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What Happened To Me

Podcast by Hope for Men

English

Health & personal development

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About What Happened To Me

"What Happened to Me" is a safe space for male survivors of sexual violence. Each story, no matter how challenging, deserves to be heard. We amplify voices silenced for too long, fostering resilience and healing. Please listen with care, as some stories may be triggering. Support is available at hopeformen.org. Ready to share your story? Email us at info@hopeformen.org. Help us break the silence and build a community of hope. We need your support to continue our work. Please consider supporting us via Patreon - patreon.com/Whathappenedtome. Every contribution helps.

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16 episodes

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Men, Work & Silence: Rethinking Mental Health

Why do so many men suffer in silence when it comes to mental health, especially around work, identity, and purpose? This episode explores the emotional cost of job loss, the stigma around seeking help, and the silent battles many men face. It’s based on the research study “Beyond Workers’ Compensation: Men’s Mental Health In and Out of Work” by John L. Oliffe, PhD, RN and Christina S. E. Han, MA, published in the American Journal of Men’s Health. Through reflection and analysis, we discuss how work-related mental health struggles often go unseen — and why men deserve better support, beyond compensation. This episode was produced with the help of NotebookLM, supporting our mission to raise awareness around men’s mental health.

19 Jun 2025 - 43 min
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Redefining Men's Mental Health Approaches

n this episode, we challenge the conventional narrative that masculinity is the root of men’s mental health struggles. Drawing from the article “Redefining Men’s Mental Health Approaches” by John Barry, we explore why many well-intentioned interventions fall shortת and how shifting the focus can lead to more effective support. Using a compelling marine biology analogy, Barry makes the case for four key ideas: masculinity isn’t the core problem, current research needs a new and less biased direction, masculinity can be a strength, and truly male-centred approaches are essential for meaningful therapy. This episode was created with NotebookLM and calls for a smarter, more compassionate way to support men’s mental health—one that moves beyond blame and toward real understanding. 📝 Read the full article here [https://www.hopeformen.org/resources/9mkdglo6_four-points-that-everyone-concerned-about-mens-mental-health-should-be-aware-of]:

29 May 2025 - 18 min
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Understanding the Crisis: Men, Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm

This episode unpacks key findings from a national study on men who present at hospitals with suicidal thoughts or self-harm. The research reveals that more men arrive with suicidal ideation than with physical self-harm—and that drug and alcohol overdose is the most common method. Alarmingly, many of these men had no prior contact with mental health services before their crisis. We discuss the critical role of emergency departments as intervention points, the urgent need for follow-up care, and the importance of community-based support and substance use programs tailored to men’s needs. This episode was created with NotebookLM and is based on the article “Understanding the Crisis: Hospital Presenting Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm Among Males.” 📝 Read the full article here [https://www.hopeformen.org/resources/lajtju0a_understanding-the-crisis-hospital-presenting-suicidal-ideation-and-self-harm-among-males]:

27 May 2025 - 9 min
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