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In a culture that teaches men to push through pain, what happens when they choose instead to slow down and feel?

In this deeply moving conversation, Vincent Perez sits down with grief tenders and ritualists Jordan Lyon and Brian "Yam" Dwyer, co-creators of Grieving Man, to explore the transformative power of grief, community, music, and ritual.

Together, they challenge the myth that healing is a solitary pursuit, revealing how grief can become a pathway back to belonging, connection, and love. Jordan reflects on caregiving, loss, accountability, and the importance of creating spaces where men can tell the truth about their lives. Brian shares the story of his son's childhood cancer diagnosis, the lessons fatherhood has taught him, and why music has become a bridge between sorrow and hope.

Along the way, the conversation explores:

• Why grief is about far more than death
• The difference between suppressing pain and transforming it
• How ritual and community help us heal what we cannot heal alone
• Fatherhood, friendship, and becoming the men we wish had guided us
• The courage to ask for help—and the courage to receive it

Woven throughout the episode are Brian's original songs, offering moments of reflection and invitation that culminate in a moving reminder:

"Healing is happening."

Whether you're carrying the loss of a loved one, grieving a version of yourself, or simply longing for deeper connection, this conversation offers a powerful invitation: slow down, tell the truth, and remember that you do not have to walk this path alone.

The Men's Healing Network podcast is made possible in part through the generous support of Choice Regional Health Network, whose commitment to community well-being helps bring these conversations to life.

Hosted by: Vincent Perez
Produced by: Tom Keppeler
Marketing & Logistics: Dee Enriquez