<p>In this raw and timely conversation, John R. Miles sits down with <strong>Dr. Zac Seidler</strong>, global director of men’s health research at <strong>Movember</strong> and one of the world’s leading voices redefining masculinity. Together, they explore how modern men are facing a silent crisis—one rooted not in strength or stoicism, but in <em>disconnection, loneliness,</em> and <em>loss of mattering</em>.</p><p>From the heartbreaking story of losing his father to suicide to leading Movember’s groundbreaking new report <em>The Real Face of Men’s Health</em>, Zac shares what he’s learned about the “friendship recession,” why so many men struggle to ask for help, and how culture, compassion, and community can save lives.</p><p>This episode is both a mirror and a call to action: a reminder that helping men heal isn’t just a men’s issue—it’s a human one.</p><p>Read the full show notes: <a href="https://passionstruck.com/mens-mental-health-hidden-crisis-dr-zac-seidler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://passionstruck.com/mens-mental-health-hidden-crisis-dr-zac-seidler/</strong></a></p><p><strong>Listen + Watch + Go Deeper</strong></p><p>All episode resources—including guest links, my books <em>You Matter, Luma,</em> and <em>Passion Struck</em>, <em>The Ignited Life</em> Substack, and the Start Mattering store—are gathered here:</p><p>👉 <a href="https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/John_R_Miles</a></p><p>To learn more about Dr. Zac Seidler and Movember, visit <a href="https://us.movember.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Movember.com</a>.</p><p>🧠 <strong>About the Episode</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Friendship Recession: </strong>Why one in seven men report having no close friends and what it’s doing to our collective well-being.</li><li><strong>Healthy Masculinity Reimagined: </strong>The difference between <em>masculinity</em> and <em>manhood </em>and why flexibility is the new strength.</li><li><strong>Belonging Over Biohacking: </strong>Why connection matters more than cold plunges, and how authentic friendship can be life-saving.</li><li><strong>Grassroots Healing: </strong>How barbershops, basketball courts, and bike shops are becoming hubs of hope through Movember’s <em>Making Connections</em> program.</li><li><strong>The Real Face of Men’s Health: </strong>A landmark new report revealing the data, disparities, and the urgent call for cultural renewal.</li></ul><p>🌍 <strong>Join The Ignited Life Community</strong></p><p>If this episode stirred something in you, <strong>The Ignited Life</strong> is where the transformation continues.</p><p>Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p>🔗 Subscribe free at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a></p><p>💪 <strong>Support the Movement</strong></p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important.</p><p>Show it. Wear it. Live it.</p><p>🛍️ Visit <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">StartMattering.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>