Behind The Anvil Podcast with guest Dr. Justin Abbott In this inspiring and deeply personal episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson sits down with Dr. Justin Abbott to explore the powerful connection between knife-making, mental health, and faith. Dr. Abbott shares how his love for blades began with a simple Swiss Army knife from his grandmother in the 1980s—and how forging later became a source of peace and reflection during the long, stressful years of medical school. The conversation dives into the therapeutic side of forging, the importance of creating safe spaces for men, and how community gatherings—like the “fires” movement spreading across the country—are helping men open up, heal, and find purpose through honest conversation and brotherhood. Michael and Justin discuss the weight of societal pressure on men, the struggles of gr ...