I often find myself wondering how America came to the decision to elect Donald Trump not once, but twice over the last decade. I kept coming back to the piece by Lerone Bennett Jr., "The Road Not Taken." In it, he examines the critical decisions made by our early leaders and how they shaped modern America.

In this episode, I read the first few paragraphs, but I strongly encourage you to read the full piece. It is a powerful, heavy read, and you may feel the full weight of these historical choices. I hope it sparks deeper reflection for all of us.

Here's a link to the full piece by Lerone Bennett Jr.: https://msuweb.montclair.edu/~furrg/essays/bennettroad.html

May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and as we bring it to a close, I wanted to release part two of our men's mental health awareness series. In the first episode, I spoke with John Cuturillo, an LPC out of Australia. In this final installment, we're bringing it back stateside to speak with another LPC, Matthew Thompson out of St. Louis, Missouri.

The first thing you'll pick up on is how both of these counselors share a similar, grounding demeanor—you can tell immediately that they chose the right field. I hope you guys enjoy this episode. And remember, if you know anyone struggling with their mental health, whether they're male or female, please urge them to seek professional help.

Mental health is one of those topics that no one wants to talk about, but it's also something that we all deal with on a day-to-day basis. It's hard to believe that in the year 2026, one's mental health still carries a stigma, like an illness no one wants to admit is there, leaving many people to suffer in silence.

In this episode, I speak with John Cuturilo, a licensed professional counsellor out of Australia. We talk about mental health as it relates to men, why they're reluctant to seek help, and some signs to look out for if you believe someone is suffering but may be afraid to ask for help.

John has his own website and podcast, which you can find here: www.yourlistener.com. While laws prohibit John from providing his services overseas, you should check out his website as it provides helpful articles regarding mental health, as well as links to his podcast. I wish John much success in his practice!