In the fifth episode of the Unstressed Exec Podcast, host Dr. George Vergolias, an executive and resilience coach and forensic psychologist, kicks off a special four-part series in honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Vergolias shares a powerful quote from psychotherapist Esther Perel highlighting the complexities of masculinity within a patriarchal system and discusses the silent struggles many men face in today's society. He presents alarming statistics on male mental health, explores the stigmas that prevent men from seeking help, and provides actionable advice for both men and women to support men's mental wellbeing. Dr. Vergolias calls for systemic changes in workplaces and communities to normalize vulnerability among men, emphasizing that the journey to healing starts with one small action.
00:00 Introduction to Men's Mental Health Awareness
02:50 The Silent Struggle of Men
05:08 Stigma and Vulnerability
07:39 Practical Steps for Men
10:00 Supporting Men: A Guide for Women
17:05 Systemic Solutions and Collective Action
20:21 Closing Reflections and Call to Action
Popular Podcasts
Cold Case Files: Miami
Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides. Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.