Why 4 Out of 5 Suicide Deaths Are Men (And What We Miss)

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Most men don’t talk about suicide—until it’s too late. This episode breaks that silence.

Interview with Khara Croswaite Brindle, TEDx Speaker & Suicide Prevention Expert

Full show notes + transcript: https://empoweredchangece.com/american-masculinity-podcast

Booklist https://bookshop.org/lists/amp-9-not-weak-just-worn-down-masculinity-suicide-and-what-actually-helps

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for men in their late 20s and early 30s. Most of us were never taught how to ask for help—or even name what hurts.

In this episode, we sit down with Khara Croswaite, a TEDx speaker and suicide prevention expert who’s worked with men in crisis for over 20 years. Together, we explore what actually helps men who are struggling, how masculinity interacts with isolation and emotional suppression, and what signs we often miss when men are in danger.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own.”

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open: Why This Conversation Matters
05:23 – What the Data Misses About Men and Suicide
13:02 – Why “He Didn’t Seem Like the Type” Is a Dangerous Myth
24:11 – Emotional Repression, Masculinity, and Warning Signs
36:00 – Internal Competence vs. Self-Sufficiency
47:28 – What Actually Helps: Practical Suicide Prevention
56:55 – The Role of Connection and Language in Recovery
01:06:40 – Cold Close + Crisis Resources

Tags: masculinity, suicide, mental health, men and therapy, depression, emotional health, Khara Croswaite, TEDx speaker, American Masculinity Podcast, Tim Wienecke

The American Masculinity Podcast™ is hosted by Timothy Wienecke — licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, and men’s advocate.
Real conversations about masculinity, mental health, growth, and how men can show up better — as partners, leaders, and friends.
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Note: While this doesn’t replace therapy, it might help you notice something worth exploring.

פרקים

1. Cold Open: Why This Conversation Matters (00:00:00)

2. What the Data Misses About Men and Suicide (00:05:23)

3. Why “He Didn’t Seem Like the Type” Is a Dangerous Myth (00:13:02)

4. Emotional Repression, Masculinity, and Warning Signs (00:24:11)

5. Internal Competence vs. Self-Sufficiency (00:36:00)

6. What Actually Helps: Practical Suicide Prevention (00:47:28)

7. The Role of Connection and Language in Recovery (00:56:55)

8. Cold Close + Crisis Resources (01:06:40)