The Conversation Most Men Never Have | Shame, Addiction and Mental Health
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Men's Mental Health Month gives us an opportunity to talk about something many men carry in silence. In this frank and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Darren Morris, CEO of Lucky Hustle, to unpack why so many men struggle to speak openly about pain, loneliness, trauma, insecurity and mental health.
We explore the pressure men face to always appear strong, the fear of vulnerability, and the damaging messages many boys grow up with about what it means to be a man, while reflecting on the wounds, lessons and turning points that shaped our lives.
Darren shares his own journey through anger, addiction, insecurity and the pursuit of status, and how those experiences led him to a different understanding of masculinity, purpose and self-mastery.
We discuss:
• Why men often say "I'm fine" when they're not
• The male loneliness crisis
• Childhood wounds and their impact on adult life
• How social media distorts masculinity
• Why vulnerability is not weakness
• What true masculinity looks like
• The role of brotherhood
A good man is not defined by power, money, status or conquest. Rather he is defined by responsibility, self-mastery, courage, compassion and the impact he has on the people around him.
If this conversation resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it.
If you are struggling with your mental health, addiction, loneliness, or thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out to someone you trust, a counsellor, support group, or mental health professional.
As we discuss in this conversation, healing begins when we stop carrying things alone.
We explore the pressure men face to always appear strong, the fear of vulnerability, and the damaging messages many boys grow up with about what it means to be a man, while reflecting on the wounds, lessons and turning points that shaped our lives.
Darren shares his own journey through anger, addiction, insecurity and the pursuit of status, and how those experiences led him to a different understanding of masculinity, purpose and self-mastery.
We discuss:
• Why men often say "I'm fine" when they're not
• The male loneliness crisis
• Childhood wounds and their impact on adult life
• How social media distorts masculinity
• Why vulnerability is not weakness
• What true masculinity looks like
• The role of brotherhood
A good man is not defined by power, money, status or conquest. Rather he is defined by responsibility, self-mastery, courage, compassion and the impact he has on the people around him.
If this conversation resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it.
If you are struggling with your mental health, addiction, loneliness, or thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out to someone you trust, a counsellor, support group, or mental health professional.
As we discuss in this conversation, healing begins when we stop carrying things alone.
