Hey Podcast Fam,

Stigma around men's mental health doesn't clock out after a single month of awareness campaigns. The pressure to "stay strong," suppress vulnerability, and equate silence with resilience shows up in barracks, boardrooms, gyms, and living rooms every day of the year.

That's why we pulled together six podcast episodes from across the Operation Podcast Network that dig into what modern masculinity actually looks like — the version built on honesty, discipline, and the willingness to ask for help.

Whether you're a veteran processing loss of identity, a professional white-knuckling burnout, or someone who just wants better language for what you're feeling, these conversations offer a starting point.

1. Why Men Are Quietly Giving Up: Modern Masculinity and Mental Health Therapies

Ever Forward Radio — EFR 907, with Benjamin Forest

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Forest discusses his experience with depression and identity loss following 25 years of military service...