Stoicism, Emotion & Vulnerability - Ep. 027

Should men be vulnerable? How can a man learn to better control his emotions, and on the flip side, how can a man better learn to feel his emotions? Men are often confused and caught between conflicting narratives about how to relate to not only their emotions, but the emotions of their wife. In today’s episode, Brendan & Mike share what they’ve learned on the topic of emotional mastery for men.

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INTRO: (00:50)

CONTENT:

1. Should men be vulnerable? (04:45)
2. How can a man better learn to control his emotions? (11:01)
3. Is stoicism a worthy ideal for men? (16:37)
4. Is sensitivity a weakness for men? (21:03)
5. How can a man that is cut off from his emotions start to reconnect to them? (25:00)
6. How can a husband best show up for his wife in her emotions? (32:37)
7. What do women really want from men emotionally speaking? (39:50)