Why Men Are Afraid to Tell Their Bosses They Are Struggling (71% Won't Speak Up)

In this powerful episode, the Not So Christian Brothers tackle the silent crisis in men's mental health. A shocking new statistic reveals that 71% of men won't tell their employer about a mental health issue for fear of being stigmatized . Colm argues that the workplace is still a hostile environment for honesty, while Justin insists that employers aren't therapists—and shouldn't be expected to be.

We also discuss:

• Finding Your Wild Side: From walking barefoot in forests to "wild workouts," the lads debate how to reclaim spontaneity in middle age .
• Truffle Hunting: Justin’s bizarre trip to Luxembourg involving foraging pigs (and why Colm thinks you can smoke a truffle) .
• The "Wobble" Day: Colm opens up about needing days where he just shuts down to handle his "wobbles" alone, and why that’s okay.
• Suicide Stats: A look at the rising suicide rates among men aged 70-74 and the misconceptions about talking to someone in crisis.

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🗓️ Release Date: Wednesday, 05/02/2026

⏱️ Timings

• 00:00 – Intro: Colm’s "Lesbian" Shirt & Gynecology Visit 
• 02:30 – Finding Your Wild Side (Spontaneity vs. Stupidity) 
• 06:40 – Justin’s Truffle Hunting Trip (With Pigs) 
• 10:00 – Facing Your Fears Weekly 
• 12:14 – Colm’s "Wobble" Days & Being Alone 
• 15:30 – Mental Health Deep Dive: Suicide Statistics & Sleep Hygiene 
• 20:12 – The 71% Stat: Why men won't talk to their bosses 
• 24:39 – Justin vs. Colm: Should employers manage mental health? 
• 33:39 – Why asking "How are you?" matters 

📌 Important Listener Notes

• Support Services: If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
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