In a recent conversation I had with Phabien Doiron on the podcast, we dove deep into the topic of labels—specifically, the labels society and even we, ourselves, place on our identity.

Loneliness is a silent struggle many of us face but seldom voice. Despite our external successes, many of us harbor internal battles that impact our mental state and relationships. I, too, once believed that a man must handle his problems alone. This mindset left me feeling isolated, despite the seemingly positive direction of my life.