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No Man Walks Alone: A Journey Across America for Men’s Mental Health with Robb Pollard
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No man should have to carry it alone.
Many men are hurting in silence, and Robb Pollard knows that silence well.
In this deeply human conversation, Nina Rodriguez sits down with Robb Pollard, founder of Walk With Me Brother, a nonprofit devoted to men’s mental health and connection.
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Robb shares his journey of living with bipolar disorder, navigating bullying and alcohol, and learning to face the parts of himself he once tried to outrun. What emerges is a story not just of survival, but of purpose. One of transforming pain into a path that invites others to walk beside him.
In April 2026, Robb will begin a 3,600-mile walk across America, carrying with him one message: no man should have to walk alone.
Through his openness, Robb reminds us that vulnerability isn’t the opposite of strength. It’s the foundation of it.
Together, Nina and Robb explore what happens when men begin to talk, listen, and support one another, and how breaking the silence can change not only individual lives, but entire communities.
This episode is an invitation: to listen differently, to show up for the men in our lives, and to remember that healing starts with a single honest step forward.
Key Takeaways:
- Many men are hurting in silence and need safe spaces to talk about it.
- Asking for help can save your life.
- Vulnerability is a form of strength, not weakness.
- Bullying and shame can leave lasting marks on mental health.
- Community and connection are vital for healing.
- Therapy, medication, and alternative approaches can be life-changing.
- Listening is an act of love, and often more powerful than advice.
- Robb’s Walk With Me Brother movement is a call for awareness, compassion, and shared humanity.
Guest: Robb Pollard
- Founder of Walk With Me, Brother
- IG: @itsrobbp and @walkwithmebrother
- Connect with Robb: linktr.ee/walk
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