🎙️ Welcome back to Malestrum — a podcast where a Boomer dad and his Gen Z son dive deep into the turbulent waters of modern masculinity.
In this second episode, Barry (73) and Griffin (23) tackle a subject that hits close to home for both: mental health, masculinity, and the power of movement. Through personal stories, science-backed insight, and a lot of candor, they explore how physical activity is not just a “nice to have” — but a critical tool in fighting depression, anxiety, and social disconnection.
From pulling sleds in Santa Fe to chasing flow states in daily workouts, this conversation moves fast — and might just motivate you to get moving too.
🔍 Topics We Explore in This Episode:
• The neuroscience behind exercise: why cardio is "Miracle-Gro" for your brain
• The global inactivity crisis — and how it’s hitting Gen Z men hardest
• How pain meds nearly derailed Barry — and how training saved him
• Small steps for big change: Griffin’s advice for anyone starting from zero
• Cognitive-behavioral hacks for building habits that last
• Why movement and mood are inseparable
• The trap of excessive video games and screen time — and what’s missing offline
• Intermittent fasting, keto, and building a sustainable fitness rhythm
• Generational fitness: how Boomers and Gen Z can inspire each other
💬 Why This Episode Matters
Mental health is often talked about in silos — but Barry and Griffin break it open, showing how the body and brain are one system. And more importantly, they talk about how men of any age can reclaim their strength, clarity, and motivation — without shame.
🌐 What’s New on Malestrum.com:
• A free Gen Z Men's Resource Guide
• Practical links to books, habits, and programs mentioned in the show
• Ongoing articles and guest interviews focused on physical and emotional well-being
• Community submissions — your stories, your solutions
🎧 Subscribe for grounded, real-world insight into how movement and mindset shape modern masculinity.
🌀 Malestrum — A storm worth exploring.
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