Why do so many men struggle in silence?

In this reflective episode of St-John on Air, we explore the psychological, social, and emotional factors that shape men's mental health and why vulnerability is often more difficult for men than many people realize.

Drawing on the work of psychologists and researchers including Ronald Levant, James Gross, John Cacioppo, Thomas Joiner, John Oliffe, Carl Rogers, Robert Waldinger, Martin Seligman, and Kristin Neff, we discuss:

• Why many men find it difficult to ask for help

• The hidden costs of emotional suppression

• Loneliness, connection, and mental well-being

• How depression can appear differently in men

• What friends, partners, parents, and colleagues can do to help

• Why vulnerability is not weakness but courage

This episode is for men, for those who care about them, and for anyone who believes that no one should have to carry life's burdens alone.

A gentle conversation about strength, honesty, and the power of human connection.