This isn’t a typical episode, it’s not about welding, but it is about some of the issues we as welders face. I feel that it’s a topic that many of us struggle with and therefore it’s a topic I wanted to address on the show, because I am sure many of you all are going through something. I told you all awhile ago, that my mission with this show, is to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. That doesn’t stop at welding. I’ve spoken with a lot of people in our community recently and they are all going through some things, things like stress, divorce, alcohol and substance abuse, thoughts of suicide and depression. I’ve dealt with some of these issues as well and figure it would probably be a good idea to get someone on the show to talk through this and also come up with some ways to deal with these issues. I am also putting a few resources for you all in the show notes of this episode. You’ll also be able to find them on my website arcjunkies.com under this episodes title. Joining me today is Lesa Perrish out of Houston Texas and later on in the episode, Mike Miller joins us to share some of his thoughts and experiences.   Resources: Great article on meditation with no candles or incense. Written by a man for men. https://www.orderofman.com/manly-meditation/  Resource for finding a therapist, reviews, and articles https://www.betterhelp.com  Website that addresses men's issues https://www.forhims.com  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - You can dial 988 to speak with someone or text 988 The website is 988lifeline.org Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc. Rockmountwelding.com Instagram: @Rockmountwelding Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.   Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods Fronius USA https://www.fronius.com/en/sustainability                                                                               Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.   Strong Hand Tools Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies Instagram @Strong_hand_tools ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase