Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions of sensitive topics, such as mental health struggles and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

Tune in for an exciting conversation with Tik-Tok star and former Love Island contestant, Jalen Noble, who skyrocketed to fame when he embarked on a life-changing mental health journey, all documented online. Together, they explore the fascinating realm of masculine and feminine energies, reflecting on Jalen's sports-focused upbringing, and the heartwarming tale of his flourishing romance with girlfriend Monet McMichael, with the possibility of marriage on the horizon! Later on, Jalen courageously opens up about a turning point in his life: a near-fatal suicide attempt during his time at military college, which deeply transformed his relationship with his father and his entire outlook on life, love, and success. This powerful and inspirational journey of change, growth, and finding love within yourself is not to be missed!

Timecodes:
00:09 - Has Jalen found “the one?”
01:15 - Where’s Justin?
05:15 - Introducing Jalen Noble!
06:20 - After years of work, Jalen is finally feeling “enough”
09:30 - Jalen’s self-transformation: from playboy to loverboy
14:03 - Is cleaning and self discipline masculine or feminine?
19:36 - Jalen’s struggle with depression and attempted suicide
24:26 - Jalen is showing himself the compassion he lacked 10 years ago
31:38 - Redefining our definition of “worth” and “success”
34:00 - Jalen’s newfound purpose
43:12 - The importance of Dad’s modeling vulnerability
47:24 - Jalen’s newfound love with Monet McMichael
51:35 - Jalen’s romanticizing his future
59:25 - Cheating, ownership and inequality in relationships
01:04:47 - Are we dating the internet?
01:09:40 - What does it mean to be Man Enough?”

“[Life] doesn’t have to be defined by this job or this thing that you do. Just being, is worth living for.” - Liz Plank

“I was fortunate that I have my smile, that’s what I used to mask a lot of the struggle that happened…It was this idea of being a womanizer that I used to put a bandaid over a cut that needed surgery, it wouldn’t work.” - Jalen Noble

“If I own something I misuse it, if I own something I may ot value it as much. But if I rent it, I treat it with care.” - Jalen Noble

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HOSTS: Liz Plank, and Jamey Heath

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Executive Producers: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Tarah Malhotra-Feinberg, Marc Pritchard, Anna Saalfeld, Chris Corcoran
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