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Redefining Strength Beyond Stereotypes: Dr. Sean Altman on Mind Over Masculinity
What if asking for help was never a sign of weakness, but a way to grow? Host Niharika talks with Dr. Sean Altman about the cultural script that teaches men to push through pain alone.
Sean shares how untreated stress often shows up as poor diet, alcohol, or avoidance, why vulnerability builds self-awareness rather than weakening it, and one simple way to make a long list of goals feel less overwhelming.
About the Guest:
Dr. Sean Altman is a functional medicine doctor specializing in orthopedic and regenerative medicine, treating chronic pain by working through the whole body rather than just symptoms. He also speaks on self-care for caregivers and the link between physical and emotional health.
Key Takeaways:
- Asking for help is not weakness, it's often what helps you grow the most.
- Unprocessed stress often shows up physically, through poor diet, alcohol, or avoidance.
- Focus on one task at a time, a long list of goals can otherwise feel overwhelming.
- You can't take care of others well if you never take care of yourself first.
- Social media often shows only one narrow version of strength, muscle and power.
Connect With Dr. Sean Altman:
Website: drseanaltman.com
Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook: Dr. Sean Altman
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Masculinity (approx.)
[02:00] Meet Dr. Sean Altman (approx.)
[05:00] The Belief That Keeps Men Stuck (approx.)
[11:00] Where Rigid Masculine Expectations Really Come From (approx.)
[18:00] How Suppressed Stress Shows Up Physically (approx.)
[25:00] Making a Long List of Goals Feel Manageable (approx.)
[31:00] Where to Find Dr. Altman (approx.)
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