June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and this message has been sitting on my heart all month. I’ve put off writing it—maybe because it’s deeply personal, maybe because it’s hard to find the words. But I didn’t want the month to end without sharing.
This isn’t expert advice. This is just a daughter and a cousin speaking from experience.
I lost two incredible men in my life to suicide—my father and my cousin. Two lives gone far too soon, both in silence.
These losses cracked me open. But they also opened my eyes.
The Silent Struggle
Men are often raised with the belief that showing emotion is weakness—that strength means silence and vulnerability is shameful. This quiet conditioning is dangerous.
According to the CDC, men die by suicide nearly four times more often than women. And yet, so many of them suffer in silence—carrying stress, pain, trauma, and pressure with nowhere to put it.
As women, we’re often the emotional anchors in our families and communities. But are we truly seeing the men in our lives? Are we creating safe, judgment-free spaces for them to speak, cry, or just be human?
What We Can Do
We can’t fix everything—but we can start by being more aware, more compassionate, and more willing to hold space.
Here are a few simple, powerful ways to support the men around us:
- Ask twice. If a man says he’s “fine,” gently ask again.
- Model emotional expression. Share openly—it gives others permission to do the same.
- Resist the urge to fix. Sometimes, presence matters more than solutions.
- Encourage therapy and self-care as ongoing support, not just crisis tools.
- Speak life into them. Affirm their worth, even when they don’t show they need it.
- Support healthy male friendships and encourage connection through nature, fitness, or community.
Where Wellness Meets Mental Health
Mental health doesn’t stand alone—it’s woven into every part of our well-being. What we eat, how we sleep, how our bodies recover and regulate hormones… it all matters. Especially for men, who are often expected to just “push through.”
That’s why I take a whole-person approach to wellness. Because men need support for their minds and their bodies.
One of the tools I’ve seen make a real difference—especially for men—is bioactive precision peptides. These naturally occurring protein messengers help the body heal, regulate, and restore itself at a cellular level.
Here’s how they can support men’s mental and physical wellness:
- Hormone balance: Peptides can support healthy testosterone levels, which impacts mood, energy, and drive.
- Brain clarity: Improved focus, less brain fog, and better emotional resilience.
- Physical recovery: Faster muscle and joint recovery from workouts—or stress.
- Deeper sleep: Vital for mental health and nervous system regulation.
- Longevity: Peptides support cellular repair, immunity, and overall vitality.
This isn’t about hacks. It’s about giving men the nourishment their bodies and minds need to truly thrive.
If this speaks to you—or someone you love—I’m offering 10% off peptides this month as a small way to support the men in your life. Sometimes, just introducing them to tools that help them feel better is the spark that changes everything.
I invite you to explore my Wellness page or shop directly here. As a thank-you for prioritizing your health, I’ll personally send you 10% back on your purchase (before tax). Have questions or want a personalized recommendation? I’m just a message away.
Resources to Share (and Explore Together)
Sometimes a book, a podcast, or a shared story can be the bridge to connection or healing. Here are a few worth exploring:
📚 Books
- The Mask of Masculinity – Lewis Howes
- Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity – Justin Baldoni
- I Don’t Want to Talk About It – Terrence Real
- Breaking the Male Code – Dr. Robert Garfield
🎧 Podcasts
- The Man Enough Podcast – Honest conversations about masculinity and vulnerability.
- The Mindful Man Project – Tools and stories for men’s mental wellness.
- Real Men Feel – Exploring emotional and spiritual wellness for men.
- On Purpose with Jay Shetty – Purpose-driven insight for all, with episodes centered on men’s issues.
🧠 Organizations & Support
- Movember Foundation
- Man Therapy
- HeadsUpGuys
- The Jed Foundation
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Dial or text 988
My Hope
I will never stop loving the men I lost. But I will start speaking up more in their honor.
If you’re a woman reading this, I hope you’ll join me—not just in raising awareness, but in changing how we show up. Let’s ask better questions. Let’s hold space. Let’s help build softer places for the men in our lives to land.
They deserve to be seen. To be heard. To heal.
And together—we can help them get there.
With gratitude,
Denise xo
Beyond the Hustle 
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