M3 BearCast Ep. 91 — What happens when the world is on fire… and you still have to live inside your own nervous system? In this episode, Malcolm and the panel dig into the messy intersection of politics, psychology, boundaries, and emotional survival. We start with a hard question: after MAGA, is there even a “back to normal”? And if not, what does accountability, consequence, and “forgiveness” look like for the people who enabled the damage—especially when some folks are trying to “de-cult” and come back into the fold? From there, we move into a set of “radical beliefs” that hit like uncomfortable mirrors: why complaining can become social glue, why people tolerate venting more than joy, how low self-esteem can be culturally rewarded, and why a person’s relationship to God often reflects their relationship to themselves. Then we shift into mental health and productivity reality: the difference between discipline and capacity—and why you can’t shame your way out of depletion. We talk nervous system limits, burnout, decision fatigue, environmental structure, and what “care-first” actually looks like day to day. We also touch on the need for small, intentional joy (yes, even when everything feels burning), and why pleasure can be neuroprotective—fuel, not betrayal. Finally, we tackle immigration myths head-on, including discussion of a Cato Institute report arguing immigrants strengthen the U.S. economy—plus why facts alone won’t convert committed extremists, but can fortify low-information voters on our side. And we close with a blunt boundary lesson: over-explaining yourself to someone committed to misunderstanding you is emotional self-harm. 🔔 Subscribe + Get Notified When We Go Live Subscribe to male media mind 2 on YouTube — and hit the bell so you’re notified when we go live. 📲 Follow Us Everywhere Follow male media mind on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, Threads, and TikTok for clips, updates, and live show announcements. ❤️ Support the Movement Become a Patron at patreon.com/malemediamind for extra content, aftershows, community access, and more.
