Passion Struck with John R. Miles Dr. Zac Seidler on the New Science of Men’s Mental Health | EP 685
Nov 4, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Zac Seidler, Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember and advocate for mental well-being, shares his personal journey shaped by the loss of his father to suicide. He highlights the alarming 'friendship recession' men are facing, discussing the importance of vulnerability over traditional masculinity. Zac emphasizes how cultural changes can redefine manhood and the critical role of community in addressing mental health challenges. His insights offer practical steps for men to improve connections and combat isolation.
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Health By Stealth Scaled Globally
- Movember began as a humorous grassroots idea to grow moustaches and start conversations about men's health.
- That social entry point scaled into a global movement reaching millions by meeting men where they already gather.
Personal Loss That Shaped A Mission
- Zac Seidler describes caring for his father who suffered depression and later died by suicide when Zac was 20.
- This personal loss shaped his mission to help men reconnect and prevent similar tragedies.
Flexibility Trumps Rigid Masculinity
- Seidler contrasts masculinity (static 'what') with manhood (dynamic 'how') and urges flexibility over rigidity.
- He argues strength is the ability to adapt contextually between self-reliance and vulnerability.
