In this raw and timely conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Zac Seidler, global director of men’s health research at Movember and one of the world’s leading voices redefining masculinity. Together, they explore how modern men are facing a silent crisis—one rooted not in strength or stoicism, but in disconnection, loneliness, and loss of mattering.From the heartbreaking story of losing his father to suicide to leading Movember’s groundbreaking new report The Real Face of Men’s Health, Zac shares what he’s learned about the “friendship recession,” why so many men struggle to ask for help, and how culture, compassion, and community can save lives.This episode is both a mirror and a call to action: a reminder that helping men heal isn’t just a men’s issue—it’s a human one.Read the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/mens-mental-health-hidden-crisis-dr-zac-seidler/Listen + Watch + Go DeeperAll episode resources—including guest links, my books You Matter, Luma, and Passion Struck, The Ignited Life Substack, and the Start Mattering store—are gathered here:👉 linktr.ee/John_R_MilesTo learn more about Dr. Zac Seidler and Movember, visit Movember.com.🧠 About the Episode

• The Friendship Recession: Why one in seven men report having no close friends and what it’s doing to our collective well-being.
• Healthy Masculinity Reimagined: The difference between masculinity and manhood and why flexibility is the new strength.
• Belonging Over Biohacking: Why connection matters more than cold plunges, and how authentic friendship can be life-saving.
• Grassroots Healing: How barbershops, basketball courts, and bike shops are becoming hubs of hope through Movember’s Making Connections program.
• The Real Face of Men’s Health: A landmark new report revealing the data, disparities, and the urgent call for cultural renewal.

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