane Highway in My Brain
The gang chats with Chris Martoche who shares how his mental health struggles lead him to abuse alcohol, almost attempt suicide, and spend time in an inpatient mental health facility. This is one powerful story. Notes: White people food Getting Admin Bob on Tinder next week Chris tells his story…
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Male Suicide and How You Can Help Prevent It
Jeff chats with Garra Lloyd-lester, the Associate Director of the Suicide Prevention Center of NYS about the problem of men’s suicide and what can do to help. How to speak to suicide loss survivors Suicide rates in the United States and what those numbers mean How can we help men specifically But...
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VM Live! - 08-05-21 - Two Fingers of Scotch, Please
Jack, Jeff, and the gang discuss their past issues with alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/ Join Us: https://discord.gg/YbQDWqUC VisibleMan: https://www.visibleman.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visibleman.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisiblemanO Instagram:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our mission is to connect men in need, create a visible network of advocates, and train key men in existing social networks to provide a foundation of support.Men are twice as likely as women to binge drink, four times more likely than women to die by suicide, and are responsible for 98% of sexual violence incidents against women.Visible Man targets the core of these harmful issues by making support affordable, accessible, and demonstrating that being vulnerable is the ultimate demonstration of strength.Join VisibleMan and help us become better men for others.
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Jeffrey Hoffman
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