Building Your Health Squad

Why do so many men delay care—especially when they know something’s wrong?

In this episode of If Left Unchecked…, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Delafield to explore one of the most common and dangerous patterns in men’s lives: not showing up for our health. We’re talking about the internal and societal narratives that tell men to “tough it out,” “push through,” or “deal with it later”—and how those beliefs are quietly damaging our bodies, minds, and relationships.

Dr. Delafield brings the perspective of both a physician and a human being who has seen firsthand how men’s health often takes a back seat to pride, fear, or the pressure to appear strong. Dr. Delafield’s Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-delafie…

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why men do care about their health—even if they rarely say it out loud
• How outdated definitions of masculinity stop us from asking for help
• The importance of building a healthcare team you trust and feel seen by
• Why preventative care isn’t optional—it’s essential
• And how to start reframing your relationship with health, strength, and self-worth

This episode is about calling out the old storylines—the ones that tell us real men don’t go to therapy, don’t talk about pain, and don’t need help. We challenge those myths and replace them with something more powerful: truth, agency, and long-term wellness.

Whether you’ve been avoiding the doctor, struggling in silence, or just need a reminder that your health deserves attention—this episode is for you. Because if these patterns go unchecked, they don’t just impact us—they shape the lives of our families, our communities, and the generations watching us.

Let’s talk about it.

Let’s rethink what health really means.

Let’s get into it.