I'm sure, folk will agree with me, watching Brian's vlog is just like catching up with a good friend and listening to their last few days over coffee. Not everyone on U tube has the ability to make you feel so welcome and genuine. The support of Movember is so important. For all of us know someone who suffers from Mental health issues. But a lot of Men struggle so much with admitting it , to get help. So thanks friend, we all enjoy your trips around France and your daily life. Crack on.😘👍 of Movember
My thoughts exactly. Brian appreciate your wisdom, the way you speak has such gentle power ,and then admitting to having your own struggle but being able to work through it, not easy all the time but you know it works. So you do it. Blessings
Brian speaking about panic attacks is admirable because it’s one of the most common but frightening mental health issues experienced by people and it’s therapeutic for others to see that it doesn’t have to hold you back from having a marvellous interesting and adventurous life ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅👏🏼
I'm watching the Movember Event again, it was epic, I never laughed so hard or been so on pins and needles hoping and praying you all didn't tumble down the mountain.
"It's a thing that needs looking after." I very much like that. My daughters and I were involved in someone else's suicide on the freeway, so I know about PTSD and panic attacks quite well. It was very dark, and the man had walked onto the freeway somehow and into the fast lane where I was driving 65 MPH. He died instantly. We were checked by the hospital for injuries from the impact, such as glass from the windshield (it went everywhere, even in our mouths), and cuts, bumps and bruises, and were able to go home afterwards. That was in 2010, and we all still suffer the effects from that horrific night. You're right, there isn't much we can do about it except to acknowledge the awfulness that is anxiety, and do our best to breathe through it. Thank you for sharing such a personal experience with us. I'm glad you were also physically okay as well. Big hugs all around.
I am so sorry that you’ve all had to deal with that situation. I can’t even imagine. I really hope that you’ve been able to speak with therapists. I’ll be thinking of you & hoping that you’re coping okay. 😘🇨🇦
Thanks for talking about your approach to handling panic attacks - it was perfect ❤ ‘it’s just like a headache and will pass’ is just so simple and accurate x
Brian you should be a mental health consultant - putting everything into simple perspectives is just perfect (no over the top dramatics) Well done you.
Brian, you are so real…something I am not used to from the men in my life, except one of my sons. I love spending few minutes with you every day. You are like a friend, just sharing your day. I am 78 now, so happy to see how Movember is changing the way men are seeing themselves, as people, not just chest beating providers. No pressure guys, we love you just the way you are, people! Wonderful people. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. I
I'd forgotten the Experience of putting your shoes on when you've got an enthusiastic dog around you. Thank you Brian for reminding me of that great pleasure.
I’m going to say …What a great amazing bloke you are Brian.. thank you for your openness ❤❤❤and oh yeah the sick jokes 😂 I am absolutely 100 percent sure you came into our UA-cam lives for a reason .. Huge thanks to Dan for being your friend and for introducing us to you 😊 Ps the mountain vlog was the most captivating video ever ❤❤❤❤ Have a safe week and we will see you on the next one 😇
You seem to be living a great life Brian. Well done. It's good to get out and about, look up once in a while, trip over things and laugh. Thanks for sharing your days. You're a breath of fresh air. P.S. You and the rest of the crew did a fantastic job with the climb and Viking wandering. It was wonderful to watch and I guessed it was challenging for all. Best of all, you all supported each other. That's what it's all aboutl
You said it! The guys were awesome going on that climb! Orange pants man deserves a special mention as he looked terrified! Hope you raise lots of money for the cause. 😊
Good morning Brian Thank you for your candid words. I was a nurse in an intensive care unit and I know exactly what you mean. After 35 years of nursing, it's now over. My body is gone, but my head is clear. We have a Labrador and are building a new life in Asturias. I love being in the village and having peace and quiet. Everyone enjoy your life and don't think about what tomorrow will bring, it always turns out differently than you think. I wish you all a good, safe, healthy time.❤
Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see you three doing that. Dan kept it so low key on the way, I was shocked when you actually started down that very scary, ephemeral trail that looked like it was made by a squirrel. Oh and of course, it was also covered in ice. I was already in awe with the hanging off the sides of the chateau. I was completely blown away and so proud of you, especially orange pants man, for facing your fears for such a good cause, which of course was to save your beard, lol. Astonishing! 🧡
That was a great Movember video!! Enjoyed today's compilation video, very relaxing! LOVED the puppers getting hugs and kisses and giving them ❤ Thanks for the mental health support from ruggedly handsome, mountain climbing, joke telling, cool sunglass wearing, construction man😊
I’ve had two panic attacks. Both times I was extremely stressed, then things got very quiet, then I blacked out. Thank God they were 40 years ago. So scary.
Another lovely video, Brian I started watching Dan because Ioved his passion for life and always finding a way to lift those around him with his gauky ways,I'm a chronic pain sufferer and that's why I started following you too,you have an amazing way of bringing a light into my day and I feel joy .I love your jokes and especially the way you have to explain to the boys the punch line,the turtle joke cracked me up, so thankyou to you for boosting my day
Brian that is very good of you to talk about panic and anxiety attacks. A young high school girl walked off the curb at a intersection in front of my car, luckily I had just pulled off in first gear but still managed to knock her over my bonnet what a fright I got she was not injured just shock up. At the hospital when her parents met me thought they were going to yell at me, instead her mom just turned around and said ' her daughter was lucky, but I will remember it for the rest of my life' and she was right. I get so anxious when I see anyone on the side of the road walking on the sidewalk and especially kids. Congratulations on an epic Movember event. Thanks for taking us around the yard while mowing and chatting to us it was lovely hanging out with you. Have a great day. By the way I am very glad that you were not injured in that car accident.
I love you even more after watching this vlog! I’m old enough to be your mom but it makes me feel glad that I started watching your vlogs! Much respect to you for your honesty.
Brian, had a similar experience, over 15 years, I toughed it out, going from occasional panic attacks that lasted a minute or two, but getting worse over time, then my mother died, and I had full blown attacks, By then going to the Doctors to get help was an ordeal, buying groceries next to impossible taking the subway a horror show, driving next to impossible. After a few tests to make sure it was anxiety....he gave me a prescription for a beta blocker.......5 years without even one attack, total liberation. So I understand your situation......don't wait till you get as bad as it was for me. Cheers
The Movember vlog was brilliant and it's a cause well worth donating to. Brian, thanks for your insights and talking about your own issues so openly. I love the way the dogs slobber over you. They are potty about you, so are we.... hahaha
Oh golly Brian, you are quite incredible to talk about anxiety like that in such a down to earth way! 👍Well done you! Its in epidemic proportions these days for sure so we are all coping or not coping with various levels of anxiety. I broke my back in July trying to save my dog from being killed by a bigger dog. My worste nightmare of being unable to help my little mate. We survived with much kind support over these last months but i still get anxious and hsve to breathe and i cry a bit more and then laugh at stupid stuff like my idiot self. Your attitude is very good and will help a lot of other folk am sure. It helps me so thanks Brian and great video for Movember too❤❤👏👏👏
Today we heard about Quincy Jones’ death and television shows played the recording sessions of “We are the World”, which Quincy conducted. I couldn’t help but think that our planet NEEDS more of this sentiment right now. Everyone should look at that amazing event again and just listen to the words.
Viewer #33 here: it was our pleasure to be able to support the Movember campaign! Y’all deserve our support after your harrowing adventure up on the top of that mountain!! 😂👍🏼 I think poor Calvin is going to need some therapy after that! 😂
Hats off to you all for the climb. But.. to be quite honest... I was hoping more for some kind of blackmail / bribery scenario, where once a donation target is reached, someone shaves off one side of the beard, then the other, then some more gets donated, then off comes the moustache, with incremental targets from Calvin, yourself, Dan and the ultimate implausibly costly target of Nic. Would have been wild and probably hilarious. Hey, it grows back. Anyway, power to your elbow. And folks, spare a thought for those with ADHD. Diagnosed at 64. Now I understand why life is so expletive deleted difficult.
I used to have panic attacks and found that keeping your blood sugar in balance helps..I carried around pnut butter crackers...and found eating protein helps with the attack to subside it.Sometimes caffiene without food can be a trigger for an attack as well... Thanks for sharing your stories...keepin' it real...
you 3 lads did an amazing job on the mountain and congrats on everything hope you raise loads and hope everyone isnt afraid to talk about mental health issues or anything it helps
So soothing, at a time (elections tomorrow in the US) that I could really use it. I was glad to hear your story about the tedium of having a recurrent health issue, especially contrasted with how you were able to laugh about the one that took you to the drive and a piece of dog culture. ;) It's possible (can't guess how likely) that you had a tiny brain disruption from being shaken around in the accident. Our brains' immune systems (which are separate from our bodies' immune systems) can get excited over a tiny thing, such as brains being shaken, or a bad allergy day or some gluten and suddenly, your brain's immune system is running around, poking at things and looking to stick a pile of antigens on anything wonky. The inflammation that comes with this slather of antigens is sufficient to trigger emotions that are completely unrelated to what's actually going on, but fear and/or depression are common. I suspect that you can guess why I know about this issue and that some of us in this tiny cafe will recognise that my description isn't precise, and maybe not particularly accurate. ;)
My daughter also has suffered panic attacks. Her psychologist said to think about surfing the anxiety, don’t fight it, (it will just last longer), ride the wave to shore. That word picture was helpful
Brian, always love your musical choices. Nice that you feel so comfortable with your 33 viewers that you opened up about anxiety attacts. I used to get them frequently when I was younger. Now I know how to.handle them much better. And you're right about getting a different perspective and seeing the bigger picture. Glad your friend Dan could help with the big doors. Cheers
Dogs are good for your mental health as well. You can talk to them and say anything you like, they don't pass judgment, they just listen. They have a way of bringing you back down to earth. In your case, literally. 😄
A really enjoyable vlog of bits and bobs and a very important message. Breathe, find your breath, change what you are doing and take a step no matter how small.
You did a great job, giving Calvin encouragement on the challenge. Good advice on giving yourself five minute to regulate if a weird panic state grabs you.
Hey Brian, you are definitely a very good looking man! (Dan is too, but in his one way) Your opennes about your panic attacks was admirable and I wish that I couldt give you a hug for that, but I'm now giving you a big thumbs up for this! Keep on filming your life, we al 34 are happy that you are here!💋❤
Great video! And great Mont Blanc video, too! It is important to understand ourselves, and to have someone we can talk to. We all need a bit of grace with ourselves, sometimes.
I’m so glad that acknowledging & talking about mental health issues is becoming more acceptable & more common, for men & women. I didn’t realize that I had mental health issues until I started feeling anxious a lot & increasingly frequent panic attacks. I found a therapist, who really helped me a lot with a bunch of issues & concerns. I exercised 5 days a week. I lost weight. But I was still anxious. A low dose antidepressant/anti anxiety drug has made such a difference. I’ve become increasingly happy & relaxed. All because I could admit that I have a problem. Sorry this is so long. Please seek help. Don’t let old beliefs stand in your way.🤞🇨🇦
Bri and team did a marvelous Onward and Upward episode!!! "Appreciate" is the word where everyone should abide by - enjoy every minute of good health and not having anxiety!!! Have a Happy!!!!
Choppy choppy choppy! lol Give Dan a beer, man! That crash must have been horrifying! Anxiety can be a total killer. So glad you got help. Enjoy your coffee.
The old panic attacks!!! They just come out of nowhere. You feel like you are having a heart attack and could die any minute. I acknowledge it, ask myself what have I got my nickers in a twist about. Usually I don’t know what or why they are twisted. Breathe gently, be kind to myself and know it will pass and I’m not going to die. 🌸🌸🌸
Coffee is such a word of comfort... Irish coffee it is a even more :) Pascale it is too. Your vlogs, ... it's allways, as if lying on my belly on the enginecover of Pascal & join you on these marvelous triptours. At first i thought Pascale was the name of an old love of you maybe ... It was nice to hear in the q&a, it wasn't ;) Everyone who may share life with you is one damn lucky one! What a huge cuddly content, you're the biggest teddy of all, & your jokes, they're the best.
Thank you Brian. Love the vlog, the dogs & also your openness. It's nice to hear that I'm not the only person who gets bored of anxiety attacks! I thought it was just me being weird...but I'm glad to know I'm not alone in that reaction. I'm off work with it at the moment & you are 100% correct - talking really helps but so does getting out of your own head & sharing your thoughts! It's certainly helping me get better 😊 xx
Doggie ❤😂. Glad your friend Dan was there to lend a helping hand. I thought Dan's vlog with you 4 was brilliant & a good 😂. People should talk more about mental health. Talking gets the stress, poison, problem out of your head. Sometimes a simple hug can help. 😊
Thank you for being so open about your mental health experiences. I have chronic anxiety, so I'm all too familiar with panic attacks and how crippling they can be. Fortunately, there's always cats and dogs, and long deep breaths to bring us back into focus. ❤
Thanks for being so candid and open, it's rare these days, and yet so healthy. I understand, and about the car accident, and being strapped onto a spinal board isn't pleasant. It takes enormous mental and emotional effort and perseverance to overcome a traumatic experience(s). I salute you Brian for being on this vibrant mental health journey. I've been a passenger in 3 different car accidents so I know what it's like to successfully persevere through those experiences. I still don't enjoy it if someone drives fast and then I instinctively start pushing the floor pan as a "brake" to try and slow down. Well done on your mountaineering Movember outing and your excellent vlogs 💫💫🎶
Thank you Brian for being so open and honest regarding your panic attacks, and your processes. You are an inspiration. ( although I must admit, after watching your mountain climbing adventure, I do think you're a little crazy- chateau roofs-yes- crazy icy mountain tops....) We love who you are.❤
Oh geeze watching the excitement of that little black puppy when you arrive in your car is so heart warming. ❤️ Pure puppy love.He?/ or is it a SHE? is just mad about you Brian !
The plastic on the doors is a good idea. I would do two panels on the top of each door and keep a metal panel on the bottom of each door. But they’re your doors, your barn. Love the puppies and how they are so excited to see you. Especially Lottie.
Thank you for talking about Anxiety & depression. I suffer from both. I really enjoy your casual chats . It would be nice to meet your friends & see you socially.
I'm sure, folk will agree with me, watching Brian's vlog is just like catching up with a good friend and listening to their last few days over coffee. Not everyone on U tube has the ability to make you feel so welcome and genuine.
The support of Movember is so important. For all of us know someone who suffers from Mental health issues. But a lot of Men struggle so much with admitting it , to get help. So thanks friend, we all enjoy your trips around France and your daily life. Crack on.😘👍
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Great vlog Brian thanks for sharing so much of your life and thoughts on panic attacks.
Great job! Please keep us updated love the videos Thank for taking us along. See you in the next one!!
I didn’t think I could like you more but you are such a special bloke. You’re openness was refreshing. Thank you
My thoughts exactly. Brian appreciate your wisdom, the way you speak has such gentle power ,and then admitting to having your own struggle but being able to work through it, not easy all the time but you know it works. So you do it. Blessings
Don’t tell Brian but soon there will be 40 people watching🙃
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terrifying! imagine if it was 41! 😂😂😂
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If everyone sits on someone else’s lap, maybe it will only look like 20 people.
Oh no. How will he cope lol 😂
Brian speaking about panic attacks is admirable because it’s one of the most common but frightening mental health issues experienced by people and it’s therapeutic for others to see that it doesn’t have to hold you back from having a marvellous interesting and adventurous life ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅👏🏼
I had a lovely dinner, met a dog, and now I'm going to bed.
Sounds like the perfect day to me.
You were born to communicate---so glad you found this medium.
The more I get to know you thru your vlogs, the more I realize what a kind and sensitive person you are. Glad to know you Brian.
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Great work on the big climb. I can't believe how chill you were during the expedition! Congratulations on an epic Movember event.
I'm watching the Movember Event again, it was epic, I never laughed so hard or been so on pins and needles hoping and praying you all didn't tumble down the mountain.
Of course you met a dog.. you are a puppy magnet. Thanks for some affirmation and some great music and scenery!
Dogs are good judges of people.😊
"It's a thing that needs looking after." I very much like that. My daughters and I were involved in someone else's suicide on the freeway, so I know about PTSD and panic attacks quite well. It was very dark, and the man had walked onto the freeway somehow and into the fast lane where I was driving 65 MPH. He died instantly. We were checked by the hospital for injuries from the impact, such as glass from the windshield (it went everywhere, even in our mouths), and cuts, bumps and bruises, and were able to go home afterwards. That was in 2010, and we all still suffer the effects from that horrific night. You're right, there isn't much we can do about it except to acknowledge the awfulness that is anxiety, and do our best to breathe through it. Thank you for sharing such a personal experience with us. I'm glad you were also physically okay as well. Big hugs all around.
I am so sorry that you’ve all had to deal with that situation. I can’t even imagine. I really hope that you’ve been able to speak with therapists. I’ll be thinking of you & hoping that you’re coping okay. 😘🇨🇦
@@pdq5465 Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
Your videos are always a pleasure. Thanks for sharing ☕️☕️
The more I watch your vlogs, the more I see what a genuinely kind and thoughtful person you are. So grateful to know you, Brian
Thanks for talking about your approach to handling panic attacks - it was perfect ❤ ‘it’s just like a headache and will pass’ is just so simple and accurate x
Brian you should be a mental health consultant - putting everything into simple perspectives is just perfect (no over the top dramatics) Well done you.
Brian, you are feeding my soul with your sense and sensibility approach to life. Thank you🥰
Love the way the dogs adore you. They can sense you're a good person, a special bloke as rightly commented here under!
animals always know x
There's something lovely and calming about your vlogs. I think it's the pacing, your humour, and utter lack of notions.
It takes a lot of guts to climb a big mountain, but even more guts to open up about your struggles, well done Brian! ❤
Brian, you are so real…something I am not used to from the men in my life, except one of my sons. I love spending few minutes with you every day. You are like a friend, just sharing your day. I am 78 now, so happy to see how Movember is changing the way men are seeing themselves, as people, not just chest beating providers. No pressure guys, we love you just the way you are, people! Wonderful people. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. I
I'd forgotten the Experience of putting your shoes on when you've got an enthusiastic dog around you. Thank you Brian for reminding me of that great pleasure.
I cannot believe you did that mountain climb. Congratulations 🎉xx
I’m going to say …What a great amazing bloke you are Brian.. thank you for your openness ❤❤❤and oh yeah the sick jokes 😂
I am absolutely 100 percent sure you came into our UA-cam lives for a reason ..
Huge thanks to Dan for being your friend and for introducing us to you 😊
Ps the mountain vlog was the most captivating video ever ❤❤❤❤
Have a safe week and we will see you on the next one 😇
Amazing climb,so well done❤ Any man who tolerates, DOG'S SLOBBER 😅 Is ok my me 😂 ❤❤
Thank you for sitting and sharing your story with us. 😊. Xx
I can only wish for this vlog to go viral.❤ Dedicated to all those angry young men who think violence makes the man. Seek help.
You seem to be living a great life Brian. Well done. It's good to get out and about, look up once in a while, trip over things and laugh. Thanks for sharing your days. You're a breath of fresh air. P.S. You and the rest of the crew did a fantastic job with the climb and Viking wandering. It was wonderful to watch and I guessed it was challenging for all. Best of all, you all supported each other. That's what it's all aboutl
wasnt that a film? oh that was the life of brian not brian has a great life 😂😂😂
You said it! The guys were awesome going on that climb! Orange pants man deserves a special mention as he looked terrified! Hope you raise lots of money for the cause. 😊
Good morning Brian Thank you for your candid words. I was a nurse in an intensive care unit and I know exactly what you mean. After 35 years of nursing, it's now over. My body is gone, but my head is clear. We have a Labrador and are building a new life in Asturias. I love being in the village and having peace and quiet. Everyone enjoy your life and don't think about what tomorrow will bring, it always turns out differently than you think. I wish you all a good, safe, healthy time.❤
Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see you three doing that. Dan kept it so low key on the way, I was shocked when you actually started down that very scary, ephemeral trail that looked like it was made by a squirrel. Oh and of course, it was also covered in ice. I was already in awe with the hanging off the sides of the chateau. I was completely blown away and so proud of you, especially orange pants man, for facing your fears for such a good cause, which of course was to save your beard, lol. Astonishing! 🧡
The video at Mont Blanc was brilliant!
That was a great Movember video!! Enjoyed today's compilation video, very relaxing! LOVED the puppers getting hugs and kisses and giving them ❤ Thanks for the mental health support from ruggedly handsome, mountain climbing, joke telling, cool sunglass wearing, construction man😊
Well said!❤🎉
Just checked the Movember total, it has smashed through last year's total already, well done to all of you 👏👏👏
I’ve had two panic attacks. Both times I was extremely stressed, then things got very quiet, then I blacked out. Thank God they were 40 years ago. So scary.
You are a wise, down to earth young man Brian. Thank you for sharing with us your feelings and most definitely the mountain climb for a great cause.
Another lovely video, Brian I started watching Dan because Ioved his passion for life and always finding a way to lift those around him with his gauky ways,I'm a chronic pain sufferer and that's why I started following you too,you have an amazing way of bringing a light into my day and I feel joy .I love your jokes and especially the way you have to explain to the boys the punch line,the turtle joke cracked me up, so thankyou to you for boosting my day
Well - 34.2K viewers just fell a little in love with you today. 😊
He had me at vlog 01! Not only is he a "manly man", but a true gentle-man as well. ❤
34.3!
Brian that is very good of you to talk about panic and anxiety attacks. A young high school girl walked off the curb at a intersection in front of my car, luckily I had just pulled off in first gear but still managed to knock her over my bonnet what a fright I got she was not injured just shock up. At the hospital when her parents met me thought they were going to yell at me, instead her mom just turned around and said ' her daughter was lucky, but I will remember it for the rest of my life' and she was right. I get so anxious when I see anyone on the side of the road walking on the sidewalk and especially kids. Congratulations on an epic Movember event. Thanks for taking us around the yard while mowing and chatting to us it was lovely hanging out with you. Have a great day. By the way I am very glad that you were not injured in that car accident.
Thank you for talking to us today. You are a lovely person, the climb was extraordinary and the tractor looks great!
I love you even more after watching this vlog! I’m old enough to be your mom but it makes me feel glad that I started watching your vlogs! Much respect to you for your honesty.
Thank you for the chat - yes, it’s good to talk about mental health and check in with each other. It’s about being a good friend to yourself, too.😘
Brian, had a similar experience, over 15 years, I toughed it out, going from occasional panic attacks that lasted a minute or two, but getting worse over time, then my mother died, and I had full blown attacks, By then going to the Doctors to get help was an ordeal, buying groceries next to impossible taking the subway a horror show, driving next to impossible. After a few tests to make sure it was anxiety....he gave me a prescription for a beta blocker.......5 years without even one attack, total liberation. So I understand your situation......don't wait till you get as bad as it was for me. Cheers
A lovely life outlook!
You were apprehensive, I can only imagine what Calvin was feeling.
Next year a bike ride would be good.
Brian in dogslobber, the best beginnings of a new week🎉
Lottie adores Brian 🥰🥰
The Movember vlog was brilliant and it's a cause well worth donating to. Brian, thanks for your insights and talking about your own issues so openly. I love the way the dogs slobber over you. They are potty about you, so are we.... hahaha
Dogs know character.
Look forward to your vlogs daily. I find them so peaceful. Hope you ad a wonderful time with your friends.
You with the Dogs getting kissed was excellent. Thank you. Dogs help us all be reminded of what matters.
Thank you for your honesty. Lovely.
So glad you are a bad speller! Nick going extreme Viking was awesome!
Thanks, Brian, for sharing your anxiety history. I'm sure it has helped many people to look at their own episodes differently and more positively.
Oh golly Brian, you are quite incredible to talk about anxiety like that in such a down to earth way! 👍Well done you! Its in epidemic proportions these days for sure so we are all coping or not coping with various levels of anxiety. I broke my back in July trying to save my dog from being killed by a bigger dog. My worste nightmare of being unable to help my little mate. We survived with much kind support over these last months but i still get anxious and hsve to breathe and i cry a bit more and then laugh at stupid stuff like my idiot self. Your attitude is very good and will help a lot of other folk am sure. It helps me so thanks Brian and great video for Movember too❤❤👏👏👏
Ahh Brian keep on being you. You are a special person who is so gifted in just being a sincere lovely man. Sherryle from New Zealand ❤
Thanks Brian love our chats
Today we heard about Quincy Jones’ death and television shows played the recording sessions of “We are the World”, which Quincy conducted. I couldn’t help but think that our planet NEEDS more of this sentiment right now. Everyone should look at that amazing event again and just listen to the words.
Viewer #33 here: it was our pleasure to be able to support the Movember campaign! Y’all deserve our support after your harrowing adventure up on the top of that mountain!! 😂👍🏼 I think poor Calvin is going to need some therapy after that! 😂
Hats off to you all for the climb. But.. to be quite honest... I was hoping more for some kind of blackmail / bribery scenario, where once a donation target is reached, someone shaves off one side of the beard, then the other, then some more gets donated, then off comes the moustache, with incremental targets from Calvin, yourself, Dan and the ultimate implausibly costly target of Nic. Would have been wild and probably hilarious. Hey, it grows back.
Anyway, power to your elbow.
And folks, spare a thought for those with ADHD. Diagnosed at 64. Now I understand why life is so expletive deleted difficult.
I used to have panic attacks and found that keeping your blood sugar in balance helps..I carried around pnut butter crackers...and found eating protein helps with the attack to subside it.Sometimes caffiene without food can be a trigger for an attack as well...
Thanks for sharing your stories...keepin' it real...
You are correct. Oats are great and nut butters also useful. It is often 2 am or 5pm when the blood sugar dips...
you 3 lads did an amazing job on the mountain and congrats on everything hope you raise loads and hope everyone isnt afraid to talk about mental health issues or anything it helps
So soothing, at a time (elections tomorrow in the US) that I could really use it. I was glad to hear your story about the tedium of having a recurrent health issue, especially contrasted with how you were able to laugh about the one that took you to the drive and a piece of dog culture. ;) It's possible (can't guess how likely) that you had a tiny brain disruption from being shaken around in the accident. Our brains' immune systems (which are separate from our bodies' immune systems) can get excited over a tiny thing, such as brains being shaken, or a bad allergy day or some gluten and suddenly, your brain's immune system is running around, poking at things and looking to stick a pile of antigens on anything wonky. The inflammation that comes with this slather of antigens is sufficient to trigger emotions that are completely unrelated to what's actually going on, but fear and/or depression are common. I suspect that you can guess why I know about this issue and that some of us in this tiny cafe will recognise that my description isn't precise, and maybe not particularly accurate. ;)
You've a lovely piece of land there Brian. I've supported your Movember!!
My daughter also has suffered panic attacks. Her psychologist said to think about surfing the anxiety, don’t fight it, (it will just last longer), ride the wave to shore. That word picture was helpful
Brian, always love your musical choices.
Nice that you feel so comfortable with your 33 viewers that you opened up about anxiety attacts. I used to get them frequently when I was younger. Now I know how to.handle them much better. And you're right about getting a different perspective and seeing the bigger picture.
Glad your friend Dan could help with the big doors.
Cheers
By sharing your story, you’re helping other men open up ☺️
Would love to see more "Extreme Viking"!! Seeing Nick dressed as a Viking was hysterical. All of you all should give it a try! 😁😁
You’re a good guy Brian. Very sincere. What a great quality to have.
That puppy adores you 🇮🇪⛪️🍀
Dogs are good for your mental health as well. You can talk to them and say anything you like, they don't pass judgment, they just listen. They have a way of bringing you back down to earth. In your case, literally. 😄
Wish more men admitted to feeling vulnerable. Once admitted you can do something about it. For me chocolate always helps 🤣
Ah, you're professor Lupin from Harry Potter? Lol
How perceptive and discriminating you are. 💕
A really enjoyable vlog of bits and bobs and a very important message. Breathe, find your breath, change what you are doing and take a step no matter how small.
So glad you were physically okay after the crash. Keep the mind and body healthy is great advice.
Nice talking to you today, Brian.
You did a great job, giving Calvin encouragement on the challenge. Good advice on giving yourself five minute to regulate if a weird panic state grabs you.
Hey Brian, you are definitely a very good looking man! (Dan is too, but in his one way) Your opennes about your panic attacks was admirable and I wish that I couldt give you a hug for that, but I'm now giving you a big thumbs up for this! Keep on filming your life, we al 34 are happy that you are here!💋❤
Great video! And great Mont Blanc video, too! It is important to understand ourselves, and to have someone we can talk to. We all need a bit of grace with ourselves, sometimes.
this chanel is love ❤️ pure love
I’m so glad that acknowledging & talking about mental health issues is becoming more acceptable & more common, for men & women.
I didn’t realize that I had mental health issues until I started feeling anxious a lot & increasingly frequent panic attacks. I found a therapist, who really helped me a lot with a bunch of issues & concerns. I exercised 5 days a week. I lost weight. But I was still anxious. A low dose antidepressant/anti anxiety drug has made such a difference. I’ve become increasingly happy & relaxed. All because I could admit that I have a problem. Sorry this is so long. Please seek help. Don’t let old beliefs stand in your way.🤞🇨🇦
Bri and team did a marvelous Onward and Upward episode!!! "Appreciate" is the word where everyone should abide by - enjoy every minute of good health and not having anxiety!!! Have a Happy!!!!
Nice getting to know you a bit more. Your attitude to life seems very healthy, hope it will always be so. 👍🏻❤️
Wise words, Brian, my goodness I have a lot of admiration for you blokes, I like your calm style of moving through the world.
Choppy choppy choppy! lol Give Dan a beer, man! That crash must have been horrifying! Anxiety can be a total killer. So glad you got help. Enjoy your coffee.
Thoroughly enjoyed your Movember, great charity 🌸
The old panic attacks!!! They just come out of nowhere. You feel like you are having a heart attack and could die any minute. I acknowledge it, ask myself what have I got my nickers in a twist about. Usually I don’t know what or why they are twisted. Breathe gently, be kind to myself and know it will pass and I’m not going to die. 🌸🌸🌸
If you care, the aviators make you look more handsome than your preferred sunglasses. ;-)
I preferred Brian in the the "Men in Black" or "Spooks" shades - the Aviators are a bit dated these days.
Hello Brian from Oamaru New Zealand. Thanks for your sharing of your experience of anxiety. It was fantastic watching you all climbing the mountain😊
Coffee is such a word of comfort... Irish coffee it is a even more :)
Pascale it is too.
Your vlogs, ... it's allways, as if lying on my belly on the enginecover of Pascal & join you on these marvelous triptours.
At first i thought Pascale was the name of an old love of you maybe ... It was nice to hear in the q&a, it wasn't ;)
Everyone who may share life with you is one damn lucky one!
What a huge cuddly content, you're the biggest teddy of all, & your jokes, they're the best.
Bless you Brian❤
Thank you Brian. Love the vlog, the dogs & also your openness. It's nice to hear that I'm not the only person who gets bored of anxiety attacks! I thought it was just me being weird...but I'm glad to know I'm not alone in that reaction. I'm off work with it at the moment & you are 100% correct - talking really helps but so does getting out of your own head & sharing your thoughts! It's certainly helping me get better 😊 xx
Doggie ❤😂. Glad your friend Dan was there to lend a helping hand. I thought Dan's vlog with you 4 was brilliant & a good 😂. People should talk more about mental health. Talking gets the stress, poison, problem out of your head. Sometimes a simple hug can help. 😊
Thank you for being so open about your mental health experiences. I have chronic anxiety, so I'm all too familiar with panic attacks and how crippling they can be. Fortunately, there's always cats and dogs, and long deep breaths to bring us back into focus. ❤
Thanks for being so candid and open, it's rare these days, and yet so healthy.
I understand, and about the car accident, and being strapped onto a spinal board isn't pleasant. It takes enormous mental and emotional effort and perseverance to overcome a traumatic experience(s). I salute you Brian for being on this vibrant mental health journey.
I've been a passenger in 3 different car accidents so I know what it's like to successfully persevere through those experiences. I still don't enjoy it if someone drives fast and then I instinctively start pushing the floor pan as a "brake" to try and slow down.
Well done on your mountaineering Movember outing and your excellent vlogs 💫💫🎶
Thank you Brian for being so open and honest regarding your panic attacks, and your processes. You are an inspiration. ( although I must admit, after watching your mountain climbing adventure, I do think you're a little crazy- chateau roofs-yes- crazy icy mountain tops....) We love who you are.❤
Brian your vlogs are just simply amazing to watch and SO relaxing - your choice in music is spot on 👍👍👌👌
Oh geeze watching the excitement of that little black puppy when you arrive in your car is so heart warming. ❤️ Pure puppy love.He?/ or is it a SHE? is just mad about you Brian !
Familiar with the spinal board, wasn’t as lucky myself. PTSD is a very real thing, and I thank you for sharing. 🙏❤️ Have a blessed evening.
Love the fight you put up against puppy hugs & kisses, it seemed so stressful for you to fight so hard. 🥰🤗😘 🍺🍺 from 🇦🇺
Tipping around at my own pace is the greatest and what my retirement is all about
The plastic on the doors is a good idea. I would do two panels on the top of each door and keep a metal panel on the bottom of each door. But they’re your doors, your barn. Love the puppies and how they are so excited to see you. Especially Lottie.
Yoga saved me from panic attacks.
THANKS FOR SHARING😀😀
Thank you for talking about Anxiety & depression. I suffer from both. I really enjoy your casual chats .
It would be nice to meet your friends & see you socially.
You really are a sweetie Brian 💜☕️I love especially the drone and music thank you
Beautiful vlog today!