Men, we're all well aware of the stigma associated with men's mental health.

Men are often told overtly or covertly to just be quiet, do your job, and get your work done.

And while there is certainly some validity to us getting the job done when people are relying on us,

it's also valid to consider the mental and emotional battles

we often fight as men. Today I'm joined by retired Green Beret, Nick O'Kelly, to talk about his time

and service and the mental and emotional anguish he faced and what he's done to overcome the challenges

of anxiety, depression, and even suicidal ideation.

We talk about how a man begins to confront these issues, finding the balance between bearing

down and getting the help we need, how to find teams and avenues of support without feeling

weak, and how to confront the stigma, even though we all deal with it of men's mental health.

You're a man of action. You live life to the fullest. Embrace your fears and boldly chart your

own path. When life knocks you down, you get back up one more time, every time. You are not easily

deterred or defeated, rugged, resilient, strong.

This is your life. This is who you are. This is who you will become. At the end of the day,

and after all is said and done, you can call yourself a man.

Gentlemen, welcome to the Order of Man podcast. I'm talking about men's mental health today.

This is a conversation that needs to be had continually. It's one that a lot of men are dealing with.

It's one that I've dealt with personally. I address that in the podcast. And it's one that I think

will help serve you regardless of where you're at with your own personal mental health. Before I get

into my introduction with Nick, just want to mention my good friends over at Montana Knife Company.

And speaking of men's mental health, having a good knife will improve your mental health.

And I'm not trying to make light of this by any means. What I'm trying to tell you is that

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