Episode 10. Victor Ingram: Strength Means Asking For Help

We'd love to hear from youWe trace Victor Ingram’s path from a tough Las Vegas childhood to the Marine Corps, a recall to war, and a second career as a mental health therapist serving veterans and civilians. We confront stigma, faith without action, and how coaching-style therapy helps men build real strength. We cover topics such as:• Origins in a single‑parent home and early mentors• Boot camp shock, identity, and belonging• 9/11 recall, combat tours, and PTSD recovery• Launching a social work practice serving veterans and civilians• Military culture, stigma, and help‑seeking barriers• Faith and action working together in healing• Cultural norms, accountability, and breaking cycles• Therapy as coaching, teaching, and accountability• When to seek help and what a tune‑up looks like• Three takeaways: checkups, support networks, self‑challengeWrite us at [email protected] support this podcast, either with a one-time contribution or as a monthly subscriber, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/RealHealthBlackMenFor more information about my other podcasts, strategic business consulting, public speaking requests, and other endeavors, go to www.Grantleymartelly.comPromote my new consolidated website: grantleymartelly,com Bad Science: Changes in politics and ideology do not change our need to be vigilant.Support the showBecome a Supporter: Click here to become a supporter.Comments are welcome: [email protected] a Sponsor, send us an email.Rating: Leave a rating on your podcast listening site.Follow on Instagram: realhealthblackmen #realhealthblackmen#blackmenshealth#menshealth#blackmen#blackhealth#prostatecancer#mentalhealth