What happens when the tough exterior comes off?

In this raw and deeply honest conversation, James Starkey takes us beyond the biker vest, the brotherhood and the image of being a “strong man,” and into the battles that many men fight quietly.

We talk about mental health, addiction, suicide awareness, emotional pain and the stigma that keeps men from saying the words: “I’m not okay.”

James shares his perspective on why so many men are taught to be tough, but never taught what to do with fear, grief, anger, trauma or emotional pain.

We get into the biker community and what brotherhood really means when one of your own is struggling. Is it simply riding together and having each other’s backs, or does true brotherhood mean being willing to have the uncomfortable conversations?

This isn't a polished conversation.

It's about the things people don't always want to talk about.

The things we hide.

The things we normalize.

And the moments when someone can look completely fine on the outside while fighting an entirely different battle on the inside.