heCast | The Podcast for Men by HeChangedIt

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heCast is the podcast for men navigating real life. Hosted by Mike Chisholm, the show features honest conversations on fatherhood, relationships, health, business, mindset, purpose, discipline, identity, success, and modern manhood. With guests from all walks of life, heCast delivers real stories, practical insight, and unfiltered perspectives for men who want more than surface-level talk. Brought to you by HeChangedIt, the app for men. Learn more at hechangedit.com

  1. Dr. Carey Heller on ADHD, Time Management, and Turning Executive Function Into a Superpower

    1D AGO

    Dr. Carey Heller on ADHD, Time Management, and Turning Executive Function Into a Superpower

    What if better time management could improve your anxiety, relationships, career, and overall mental wellbeing? In this episode of heCast, Mike sits down with Dr. Carey Heller, a licensed psychologist, ADHD expert, executive functioning specialist, and co-founder of Heller Psychology Group. Together, they explore why so many people feel overwhelmed, stuck, distracted, or behind — and how simple systems for planning, organization, and follow-through can create real change. Dr. Heller breaks down the connection between ADHD, anxiety, procrastination, routines, accountability, and mental health. He also shares practical strategies for building momentum without relying on complicated systems or expensive tools. Whether you struggle with time management, feel like you are constantly reacting instead of planning, or want better structure in your life, this conversation offers practical tools you can start using right away. About Dr. Carey Heller:Dr. Carey Heller is a licensed psychologist and co-founder of Heller Psychology Group in Bethesda, Maryland. He specializes in ADHD and executive functioning, helping kids, teens, and adults improve time management, organization, attention, routines, and planning. His approach often combines traditional therapy with practical executive function coaching. Dr. Heller is also an assistant clinical professor of clinical psychology at The George Washington University, chapter coordinator for the Montgomery County chapter of CHADD, president of Washington Independent Services For Educational Resources, and chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for CHADD’s Attention Magazine. Learn more from Dr. Carey Heller: Heller Psychology GroupExecPlanCoach: https://execplancoach.calstudio.comTaskmaster Coach: https://taskmastercoach.calstudio.comADHD Assist: https://adhdassist.calstudio.comADHD Assist Student: https://adhdassiststudent.cals.appHomework Planning: https://homeworkplanning.cals.app heCast is brought to you by HeChangedIt — the mental wellness app and community built for men. Download the HeChangedIt app and find more real conversations at https://hechangedit.com.

    1h 1m
  2. Brian Sachetta on Anxiety, Purpose, and Rewiring Your Mind

    5D AGO

    Brian Sachetta on Anxiety, Purpose, and Rewiring Your Mind

    Most men struggle silently with anxiety, overthinking, and the search for purpose — but what if understanding your brain’s “software” could help you build a better path forward? In this episode of heCast, Mike sits down with Brian Sachetta, author, blogger, and mental health advocate from Boston, Massachusetts. After navigating anxiety and depression throughout young adulthood, Brian began exploring therapy, mental health literature, and practical tools to better manage his well-being. That journey eventually led to major breakthroughs and inspired his popular book series, Get Out of Your Head. Brian brings a unique perspective to mental wellness by connecting concepts from software development with emotional regulation. Together, Mike and Brian explore how mapping your emotional states, building awareness, and taking small consistent steps can help men break out of negative thought cycles and move toward more peace, resilience, and purpose. This conversation also dives into manifestation, mindfulness, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and why trying to control every emotion can often backfire. Brian shares practical insight, personal stories, and a grounded reminder that change is possible one step at a time. About Brian Sachetta:Brian Sachetta is an author, blogger, and mental health advocate from Boston, Massachusetts. His mission is to alleviate psychological suffering and help people take control of their mental health through his books, blog posts, podcast appearances, and personal story. Learn more about Brian:Guest links coming soon. heCast is the official podcast of HeChangedIt, featuring real stories, real conversations, and real perspective for men navigating life, relationships, mindset, health, fatherhood, purpose, and personal growth. Download the HeChangedIt app and join a community built to support men’s mental wellness:https://hechangedit.com

    1h 7m
  3. Camille Ellis on Grief, Reinvention, and Choosing Yourself After Loss

    MAY 21

    Camille Ellis on Grief, Reinvention, and Choosing Yourself After Loss

    Episode 165 of heCast features Camille Ellis in a deeply moving conversation about grief, loss, resilience, self-trust, emotional survival, reinvention, and what it takes to choose yourself after life falls apart. Camille Ellis is a Certified Life Coach, speaker, and resilience mentor who helps people rise after devastating loss. Her story includes surviving abuse, losing her son to suicide, enduring years of emotional loneliness, and ultimately choosing herself after 27 years in a marriage that was costing her life force. In this episode, Mike and Camille talk about what it means to keep going after unimaginable loss. Camille shares how grief can consume a person when it is left unprocessed, but also how awareness, self-love, honest reflection, and small intentional choices can become the beginning of healing. This conversation explores the emotional storms that come with grief, heartbreak, major life changes, and the moments when people feel broken, stuck, or lost. Camille shares practical insight on interrupting negative thought patterns, learning how to pause before reacting, choosing a healthier perspective, and rebuilding a life that feels honest and fulfilling after everything changes. Camille also speaks about the courage it took to leave a long marriage at 60 and begin again. Her story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is possible at any age, and that choosing yourself does not mean giving up on others. Sometimes it is the first step toward finally living with clarity, strength, and truth. This episode is for anyone moving through grief, loss, heartbreak, loneliness, or a season of life that feels impossible to navigate. It is also for anyone who needs the reminder that pain does not have to be the end of the story. With support, intention, and self-trust, it can become the beginning of something new. About Camille Ellis: Camille Ellis is a Certified Life Coach, speaker, and resilience mentor who helps people rise after devastating loss. After surviving abuse, losing her son to suicide, and choosing herself after 27 years in a marriage that was costing her life force, Camille now helps others move through grief, reclaim their voice, trust their resilience, and build meaningful lives after major life events. Learn more about Camille Ellis: Website / My Story Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

    56 min
  4. Dave Muller on Survival, PTSD, and Untying What Binds Us

    MAY 18

    Dave Muller on Survival, PTSD, and Untying What Binds Us

    Episode 164 of heCast features Dave Muller in one of the most powerful and unforgettable conversations we have ever had on the show. This episode explores survival, trauma, faith, family, PTSD, hostage recovery, healing, and the incredible true story behind Dave’s book Not Child’s Play. Dave Muller was born in South Africa, became an architect, and spent ten years building a steel-hulled yacht named Arwen with the dream of sailing around the world. In 1990, Dave, his wife Sandy, and their two young children set sail for the Bazaruto Islands in Mozambique. After running aground on the mainland, the family was captured by child soldiers from the Renamo group and forced into a terrifying ordeal that would last seven weeks. In this episode, Mike and Dave talk through the astonishing story of how a family sailing adventure became a hostage situation inside the Mozambican Civil War. Dave shares what it was like to protect his children emotionally while he and Sandy were carrying fear, uncertainty, and responsibility beyond anything most people can imagine. He also reflects on hope, despair, faith, survival, and the strange reality of being rescued while still carrying deep emotional wounds. This conversation is not only about what happened during those seven weeks. It is about what happened after. Dave opens up about PTSD, the long process of healing, returning to Mozambique, writing Not Child’s Play, and discovering years later how close his family had come to being killed. He also shares how the story eventually connected his family to Hostage International, with proceeds from the book being donated to support former hostages and their families. One of the most moving moments in this episode comes through Dave’s reflection on the bowline knot. No matter how tightly it has been pulled, a bowline can still be loosened. For Dave, that became a powerful metaphor for trauma, healing, faith, relationships, addiction, and the things men often believe can never be undone. This episode is for anyone carrying something heavy, anyone trying to heal from a chapter they did not choose, and anyone who needs the reminder that even the tightest knots in life can sometimes be loosened. About Dave Muller: Dave Muller is a South African architect, author, husband, father, and survivor. In 1990, he, his wife Sandy, and their two children were captured in Mozambique after their yacht ran aground and spent seven weeks held by Renamo during the civil war. Dave later wrote Not Child’s Play, based on the detailed diary he kept during captivity. His life after the ordeal has included architecture, sustainable development, mission work, healing from PTSD, and supporting Hostage International through proceeds from his book. Learn more about Dave Muller: Website / Not Child’s Play Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

    2h 7m
  5. Robert Siciliano on Cybersecurity, Personal Safety, and Becoming a Strategic Human Firewall

    MAY 15

    Robert Siciliano on Cybersecurity, Personal Safety, and Becoming a Strategic Human Firewall

    Episode 163 of heCast features Robert Siciliano in a timely and eye-opening conversation about cybersecurity, personal safety, AI deception, human awareness, trust, denial, and what it means to become a Strategic Human Firewall. Robert Siciliano is a security analyst, best-selling author, and the Architect of The Strategic Human Firewall™. As one of the world’s most recognizable educators in personal and corporate protection, Robert is known as the “Straight Talk” voice for a digital age. His expertise has been featured on CNN, Fox News, CNBC, Anderson Cooper 360, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes. In this episode, Mike and Robert talk about why humans, not hackers, are often the ultimate deciding factor in personal and organizational security. Robert breaks down why so many companies and individuals fall into “security theater,” where they check boxes and hope for the best instead of creating real behaviour change, awareness, and protection. This conversation goes beyond passwords and phishing scams. Robert explains how trust, denial, shame, and complacency can quietly create risk in our workplaces, families, and personal lives. He also shares how better awareness, emotional control, and practical habits can help people reduce risk, protect their peace of mind, and make smarter decisions in a world of AI deception, deepfakes, scams, and constant digital exposure. Mike and Robert also discuss how security lessons from the workplace can carry over to the kitchen table, helping families have better conversations about safety, technology, privacy, and personal responsibility. Whether you are a business owner, a parent, a leader, or someone who simply wants to feel more prepared, this episode offers practical insight into protecting what matters most. This episode is for anyone who wants to better understand the human side of security, reduce digital and real-world risk, and build stronger habits that support confidence, awareness, and mental wellness. About Robert Siciliano: Robert Siciliano is a security analyst, best-selling author, and the Architect of The Strategic Human Firewall™. He is one of the world’s most recognizable educators in personal and corporate protection and has been featured on CNN, Fox News, CNBC, Anderson Cooper 360, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes. Robert has also served on the board of the Identity Theft Resource Center and is a core contributor to the Realtor® Safety Initiative. Learn more about Robert Siciliano: Protect Now LLC RobertSiciliano.com Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

    1h 9m
  6. Chris DT Gordon on Gratitude, Resilience, and Turning Pain Into Purpose

    MAY 11

    Chris DT Gordon on Gratitude, Resilience, and Turning Pain Into Purpose

    Episode 162 of heCast features Chris DT Gordon in a powerful and inspiring conversation about gratitude, resilience, survival, perspective, relationships, community, and turning life’s hardest moments into purpose. Chris DT Gordon is a family man, online middle school special education teacher, professional speaker, author, runner, martial artist, and pop culture enthusiast. He is also a survivor of a life-threatening disease who now uses his story to inspire others to overcome challenges with positivity and resilience, strengthen their relationships, fortify their communities, and achieve greatness on their own terms. In this episode, Mike and Chris talk about Chris’s life-threatening battle with flesh-eating bacteria, waking from a coma, facing septic shock, and confronting the possible loss of his arm. Instead of allowing that experience to define him as a victim, Chris found a way to turn pain into purpose through gratitude, humour, perspective, and resilience. Chris shares how gratitude can impact us as individuals, strengthen our relationships, and help build stronger communities. Through his “attitude of gratitude” message, he offers practical ways to reframe adversity, recognize the good around us, appreciate the people in our lives, and create moments that help others feel seen and valued. This episode is for anyone facing a difficult season, supporting someone through hardship, or looking for a reminder that scars do not have to be the end of the story. They can become proof of survival, strength, and the ability to keep moving forward. About Chris DT Gordon: Chris DT Gordon is a family man, online middle school special education teacher, professional speaker, author, runner, martial artist, and pop culture enthusiast. After surviving a life-threatening disease, Chris now uses his story and message to inspire and motivate others to overcome their challenges with positivity and resilience, strengthen their relationships, fortify their communities, and achieve greatness on their own terms. Learn more about Chris DT Gordon: Chris DT Gordon Links Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

    1h 17m
  7. Bill Ritchie on Boundaries, Confidence, and Emotional Freedom

    MAY 8

    Bill Ritchie on Boundaries, Confidence, and Emotional Freedom

    In this episode of heCast, Mike Chisholm sits down with Motivational Mindset Coach Bill Ritchie for a powerful conversation about toxic parenting, emotional patterns, boundaries, confidence, and what it takes to create a more aligned and fulfilling life. Bill shares his personal journey of overcoming a challenging upbringing, navigating addiction and self-doubt, and turning those experiences into a mission to help others move toward emotional freedom. Together, Mike and Bill explore how childhood trauma can shape adult behaviour, relationships, confidence, and identity — often without men even realizing it. They also discuss what it really means to take responsibility for your life without suppressing emotions or pretending everything is fine. You’ll hear about: How toxic or difficult parents can create emotional patterns that follow us into adulthood Why setting boundaries is essential, even when it feels uncomfortable How men can begin rebuilding confidence and self-worth The connection between trauma, addiction, relationships, and identity Why being heard is often the first step toward healing How physical activity, self-talk, community, and self-compassion can support growth What it means to move from problem mode into solution modeBill’s message is simple and powerful: you are enough, you are not alone, and real change is possible. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from their purpose, or ready to break free from old patterns that no longer serve them. Download the HeChangedIt app:https://hechangedit.com Connect with Bill Ritchie: Website: https://www.coachbill4u.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbill4uTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachbill4uLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-ritchie-6a8080266Facebook: Coach Bill Life Coaching

    1h 3m
  8. Mark Aylward on Divorce, Accountability, and Rebuilding a Man’s Life

    MAY 6

    Mark Aylward on Divorce, Accountability, and Rebuilding a Man’s Life

    Episode 160 of heCast features Mark Aylward in a grounded and powerful conversation about divorce, hardship, personal accountability, leadership, communication, and what it takes to rebuild your life when everything gets stripped back. Mark Aylward is a father, entrepreneur, mentor, and coach who has spent more than 30 years helping people navigate career transitions and personal growth. After building and selling two successful staffing companies, Mark faced one of the most difficult chapters of his life: a long, painful divorce that forced him to fight for himself, his children, and his future. In this episode, Mike and Mark explore what adversity reveals about a man, how hardship can become a turning point, and why real leadership starts with leading yourself well. Mike and Mark talk honestly about divorce, family court, self-representation, narcissistic patterns, communication, emotional resilience, and the difference between reacting from pain versus responding with clarity. They also explore Mark’s approach to helping men rebuild confidence, purpose, and direction through self-awareness, accountability, and practical daily action. This episode is for men navigating divorce, major life resets, loss of identity, or the challenge of rebuilding after a season that tested everything. It is also for anyone looking for a more grounded conversation about leadership, resilience, and taking ownership of the life in front of you. About Mark Aylward: Mark Aylward is a proud single father of three young adult children, an entrepreneur, mentor, and coach focused on helping men rebuild clarity, confidence, and purpose when life demands a reset. He founded, built, and sold two seven-figure staffing companies and now works primarily with high-performing men dealing with divorce, leadership challenges, and personal reinvention. His approach is rooted in candor, accountability, and helping men rediscover their strengths without pretending the road is easy. Learn more about Mark Aylward: Website LinkedIn YouTube Imperfect Men’s Club Listen to heCast, the official podcast of HeChangedIt. Download the HeChangedIt app for more tools, content, and support on your mental wellness journey.

    1h 10m
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heCast is the podcast for men navigating real life. Hosted by Mike Chisholm, the show features honest conversations on fatherhood, relationships, health, business, mindset, purpose, discipline, identity, success, and modern manhood. With guests from all walks of life, heCast delivers real stories, practical insight, and unfiltered perspectives for men who want more than surface-level talk. Brought to you by HeChangedIt, the app for men. Learn more at hechangedit.com

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