The Weight of Work and Financial Pressure

Work pressure, financial strain, and breadwinner expectations can quietly wear men down. In Episode 3 of The Visibility Gap, hosted by Dr. Guy Winch, we explore how irritability, overwork, and withdrawal are often dismissed as “normal stress”, and how that can cause deeper mental health challenges to go unnoticed.This episode looks at how work and money shape men’s mental health, from burnout and job insecurity to financial anxiety and pressure to provide. We also share practical ways to spot these triggers earlier and tools men can use to get support before stress becomes something more serious.We begin with two personal stories. Ken Breese shares how a layoff led him to bet on himself and created a new kind of pressure. Frankie Cena offers another perspective as an entrepreneur carrying provider stress while supporting his family. They’re followed by psychologist Dr. Curtis Jasper and clinical psychologist Dr. Michael E. Addis, who examine how work and financial expectations affect men, and how to recognize when it’s time to ask for help.All Cigna Healthcare products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group. © 2026 Cigna Healthcare