Movember Men’s Mental Health Special (Part 1): The Manny’s Band Mission - Showing Up & Shattering the Silence | Ep. 36

In this kickoff to our two-part Movember special, we sit down with Ben Pargman, founder of Manny’s Band Foundation, to talk about the devastating loss of his teen son Manny to suicide. Ben opens up about the months leading up to Manny’s death, the signs nobody recognized, and the brutal truth about how young men are silently suffering behind social media perfection. We unpack the stigma around men’s mental health, the shame that keeps them silent, and the community support (and 988 phone number) that can literally save a life. It’s emotional, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that vulnerability is strength - and connection is oxygen. If your heart beats, this one’s for you.Learn more about Manny’s Band Foundation events and initiatives.For information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.👉 Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MenOpodPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more midlife madness, menopause hacks and behind-the-scenes shenanigans🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss the mess