The Silent Crisis - Men, Mental Health & the Cost of Emotional Repression

Seventh Episode of Podcast Series Mind Matters is Live

“What About Him?” This Father’s Day, we’re breaking the silence on men’s mental health. As the host of Mind Matters and Co-founder of Kana, I’ve long felt this conversation was overdue. So, I invited Joe Zakutney—a licensed therapist and executive coach who works extensively with men—to help unpack what so many are carrying quietly, and why we often miss the signs.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why emotional vulnerability still feels unsafe for many men • How male distress shows up invisibly at home and at work

• The cost of silence—on fatherhood, leadership, and relationships

• Practical ways to support the men in your life—and yourself Whether you're a father, son, partner, friend—or someone who cares about any of the above—this episode is for you.

At Kana we’re building tools to support therapists—and episodes like this remind us why that work matters.

A must-listen for anyone invested in building a more compassionate mental health culture. Check out the podcast below: