The primary objective of the Man Up Podcast is to raise awareness around the topic of men’s mental health, one that is surrounded by stigma and minimal conversation. In a world where societal expectations often discourage men from openly expressing their emotions, it’s time to break the silence and redefine the importance of men’s health and what it means to “Man Up“. This podcast will uplift and embrace the diverse stories of men. Celebrities, athletes and advocates will use their influential platform to embrace a new paradigm of masculinity that encourages men to create safe spaces to express their emotions and know that vulnerability is not a weakness but a profound strength.
- Adam Havener, Television Host and Producer
- Ryan Dusick, MA AMFT
- Garrett Shaw and Cynthia Sirota, NAMI WLA Community Members
- Kevin Lee, A-List Event Coordinator
- Harold Turner, NAMI Urban LA Executive Director and U.S. Army Vet
- Dan Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI National
- Craig Dubitsky, Co-Founder of happy
Randy Ryan
Randy Ryan | Veteran U.S. Army, XVIII Airborne Corps | Contributor
Randy Ryan is a contributing writer with Lima Charlie News. As a character actor for over 15 years, Randy has been featured in numerous high-profile projects for film and television. Randy’s passion for veteran causes extends far beyond his entertainment contributions. He led the inner-city gardening program, Teaching Gardens to prominence in South Los Angeles.
There are now over 500 Teaching Gardens nationally. He was recognized in a Huffington Post article as one of five veterans making a difference nationally. He is also the national spokesperson for the Farmer Veteran Coalition, which helps post 9/11 combat veterans develop viable careers in California agriculture. He leads the Homefront program for NAMI – West Los Angeles and is the host of the upcoming podcast MAN UP, which focuses on men’s mental health.
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