Dr. Bernadette Atanga is a physician with over thirty years of experience specializing in combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in the United States, including nearly two decades caring for veterans within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, where she witnessed firsthand how unaddressed emotional strain manifests as chronic illness, relationship breakdown, and leadership difficulty. She is also a sought-after speaker, leadership coach, and the author of Beneath the Armor, a compelling book exploring how societal expectations of emotional suppression in men adversely affect families, workplaces, and communities.