Mental wellness is getting the attention that it needs – but for men, it often remains concealed in the shadows of societal expectations. We live in a world where men are meant to be “cowboys” who certainly don’t cry. They are viewed as the “pillars of strength", unwavering and unyielding. This expectation has, for generations, confined men to a mental prison of their own making, where demons of despair and suicidal ideation lurk in the murky corners.
But today, a societal shift is underway… and men are speaking out. They are breaking free from the confines of traditional masculinity, rejecting the notion that vulnerability is synonymous with weakness, and finding strength in the act of seeking help.
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In our first episode, we talk to comedian Jason Goliath, who has chosen to laugh through his tears. Literally. And explore how, and if, humour helped him cope during some of his darkest moments. We also speak to experts and professionals, Andrew Martin (senior psychologist) and Sinenhlanhla Sithomo (Head of Insurance Business, Investec Life), who carefully guide us and help us navigate the space of men’s mental health and wellness.
Meet the panel
Jason Goliath
Comedian
Andrew Martin
Senior Psychologist
Sinenhlanhla Sithomo
Head of Insurance Business: Investec Life
Jason Goliath
Comedian
Andrew Martin
Senior Psychologist
Sinenhlanhla Sithomo
Head of Insurance Business: Investec Life
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