Melancholy & Bacon

Aug 08 2024
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Everyone deals with mental health at some point, and it can be a tricky thing to discuss, let alone live with.

Here, on Melancholy and Bacon, I jump headfirst into the topic of mental health with a little bit of humor and a whole lot of honesty. 

I’m just an everyday guy talking about what should be an every day subject.

Things here are casual but candid, there won’t be any tiptoeing around topics. I will be openly discussing a subject that is often shuffled into the shadows and hopefully clearing away some of the fog around something so many live with.

I’ll be sharing personal experiences and stories, covering current beliefs in the field and a few of my own evolving hypothesis. Maybe, with a dash of luck and a lot of information, we can break down the stigmas surrounding mental health. 

Whether you are struggling yourself or are simply curious to learn more, here you'll find open, honest, judgment-free conversation.

Tune in, grab a snack (if it's bacon, make sure you share), and let's navigate the ups and downs of mental health together. Your mental well-being matters, and I’m here to remind you that you're not alone.


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Give 'em the finger

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Empathetic... Sympathetic... expialidocious!

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Jun 12 2024 25 mins  
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And the (not so) infinite sadness

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How are you?

May 30 2024 20 mins  
"Isn't it weird how one of the most vital questions in human history, becomes less of an actual question and more of a colloquialism?" In our very first episode, I ask the seemingly simple question: "How are you?" This episode sets the stage for our journey together, examining why this crucial question often receives superficial answers, and what it means to truly listen and care.

Who? What? Bacon?

May 30 2024 1 mins  
Not sure what you're in for? Maybe this will help clear things up. A quick look into what Melancholy & Bacon is all about.Message the show!Support the Show.