About Miles Ahead: Mental Health meets Physical Health
What does it actually mean to lead, provide, and heal in today’s world? Most of us are taught to "handle it all," but the cost is often burnout, emotional numbness, or a loss of drive. Miles Ahead is where mental health meets physical health to explore how we move from simply surviving to actually gaining ground.
Hosted by Dr. Miles Salisbury, we dive into the topics that define our modern experience: the "wall of gray" in depression, the smoldering exhaustion of burnout, and the complex path of the "wounded healer"—those who care for their families and communities while navigating their own
Breaking Bread and Building Bonds: The Dude Talk Dinners
My guest today is Andrew Wolff, Facilitator, co-founder, and Executive Director of Dude Talk Dinners, an organization that is bringing men together where many places fail to do so. In a world where men often feel isolated, the concept of Dude Talk Dinners is bridging the gap. Andrew is one of the masterminds behind this initiative. He shares how simple gatherings over a meal foster authentic connections in a non-judgmental space. As a life coach who transitioned from education, he saw a need for men to connect without the stigma often associated with therapeutic settings. With monthly dinners attracting 20 to 30 men, many of whom return, the model has proven effective. The conversations often go beyond surface-level topics, delving into areas where men typically hesitate to tread.
Timestamps
00:00 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=0) Andrew introduces Dude Talk Dinners
02:31 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=151) How the idea began in Idaho Springs
04:26 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=266) The first dinner and the unexpected turnout
06:19 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=379) Why the monthly dinners took off
07:18 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=438) Men’s loneliness and the need for connection
09:16 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=556) Finding a middle ground between small talk and therapy
10:38 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=638) Growing communities and preparing volunteer facilitators
12:06 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=726) Media attention and the startup guide
14:00 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=840) Building a model that supports local leaders
16:16 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=976) Friendship as a bridge to deeper support
18:29 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=1109) The origin story in Gunnison
20:51 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=1251) Bringing the model to rural and urban communities
22:06 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=1326) Expanding beyond Colorado
27:27 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=1647) The dinner ground rules
31:15 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=1875) Keeping attendance low-pressure
33:34 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=2014) Helping men stay connected between dinners
36:40 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=2200) Partnering with other men’s organizations
40:03 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=2403) Connection across political and religious differences
44:04 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=2644) Welcoming first-timers who feel nervous
47:53 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=2873) How life transitions can leave men vulnerable
53:40 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=3220) Connection as upstream prevention
58:02 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=3482) Connecting men with local resources
60:46 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=3646) Andrew’s personal men’s work journey
67:48 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=4068) How group work shaped Andrew’s path
70:07 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=4207) The vision for Dude Talk Dinners
72:33 (https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/podcast-with-duey/projects/6ab96a39e762452882dd8d8e?activeTab=made-for-you#t=4353) A closing invitation to connect
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Jake Fishbein
Chris Engasser
Connor Beaton
Phil Horning
Roxanne Turner
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