Have a passion, combined with a good and healthy lifestyle and having as a pilar your own family...then the sky is the limit, you become invincible. Congrats to your wife that never challenged the love for you even in difficult time...finally I think your daughter must be proud to have a dad like you, putting her as a priority in your life. Well done and keep going
100%. I'm very fortunate to have had the support of Chanelle and family. And yes she comes first! Thanks for the awesome comment. And BTW, love your name thats so cool you got that haha.
man, this takes a lot of courage to speak about your weakness and hard time in life, I admire that you were able to admit all that stuff to yourself, that is what made you who you are. I really enjoyed this video. Also inspiring for myself.
I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety and OCD for the past few years. There’s def been a lot of ups and downs. I just recently started collecting again and it’s literally been so healing and helpful even. I’m happy to see others who find joy in the simple things of life
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It's incredibly essential to find joy in the little things. I appreciate you commenting and hope to see you on the channel more often.
Wow, loved this mate. Really relatable. I suffered with psoriasis for most of my 20s & 30s and went through something very similar to you. It wasn't until my twin boys were around 6 when they reintroduced me to the hobby. We now bond over Pokemon, and like you, I find setting small, attainable goals keeps me focused and happy. I'm now pushing 40, started eating better, and doing the things in life that provide me joy ( theme park visits, collecting pokemon etc)..... Low & behold, my psoriasis is now 90% better. 😃 👍
I have a history of anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia and depression. I always appreciate people talking openly about their mental health issues. It shows that we/you are not alone with this. Pokemon amongst other things is a constant source of joy at the moment, as I play, collect and learn together with my two kids who helped me discover this game being 40 years old and having no nostalgia about it whatsoever... it is a wonderful source for shared experiences. So thanks for sharing and keep moving forward :) !
Appreciate you tuning in, and I can only imagine how challenging that would have been. It really makes a difference having a hobby. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
You are a good man Phil. Thank you for sharing your story and opening up. It's not easy for a man to show vulnerability. You have a beautiful life. Keep on shinning!
I felt every bit of this video. My daughter got me back into collecting. I used to get a pack every week with my mom when I was younger. She cared nothing about pokemon but she liked to open packs with me. She passed away when I was 12 and after that opening packs just hurt and I stopped. I started watching the anime with my daughter and then she pointed out the card packs at the store one day so, I got us each a pack to open. Sharing this with her brought back so many good memories and I had felt a joy I hadn't in over 2 decades. They joy of sharing our old hobbies with our kids is such a special thing. I realized that there was definitely a piece of me missing over the last few years and without my daughter some of these memories may have faded away.
What a tough journey you've had. Nonetheless you are pushing forward and making the right changes and enjoying the little things in life! Appreciate you tuning in!
Absolutely touching and couldn't imagine the hardship you went through with your medical condition. I too am a new father of an almost 1 year old. Your story is so incredibly moving and an amazingly positive outcome. If no one has told you (even if I don't really know you) I am proud of you and it gives me hope and inspiration. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Phillips, I had the almost same skin issue when I was in my early 20s. I still have it in my late 30s, but not as bad and it's managable, and I find if I dont care about it as much, it won't cause damage to my confidence. I totally relate with you on self-confidence part, I remember I was in university dorm room and don't want to get out of bed to do anything! It was so bad :( I think it has alot to do with stress, not so much financial stress like you, for me it's more of social anxiety. I remember being stress out even walking down the street, if there's strangers near by. I think my rescue was me leaving China and move to Canada, a new environment and literally a fresh start when no one knows you and respect your boundry as is. Anyway I stumble across your channel and I love your content! Keep it up the good work and remember to pace yourself and stay positive.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I appreciate you watching the video. And yes skin issues can be nasty. Thankfully things have changed for the better!
This resonated with me something crazy. Was killing things a few years ago, family life went of the rails, depression hit, anxiety hit, literally found myself sitting in room playing Gold Silver on an emulator to try and get away from things, I used to play these games for hours in between sports as a kid. TH-cam suggestions started popping up on the Cards, something I was crazy about as a kid. I did a little research, bought 5 packs of 151 and honestly enjoyed them more than what I did as a 7 year old. It got me back into a hobby which reminds me of a time in life when I didn't even understand depression and had no reason to, I was happy! I was also ripped and a lot healthier a few years ago, big arms, pecs, six pack, lats, blah blah, I need to get back into it because the good it does you along with regular cardio and a good diet is insane, you've just convinced me next week is the week it starts. Im so glad you've got a beautiful partner and a child to keep you going if things ever get bad again (I see no reason as to why the will for you) You make great content, you're smart, well spoken and talk on topics that are engaging. Plus if this all continues these cards might just set ya up for retirement or more financially. I subscribed to you months back but this was a great video brother! All the best and thankyou!
Thanks for opening up mate. Im a Melbourne lad. Went through a very similar 5 to 10 years. Like you realised importance of getting into the positive light instead of suffering in negative darkness. (That they want us in) so I came across 'CBT'. Helped me rewire my brain, all my thoughts and triggers. Changed my life. Wisdom has helped too. Becoming older aswell as wiser. Your daughter gave you so much purpose. Shes gorgeous bro. My dogs were a solid for me too. Removing me from my ego and more into my mission of helping others. Appreciate you brother and all your videos man. Theyve helped me a lot. God bless you!
Thank you for sharing. I often felt like an outsider during puberty. I have had a lot of support for Dragon Ball myself, but I am now completely back to Pokemon. Love it like I did in 1999!
Yeah Dragon Ball always felt like the one it was okay to still like in your teens haha. Though the best part of getting older is you stop caring what others think.
@@phillips.collectibles 100% true! I always was the guy with earrings, doing my own thing...lot of other people dont respect that... unfortunately. It made me who i am, Being a teacher on primary school, i am sure there is no bullying in my class. 💪
Thank you for sharing your story! We need more spaces like this to talk about not just our trials and tribulations, but also our triumphs. Getting back into Pokemon has given me a lot of life lessons already, and my wife even mentioned that I'm happier, more focused, and a better partner to her. I'm excited to continue this journey and will continue to draw inspiration from you and your journey!
Major props to you man, not just for what you’ve accomplished but for being willing to talk about it in such a genuine way. You’re an inspiration to others, and even as a hopeful father to be one day I really treasure your value on family and relationships and hope to emulate such passion in my life in the years to come. Keep up the great work, and thank you for even just helping remind me, one solemn viewer who really enjoys seeing you post pieces of content, that we’re all human and we’re all in this together 👍
Thank you for being so open and honest about your life and your story. Eczema is common, so there are a lot of people who can relate to the feelings of itchiness and redness all over. But there aren't as many people who have severe enough eczema that they can relate to how it changes your perception of yourself. I had really bad eczema growing up, and it was everywhere: on my arms, my legs, and my face. Most people don't realize kids can be cruel, and overly helpful adults aren't any better. If you are insecure about something, no matter what the intention, having your flaws pointed out isn't great, and it can change how you view yourself and the world. It is really inspiring that during your entire story, you held on to your family. Your commitment to your family and faith in those connections is admirable. I hope you and your daughter can continue to enjoy the Nintendo to its fullest.
Love it man! I just recently subbed a few weeks ago and I can see similar happening with me atm, ive been struggling with substance abuse, 21 for a while now and recently getting back into pokemon and the tcg has given my life some much needed enjoyment again.
Thanks for sharing this and glad you're now healthy and in a better place both physically and mentally. It might not seem important, but we grew up with Pokemon and having something familiar to enjoy as a hobby is therapeutic in its own way. I've played the Pokemon games/ collected the cards on and off over the years and it's always been a constant in my life i can fall back on. A place of comfort.
It’s good to hear about how you’ve improved your life and having had Eczema in the past I really resonate with your experiences. Life is a crazy journey of ups and downs and I respect your ability to pick yourself up and keep fighting.
Appreciate that. Sorry to hear about your eczema. It's a difficult condition, hopefully its been improving for you. And thanks, a lot of ups and downs but we keep going!
you're brave to post this and I admire it. I know too well the damage that eczema can do to confidence myself. Hope everything continues to blossom in your life
Wow super honest and open conversation. Inspiring story. I've been overweight for years but got out there and walked 60km this week. Ripped Paldean Fates with a friends kids last night in a pack battle and the 10 yr old was overjoyed to win the lot. Pokemon creates memories. Loving the channel, cheers from New Zealand
This reminds me a lot of back in the day when I was in high school struggling with severe acne, exactly how you described, both physical and emotional pain. Just like you, my outlet though was making music at the time which has since brought me around to the hobby again, winding up here on your video. Sorry you had to go through that man, especially with the responsibility of being a father. It's great to hear you found your way out of it and on your own terms! Much love and appreciate this video❤️
Thanks for commenting. I’ve spoken with heaps of people who had acne and it seems it’s a very shared experience. It’s awesome to hear you found music as an outlet. Super cool to hear!
This made me cry cause this exactly what I’ve been going through past decade. Drugs, rehabs, overdoses, suicide attempts and living with ulcerative colitis that’s been dehumanizing and crippling and embarrassing and debilitating and extremely painful. Through the break up of five years, living in my car, no happiness for a long time. My mom dying 4 years ago and wondering why I’m even sober. Family being distant. Always alone. Pokémon def gave me something to look forward to daily. I wish it didn’t cost so much money tho lol
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I'm going through such a similar journey rtn. I've felt like I was tied to an anchor and was constantly sinking to a bottomless ocean. Thanks to my late older stepbrother I was able to find my love for collecting Pokémon cards again by stumbling upon his vintage collection. This little joy of collecting cards and connecting with people have started me on a journey of improving my relationships as well as my physical and mental health. You were able to perfectly put into words how I've felt about collecting and the simple joy it brings. Thank you brother
That’s incredible. It’s interesting how so many of us have had similar experiences with collecting. Sorry to hear your about your step brother. I hope things are on the up for you now. ❤️
Wow. I’m blown away by this video and this story. I only just found your channel but I am so glad I did. Your story is beautiful yet heartbreaking at the same time. You are so strong for going through this hardship in your life and coming away as best as you could have hoped. I’m super glad you shared this story as it really resonated with me and my personal experiences. I’m sure it must’ve been a difficult decision to make but I’m glad you did. Please know that you are a beautiful individual who is so talented, hard working, and capable. I found it so sad when you described yourself in such a negative light and I can tell that you are way too hard on yourself. Funnily enough it’s viewers like me who really come away with a changed world too because we get to experience your videos, which might not exist if it weren’t for this whole saga that brought you back to Pokemon card collecting. The way you story tell by weaving narratives into Pokémon card discussion videos is nothing short of incredible. I’ve binged all of your videos in the last few days and I am blown away by the sheer quality of your work. Everything from the editing, to the script, to the stories is just picture perfect and such a reflection of your attention to detail, effort, and persistence. And I definitely know that I will be eagerly awaiting every upload from here on out until the very end. For me, I think it just means so much just to know that I’m supporting someone who is as dedicated to being the best person, father, husband, they can be and is as an amazing person as you are.
I want to say thank you for taking the time to comment such a thoughtful response. Its made me realise making this video was the right choice! I really appreciate this feedback and I'm super happy to see this is the kind of people subscribing to my channel. Hope to see you on future videos!
Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable time you had and giving people who may be going through similar feelings some courage and comfort that there is a way forward. I really relate to the “men are allowed to talk about their feelings and depression” but there is still such a strong stigma and people don’t really want to hear it still. Having being going through a journey of recovery and depression myself your journey gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for sharing. Always have a supporter in me now
Well this was sincere. You have a courage bro! I wish you all the best in your life, you have made a huuuge progress from what I have seen in this YT channel. Keep your spirits up, you have a full support of your subscribers! 😎👍
Appreciate sharing your story. The older you get the more you realise how important having a hobby, sport or pesonal interest in your life is. Do the things that make you happy in life. You will be a better person for yourself and the loved ones around you. One thing that i love about Pokemon collecting and investing is all the amazing friends and people i have met a long the way. It is truly a great community to be a part of.
This was very inspiring. I just got back into Pokemon and I got emotional when you talked about feeling that young joy again like when we were just kids playing with cards at recess. The nostalgia is like nothing else. Cheers mate, you have a life long follower here 🙏
I feel ya! I felt horrible for about 6 years and after opening a pack for fun again I felt joy! Now I’ve got a terribly big collection lol, and purpose in life. We are Hunterers/Gatherers ofcourse. This is what we humans are meant to do.
Theres some things youve made me realize and that is it having a job and money is okay, but having time for a family is probably the most important out of the 3. Seeing that big smile made me tear up because i dont ever want to miss those happy moment with my future kids. You're 100% right when you say enjoy the little things because thats what makes live much more fun and amazing; have something to look forward to, even if its something small like sleeping or eating or a new game coming out. Thank you
Great video❤ I’m really happy that things took a turn for the better. Also, thanks for sharing your journey through a tough time. whenever someone does that, it resonates with someone else
Never forget guys that Social Media ist not a real place! Don't compare your life to other people highlight reels. Especially when A LOT of this stuff is even fake. Enjoy your own life, enjoy what makes you happy. You are a good guy to make such a video my man. You have all my respect! Greetings from Switzerland.
Mate, I've been literally binging all of your videos for the past week and I've been seeing your subscriber number go up! I love how much you talk about the 'Psychology of Money' cause it's one of my favourite books ever! I also work with social media marketing so I completely relate to your POVs as a marketing professional. And now I was watching this video and it just hit in the feels, dude. I also use Epidemic Sounds for work so when you started playing the song 'Holding On To Hope' by Megan Wofford towards the end of the video, it just broke me, honestly. I've been reflecting about my life so much lately and this song has been my soundtrack for that! Just to say, keep it up! The algorithm is picking up for you and soon you'll be easily hitting 10k and 100k subs!
I appreciate that Kenzo awesome to hear the content has resonated with you! It’s great that we share the same passions. Hopefully I’ll see you on the next few videos! 👏
Thank you for sharing. I always love hearing others stories about collecting and what got them into the hobby and how it became a part of their life. Even during difficult times, there is almost always something positive that comes from it. I love the channel, keep up the good work and thanks again for giving us a different, but important video. I know that there are many of us who are able to relate to difficult times, I hope it is helpful to many. I love collecting with my daughter as well and opening packs. Very often, she is more excited about an art or a card I overlook. I love seeing what is her perspective of a chase card.
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. I share quite a few similarities with your story (dealing with MH, lived in Aus for a while away from friends and family), work stresses. Collecting again in my thirties has brought a level of calmness in my days which nothing else really manages. Keep up the great work and thank you again for speaking up and raising awareness.
Legend! Thanks for this. Definitely not easy sharing but hearing this is important! Thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciate you watching the video.
Hey man, this is such a powerful video! And it takes a lot to be so open and honest about the struggles in our lives, so thank you for sharing 🙏 Well done for making the steps for yourself and your family and I hope it continues to be a positive journey for you! Your channel is awesome, you produce such great content - you spend your time giving advice and guidance for the betterment of other people's lives and it only contributes positively to the TCG community. Just keep doing what you're doing and I hope your daughter grows up and sees the good you're doing for others
I can relate man…. My father had full body plaque psoriasis and ever since the age of 12 when I thought to ask him if it was genetic….. I’ve been living in fear….. I can’t live through what he did… I won’t…. And I can’t pass that down to a child. It hasn’t developed…. Yet… but I’ve had several bouts of eczema and I know the pain and depression well…. Apparantly the prime times for these to occur are late teens and late 30s…. Late 30s is when it hit my father …. It destroyed him, I know that now…. I’m coming up on late 30s now myself and still living in fear….. It’s not something I would wish on anyone… I don’t know what I’m going to do, but if I develop full body psoriasis I won’t be here much longer…. Thanks for sharing your story though man.
Hope your dad is okay man, what a horrible experience. If there’s any advice I can give, It’s try not to worry about it if it hasn’t happened. I’ve worried needlessly about things that haven’t happened. Hope you’re doing okay!
Dude... I connect deeply with your story. 💜 I got back into collecting around a year ago, and it's brought so much joy back into my life. I also suffer from depression, and this simple little hobby has brought back that joie de vivre we all need. Thank you for sharing.
Appreciate that bro. It gets the best of us, though it’s comforting to know a lot of us live through it, and there’s always a way out. Thanks heaps for watching and sharing your experience!
I think I'm having a similar experience right now. This is the first time I have felt genuine joy in a long time. It's hard when you have kids and a life. I also suffer from on and off skin conditions. So needless to say this hit home. Thanks for sharing my man.
I totally understand , I’m a videographer myself . Work and life got so hard I felt like I was going crazy going and went into a depression. The Pokemon community was there for me through it all and made me fall in love with something my inner child was crying out for all this time ❤ we all heal different thanks for sharing
Awesome story bud I believe I’m living through a similar situation to you, however I’m only at the stage where you got back into collecting and working on health and fitness. All the best for you mate, been enjoying your pokemon videos and then found this one, so happy for you, your wife and your family.
Hi Phil, it takes a lot to show the courage you have just displayed. This is not an easy topic to be so open about and I appreciate your willingness to open yourself up and talk about the hardships of life and being a father. I truly emphasize with you and share the same struggles of meeting those expectations. Your family is truly blessed and do not forget, being there is more than enough and you are more than enough.
Thank you, I will keep this mind. Its great to hear that the topic resonated with you. I just felt it was necessary to share. Family is everything! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Holy crap I did not expect this video... I have been suffering with really bad eczema all over my body since 2022, (I had it as a child but nothing compared to this) I can't believe how much I connected with this video. The self-hatred, the anxiety, the depression, the guilt, the shame... Damn. Pokemon has been my outlet too, I don't have any children and the longer my skin issues continue the more unlikely the idea of children becomes! Eczema suuuuuuuuucks!
Thank you for sharing. The story resonated with me, I had some very low moments in my past but I’m glad to be where I am and who I am today. Glad I found your channel too! 😃
Man this hits hard! I have an 18 month old daughter, and prior to her and early on in her life I went from being a fit and healthy guy to someone working massive days eating crap and putting on a fair bit of weight, once she was born I made the change to be fit and healthy for her and show her good habits, I’m back playing footy I’m probably the fittest I’ve ever been happy healthy and it’s amazing, the part you said about missing those memories early on is so so sad but it’s amazing to see where you’re at now and the relationship and memories you’re making, I love the “debt to pay” thing that’s awesome!
Impressive and deep video. You can be proud of yourself. I have had hard times in my life but ,we are still here! I think for some way as a male it's harder to talk about stuff. But now you have us and you can talk about anything you like.
Amazing man! Thank you for sharing your story with us. Unfortunately none of us are perfect and we all have our personal struggles, and I’m glad you were able to push through that and bring this channel to life. I always try to be positive when I comment on your videos because I really enjoy your them and I think that it’s important to push each other to be better! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.
I appreciate that! Always love the boosting comments. This channel honestly came about because I wanted to share my hobbies with an audience, it's been an awesome time! Thanks for tuning in.
Very relatable video. Pokemon is legit keeping me alive rn, I’m devastated from a break up that was entirely my fault. Pokemon and the investing and my love for the hobby is legit carrying me through it
I’m 34 years old now and like many other people my age who grew up watching cartoons Pokemon was a huge part of my childhood in the early 2000s . I recently got back into collecting and thanks to that I ran into your channel …. Amazing story
Dude that’s literally what I say. Pokémon saved my life. This past year i got into it first time as adult because of tik tok live streams. I was homeless sleeping in my new car and gf of 5 years an i split. I was in 4 years sober. Wanting to use again. But collecting again got my mind off being in my car 24/7 if I wasn’t at work. I still don’t listen to music cause I get suicidal. But Pokémon saved me. Still miss my gf. I got promoted to manager at job and make 6k a month after taxes and sleep here so I have thousands to spend on cards lol and save for place one day.
Welcome! Thanks for watching. A bit different to the usual content though thought it would be good for viewers who want to understand a different perspective.
Thanks for being vulnerable man. Very well said. It’s very important to have hobbies and have them be supported by your partner. I’m a teacher and I have to tell my peers far too often they need to find a hobby to take their minds off things
Phillip! You’re the man! Our stories are so similar. Mine also involves an auto immune disease (Ulcerative Colitis) that spiraled out of control. Keep up the awesome content. Your videos always inject a dose of excitement into my day. Thank you!
Love your videos. I totally agree with everyhin u spoke about, as I also really struggled with my mental health. Me and my kids love card collecting, pokemon go etc and it's helped alot. ❤
Great story and very brave to talk about your story. Glad to hear your in a better space but one thing that triggered me was the owing to your daughter. I have a three year old and parenting is hard. You shouldn't feel you owe a debt to your daughter as I can guarantee she doesn't feel you do. Keep killing it.
@phillips.collectibles also its so rewarding. I'm into investing but almost finished lost origin trainer gallery for my little one. Hearing you getting the binder of rainbows inspired me to get a trainer gallery for my little one. We also started watching the anime from the start which has been fun
You seem like such a wise person and I never expected to get so much more from your videos than pokemon content. But I'm grateful to be here and I love everything you have had to share so far. Life certainly has its ups and downs and family is definetly the pillar on which to build. Hope life continues on the up, but when it doesn't you have the tools to get through. Cheers
Love your story!! Massive respect for how you changed everything especially for you daughter! Plus your wife is a big support that she was there for you all the way! Keep your head up brother, there is always light at the end of the tunnel 👏🏼
Howsit mate, new subscriber here. Love all the content you make as ive been watching a lot of your videos. This video resonates a lot with me and im sure many others who dont talk about it. Pokemon is much like a time machine where we can revisit those happy moments in time but also create memories and friendships in the future to create new memories. Thanks for sharing and have a great day further 🙏
Thanks for sharing your experience and bringing visibility to this really important issue. It's nice to see other men being vulnerable and shedding light on the fact that this is an unfortunately common occurrence. Inspiring to see how the TCG hobby helped you. Those everyday little joys really can make a huge difference.
Thanks Karl. Thanks for watching and leaving a thoughtful comment I appreciate that. TCG definitely helped me and it seems it’s helped so many others too! I appreciate your support
Hey man I love to hear your story. It’s very inspirational for others going through similar experiences to push forward. Do you mind if I ask what foods did you cut out/added to your diet to improve skin health?
Sure Derrick of course. I went on a way of eating known as Liver 3-6-9. It cut out wheat, dairy, eggs, coffee, etc. It was a very difficult diet though it definitely helped improve my skin. Though after a while I was able to reintroduce some foods into my diet.
I found your channel last night and I have watched as many videos as I can and I was waiting until you uploaded a new vid can’t wait to watch it when I get home
@phillips.collectibles yeah bro!! My wife was a big fan of Rory, I'm from Alaska, so we wanted to incorporate Aurora Borealis. So she's Aurora, but we call her Rory! Bro, thanks for sharing this. You're a real one, dawg. Keep it up!
Just ran across your channel this week and I’m a quick fan! I was looking for some real information on TCGs and what the scene looks like for the future. You’ve nailed that niche and I’m blazing through your content. Aside of the knowledgeable perspective, you lend an authentic presence that I really enjoy. Thanks for sharing your journey and k is that you already have supportive folks out here who appreciate, admire, and enjoy what you’re doing! Hope this message finds you well :)
You are right no one ever talks about these things. People also don’t want to so vulnerability. I am happy for you and your family and I am glad you pulled yourself out. It definitely sounds like you have an amazing partner and support system. I do agree our partners and kids push us to be the best versions of ourselves or you feel you are letting them down.
Such an amazing story! & eczema is no joke. My younger brother suffers from stress induced eczema and it can be demoralizing. Love your outlook man, glad to have found the channel
I can kind of relate to you my man now being 38yrs father of 2 about 2 years ago I randomly got diagnosed with Psoriasis which was crazy because considered to my family and friends I'm the health and exercise nut telling everyone to eat right , exercise and when I went to the so-called skin doctors Well all they told me was oh it happens for no reason no cure for it and it is common just get used to it and all they want to do is give you creams 😑 Fast Forward>> today my son 10yrs and I go 1 once a month to Card Cons to get some more pokémon cards and for those 4hrs we are running around I truly forget about lives headaches and enjoy the moment with my family.
Fantastic video mate, I’m going through similar issues now and my daughter is 2, I just need to try give myself some time to every day or two to focus on my hobbies. Can be hard to get started
You can do it! Take time for yourself but ensure family is first. Hobbies give us a respite during the journey of fatherhood. Thanks for commenting, hope all goes well!
It’s easy to joke about adults playing with pokemon but it’s cool how something as simple as that can bring us together and still bring joy to even those that are alone. Nice job on your channel, you make great videos!
Now I'm balls deep, got a killer collection, had a business w friends selling singles for a while got to see every card u can imagine. Building an incredible sealed and singles collection. Love to open packs. Got a switch lite, beat lets go, balls deep into SV now. Ohhh, I missed pokemon so so much! 🥲 There's just this innocent joy about it, you can unplug and it's just so Innocent and joyful. Idk. Love it. Happy, feels meant to be back in my life. I have only my best friend to blame! The one I started w in 1999 playing tourneys at the mall!!
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Have a passion, combined with a good and healthy lifestyle and having as a pilar your own family...then the sky is the limit, you become invincible. Congrats to your wife that never challenged the love for you even in difficult time...finally I think your daughter must be proud to have a dad like you, putting her as a priority in your life. Well done and keep going
100%. I'm very fortunate to have had the support of Chanelle and family. And yes she comes first! Thanks for the awesome comment.
And BTW, love your name thats so cool you got that haha.
man, this takes a lot of courage to speak about your weakness and hard time in life, I admire that you were able to admit all that stuff to yourself, that is what made you who you are.
I really enjoyed this video. Also inspiring for myself.
I appreciate that, awesome to hear you got some inspiration from it.
And definitely, it's not easy to share, but I felt it was necessary.
I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety and OCD for the past few years. There’s def been a lot of ups and downs. I just recently started collecting again and it’s literally been so healing and helpful even. I’m happy to see others who find joy in the simple things of life
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It's incredibly essential to find joy in the little things. I appreciate you commenting and hope to see you on the channel more often.
Wow, loved this mate. Really relatable. I suffered with psoriasis for most of my 20s & 30s and went through something very similar to you. It wasn't until my twin boys were around 6 when they reintroduced me to the hobby. We now bond over Pokemon, and like you, I find setting small, attainable goals keeps me focused and happy. I'm now pushing 40, started eating better, and doing the things in life that provide me joy ( theme park visits, collecting pokemon etc)..... Low & behold, my psoriasis is now 90% better. 😃 👍
It’s crazy how such a simple thing can connect people! Appreciate you commenting!
I have a history of anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia and depression. I always appreciate people talking openly about their mental health issues. It shows that we/you are not alone with this. Pokemon amongst other things is a constant source of joy at the moment, as I play, collect and learn together with my two kids who helped me discover this game being 40 years old and having no nostalgia about it whatsoever... it is a wonderful source for shared experiences. So thanks for sharing and keep moving forward :) !
Appreciate you tuning in, and I can only imagine how challenging that would have been.
It really makes a difference having a hobby. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
You are a good man Phil. Thank you for sharing your story and opening up. It's not easy for a man to show vulnerability. You have a beautiful life. Keep on shinning!
I appreciate that Rob, thanks for the support. Definitely not easy though felt it was important for people who follow the channel to know!
I felt every bit of this video. My daughter got me back into collecting. I used to get a pack every week with my mom when I was younger. She cared nothing about pokemon but she liked to open packs with me. She passed away when I was 12 and after that opening packs just hurt and I stopped. I started watching the anime with my daughter and then she pointed out the card packs at the store one day so, I got us each a pack to open. Sharing this with her brought back so many good memories and I had felt a joy I hadn't in over 2 decades. They joy of sharing our old hobbies with our kids is such a special thing. I realized that there was definitely a piece of me missing over the last few years and without my daughter some of these memories may have faded away.
What a tough journey you've had. Nonetheless you are pushing forward and making the right changes and enjoying the little things in life!
Appreciate you tuning in!
Thanks for sharing your story! Glad to have you in the hobby!
Thanks for watching! Appreciate that Jake, definitely an inspo.
Have a great day!
Absolutely touching and couldn't imagine the hardship you went through with your medical condition. I too am a new father of an almost 1 year old. Your story is so incredibly moving and an amazingly positive outcome. If no one has told you (even if I don't really know you) I am proud of you and it gives me hope and inspiration. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Phillips, I had the almost same skin issue when I was in my early 20s. I still have it in my late 30s, but not as bad and it's managable, and I find if I dont care about it as much, it won't cause damage to my confidence. I totally relate with you on self-confidence part, I remember I was in university dorm room and don't want to get out of bed to do anything! It was so bad :( I think it has alot to do with stress, not so much financial stress like you, for me it's more of social anxiety. I remember being stress out even walking down the street, if there's strangers near by. I think my rescue was me leaving China and move to Canada, a new environment and literally a fresh start when no one knows you and respect your boundry as is. Anyway I stumble across your channel and I love your content! Keep it up the good work and remember to pace yourself and stay positive.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I appreciate you watching the video. And yes skin issues can be nasty. Thankfully things have changed for the better!
This resonated with me something crazy. Was killing things a few years ago, family life went of the rails, depression hit, anxiety hit, literally found myself sitting in room playing Gold Silver on an emulator to try and get away from things, I used to play these games for hours in between sports as a kid. TH-cam suggestions started popping up on the Cards, something I was crazy about as a kid. I did a little research, bought 5 packs of 151 and honestly enjoyed them more than what I did as a 7 year old. It got me back into a hobby which reminds me of a time in life when I didn't even understand depression and had no reason to, I was happy! I was also ripped and a lot healthier a few years ago, big arms, pecs, six pack, lats, blah blah, I need to get back into it because the good it does you along with regular cardio and a good diet is insane, you've just convinced me next week is the week it starts. Im so glad you've got a beautiful partner and a child to keep you going if things ever get bad again (I see no reason as to why the will for you) You make great content, you're smart, well spoken and talk on topics that are engaging. Plus if this all continues these cards might just set ya up for retirement or more financially. I subscribed to you months back but this was a great video brother! All the best and thankyou!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I hope things are doing well for you now, I appreciate the kind words! All the best
Thanks for opening up mate. Im a Melbourne lad. Went through a very similar 5 to 10 years. Like you realised importance of getting into the positive light instead of suffering in negative darkness. (That they want us in) so I came across 'CBT'. Helped me rewire my brain, all my thoughts and triggers. Changed my life. Wisdom has helped too. Becoming older aswell as wiser. Your daughter gave you so much purpose. Shes gorgeous bro. My dogs were a solid for me too. Removing me from my ego and more into my mission of helping others. Appreciate you brother and all your videos man. Theyve helped me a lot. God bless you!
She gave me a lot of purpose. Thanks heaps for commenting and awesome to see another Melbourne lad here!
Really appreciate you sharing this!
Thank you for sharing. I often felt like an outsider during puberty. I have had a lot of support for Dragon Ball myself, but I am now completely back to Pokemon. Love it like I did in 1999!
Yeah Dragon Ball always felt like the one it was okay to still like in your teens haha. Though the best part of getting older is you stop caring what others think.
@@phillips.collectibles 100% true! I always was the guy with earrings, doing my own thing...lot of other people dont respect that... unfortunately. It made me who i am, Being a teacher on primary school, i am sure there is no bullying in my class. 💪
This is very deep. I’m glad that you’re alive to put a smile on my face every day.
All is well now. Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing your story! We need more spaces like this to talk about not just our trials and tribulations, but also our triumphs. Getting back into Pokemon has given me a lot of life lessons already, and my wife even mentioned that I'm happier, more focused, and a better partner to her. I'm excited to continue this journey and will continue to draw inspiration from you and your journey!
Appreciate that man! And it’s so cool to see how collecting does so much for people!
Major props to you man, not just for what you’ve accomplished but for being willing to talk about it in such a genuine way. You’re an inspiration to others, and even as a hopeful father to be one day I really treasure your value on family and relationships and hope to emulate such passion in my life in the years to come.
Keep up the great work, and thank you for even just helping remind me, one solemn viewer who really enjoys seeing you post pieces of content, that we’re all human and we’re all in this together 👍
Thanks man I really appreciate the comment. All the best to you!
Thank you for being so open and honest about your life and your story. Eczema is common, so there are a lot of people who can relate to the feelings of itchiness and redness all over. But there aren't as many people who have severe enough eczema that they can relate to how it changes your perception of yourself. I had really bad eczema growing up, and it was everywhere: on my arms, my legs, and my face. Most people don't realize kids can be cruel, and overly helpful adults aren't any better. If you are insecure about something, no matter what the intention, having your flaws pointed out isn't great, and it can change how you view yourself and the world. It is really inspiring that during your entire story, you held on to your family. Your commitment to your family and faith in those connections is admirable. I hope you and your daughter can continue to enjoy the Nintendo to its fullest.
I appreciate you sharing. It’s a truly horrible condition but it helped teach me empathy. Thanks very much for commenting.
Love it man! I just recently subbed a few weeks ago and I can see similar happening with me atm, ive been struggling with substance abuse, 21 for a while now and recently getting back into pokemon and the tcg has given my life some much needed enjoyment again.
Well done on picking yourself up. Its funny how such small little things can make a difference.
Thanks for sharing this and glad you're now healthy and in a better place both physically and mentally.
It might not seem important, but we grew up with Pokemon and having something familiar to enjoy as a hobby is therapeutic in its own way.
I've played the Pokemon games/ collected the cards on and off over the years and it's always been a constant in my life i can fall back on. A place of comfort.
It’s such a great hobby to fall back on. Thanks for watching.
It’s good to hear about how you’ve improved your life and having had Eczema in the past I really resonate with your experiences. Life is a crazy journey of ups and downs and I respect your ability to pick yourself up and keep fighting.
Appreciate that. Sorry to hear about your eczema. It's a difficult condition, hopefully its been improving for you.
And thanks, a lot of ups and downs but we keep going!
you're brave to post this and I admire it. I know too well the damage that eczema can do to confidence myself. Hope everything continues to blossom in your life
Thanks for taking the time to watch it. And yeah eczema really does have its challenges, it's a tricky condition. And 100% things are on the way up!
Wow super honest and open conversation. Inspiring story. I've been overweight for years but got out there and walked 60km this week. Ripped Paldean Fates with a friends kids last night in a pack battle and the 10 yr old was overjoyed to win the lot. Pokemon creates memories. Loving the channel, cheers from New Zealand
It really does. That’s awesome to hear. Keep it up, consistency matters. Thanks for tuning in!
This reminds me a lot of back in the day when I was in high school struggling with severe acne, exactly how you described, both physical and emotional pain. Just like you, my outlet though was making music at the time which has since brought me around to the hobby again, winding up here on your video.
Sorry you had to go through that man, especially with the responsibility of being a father. It's great to hear you found your way out of it and on your own terms! Much love and appreciate this video❤️
Thanks for commenting. I’ve spoken with heaps of people who had acne and it seems it’s a very shared experience.
It’s awesome to hear you found music as an outlet. Super cool to hear!
This made me cry cause this exactly what I’ve been going through past decade. Drugs, rehabs, overdoses, suicide attempts and living with ulcerative colitis that’s been dehumanizing and crippling and embarrassing and debilitating and extremely painful. Through the break up of five years, living in my car, no happiness for a long time. My mom dying 4 years ago and wondering why I’m even sober. Family being distant. Always alone. Pokémon def gave me something to look forward to daily. I wish it didn’t cost so much money tho lol
I hope things turn around for you soon brother. You've got this! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I'm going through such a similar journey rtn. I've felt like I was tied to an anchor and was constantly sinking to a bottomless ocean. Thanks to my late older stepbrother I was able to find my love for collecting Pokémon cards again by stumbling upon his vintage collection. This little joy of collecting cards and connecting with people have started me on a journey of improving my relationships as well as my physical and mental health. You were able to perfectly put into words how I've felt about collecting and the simple joy it brings. Thank you brother
That’s incredible. It’s interesting how so many of us have had similar experiences with collecting.
Sorry to hear your about your step brother. I hope things are on the up for you now. ❤️
Wow. I’m blown away by this video and this story. I only just found your channel but I am so glad I did. Your story is beautiful yet heartbreaking at the same time. You are so strong for going through this hardship in your life and coming away as best as you could have hoped. I’m super glad you shared this story as it really resonated with me and my personal experiences. I’m sure it must’ve been a difficult decision to make but I’m glad you did. Please know that you are a beautiful individual who is so talented, hard working, and capable. I found it so sad when you described yourself in such a negative light and I can tell that you are way too hard on yourself.
Funnily enough it’s viewers like me who really come away with a changed world too because we get to experience your videos, which might not exist if it weren’t for this whole saga that brought you back to Pokemon card collecting. The way you story tell by weaving narratives into Pokémon card discussion videos is nothing short of incredible. I’ve binged all of your videos in the last few days and I am blown away by the sheer quality of your work. Everything from the editing, to the script, to the stories is just picture perfect and such a reflection of your attention to detail, effort, and persistence. And I definitely know that I will be eagerly awaiting every upload from here on out until the very end. For me, I think it just means so much just to know that I’m supporting someone who is as dedicated to being the best person, father, husband, they can be and is as an amazing person as you are.
I want to say thank you for taking the time to comment such a thoughtful response. Its made me realise making this video was the right choice!
I really appreciate this feedback and I'm super happy to see this is the kind of people subscribing to my channel. Hope to see you on future videos!
Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable time you had and giving people who may be going through similar feelings some courage and comfort that there is a way forward.
I really relate to the “men are allowed to talk about their feelings and depression” but there is still such a strong stigma and people don’t really want to hear it still.
Having being going through a journey of recovery and depression myself your journey gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for sharing. Always have a supporter in me now
Well this was sincere. You have a courage bro! I wish you all the best in your life, you have made a huuuge progress from what I have seen in this YT channel. Keep your spirits up, you have a full support of your subscribers! 😎👍
Appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to comment
Appreciate sharing your story. The older you get the more you realise how important having a hobby, sport or pesonal interest in your life is. Do the things that make you happy in life. You will be a better person for yourself and the loved ones around you.
One thing that i love about Pokemon collecting and investing is all the amazing friends and people i have met a long the way. It is truly a great community to be a part of.
Hobbies are so important. They make such a big difference.
And for sure, friends that share the same hobbies is so awesome!
This was very inspiring. I just got back into Pokemon and I got emotional when you talked about feeling that young joy again like when we were just kids playing with cards at recess. The nostalgia is like nothing else. Cheers mate, you have a life long follower here 🙏
I feel ya! I felt horrible for about 6 years and after opening a pack for fun again I felt joy! Now I’ve got a terribly big collection lol, and purpose in life. We are Hunterers/Gatherers ofcourse. This is what we humans are meant to do.
You're so right there is something so primitive about collecting! I never even thought of that. Appreciate you tuning in.
@@phillips.collectibles And I also subscribed! ;) You’re the first person in years I subscribed to also.
Theres some things youve made me realize and that is it having a job and money is okay, but having time for a family is probably the most important out of the 3. Seeing that big smile made me tear up because i dont ever want to miss those happy moment with my future kids. You're 100% right when you say enjoy the little things because thats what makes live much more fun and amazing; have something to look forward to, even if its something small like sleeping or eating or a new game coming out. Thank you
Family first my man! Theyre all that matters
Great video❤ I’m really happy that things took a turn for the better. Also, thanks for sharing your journey through a tough time. whenever someone does that, it resonates with someone else
Thanks for that. It's not an easy video to make but I felt it was necessary.
Good of you to share your story, very relatable! Collecting cards also brought back a lot of joy in my life.
That's awesome! It really does wonders
Never forget guys that Social Media ist not a real place! Don't compare your life to other people highlight reels. Especially when A LOT of this stuff is even fake. Enjoy your own life, enjoy what makes you happy. You are a good guy to make such a video my man. You have all my respect! Greetings from Switzerland.
Absolutely. Appreciate you tuning in, thanks for the kind words!
@@phillips.collectibles you earned it. Keep up the good work!
Mate, I've been literally binging all of your videos for the past week and I've been seeing your subscriber number go up! I love how much you talk about the 'Psychology of Money' cause it's one of my favourite books ever! I also work with social media marketing so I completely relate to your POVs as a marketing professional.
And now I was watching this video and it just hit in the feels, dude. I also use Epidemic Sounds for work so when you started playing the song 'Holding On To Hope' by Megan Wofford towards the end of the video, it just broke me, honestly. I've been reflecting about my life so much lately and this song has been my soundtrack for that!
Just to say, keep it up! The algorithm is picking up for you and soon you'll be easily hitting 10k and 100k subs!
I appreciate that Kenzo awesome to hear the content has resonated with you! It’s great that we share the same passions.
Hopefully I’ll see you on the next few videos! 👏
Thank you for sharing. I always love hearing others stories about collecting and what got them into the hobby and how it became a part of their life. Even during difficult times, there is almost always something positive that comes from it. I love the channel, keep up the good work and thanks again for giving us a different, but important video. I know that there are many of us who are able to relate to difficult times, I hope it is helpful to many.
I love collecting with my daughter as well and opening packs. Very often, she is more excited about an art or a card I overlook. I love seeing what is her perspective of a chase card.
Thanks for watching. You make such a good point. My daughter loves all the commons and reverse holos. Kids really make you take a step back.
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. I share quite a few similarities with your story (dealing with MH, lived in Aus for a while away from friends and family), work stresses. Collecting again in my thirties has brought a level of calmness in my days which nothing else really manages. Keep up the great work and thank you again for speaking up and raising awareness.
It’s very therapeutic. Something about collecting cards and building master sets really does something!
Absolute legend with the real talk. Keep it up mate. Speaking truth like this helps people alot more than you think.
Love the videos man!
Legend! Thanks for this. Definitely not easy sharing but hearing this is important!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciate you watching the video.
Hey man, this is such a powerful video! And it takes a lot to be so open and honest about the struggles in our lives, so thank you for sharing 🙏 Well done for making the steps for yourself and your family and I hope it continues to be a positive journey for you! Your channel is awesome, you produce such great content - you spend your time giving advice and guidance for the betterment of other people's lives and it only contributes positively to the TCG community. Just keep doing what you're doing and I hope your daughter grows up and sees the good you're doing for others
Appreciate that bro! Thanks for tuning in. Definitely was a journey though we’re on the way up!
I can relate man…. My father had full body plaque psoriasis and ever since the age of 12 when I thought to ask him if it was genetic….. I’ve been living in fear….. I can’t live through what he did… I won’t…. And I can’t pass that down to a child.
It hasn’t developed…. Yet… but I’ve had several bouts of eczema and I know the pain and depression well…. Apparantly the prime times for these to occur are late teens and late 30s…. Late 30s is when it hit my father …. It destroyed him, I know that now…. I’m coming up on late 30s now myself and still living in fear…..
It’s not something I would wish on anyone… I don’t know what I’m going to do, but if I develop full body psoriasis I won’t be here much longer….
Thanks for sharing your story though man.
Hope your dad is okay man, what a horrible experience. If there’s any advice I can give, It’s try not to worry about it if it hasn’t happened.
I’ve worried needlessly about things that haven’t happened. Hope you’re doing okay!
Dude... I connect deeply with your story. 💜 I got back into collecting around a year ago, and it's brought so much joy back into my life. I also suffer from depression, and this simple little hobby has brought back that joie de vivre we all need. Thank you for sharing.
Appreciate that bro. It gets the best of us, though it’s comforting to know a lot of us live through it, and there’s always a way out.
Thanks heaps for watching and sharing your experience!
This hit home ! Can definitely resonate with this one, appreciate the vulnerability and insight into your journey. ❤
Thanks my man. Thanks for watching the content.
I think I'm having a similar experience right now. This is the first time I have felt genuine joy in a long time. It's hard when you have kids and a life. I also suffer from on and off skin conditions. So needless to say this hit home. Thanks for sharing my man.
I totally understand , I’m a videographer myself . Work and life got so hard I felt like I was going crazy going and went into a depression. The Pokemon community was there for me through it all and made me fall in love with something my inner child was crying out for all this time ❤ we all heal different thanks for sharing
We all have different stories and ways we deal with things. Cool to hear you're into Video Production, I'll check some of your content out!
Awesome story bud I believe I’m living through a similar situation to you, however I’m only at the stage where you got back into collecting and working on health and fitness. All the best for you mate, been enjoying your pokemon videos and then found this one, so happy for you, your wife and your family.
Hi Phil, it takes a lot to show the courage you have just displayed. This is not an easy topic to be so open about and I appreciate your willingness to open yourself up and talk about the hardships of life and being a father. I truly emphasize with you and share the same struggles of meeting those expectations. Your family is truly blessed and do not forget, being there is more than enough and you are more than enough.
Thank you, I will keep this mind. Its great to hear that the topic resonated with you. I just felt it was necessary to share.
Family is everything! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Holy crap I did not expect this video... I have been suffering with really bad eczema all over my body since 2022, (I had it as a child but nothing compared to this) I can't believe how much I connected with this video. The self-hatred, the anxiety, the depression, the guilt, the shame... Damn. Pokemon has been my outlet too, I don't have any children and the longer my skin issues continue the more unlikely the idea of children becomes! Eczema suuuuuuuuucks!
Thank you for sharing. The story resonated with me, I had some very low moments in my past but I’m glad to be where I am and who I am today.
Glad I found your channel too! 😃
Hope things are on the way up! Appreciate you tuning in.
I'm glad you're doing better bro! We're all here for you if anything 🙏
Wow man, that was some powerful stuff. I'm so glad you are in a better place. Wishing you the very best!
I appreciate that man!
Man this hits hard! I have an 18 month old daughter, and prior to her and early on in her life I went from being a fit and healthy guy to someone working massive days eating crap and putting on a fair bit of weight, once she was born I made the change to be fit and healthy for her and show her good habits, I’m back playing footy I’m probably the fittest I’ve ever been happy healthy and it’s amazing, the part you said about missing those memories early on is so so sad but it’s amazing to see where you’re at now and the relationship and memories you’re making, I love the “debt to pay” thing that’s awesome!
Awesome to hear you have done a U-turn! Amazing.
Impressive and deep video. You can be proud of yourself.
I have had hard times in my life but ,we are still here! I think for some way as a male it's harder to talk about stuff.
But now you have us and you can talk about anything you like.
Thanks Newjones you're a gem! And definitely, its harder for men.
Amazing man! Thank you for sharing your story with us. Unfortunately none of us are perfect and we all have our personal struggles, and I’m glad you were able to push through that and bring this channel to life. I always try to be positive when I comment on your videos because I really enjoy your them and I think that it’s important to push each other to be better! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.
I appreciate that! Always love the boosting comments.
This channel honestly came about because I wanted to share my hobbies with an audience, it's been an awesome time!
Thanks for tuning in.
Very relatable video. Pokemon is legit keeping me alive rn, I’m devastated from a break up that was entirely my fault. Pokemon and the investing and my love for the hobby is legit carrying me through it
Thanks for watching. I hope things get better for you soon. Hobbies are so important ❤️
@@phillips.collectibles thank you man, keep up the good content
I’m 34 years old now and like many other people my age who grew up watching cartoons Pokemon was a huge part of my childhood in the early 2000s . I recently got back into collecting and thanks to that I ran into your channel …. Amazing story
That's awesome! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thanks for sharing. As a Father myself I can really resonate with this. Glad that the hobby has been able to help you and probably many others also.
Thanks Rob. Appreciate you tuning in!
Dude that’s literally what I say. Pokémon saved my life. This past year i got into it first time as adult because of tik tok live streams. I was homeless sleeping in my new car and gf of 5 years an i split. I was in 4 years sober. Wanting to use again. But collecting again got my mind off being in my car 24/7 if I wasn’t at work. I still don’t listen to music cause I get suicidal. But Pokémon saved me. Still miss my gf. I got promoted to manager at job and make 6k a month after taxes and sleep here so I have thousands to spend on cards lol and save for place one day.
But ya it got me out of the darkest times
Hope everything works out for you!
I found your channel a week ago and this video was amazing! Thank you for making it. Cheers mate!
Welcome! Thanks for watching. A bit different to the usual content though thought it would be good for viewers who want to understand a different perspective.
God bless you, brother. Thank you for sharing your story. So many men battle with mental health issues, myself included. You’re not alone
Thanks for being vulnerable man. Very well said. It’s very important to have hobbies and have them be supported by your partner. I’m a teacher and I have to tell my peers far too often they need to find a hobby to take their minds off things
I appreciate that. Definitely. Thanks for tuning in.
Phillip! You’re the man! Our stories are so similar. Mine also involves an auto immune disease (Ulcerative Colitis) that spiraled out of control. Keep up the awesome content. Your videos always inject a dose of excitement into my day. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Quinton hope things are getting better for you now!
Love your videos. I totally agree with everyhin u spoke about, as I also really struggled with my mental health. Me and my kids love card collecting, pokemon go etc and it's helped alot. ❤
It’s a great hobby. Thanks for watching.
Great story and very brave to talk about your story.
Glad to hear your in a better space but one thing that triggered me was the owing to your daughter.
I have a three year old and parenting is hard. You shouldn't feel you owe a debt to your daughter as I can guarantee she doesn't feel you do.
Keep killing it.
Thanks Leigh appreciate the kind words. Parenting is definitely challenging and his its moments.
@phillips.collectibles also its so rewarding. I'm into investing but almost finished lost origin trainer gallery for my little one.
Hearing you getting the binder of rainbows inspired me to get a trainer gallery for my little one. We also started watching the anime from the start which has been fun
Every hero has to go through adversity. Keep striving for greatness.
Thanks for watching. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
You seem like such a wise person and I never expected to get so much more from your videos than pokemon content. But I'm grateful to be here and I love everything you have had to share so far. Life certainly has its ups and downs and family is definetly the pillar on which to build. Hope life continues on the up, but when it doesn't you have the tools to get through. Cheers
Thanks for tuning in!
This really helped me to better my life style and enjoy my hobby even more thanks Phillip please keep up the amazing job. 🎉❤
You got it! Awesome to hear it resonated.
Great video man! Hope all is well and blessed for you and your family
Things are well! Thanks for tuning in
Incredible video man! This definitely helped watching this👍
Thanks for watching! And that’s awesome to hear hope all goes well.
Love your story!! Massive respect for how you changed everything especially for you daughter! Plus your wife is a big support that she was there for you all the way! Keep your head up brother, there is always light at the end of the tunnel 👏🏼
Thank you so much!
Howsit mate, new subscriber here. Love all the content you make as ive been watching a lot of your videos. This video resonates a lot with me and im sure many others who dont talk about it. Pokemon is much like a time machine where we can revisit those happy moments in time but also create memories and friendships in the future to create new memories.
Thanks for sharing and have a great day further 🙏
Thanks for watching Jason and appreciate you subscribing! Definitely. Its like a time warp.
I appreciate you tuning in!
Thanks for sharing your experience and bringing visibility to this really important issue. It's nice to see other men being vulnerable and shedding light on the fact that this is an unfortunately common occurrence. Inspiring to see how the TCG hobby helped you. Those everyday little joys really can make a huge difference.
Thanks Karl. Thanks for watching and leaving a thoughtful comment I appreciate that.
TCG definitely helped me and it seems it’s helped so many others too! I appreciate your support
Hey man I love to hear your story. It’s very inspirational for others going through similar experiences to push forward. Do you mind if I ask what foods did you cut out/added to your diet to improve skin health?
Sure Derrick of course. I went on a way of eating known as Liver 3-6-9. It cut out wheat, dairy, eggs, coffee, etc. It was a very difficult diet though it definitely helped improve my skin.
Though after a while I was able to reintroduce some foods into my diet.
Hope you’ve been well Phil, stumbled across your channel.
Amazing bounce back and great video. ❤
What a nice surprise! Hope you’ve been welll Talal. Thanks for popping by, appreciate you leaving this comment.
Getting into Pokémon cards and I didn’t expect to come across a video like this. Exactly what I needed to watch today. Thanks!
Awesome to hear. Thanks for watching
I found your channel last night and I have watched as many videos as I can and I was waiting until you uploaded a new vid can’t wait to watch it when I get home
And I shared an experience with being down and pokemon helped me bring back a better side of me
The algorithm served you up my content! Awesome to have you on board.
Yeah thank TH-cam for showing me you
Bro, it is relatable to me. Thank you for being such an inspiring example. I do have eczema, too.
Same!
It’s a challenge. I’ve had it my whole life. Though it will get better!
My daughter's name is Aurora too!! Thanks for sharing dawg, I've been going through a rough patch recently, myself!
No way!! What are the chances. Haha Chanelle loved the name and when she told me I was like "Yep...thats the one!".
@phillips.collectibles yeah bro!! My wife was a big fan of Rory, I'm from Alaska, so we wanted to incorporate Aurora Borealis. So she's Aurora, but we call her Rory! Bro, thanks for sharing this. You're a real one, dawg. Keep it up!
Just ran across your channel this week and I’m a quick fan! I was looking for some real information on TCGs and what the scene looks like for the future. You’ve nailed that niche and I’m blazing through your content. Aside of the knowledgeable perspective, you lend an authentic presence that I really enjoy. Thanks for sharing your journey and k is that you already have supportive folks out here who appreciate, admire, and enjoy what you’re doing! Hope this message finds you well :)
Appreciate the kind words Brian! Thanks for tuning in.
You are right no one ever talks about these things. People also don’t want to so vulnerability. I am happy for you and your family and I am glad you pulled yourself out. It definitely sounds like you have an amazing partner and support system. I do agree our partners and kids push us to be the best versions of ourselves or you feel you are letting them down.
Exactly! Thanks for commenting and watching the video, always appreciated
@@phillips.collectibles of course. This one hit home especially right now for me.
Such an amazing story! & eczema is no joke. My younger brother suffers from stress induced eczema and it can be demoralizing. Love your outlook man, glad to have found the channel
Thanks for sharing! And yes it's a brutal condition though it has taught me a lot of empathy.
Thank you for sharing with us, I’m happy you are pulling through and loving life again!
Thanks sharing I can relate to girls tough world now days it is hard to share always hard to get out dark place
It sure is. Thanks for watching appreciate that.
Thanks for sharing your stories it is inspirational. You’re an incredible dad to your daughter.
Appreciate that Ritos. Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks for sharing brother ! As a new dad I can relate to some of this.
New subscriber excited to watch your journey through the Tube !
Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the channel. And I appreciate that, I'll see you on some future uploads!
Love you bro I respect you being so real and introspective
Thanks for that. Appreciate that!
I can kind of relate to you my man now being 38yrs father of 2 about 2 years ago I randomly got diagnosed with Psoriasis which was crazy because considered to my family and friends I'm the health and exercise nut telling everyone to eat right , exercise and when I went to the so-called skin doctors Well all they told me was oh it happens for no reason no cure for it and it is common just get used to it and all they want to do is give you creams 😑 Fast Forward>> today my son 10yrs and I go 1 once a month to Card Cons to get some more pokémon cards and for those 4hrs we are running around I truly forget about lives headaches and enjoy the moment with my family.
Pokémon has done the same thing for me man ❤ thanks for posting a video like this. The little joys are priceless
Awesome to hear you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video mate, I’m going through similar issues now and my daughter is 2, I just need to try give myself some time to every day or two to focus on my hobbies. Can be hard to get started
You can do it! Take time for yourself but ensure family is first.
Hobbies give us a respite during the journey of fatherhood. Thanks for commenting, hope all goes well!
It’s easy to joke about adults playing with pokemon but it’s cool how something as simple as that can bring us together and still bring joy to even those that are alone. Nice job on your channel, you make great videos!
The simplest things really do make a difference. Thanks for visiting.
Bro as soon as u switched over to the cards u found at ur parents, feels slot like how I felt last September
Now I'm balls deep, got a killer collection, had a business w friends selling singles for a while got to see every card u can imagine. Building an incredible sealed and singles collection. Love to open packs. Got a switch lite, beat lets go, balls deep into SV now. Ohhh, I missed pokemon so so much! 🥲 There's just this innocent joy about it, you can unplug and it's just so Innocent and joyful. Idk. Love it. Happy, feels meant to be back in my life. I have only my best friend to blame! The one I started w in 1999 playing tourneys at the mall!!
Yeah for sure. It really takes us to a special place!
Great vid👌👌 Glad you’re back enjoying life 🎉🎉
Thanks Nicky! Great to see you enjoyed it.
Powerful story man! Respect and thanks for sharing it💪
Appreciate you commenting! Thanks for watching.
Keep on keeping on! What a strong and beautiful video. Much love ❤️👏!!
Thanks for tuning in!
Just forget about the past your here now and the future is yours now you have grown up well mannered polite young man well done my friend 😃
Thanks Ray!
Such an emotional story! Thanks for sharing, respect man! ❤
Lovely story and video mate.glad you feel better
Thanks so much
With pokemon i learn english, with the community in LGS and youtube like your video too. Before that i speak only French.
Awesome to hear!
For what's it's worth, proud of you brother
Means a lot. Thanks for that!
Hey buddy great video! 👍
Thanks for the visit!