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Men, Mental Health, and Masculinity in Crisis – with Tommy Kilpatrick

Men, Mental Health, and Masculinity in Crisis – with Tommy Kilpatrick

Published 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Description

In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana sits down with Tommy Kilpatrick for a raw and layered conversation on men’s mental health, societal expectations, and what it means to be a man in today’s shifting culture. Tommy shares his lived experience of divorce, homelessness by choice, faith, and rebuilding life in the Philippines. From navigating credit card lawsuits to confronting systemic bias, he explores how men silently carry emotional debt alongside financial pressures.

The conversation dives into how masculinity has evolved since World War II, why men struggle with identity and belonging, and how modern dynamics—family breakdowns, changing roles, economic pressures—shape men’s mental wellness. Tommy also shares his vision of creating a retreat in Argentina where men relearn survival skills and reconnect with strength and purpose.

This episode is not about easy answers—it’s about asking hard questions on resilience, healing, and redefining what manhood can mean.

About the Guest  

Tommy Kilpatrick is an advocate for men’s mental wellness, blending personal lived experience with bold perspectives on masculinity, resilience, and cultural shifts. Having faced systemic battles, financial hardship, and reinvention, he now supports men in finding strength through honesty, community, and purpose.

Key Takeaways  

  • Men often carry emotional debt as heavily as financial debt, impacting mental health.

  • Divorce and systemic biases can leave men feeling invisible and unsupported.

  • Faith, humility, and acts of kindness became central to Tommy’s healing journey.

  • Masculinity has shifted post–World War II, with fewer role models and changing societal expectations.

  • Economic and cultural shifts have altered the role of “provider,” creating identity conflict for men.

  • Tommy proposes a rite-of-passage style retreat in Argentina to help men reconnect with skills, resilience, and brotherhood.

  • Conversations on masculinity need nuance—acknowledging both systemic challenges and evolving definitions of equality.

  • Family, belonging, and supportive relationships remain critical to men’s emotional well-being.


Connect with the Guest  

You can reach Tommy Kilpatrick on Facebook: Tommy A. Kilpatrick

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