In this episode, George Horne (known online as @thetinmen) joins James Smith to confront the uncomfortable reality of The Problem with Men’s Mental Health. Beyond the surface-level "men need to talk" slogans, George reveals a quiet crisis of structural failings that range from biased family courts to a suicide rate that continues to climb despite increased awareness. 👁️ Try Neutonic: https://www.neutonic.com/jamessmith 🧪 Check your Test: https://www.manual.co/smith 📝 Business Mentoring: https://www.jamessmith.business 🏋🏼‍♂️ Online Coaching: https://www.jamessmithacademy.com Follow George Horne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen We cover: ⬛ Why Structural Issues Trump "Talking" for Men ⬛ Family Courts & The Fatherlessness Epidemic ⬛ Why Men Need Shoulder-to-Shoulder Therapy ⬛ The Biological Necessity of Roughhousing & Combat Timestamps: 00:00 The Problem With Mental Health 03:52 What We Miss About Men 07:37 Mental Health Beyond The Brain 09:21 Obesity As Mental Health Analogy 12:04 Status, Identity, And Fatherhood 14:16 Custody Battles And Male Suicide 17:07 Domestic Violence Misconceptions 21:30 Why Men Don’t Leave Abuse 25:15 Bad Research And False Narratives 30:27 Hiring Bias Against Men 35:53 The Motherhood Pay Gap Explained 40:55 Representation And Media Stereotypes 44:34 Fatherhood As Mental Health Anchor 49:26 Masculinity And Meaning 52:08 Community As Mental Health Treatment 56:06 Movement, Touch, And Men 01:00:16 Why Jiu Jitsu Builds Purpose 01:05:51 Boys, Violence, And Discipline 01:10:10 Fatherlessness And Gangs 01:15:13 Why Fathers Aren’t At Home 01:22:19 Rethinking Solutions For Men 01:29:04 Men’s Charities And What’s Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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