ABOUT THIS EPISODE
After a near-fatal battle with depression, Mark Meier got the help he needed to recover. That experience inspired him to co-found the Face It Foundation and help other men find connection, understanding, and healing through peer support groups.
Mark and Jamie talk about the challenges men face when it comes to addressing mental health issues, as well as the negative impacts of avoiding those struggles. They also discuss how these challenges can show up for farmers, how rural communities may have some unique benefits when it comes to making connections, and the role of faith in recovery.
This episode contains content about depression, suicide, and mental health conditions that may be distressing. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the National 988 Crisis Line. Or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
For more information on the Face It Foundation visit:
https://www.faceitfoundation.org/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Coping with the ups and downs of ag
02:54 - Mark Meier and the Face It Foundation
03:30 - Mental health crisis leads to new understanding
04:15 - Identifying a connection gap and launching Face It
05:22 - Group support, deep connections, and big impacts
07:02 - Reflecting on generational differences and similarities
09:31 - Isolation, social media, and self-esteem
11:05 - Making connections in rural America
12:30 - Getting support through the Face It Foundation
15:12 - Healing through connection with others
16:16 - How peer support works
17:30 - Partnering with the Masons
18:30 - The role of faith in recovery
19:40 - The costs of disconnection and depression
22:10 - Supporting each other through life’s uncertainties
25:29 - Unique opportunities to connect in rural communities
27:22 - The power of relationships and vulnerability
28:20 - The future of the Face It Foundation
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