Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention — with Michael Wilson (Research Fellow, Orygen, University of Melbourne)

In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Wilson, a Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne and one of the leading voices in men’s mental health and suicide prevention research.

Since 2018, Michael has been publishing and presenting groundbreaking work both nationally and internationally, with a sharp focus on the complex realities men face around mental health, suicide risk, and intimate partner relationship breakdown.

His research doesn’t just live in academic journals — it speaks directly to some of the most pressing issues in men’s lives today, shining a light on moments of crisis and exploring what can truly help men navigate them.

In this episode, we dive into:

🧠 Why intimate partner relationship breakdown is such a critical factor in men’s mental health 📉 How research is shaping new suicide prevention approaches for men

🌏 What Michael has learned presenting at national and international conferences

💔 The intersection of masculinity, vulnerability, and help-seeking

🔑 The role of community, services, and culture in preventing male suicide

Michael shares:

“When men experience relationship breakdown, it can feel like the rug has been pulled from under every part of life — identity, purpose, connection.” “Prevention isn’t just about crisis response. It’s about building systems, supports, and cultures that keep men from falling through the cracks.” “The more we talk about men’s experiences honestly, the more chance we have of changing outcomes.”

Why you’ll want to listen:

• You want deeper understanding of the drivers of male suicide risk
• You work in mental health, community work, or policy and want research-backed insights
• You’ve gone through relationship breakdown and want to hear compassionate, evidence-based reflections
• You’re committed to building a culture where men can struggle without silence

Connect with Michael:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wilson-4b2090164/

https://movember.substack.com/p/unpacking-mens-suicidality-following

“Men’s mental health is not a side issue — it’s central to the wellbeing of families, communities, and society as a whole.”

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

https://truuman.io/30-days/

https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/

Male Allyship, Equality & Momentum — with Lee Chambers (Founder & CEO, Male Allies UK) In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Lee Chambers — award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, and the Founder & CEO of Male Allies UK, an organisation dedicated to engaging men in inclusion and promoting effective allyship. Lee’s journey has been anything but linear. From starting out in corporate finance, to building and exiting a successful tech company, to now leading work that reshapes how men show up in equality conversations, he embodies resilience and reinvention.

His impact has been recognised globally:

🏆 Great British Entrepreneur Award

🏙️ Freedom of the City of London (2024) for services to equality in business

🌍 UN Women Changemaker of the Year (2023)

🔬 Kavli Fellow of the US National Academy of Sciences — the first Black British scientist to receive the honour in its 33-year history, for his work on health inequalities Alongside his leadership roles on boards like CMI Women, Regenerage UK, and Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Lee is also the bestselling author of Momentum: 13 Ways To Unlock Your Potential.

In this episode, we explore:

👥 Why male allyship is crucial for real inclusion and equality

⚖️ How organisations can better engage men in the diversity and inclusion conversation

🔑 The intersection of masculinity, leadership, and allyship

🌍 What Lee has learned speaking on global stages like One Young World, ChangeNOW, and Bloomberg Global Equality Summit

📚 The core lessons from his book Momentum on unlocking your full potential

Lee shares:

“Inclusion isn’t a women’s issue — it’s a human issue, and men have to be part of the solution.”

“True allyship is about action, not just intention.”

“Momentum in life comes from small consistent steps, not waiting for the perfect moment.”

Why you’ll want to listen:

You’re a leader who wants to engage men in your D&I strategy

You’re interested in how allyship can be lived daily, not just spoken about

You want to understand how men can play a positive role in advancing equality You’re inspired by stories of resilience, reinvention, and leadership

Connect with Lee: Momentum book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Momentum-Reboot-Career-Unlock-Potential/dp/1398614955

https://leechambers.org/

Lee’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leechambers-1/

https://truuman.io/30-days/

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

From Stranger to Real Friend — Tackling Male Isolation, with Eric Schlossberg (Founder of Pulse) In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we sit down with Eric Schlossberg — founder of Pulse, a social platform designed to help people move past awkward first meetings and actually build lasting friendships. After moving 10 times across 5 countries, Eric became an expert at making friends from scratch. But he also saw first-hand how, for many men, building deep, consistent friendships is much harder than it looks — no matter how many social apps we have. A former opera singer turned software engineer, Eric brings a rare mix of creativity, tech insight, and lived experience to this important conversation about connection, isolation, and why male friendships are often more fragile than we realise.

In this episode, we cover:

🤝 Why meeting someone new isn’t the hard part — keeping the connection is

🧠 The psychological roadblocks that stop men from forming close friendships

🌈 Eric’s experience as a gay man navigating male friendships across cultures

📱 Why most friendship apps fail — and how Pulse is different

📅 The underestimated power of rhythm in relationships

🗣 Why “Let’s do this again next week” might be the most important sentence in your social life

Eric shares:

“Male isolation isn’t just about loneliness — it’s about the absence of consistent, meaningful connection.”

“Most of us treat friendship like dating. We focus on the first meet-up and forget it takes repeated, intentional time to build something real.”

“For straight men especially, vulnerability with other men is often unpracticed — and that’s where the work begins.”

Why you’ll want to listen:

You’ve felt the sting of isolation — even when surrounded by people

You want deeper, more consistent friendships as a man

You’re curious why male friendship patterns differ from female ones

You work in mental health, men’s groups, or community-building

You’re tired of “networking” and want real human connection

Find out more about Pulse:

https://pulsenow.app

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-schlossberg/

https://www.instagram.com/lewishackney/

https://thefoundrycic.org.uk/

https://truuman.io/30-days/