The War on Our Minds: Violence, Patriotism, and the Power of Creation

In this episode of The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story, I’m getting real about how this constant exposure is eroding our mental health, how patriotism has been twisted into a game of dominance, and how masculinity has been warped into something toxic. I’ll talk about my own experience with PTSD, how it’s shaped the way I see the world, and why I refuse to believe that destruction is the only way forward.So, if you’re feeling weighed down by everything happening in the world, if you’re looking for a way to reclaim your own humanity, or if you just need a reminder that there’s still beauty left in all this chaos—this episode is for you. Because I believe we can be better. I believe we can choose something greater than violence. And I believe, now more than ever, that in a world obsessed with destruction, the most revolutionary thing you can do is create.

Stay safe. Stay human. And most of all—keep creating.