Men’s Mental Health Takes Center Stage on 105.1 The Block

June is Men's Mental Health Month, and on Wednesday morning, The Big Dawg DreDay Show in the Morning with Comedian LP launched a new weekly segment designed to start conversations many men often avoid.

The segment, called The Big Dawg Check-In, welcomes certified mental health specialist Tiffany Wesley each Wednesday to discuss real-life issues affecting men, including stress, relationships, fatherhood, work pressure, anxiety, depression and more.

During this week's conversation, DreDay presented a scenario many men can relate to: a man working multiple jobs, taking care of his family and carrying the weight of everyone depending on him. While he feels exhausted, he also feels guilty whenever he tries to rest.

According to Wesley, that feeling is more common than many people realize.

She explained that many men become so accustomed to constantly providing and solving problems that resting can make them feel like they are failing. Wesley said that mindset often comes from life experiences, pressure, expectations and sometimes even past trauma.

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"Resting is part of your natural day activity," Wesley explained. "You have to rest mentally and physically because if you do too much and you crash, everything is still going to go down the drain."

The conversation quickly became personal as DreDay shared his own struggles with feeling guilty whenever he slows down. He reflected on watching his great-grandfather work tirelessly throughout his life and how those experiences shaped his own relationship with work, responsibility and rest.

Wesley encouraged men to reconnect with activities they enjoy outside of their responsibilities. Whether it's fishing, exercising, spending time outdoors or simply unplugging for a few hours, she said taking time to reset mentally is necessary, not selfish.

She also reminded listeners that many men carry enormous pressure every day. From providing for their families to caring for loved ones during difficult times, the weight can become overwhelming when it is carried alone.

One of the most important takeaways from the conversation was simple: communicate.

"It's okay to be tired," Wesley said. "It's okay to say, 'I need a break.'"

As Men's Mental Health Month continues, The Big Dawg Check-In is challenging men across West Alabama to do one thing this week: ask for help.

Whether it's talking to a friend, opening up to a spouse, checking in with a counselor or simply admitting you're exhausted, taking that first step can make a difference.

The Big Dawg Check-In with certified mental health specialist Tiffany Wesley will air every Wednesday throughout Men's Mental Health Month at 7:35 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. on 105.1 The Block during The Big Dawg DreDay Show in the Morning with Comedian LP