Anger, Silence, and Sadness: Rethinking Depression in Men - START AT THE END (With Emma Grey and Tyler Witzig)

Marisa chats with Emma Gray, author of START AT THE END, and therapist Tyler Witzig to explore depression and how it uniquely shows up in men. They discuss the hidden nature of depression, focusing on how even when life looks good on paper, anger, withdrawal, and numbness can mask deeper struggles, while stigma and silence can keep people from seeking help. Together, they examine how relationships can support healing, how vulnerability can strengthen connection, and how small steps toward openness and care can interrupt cycles of isolation and rumination.

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The Character's Toolkit is a bibliotherapy-based mental health podcast where novels and fictional characters are used to explore therapy concepts and coping skills.