🎙️ PSA: The Mental Health Podcast – Season 8, Episode 15In this episode, host Izzy Baker is joined by Izaiah Dillon, a mindset coach and mental health advocate, to discuss why so many men are focusing on the wrong things and how it’s damaging their mental health. From social media stress to materialistic distractions, men are too often caught up in superficial concerns, forgetting the real work that leads to long-term success and fulfillment.
Key Discussion Points:

• Misplaced Priorities: Izaiah challenges listeners with tough questions—Who would you be if you lost everything? and Why are men chasing 80 pairs of shoes but neglecting their emotional growth?
• Stop Placing Blame: Many men are stuck in a cycle of excuses and blame. This episode encourages accountability and vulnerability as tools for personal growth.
• Social Media Anxiety: Whether it’s worrying about who unfollowed you or comparing your life to others, Izaiah and Izzy talk about how social media is a massive source of unnecessary stress that damages mental well-being.
• The Impact on Relationships: Men often chase financial success and status at the expense of authentic relationships. This episode highlights how prioritizing emotional connections can improve your mental health and reduce loneliness, as backed by Cleveland Clinic research.
• Burnout & Mental Exhaustion: Constantly seeking external validation leads to burnout. According to The Mayo Clinic, focusing on internal goals, such as personal fulfillment, helps reduce stress and improve mental health in the long run.

Mental Health Takeaways:

• Accountability Over Excuses: Men need to stop blaming external factors and start focusing on what they can control—their mindset and emotional health.
• Internal Fulfillment Over Status: Chasing external success will only lead to burnout. Instead, focus on your 'why'—that deeper sense of purpose that keeps you grounded.
• Real Connections Matter: Forget about who unfollowed you—building meaningful, authentic relationships is the key to emotional well-being and resilience.
• Prioritize Mental & Physical Health: Chronic stress and mental exhaustion are closely linked to physical health issues. It’s time to take care of your mind and body by reducing unnecessary stressors.

Quotes:

• “As a man, why do you have 80 pairs of shoes but can’t control your emotions?”
• “God will allow you to get away with things for a while, but eventually, you have to face the consequences.”
• “Social media stress is real—but it doesn’t define you.”

Challenge for Listeners: Are you focusing on the wrong things in life? Are you chasing validation that’s only draining you emotionally? This week, take some time to reflect on your priorities and focus on what truly matters—your mental and emotional well-being.🔊 Tune in now to get real about what matters and start putting your mental health first.