While we no longer expect our men to be strong and silent anymore, male mental health is still a shadowy topic. Socially, those identifying as males face more barriers to express vulnerability. Dr. Ben (he/him) stresses the importance of awareness and expression in the mental health field. We ask him about his unique journey in life, growing up as one of 12 children in a large, hardworking family, going on to get 4 degrees and becoming a doctor. He goes beyond traditional medicine to integrate mental health and preventative practices into his healing work. Listen to episode 2 of CDI Colleges Pick Me Up Podcast as we uncover the truth about Men's Mental Health and what role gender plays in emotion.