ManTalks Podcast

You’re Not Crazy - People Aren’t Ok. Here's Why

September 24, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

I explore why so many people seem increasingly disconnected, self-censoring, polarized, and unable to have meaningful conversations. I look at the role of social media, political ideology, nihilism, and the growing battle over narrative and “reality,” and how these forces can affect our psychological well-being.I also break down the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between subjective experience, objective reality, and the stories we collectively create. Ultimately, I share what I’ve observed about the qualities that seem to make people more resilient, grounded, and capable of living meaningful lives.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - People Aren’t Okay02:12 - The Collapse of the Modern Psyche04:00 - The Rise of Nihilism06:00 - Why You Might Feel Like You’re the Crazy One08:00 - The Erosion of Objective Reality10:00 - The War Over Narrative and Reality12:00 - What Mental Health Actually Requires14:00 - When Subjective Experience Disconnects From Reality16:00 - Finding Coherence Between Self and Reality18:00 - How Media and Social Media Distort Reality20:00 - The Psychological Cost of Losing Touch With Reality22:00 - What Can You Actually Control?24:00 - The Trap of Helplessness and Victimhood26:00 - The Three Planes of Reality28:00 - What Makes People Resilient and Meaningful***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

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