In this episode, we are excited to dive into all things men’s mental health & the power of gaming with one of The Gaia Center’s team members, Sam DiMartino! In his clinical work, Sam supports individuals and couples through an array of topics like grief, trauma, toxic masculinity + men’s issues, systemic oppression, identity exploration etc and also leads our men’s group Tearing Down The Walls! As our Client Journey Liaison he assists our leadership team with ensuring excellent client care and experience, and he does a damn good job. When he’s not therapizing, you can find him gaming, creating, being a literal comedian and sharing his love with his wife Ruby and their two cats Sophie and Claus. This episode covers: 00:03:24 - Tea & Crumpets: forRest Mind Ambiance YouTube channel , Heartstopper, and Donkey Kong Bananza 00:09:12 - Step Into My Office: Is my little brother addicted to video games? 00:18:09 - The DSM: Men’s mental health and the impact of video games in today’s culture 00:44:10 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY! 00:46:12 - Sam Pick: "ZZZ Top" by Aesop Rock 00:46:53 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Older aged folks finding connection through gaming, a city-run program in Seoul, SK is combating isolation among adults of all ages who live alone, and Sam’s cat Claus 00:50:14 - Sam Quizzes Val & Em on Gaming 00:59:56 - Rapid Fire Q&A Resources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode: forRest Mind Ambiance YouTube channel Heartstopper Donkey Kong Bananza Aesop Rock - ZZZ Top (Official Video) Gaming in their golden years article Seoul, South Korea community program Connect with Us: Send a story or ask for advice:
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