In this episode of the Truuman Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Andrew Pain, a TEDx speaker, CPD-accredited trainer, podcaster, and award-winning campaigner for men’s mental health. Andrew has worked with The Crown Prosecution Service, Public Health Wales, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, University of Liverpool, and many other leading organisations, delivering powerful talks on mental health, burnout, fatherhood, decision-making, and leadership. His podcast, Men on Show, explores the real stories of men doing extraordinary things and challenges modern narratives around masculinity. His TEDx talk, Domestic Abuse – Not a Gender Issue, is a groundbreaking discussion on female-perpetrated domestic abuse.
What We Cover in This Episode:
🔹 Why burnout is silently destroying men’s health—and how to prevent it
🔹 The real impact of modern masculinity on mental health
🔹 How loneliness is an epidemic among men and how to combat it
🔹 The truth about imposter syndrome and how it holds men back
🔹 Fatherhood, leadership, and managing stress in a fast-paced world
🔹 How community and support networks can change a man’s life
Key Takeaways:
✅ Mental health is more than just anxiety and depression—it’s about resilience, connection, and identity.
✅ Burnout isn’t a badge of honour—it’s a warning sign.
✅ Men struggle with loneliness more than ever, but strong communities can change that.
✅ Fatherhood is a challenge, but also one of the greatest leadership roles a man will ever take.
✅ Imposter syndrome affects even the best, but you can overcome it.
Quotes from Andrew:
“Men are struggling in silence, but we don’t have to. We need spaces where we can be open, honest, and supported.”
“Burnout happens when we forget to take care of ourselves while taking care of everything else.”
“Mental health isn’t a gendered issue. We all need support, no matter who we are.”
“Community is the antidote to loneliness. When men come together, real change happens.”
Resources and Links:
🔹 www.instagram.com/lewishackney
🔹 Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpain/
🔹 Watch his TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HgPICMQLls
🔹 Men on Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MwR5GwufYigAWHukonXdR
