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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 27 MIN

“Man Down” – Why It’s Time to Stop Telling Men to ‘Man Up’ with Tony Smith

from Mastery Podcast with Dr. Sas · host Dr. Sas

Disclaimer:Statement from Tony Smith: "My views, beliefs and opinions expressed in the Mastery Podcast are solely mine and do not represent the positions of the United States Military Academy, United States Army, or Department of Defense."🎥 In this powerful episode of the Mastery Podcast with Dr. Sas (Dr. Sasitorn Sukkasem, we sit down with Tony Smith, mental health advocate, and host of the Man Down podcast, to explore what it truly means to be a strong man in today’s world. Tony opens up about his journey through PTSD, surviving a life-threatening accident, and finding purpose through vulnerability.💡 We talk about breaking the stigma of toxic masculinity, the mental health crisis among men—especially in the Black community and military, and how expressing emotion is not weakness, but power. Whether you’re a veteran, athlete, or a man struggling in silence, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn about the Man Down Method—Tony’s 3-step process to help men recognize, release, and rise.More Information About Tony Smith:Instagram: @tsmittty64Instagram Company: @_mandown_22Facebook: tony.j.smith3Tiktok: @tsmittty64YouTube: @tsmittty64Twitch: tsmittty64Podcast: Man Down PodcastSocial Media Consulting:@elevate.mediaMore info about Dr. Sas (Dr. Sas Sukkasem):Website: Dr. SasCrush It On Cam: Crush It On CamFacebook: Dr. Sas MasteryYouTube: @dr_sasInstagram: @dr._sas#MensMentalHealth #ToxicMasculinity #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMenHeal #VeteransMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery #EmotionalStrength #MentalHealthMatters #MilitaryMentalHealth #MentalHealthAdvocate #MaleEmpowerment #MenDoCry #VeteranVoices #ManUpToManDown #MasteryPodcast #DrSas #ManDownPodcast #DrSasSukkasem #DrSasitornSukkasem #MasterywithDrSas

Disclaimer:Statement from Tony Smith: "My views, beliefs and opinions expressed in the Mastery Podcast are solely mine and do not represent the positions of the United States Military Academy, United States Army, or Department of Defense."🎥 In this powerful episode of the Mastery Podcast with Dr. Sas (Dr. Sasitorn Sukkasem, we sit down with Tony Smith, mental health advocate, and host of the Man Down podcast, to explore what it truly means to be a strong man in today’s world. Tony opens up about his journey through PTSD, surviving a life-threatening accident, and finding purpose through vulnerability.💡 We talk about breaking the stigma of toxic masculinity, the mental health crisis among men—especially in the Black community and military, and how expressing emotion is not weakness, but power. Whether you’re a veteran, athlete, or a man struggling in silence, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn about the Man Down Method—Tony’s 3-step process to help men recognize, release, and rise.More Information About Tony Smith:Instagram: @tsmittty64Instagram Company: @_mandown_22Facebook: tony.j.smith3Tiktok: @tsmittty64YouTube: @tsmittty64Twitch: tsmittty64Podcast: Man Down PodcastSocial Media Consulting:@elevate.mediaMore info about Dr. Sas (Dr. Sas Sukkasem):Website: Dr. SasCrush It On Cam: Crush It On CamFacebook: Dr. Sas MasteryYouTube: @dr_sasInstagram: @dr._sas#MensMentalHealth #ToxicMasculinity #MentalHealthAwareness #BlackMenHeal #VeteransMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery #EmotionalStrength #MentalHealthMatters #MilitaryMentalHealth #MentalHealthAdvocate #MaleEmpowerment #MenDoCry #VeteranVoices #ManUpToManDown #MasteryPodcast #DrSas #ManDownPodcast #DrSasSukkasem #DrSasitornSukkasem #MasterywithDrSas

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