Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma

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“The Smile We Couldn’t See Behind”

October 18, 2026

What happens when someone you love is hurting in ways you never fully realized?In this deeply personal episode of Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma, Lisa Gold sits down with Darren to talk about the life and legacy of her son, Nolan Robert Gold, who died by suicide at 19.Lisa shares who Nolan was beyond the tragedy — a son, student, musician, friend, and young man who was deeply loved — and reflects on the anxiety, depression, and low self-worth he was carrying behind a smile that often made eve...

HappySad: When You Stop Pretending You’re Fine

October 12, 2026

What happens when changing the outside doesn’t heal what’s happening inside?In this episode of Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma, Brendan Donovan opens up about the story behind his memoir HAPPYSAD — a journey through heartbreak, depression, addiction, weight, regret, and the many ways we try to outrun pain instead of facing it.Brendan talks about his experience on The Biggest Loser, the pressure of public transformation, and the realization that looking different on the outside didn’t automatic...

When “I Can’t” Becomes Your Identity

October 05, 2026

Sometimes the hardest voice to overcome is your own.In this personal episode of Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma, Darren talks about the negative stories men repeat to themselves — I can’t change. I’m failing. I’m not enough. I’m worthless. After hearing those same words from so many men through messages and comments, he opens up about experiencing some of those feelings himself.But changing your life doesn’t always begin with some massive breakthrough.For Darren, it started small: taking vitam...

Life Unexpectancy with Jim Rosenfield · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

Discontinued, Now What?! · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Through the Sh#t with Jen McDowell · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

The Check In! with Dillan · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Fairways and Feelings · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma?

Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma is hosted by Darren Zancan. Its publicly listed email is darren@dmzproductions.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma?

The publicly listed email for Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma: darren@dmzproductions.com.

How many listeners does Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma have?

Podseeker estimates Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma?

Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests typically bring relevant lived experience with men's mental health, grief, addiction, or suicide loss, often alongside authorship, advocacy, coaching, or other community work. Common among recent guests: Published a memoir; Founded or contributed to an advocacy initiative; Built experience as an educator, coach, or community advocate. Recent guests include Brendan Donovan, Jim Maley, and Bob Hornickel.

How hard is it to get booked on Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Men, Talk: Breaking the Stigma cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Depression, and Grief. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.