Episode 281: Tim Hewson - Why Men Are Dying in Silence — and How Men’s Groups Are Saving Lives
Episode #281 – Why Men Are Dying in Silence — and How Men’s Groups Are Saving Lives
This is Episode #281 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson, featuring Tim Hewson, CEO of Mongrels Men Health & Wellbeing.
In this raw, confronting, and deeply human conversation, Tim shares his journey from decades in high-pressure corporate leadership to quietly battling anxiety, panic attacks, depression, divorce, and isolation — all while appearing “successful” on the outside.
For more than 20 years, Tim carried his struggles alone.
In this episode, he opens up about:
Locking himself in bathroom stalls at work to ride out daily panic attacks
The fear, shame, and stigma that kept him silent for decades
Why many men don’t ask for help until they reach breaking point
How movement, community, and honest conversations literally save lives
Why men’s groups are not a “nice to have,” but a lifeline
This episode confronts one of the most uncomfortable truths of our time: men are not dying because they are weak — they are dying because they are disconnected.
It’s a powerful reminder that real leadership begins with vulnerability, and that no man should be forced to carry life alone.
Connect with Tim to continue the conversation:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhewson1/
🎧 Find more episodes on our website: https://www.nickjonsson.com/podcast