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Mark Paisant

Mark Paisant

Certified personal trainer, podcast host, and mental health advocate specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and depression awareness.

Jul 19, 2026

16:23
Or do you think it's more important that you have veterans out there on the pitch?
16:29
So there is kind of two parts to that.
16:33
And you're absolutely right.
16:34
Like, it's not something that you see often, especially in that.
16:40
position.
16:40
A lot of times you see, you know, guys that are more athletic and taller and stronger in that position.
16:46
But Reem absolutely had an amazing World Cup.
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19:48
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BlessedHOST
20:03
Now, do you think modern society sends conflicting messages to men about strength?
20:12
Yes.
20:13
I mean, simple answer.
20:14
Yes, we do.
20:15
And, and I honestly, I don't think it's like intentional or on purpose.
20:22
Like it's, it's a very, it's convoluted and complex and it's not a simple answer on what anyone's role is.
20:32
I think one of the things that we could say, or we could teach everyone is, is you are a unique person.

5 MINS LATER

BlessedHOST
25:59
How did becoming a father change the way you viewed your own health and mental well-being.
30:10
Hmm.
30:13
And I remember the first time walking into a therapist's office and not knowing what to expect.
30:17
I just knew I needed to talk to somebody at that point.
30:20
And it was eye-opening to, like, have somebody who just listened.
30:23
Like, I could just talk and talk and talk.
30:26
Because, you know, in human interaction, like, I was a sociology major.
30:30
And so in human interaction, like, we don't really listen to the person talk.

7 MINS LATER

37:18
How did you go about that? Because I think that has helped you as well and continues to help you and motivate you.

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