Breaking the Silence: Depression, Masculinity & Mental Healing with Noah May

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August 10, 2025 • 31 mins

In this emotionally powerful episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik sits down with Noah May—storyteller, Auburn University journalism graduate, and host of Lethal Venom podcast—for a raw and honest conversation about depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, and the deep-rooted stigma men face around mental health. Noah opens up about his battles starting at age 13, growing up in rural Alabama where vulnerability wasn’t accepted, and how podcasting became his form of truth-telling and healing. Together, they explore how masculinity is being redefined through openness, and how one conversation can change everything.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating isolation, emotional suppression, or mental illness in silence—and for those supporting someone who is.

About the Guest:Noah May is a mental health advocate, podcast host, and journalist using his voice to bridge silence and truth. As the host of Lethal Venom, he brings bold honesty to taboo subjects, helping listeners feel less alone in their struggles with mental health and identity.

Key Takeaways :

Noah first experienced depression at 13 following personal and academic challenges, compounded by the decline of his grandmother’s health.
He later battled undiagnosed anxiety during his senior year of high school, facing physical symptoms like vomiting and weight loss.
Diagnosed with both clinical depression and anxiety, Noah candidly shares how misunderstood and unsupported he felt in his environment, especially as a young man expected to “man up.”
Thoughts of suicide were part of Noah’s journey—but he shares how fear, lack of access, and the inner spark of purpose pulled him back.
Podcasting became a therapeutic outlet, allowing Noah to be radically honest, help others feel seen, and offer a safe space for emotional truth.
He emphasizes that men should never be afraid to share their pain. Vulnerability is not weakness; it is survival and strength.
For anyone struggling, Noah recommends reaching out to a trusted friend, parent, or therapist—and beginning with just one honest conversation.

Connect with Noah May:Follow Noah’s work and storytelling through his podcast Lethal Venom. Stay tuned for his latest episodes on mental health, masculinity, and truth-telling.

Podcast Link: https://linktr.ee/noahspodcast

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