December 2, 2025
Why Men Don’t Get Help: Male Stigmas in Healthcare | Neil Walker | Plus This Week’s Health & Fitness News
Stronger WeeklyAbout this episode
Why do so many men quietly struggle with drinking, erectile dysfunction, weight, or hearing loss—and still avoid getting help? This week I’m joined by Neil Walker, VP of Growth at Oar Health, who’s spent nearly a decade working in stigmatized healthcare. We unpack why men hesitate to seek care, how shame and identity get in the way, and what actually helps them take the first step. Neil breaks down what “stigmatized conditions” really are, what he learned from ED, low T, hair loss, hearing loss, and alcohol use disorder, and how the right language and framing can finally get men to engage. We also dive into: - How medication-assisted treatment with naltrexone works for alcohol use disorder - Why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to deserve help - The difference between daily dosing and targeted use (Sinclair-style) - Clutch, Oar’s new fast-acting, dissolvable tablet designed to help people drink less Then we cover this week’s health & fitness headlines: - Medicare drug prices & GLP-1s – How Trump’s latest moves on Medicare drug price negotiation could reshape access and affordability for weight-loss and diabetes drugs. - World’s Strongest Woman controversy – Why the 2025 title was stripped and what this means for fairness, biology, and women’s strength sports. - The “5 epochs” of brain development – New science mapping how the human brain changes over a lifetime—and what it means for mental health and performance. - One week off social media – A randomized trial asks whether a 7-day break from platforms like Instagram and TikTok can reduce depression and anxiety. - Navy SEAL-style functional strength – What we can learn from elite operators about real-world strength, durability, and training smart after 30. If you—or someone you love—have been quietly putting off getting help, this episode gives you a clearer understanding of the stigma, the options, and a more hopeful way forward. SPONSORS - Get nutritional supplements that work as hard as you do: www.puristnutrition.com - Bulletproof your drinking with Clutch; medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength - Build a world-class home gym with Rep Fitness: www.repfitness.com FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn - Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ - YouTube Channel: Stronger Weekly - YouTube - Visit our website here . - Subscribe to our newsletter here . The health and fitness news and inspiration you need, delivered every Monday. Get the facts first on the research, trends, and breakthroughs that matter — plus conversations with leading experts and thought leaders on how to build a stronger, longer, healthier life. Hosted by Non-Profit Healthcare Leader, Certified Health & Fitness Coach, and USMC Veteran Jesse Carrajat. Give us 45 minutes each week, and we’ll help you grow Stronger Weekly. #StrongerWeekly