Stoic. Self-reliant. Unemotional. For many men, these watchwords of traditional masculinity still hold powerful sway. Men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues, they die by suicide more often, and they commit and are the victims of more homicides. Ronald F. Levant, EdD, discusses how cultural expectations of masculinity affect men’ ... Show More
Aug 5
Encore: How living with secrets can harm you, with Michael Slepian, PhD
We all keep secrets—on average, people have about 13 secrets at any one time, five of which they have never told another person. Psychologist Michael Slepian, PhD, of Columbia Business School, talks about what types of secrets people keep, why keeping a secret bottled up inside c ... Show More
24m 40s
Jul 29
Encore: Why you should aim to be a “good enough” parent, with Tim Cavell, PhD, and Lauren Quetsch, PhD
Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions from how to help siblings get along to how much screen time is too much, and every decision you make feels important. It's no wonder that many parents feel tired, stressed, a ... Show More
43m 34s
Jun 2025
Dr. John Oliffe - The True (And Troubling) Face Of Men's Health
Talking points: mental health, masculinity, cultureWhen Movember reaches out, you answer the call. I'm grateful to have interviewed Professor John Oliffe on a recent report co-authored by him—and spearheaded by the Movember Institute for Men's Health. Some of the stats they've re ... Show More
51m 23s
Nov 2025
An Honest Talk About Male Pressure & Depression ft. Dr. Zac Seidler @Movember
Dr. K sits down with Dr. Zac Seidler for an unfiltered discussion about the modern male crisis like how societal expectations around strength, success, and emotional restraint are leaving men isolated, angry, and quietly collapsing inside. Together they unpack how men are taught ... Show More
2h 20m
Jun 2022
334: Understanding Toxic Masculinity with Dr. Ronald Levant and Shana Pryor
In the US, violence is a major problem. We hear news stories about mass shootings, war, and sexual and domestic violence daily. Last week in episode 333, therapist and author Terry Real talked about how patriarchal conditioning limits those who are socialized as male in their emo ... Show More
58m 13s
Sep 2025
Masculinity
Performative males, hustle bros, sissies, and manfluencers. In episode 140 of Overthink, Ellie and David discuss masculinity. What does it mean to be a man, and how has the concept of masculinity changed over time? They look at the male loneliness epidemic, the current influx of ... Show More
58m 58s
Feb 2025
Big Boys Do Cry—So Why Don’t We Talk About It?
<p>Men's mental health remains a critical issue, and despite progress in raising awareness, many men still struggle to open up. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the ongoing challenges men face in discussing their mental well-being.</p><br><p>They revisit powerful conversa ... Show More
29m 15s
Jan 2023
S03E01 - Mental Health Men And The World - Ray
In this episode of Tuesday Talks, Ali and Rahaf discuss the importance of checking in on friends' mental health, particularly for men. Despite reaching out to friends, Ali found that he often received responses like "it's all good," which didn't reflect the reality of mental heal ... Show More
47m 57s