A Man Commits Suicide Every 13 Minutes. Here’s How We Fight Back.
13 Minutes4 Sep 2025

A Man Commits Suicide Every 13 Minutes. Here’s How We Fight Back.

Every 13 minutes, a man in America takes his own life. It’s a silent epidemic fueled by loneliness, isolation, and the pressure to "be tough." But what if there was a powerful antidote?

On this episode of 13 Minutes, co-founder Dave Mann answers one simple question: Why does every man need a peer group? He shares his raw, personal story of how, at 27, he was a "philanderer and a liar" on the verge of being divorced and bankrupt. His turnaround didn't come from a book or a guru—it came from the structured, supportive container of a men's peer group.

Dave and B break down the essential framework that makes these groups transformational, moving far beyond casual hangouts. Discover the "Four C’s" that are the bedrock of a healthy men's group:

-Commitment: What it truly means to be impeccable with your word.

-Confidentiality: Creating a brave space to share without judgment.

-Clearing: A powerful communication tool to release tension before it builds.

-Compassion: The key to becoming a "compassionate warrior," not just a "nice guy" or an "asshole."

Whether you're a man who feels like you're carrying the world alone, or a spouse who wants the man in your life to find purpose and connection, this episode is a roadmap. Learn why telling a man what to do often fails, and how an invitation to "Experience Share" can change everything.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

(00:45) Dave’s Story: How peer groups saved him from being "divorced and bankrupt."

(02:40) The charge to "Be a Mensch" and why men need a roadmap to get there.

(07:15) The difference between a fraternity and an intentional men's peer group.

(11:05) Why "shoulding on someone" shuts men down and what to do instead.

(18:35) The "3 C's" missing from many men's lives: Discipline, Commitment, and Compassion.

(29:30) Confidentiality: Creating an impenetrable "brave space" for men.

(36:30) Clearing: The communication tool that can save a marriage.

(46:15) This isn't about being a "nice guy"; it's about being a "compassionate warrior."

(48:45) The 13 Minute Mission: How we can save 2,888 men's lives this year.

Learn More & Get Involved:

Share this with a man in your life. It could be the invitation he's been waiting for.

About the Host:

The host of the podcast is B HaLevi, a Logotherapist (meaning-centered therapy), men's coach, and co-founder of Men's Peer Groups. Drawing from his personal journey as a third-generation suicide survivor and his professional experience as a former rabbi, B is on a mission to help men discover, articulate, and live their "Why."

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