Why Men Don’t Get Help (Until It’s Too Late)

If you’ve ever felt like you’re dealing with things on your own, or like something’s not quite right but you don’t know where to start, this episode will help you understand why—and what actually helps.In this episode of Inspired Men Talk, we talk about men’s health, why so many issues go unspoken or unnoticed, and how small things can build up over time, and what can actually help you move forward.This isn’t about lectures or overcomplicating things.Just real conversations about real life, and what actually makes a difference.⏱️ 00:00 – Intro & Sponsor: Mental Health in the Workplace01:00 – Meet the Hosts & Guest Line-up03:00 – Fiona’s Journey: From Nursing to Men’s Health05:00 – Why Fiona Works with Men (and Not Women)07:00 – Fiona’s Master’s in Public Health & Focus on Male Suicide09:30 – Suicide, Stigma & Systemic Gaps in Healthcare12:00 – Why Men Are Often Missed or Misdiagnosed15:00 – The Chlamydia Taboo: Older Men & Sexual Health17:00 – Getting Men Talking: How & Why It Works18:45 – Why the NHS Was Designed for Women & Children21:00 – The Need for Male-Specific Healthcare Spaces25:00 – The Andropause: The Male Hormonal Shift28:00 – Men, Mental Health & The Fear of Failure31:00 – The GP Gap: How to Get the Right Help34:00 – Writing a Letter Your GP Will Read: Practical Advice36:00 – Referrals, Resources & Knowing Your Rights41:00 – How to Use Your 7 Minutes with a GP Wisely44:00 – Polypharmacy & the Impact on Older Men’s Health48:00 – Gut Health, Mood & Food: The Missing Link50:00 – The ‘Health House’ Analogy: Understanding the Body55:00 – Why Suicide Rates in Men Are So High01:03:00 – Final Reflections: Prevention, Permission, Power