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Man Up & Speak Up Real Conversations About Men’s Mental Health

Ken Wlodarczyk 5 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Man Up & Speak Up is a podcast about the conversations men often avoid, especially around mental health. It explores depression, anxiety, loneliness, relationships, fatherhood, friendships, financial pressure, burnout, and anger. The show challenges the old messages that men should always be strong, never complain, and hide weakness. Each episode aims to create an honest space where men can be vulnerable and talk about what they are really going through.

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Episode 7 Loneliness: The Silent Problem Facing Men Oct 14, 2026 2818 You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. In Episode 7 of Man Up & Speak Up, we talk about loneliness and the silent struggle many men face when they feel disconnected, unheard, or like they have no one they can truly open up to. We break down why loneliness can be so difficult for men to admit, how friendships often change as we get older, why so many men convince thems

Episode 6 Axiety in Men: Anger, Stress and Overthinking Oct 7, 2026 3978 What if your anger, stress, and overthinking are signs of something deeper? In Episode 6 of Man Up & Speak Up, we talk about how anxiety can show up in men through irritability, anger, racing thoughts, sleepless nights, constant pressure, and the feeling that your mind never shuts off. We explore what may be hiding beneath the stress, how anxiety can affect relationships, and why so many men d

Episode 5 Men and Depression: What It Can Actually Look Like Sep 30, 2026 3104 Please consider following the link below to vote for me for iheart radio podcast Top Host. I would really appreciate if you took the time to vote for me daily. I really think this will help us greatly spread the word and redefine what it means to "Man Up" Voting opened on October 5th and goes through to the 15th. https://tophost.org/2026/kenneth-wlodarczyk?fbclid=IwY2xjawUf_hVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjE

Episode 4: When Being Strong Becomes Exhausting Sep 23, 2026 3115 What happens when being the strong one starts to wear you down? In this episode of Man Up & Speak Up, we talk about the pressure many men feel to keep everything together, provide for everyone around them, hide their struggles, and keep pushing forward even when they’re mentally and emotionally exhausted. “When Being Strong Becomes Exhausting” explores what can happen when strength turns into

Episode 3 The Pressures of Being the Providor Sep 16, 2026 3216 What happens when everyone depends on you—but no one asks if you’re okay? For many men, being the provider becomes more than a responsibility. It becomes part of their identity. In Episode 3 of Man Up & Speak Up, we talk about the pressure to earn, protect, provide, and stay strong even when you’re overwhelmed inside. We explore money stress, burnout, fear of failure, self-worth, and the silen

EPISODE 2 Why Men Don’t Talk About Mental Health Sep 10, 2026 4003 Why is it so hard for men to say when they’re struggling? In Episode 2 of Man Up & Speak Up, we talk about the pressure men feel to stay strong, hide their emotions, and handle everything on their own. We explore where that silence comes from, how it can affect mental health, and why opening up is a sign of strength—not weakness. If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you really weren’t, this epi

Episode 1 Why Men Don’t Talk: Breaking the Silence Around Men’s Mental Health Sep 10, 2026 3207 Episode 1: Why Men Don’t Talk — Breaking the Silence Around Men’s Mental Health In the first episode of Man Up & Speak Up, we talk about why so many men struggle in silence. From the pressure to always be strong and provide for others to hiding behind the words “I’m fine,” this episode challenges what we’ve been taught about masculinity and mental health. It’s time to redefine what it means to

Man Up & Speak Up Real Conversations About Men’s Mental Health

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