You Are Not A Frog

Dr Naren Senthil Nathan joins us to talk about what makes it hard for people to talk about their feelings. He shares that the first step is acknowledging your problems and knowing that there is nothing wrong with seeking help. If you know people who are struggling, remember that they need to feel comfortable with talking about their struggles first. Episode Highlights[04:52] The State of Mental Health Today Mental health is not widely discussed and is still considered taboo in many cultures. [08:12] Why People Find it Hard to Ask for Help Many people are not taught to express and talk to people about their feelings.[10:01] What Happens When People Suppress Their IssuesSuppression of issues can affect relationships and lead to unsafe practices at work. [12:54] Gender Differences When Asking for Help Unfortunately, many men today are not open and don’t talk about their problems and mental health matters. [17:49] Why Men are More VulnerableMen don’t open up because of pride and