Carrying the Weight: Reclaiming Story, Connection & Identity in Men’s Health Dr. Donald Spears

Carrying the Weight: Reclaiming Story, Connection & Identity in Men’s Health Dr. Donald Spears This presentation explores the hidden emotional, cultural, and narrative forces shaping men’s health outcomes today. We’ll examine how societal conditioning around masculinity leads to disconnection, emotional suppression, and chronic illness—and how holistic medicine offers a different path. Drawing on naturopathic principles, the healing power of nature, and the importance of personal narrative, we’ll explore how providers can support men in reclaiming connection, redefining strength, and remembering who they truly are. You’ll leave with practical tools, reflection prompts, and a deeper understanding of how to create safe, transformative clinical spaces for men to begin healing—not just their bodies, but their stories. CE: AANP 1 General CE until 11/8/2026