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Breaking the Silence: Masculinity, Generational Cycles & Making Space to Open Up More Freely

Breaking the Silence: Masculinity, Generational Cycles & Making Space to Open Up More Freely

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The first episode of The Visibility Gap Season 3, hosted by Dr. Guy Winch, looks at the growing disconnect between how men appear and how they actually feel. Many men misread their symptoms, push through emotional strain alone, or stay silent—even as the mental and physical consequences build.

In Episode 1, we examine how traditional ideas of masculinity can keep men quiet, contribute to loneliness, and delay getting help. We also explore how to spot warning signs earlier, open up, and find support.

Fitness professional CJ Koegel shares how redefining manhood and fatherhood has changed his relationship with mental health. He’s joined by psychologist Dr. Curtis Jasper and Professor Carlos Kelly, who reflect on the cultural forces shaping men’s mental health—and what it takes to create space for men to speak openly and listen to one another.


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