Friendship and Men’s Mental Health with Ian Fridell & Chris Bragg

In this episode of the Masculine Wilderness Podcast, Tom Perez, CEO and founder of Epik Project, chats with Ian ('Pancakes') and Chris ('Critter'). They dive into their personal stories about tackling men's mental health and suicide prevention. The guys talk about how their friendship and love for motorcycles sparked the creation of the 'Get Lost Find Yourself' rally—a successful event raising money and awareness for men's mental health.

They explore the impact of being vulnerable, having real friendships, and the importance of a supportive community. Tune in to hear Tom, Ian, and Chris discuss how male friendships, shared passions, and the courage to open up about mental health can be life-changing.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Hinton Development
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to the Masculine Wilderness Podcast
00:20 Meet Ian and Chris: Motorcycle Buddies on a Mission
03:45 The Journey of Pancakes: From Darkness to Advocacy
05:21 The Birth of Get Lost, Find Yourself Rally
08:28 The Power of Friendship: Ian and Chris's Bond
11:56 Ian's Story: Struggles and Triumphs
29:38 The Healing Power of Motorcycles
37:30 Adventure and Dual Sport Riders
37:49 Street Riders and Their Stereotypes
38:37 Camaraderie Among Bikers
42:08 Women in the Motorcycle World
43:56 First Motorcycle Experiences
45:38 Building a Supportive Community
52:48 The Power of Vulnerability
58:21 Final Thoughts and Advice
01:09:25 Podcast Outro and Credits

CONNECT:
Epik Project: www.epikproject.org
Motorcycles and Pancakes (Ian):    / @motorcyclesandpancakes  
Critter Moto (Chris):    / @crittermoto