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Are you hiding your cancer symptoms because you think that's what tough guys do? Paul learned the hard way that the biggest mistake men make isn't physical—it's emotional isolation.
After beating stage four colorectal cancer once, Paul thought he had it figured out. Exercise through chemo, stay positive, power through. Then cancer returned, and he discovered something that changed everything: "When faced with cancer, women tend to reach out and men tend to check out." That checking out leads to worse survival rates.
Paul shares how he built his "pack"—from Man Up to Cancer support groups to controlling information flow with his family. You'll hear why he tells every man to "change everything," how his wife became his research partner, and the specific ways he transformed chemo days from endurance tests into recovery opportunities. Paul doesn't sugarcoat the reality: "I cry at Hallmark movies now"—but he shows why embracing vulnerability made him stronger.
If you're trying to tough it out alone, this episode gives you permission to build your crew
