Actor, artist, and long-time friend of the pod, Brett Dier, joins our host for a refreshing and honest conversation on friendship (51:09), vulnerability, and a surprising discussion about the existence of extraterrestrial life (35:36). Brett opens up about his battle with depression, managing his Tourette's (08:23) and how he channels his challenges into art and comedy, drawing inspiration from the likes of Jim Carrey to use humor as a coping mechanism. Later in the episode, Jane the Virgin fans, rejoice! Justin and Brett share behind-the-scenes stories (53:17) that are as heartfelt as they are hilarious, exploring the friendships and admiration forged between takes and the resulting bond that extends beyond the screen.  Watch this episode on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LZWjW526uoASign up for the Man Enough newsletter to get full video episodes it and positive masculinity news every Monday: http://manenough.com/newsletterThe Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.Timecodes: (00:05) - Brett used humor to hide his depression (03:05) - Welcome Brett Dier (06:57) - When was the last time you didn’t feel enough? (08:23) - For Brett, his battle with depression & Tourrette’s was a private battle (16:47) - Brett used humor to escape bullying and torment from other kids (19:38) - How Justin & Brett deal with insecurity and comparison on ‘Jane The Virgin’(23:57) - Brett’s evolution through self-work(35:36) - Art & Aliens (39:19) - Depression's effect on romantic connection and intimacy (44:43) - The mission and meaning behind Brett’s artwork (51:09) - How Justin and Brett forged a deep friendship as adult men(53:17) - Memories from the set of “Jane The Virgin”(59:53) - What does it mean to be “Man Enough?Quotes:“I wanna make people feel things. That's why I love to act, whether it's to make someone sad or laugh or whatever it is. I just want people to feel.” - Brett Dier “The longest distance a man will ever travel is the distance between his head and his heart.” - Justin Baldoni About Brett DierBrett Dier is a Canadian television and film actor known best for his work on the popular TV show Jane the Virgin (with Justin Baldoni) and the A.B.C sitcom Schooled. He has 2 films that came out in 2023 called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txLSE7tpgr0&ab_channel=LionsgateMovies">About My Father</a>, a comedy with Robert de Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco, and Maybe It’s You, a rom-com with Veronica St. Claire. Aside from acting Brett is an artist and he shares and sells his prints on his Instagram. Guest Links BRETT DIERInstagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/brettdier?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==">@brettdier</a>Support Man Enough Man Enough Newsletter: https://manenough.com/newsletterMan Enough book: https://manenough.com/booksBoys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com Follow The HostsLiz Plankhttps://instagram.com/feministabuloushttps://tiktok.com/@lizplankhttps://facebook.com/feministabuloushttps://twitter.com/feministabuloushttp://www.elizabethplank.com/Jamey Heath https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_https://tiktok.com/@jameyheathhttps://twitter.com/jamey_heath_https://facebook.com/jameyjazhttp://www.jameyheath.com/#boys #men #masculinity #manenough #man #Janethevirgin #disability #insecurity #comedy #funnyguy #acting #art #aliens #extraterrestrial #humor #friendship #friends To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: <a href="https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy">https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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