Instilling the Importance of Mental Health w/ Zach Jewell

On Episode 12 of Season 7 Robert is joined by Zach Jewell. Zach is the founder of the nonprofit organization Into The Dark Blue, which creates space for men to discuss their mental health. During the conversation the two dive into a deep and authentic discussion touching on topics surrounding physical health, mental health, gratitude and the cultural climate we have all found ourselves in. 

 

Find Zach: https://www.instagram.com/intothe_darkblue/

 

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Show notes:

3:25- Jewell has recently been putting in way more work at the gym lifting weights to build a solid physique. 

 

4:42- “We’re talking about my six hundred pound life and glorifying this type of behavior, and it is not conducive to mental health.” (Patton)

 

6:06- Body dysmorphia is a very real thing and can be scary because even if you’re healthy and look good, you still can’t enjoy yourself. 

 

7:17- Because he is already naturally skinny, Jewell does only a fifteen minute cardio warm up before weight training. 

 

8:55- Patton has been practicing his pistol squat to increase his mobility performance, one side has still not been able to hold the form. 

 

10:20- After a ten minute Tai Chi session last week, Patton felt his body temperature go up so he decided to get into an ice bath and work to break his previous time record. 

 

11:45- “I think it’s good to stay grounded on that base level sometimes, even if it’s not all the time.” (Patton)

 

13:45-  Even with the uncertainty of the dollar economy, crypto continues to make gains. 

 

15:15- The Into The Dark Blue represents going into our inner depths, understanding who we are at our core. 

 

18:34- Jewell has helped launch nine mens mental health groups spread across Texas, Colorado, California, Washington, Tennessee and Ohio. 

 

21:01- Everyone does experience stress on an individual level, no one is exempt.

 

24:29- The first ten chapters of Jim Kwik’s book, ‘Limitless’ were too slow paced, but once Patton began reading chapter eleven on focus, his interest spiked and began being able to relate fully to the material and benefit in the day to day habits. 

 

27:20- Thinking of your focus as a light and what to shine it on gave Patton a deeper perspective and grounding to continue shining on what he is working on. 

 

31:06- Having pure focus in the first three to six seconds of meeting someone will help retain their name. 

 

34:09- In meditation, it is okay to think as long as you can address them as only thoughts. 

 

36:53- “We’re taught that consequences are a negative thing.” (Jewell)

 

38:30- It is liberating to have powerful daily positive self talk. 

 

41:14- You don’t have to brag, but it’s very important to address your progress and victories no matter how small. 

 

44:00- Jewell still works side jobs until he has grant funding for his non-profit and can live off a salary. 

 

46:00- School is not meant for everyone. 

 

50:00- It’s important to have a ground up understanding when running a company. 

 

52:13- Because of his former management position at Amazon in Seattle, Jewell was able to finally travel internationally, first visiting Scotland. 

 

54:30- Patton and Jewell have both visited Iceland and enjoyed it. 

 

55:45- Going to Egypt and Greece are some top destinations for Patton and Jewell. 

 

57:02- Patton enjoys the rolling hills of Kentucky. 

 

1:00:31- Jewell really enjoyed trying Cacao at the Church of the Sacred Womb and listening to Patton’s live podcast at the debut party of the TIMEWHEEL Podcast Network. 

 

1:04:48- Suicide is not worth it. 

 

1:07:11- There are always ups and downs but it gets better when you’re talking to others and not alone. 

 

1:08:40- “Helping people is one of the best things you can do in this life.” (Patton)