{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sharing Stories, Changing Lives","title":"Keep Talking: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health with Allan Kelher ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2852,"description":"Join host Candace Carnahan as she sits down with mental health advocate Allan Kelher to explore the critical importance of vulnerability, emotional openness, and breaking down stigmas surrounding men's mental health. Allan shares his powerful journey from addiction and self-destruction to healing and inspiring others, offering raw insights into overcoming personal challenges and creating safe spaces for authentic conversations.Trigger Warning: Discussion of addiction, mental health struggles, and suicideAbout the Guest:Allan Kelher is a mental health advocate, motivational speaker, and best-selling author from Saskatchewan who overcame a decades-long struggle with alcoholism, addiction, and mental health challenges. Growing up in a small town, he battled body dysmorphia and compulsive behaviors from a young age, eventually finding healing through therapy and support groups. As a husband and father of four boys, Allan is passionate about redefining masculinity and creating safe spaces for men to discuss mental health. He now speaks internationally, sharing his story and inspiring others to seek help and break the silence around mental health struggles. Through his book \"Men: It's Time to Talk\" and his ongoing advocacy work, Allan continues to empower individuals to find strength in vulnerability.Connect with Alan: https://allankehler.com/contact/ Resources:Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)🌐 ccsa.caCMHA – Canadian Mental Health Association🌐 cmha.ca","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oE8WvxRTM6_QIGACav7oEMXeWd09Ezz5S5MeSuGCdrw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYTM4/MzkxN2U3NDg0OTMz/MzNjMmE2ZjA5Mjgx/ODA2NC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}