Unspoken Pressure: When Being Strong Becomes the Silent Killer Season 2 Ep 13

Unspoken Pressure: When Being Strong Becomes the Silent Killer This powerful June episode of Girl Talk Mental Health pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a strong man in a mentally challenging world. From the pressure to “man up” to the silence surrounding male trauma, we’re breaking stigmas and rewriting the narrative. We’re dedicating the mic to the men—our fathers, brothers, sons, and husbands—who carry unseen emotional burdens with nowhere to lay them down. Tune in as Host Virginia Dale Manning and Special Guest Hollis Kam have a candid, heart-opening conversation about men surviving depression, identity crises, and societal pressure—and how to use your voices to empower others. Discover how men are navigating emotional pain, identity struggles, and societal expectations—while reclaiming their mental strength with grace, vulnerability, and support. Whether you’re a man fighting silent battles or someone who loves one, this episode offers honest conversations, healing insights, and tools for lasting transformation. Why This Episode Matters: Unlike any other mental health show, GTMH creates a safe and empowering space for men to be seen, heard, and healed—with wisdom, not judgment. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a movement. Watch now on and catch next week’s episode where we dive even deeper into mental wellness and healing for the whole family. More about Hollis Kam: Hollis C. Kam blends his worlds of being a Speaker, Human Resources Executive, Leadership Coach and Body Positive Advocate to improve both the life and careers of people willing to be(come) their most powerful, creative and liberated selves. Hollis has served leaders, career changers, entrepreneurs and artists as they endeavor to make an impact in our world. He is author of the book, “Boldly Bound: An Action Journal for Self-Love & Body Confidence”. Hollis is also an Artist, under his middle name, Choy, he released his debut EP album entitled, “ENOUGH” in 2023. During the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration in 2023/2024, his song, “Running in Circles” was played for millions to hear in the square and online worldwide. He continues to empower audiences to believe that they are more than enough. More about Virginia Dale Manning: She Rocks the World! Virginia Dale Manning, LPC-S is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over 18 combined years of experience in education and mental health therapy. She is the CEO of GinMan Consulting and Counseling Associates, PC, a therapeutic corporation and the founder of Girl Talk Mental Health Show, a show that empowers and impacts conversations about mental health by exploring healthy ways to manage stats, stereotypes, stigmas and societal norms about mental health while addressing the 6 dimensions of wellness.