In the latest episode of Pod Talk, Henry sits down with Sean Harvey, founder of the Warrior Compassion Institute and author of Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men. Sean works across some of the most hyper-masculine systems in our culture—policing, the military, corporate leadership—to engage men, strengthen leaders, and transform organizational cultures from within. He’s also the co-founder of Project Compassion, a national initiative for compassionate policing, and a fellow at American University’s PERIL (Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab).

Together, Henry and Sean talk about what it means to do both inner and outer work, how men can reconnect with their humanity in environments that often suppress it, and why healing isn’t a solo act

How do you find the right therapist? It’s a question that can feel simple on the surface, but behind it sits a whole world of trust, safety, and connection. In this episode of Pod Talk, Henry sits down with Jean Messeroux, LCSW — a psychotherapist, educator, and creative entrepreneur whose work lives at the intersection of healing, storytelling, and fatherhood.

Jean began his career as a high school English teacher, where he saw firsthand how emotional well-being shapes the classroom. That realization led him to pursue a Master’s in Advanced Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and dedicate his career to reimagining how we talk about mental health.

As the founder of Hueman Fathers, The Hueman Gallery, and Hueman Learning, Jean brings together art, education, and advocacy to amplify fathers’ stories and expand access to care. In this conversation, Henry and Jean explore what makes therapy work, the beauty and challenge of fatherhood, and how creativity itself can be a path toward healing.

What does it take to build a space where young people feel safe enough to be themselves? In this episode of Pod Talk, Henry brings together two leaders who have built them from the ground up: Ashanti Branch, founder of The Ever Forward Club, and Stephen Tosh, Executive Director & CEO of The Boys’ Club of New York.

Across this conversation, Ashanti and Stephen trace the origin stories of the spaces they’ve built—the challenges they faced, the moments that shaped their approaches, and the reasons these environments matter so profoundly. This is a story about belonging, the power of consistency, and what it takes to create places young people can truly call their own.

Ashanti Branch is a leading voice in youth mental health and education reform, with over 20 years of experience helping schools become safer, more connected communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of The Ever Forward Club, he supports marginalized students through mentorship and teacher development focused on social-emotional learning. A 2023 recipient of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion -the highest civilian honor from the Surgeon General - Ashanti is also a Fulbright Fellow, 4x TEDx speaker, and nationally recognized keynote presenter. His work as an “emotional locksmith” has been featured at SXSW, on CNN’s This Is Life with Lisa Ling, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and in the award-winning documentary The Mask You Live In, which premiered at Sundance. Through workshops, media, and storytelling, Ashanti continues to champion healing and connection for young people and the adults who support them.

Stephen Tosh is the Executive Director and CEO of The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY). Since joining BCNY in 2010, he led the organization through major milestones including the launch of BCNY’s sleep-away camp in Harriman State Park and the first Bronx Boys’ Club. Previously, Stephen served as the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Albany, the Director of Staff-Secure Detention for the New York City Department of Juvenile Justice, and Director of Community Care at the New York City Youth Bureau. Stephen is a former adjunct instructor at New York University’s Sociology Department and taught at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Center and has a MA/ABD in Sociology from New York University and B.A. from Dartmouth College.