Dr. Zac Seidler on the New Science of Men’s Mental Health | EP 685

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🗓️ 4 November 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

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/

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🧠 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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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.3	I think with anyone, if you're going to get up each and every day and do something that
0:07.7	really matters to you that you have a sense of purpose and meaning around, it has to resonate
0:11.9	on a personal level.
0:13.7	It has to light your fire one way or another.
0:16.8	And really, there are many different interweaving narratives that led me to where I am today.
0:24.1	The more I reflect on it through conversations like this, I pick up different threads along the way that
0:30.3	really turned me into the man that I am and led me down the path to doing the work that I do.
0:36.9	Welcome to Passionstruck. I'm your host, John Miles. This is the show where we explore
0:42.2	the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live like it matters. Each week,
0:47.7	I sit down with change makers, creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human
0:52.9	experience and uncover the tools that help us lead
0:55.9	with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest expression of who we're capable of becoming.
1:02.1	Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader, or seeking deeper alignment in
1:06.3	your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose and act with intention.
1:11.7	Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection, and impact is choosing to live like you matter.
1:24.1	Welcome back, friends, to Passionstruck Episode 685.
1:28.1	I'm your host, John Miles, and I am so glad you're here.
1:31.8	Whether you're a long-time listener or one of the many joining us for the first time, welcome.
1:37.3	You're part of a global movement to live intentionally, to create a world where people feel seen, valued, and like they truly matter.
1:45.3	If this show has ever sparked reflection or changed for you, here are three ways you can help it reach others.
1:52.4	First, share this episode with someone who needs it.
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