Why do so many men suffer in silence when it comes to mental health, especially around work, identity, and purpose?

This episode explores the emotional cost of job loss, the stigma around seeking help, and the silent battles many men face. It’s based on the research study “Beyond Workers’ Compensation: Men’s Mental Health In and Out of Work” by John L. Oliffe, PhD, RN and Christina S. E. Han, MA, published in the American Journal of Men’s Health.

Through reflection and analysis, we discuss how work-related mental health struggles often go unseen — and why men deserve better support, beyond compensation.

This episode was produced with the help of NotebookLM, supporting our mission to raise awareness around men’s mental health.