Men’s Therapy Podcast The Hidden Challenge: Why Men Lack Words for Their Emotions
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Nov 24, 2025 Dr. Ronald Johnson, a clinical psychologist and author of *Balls: Men Finding Courage*, dives into the emotional landscape of men. He explores why men often lack the words to express their feelings and how societal norms can lead to emotional shutdown. Ron highlights the deep longing for male connection and discusses the impact of grief, emphasizing that it stems from love lost. He shares insights on maturity, independence, and the importance of vulnerability, while encouraging men to engage in emotional expression and build trust in relationships.
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Men Have Feelings But Lack Words
- Men talk more than women but rarely about feelings because they were never taught the vocabulary for emotions.
- Ronald Johnson asserts this lack of words, not lack of emotion, explains male emotional silence.
Address Responsibility Before Diagnoses
- Focus therapy on responsibility, not diagnosis, to help men engage with life tasks and feelings.
- Ronald Johnson recommends addressing addictions, anger, and avoidance as common male struggles.
Grief Underlies Anger And Anxiety
- Underneath anger and anxiety often lies unresolved grief from past losses.
- Ronald Johnson frames grief as central and foundational to many male emotions.
