170. Understanding Male Emotions: For Men and Women!

Why do so many men and women who tend to be over-masculinized (like so many of us are in our culture) struggle to express and understand their emotions? How can we embrace both our masculine and feminine energies to feel stable, comfortable and open to feeling the roller coaster emotions of life? Today’s solocast explores an article in Psychology Today by Dr. Assael Romanelli on the state of today’s male psyche. This article references the work of several mental health professionals including Avrun Wiess, PhD., Jett Stone and David Rettew, MD. We take a deep dive into current trends in male psychology, including the challenge of identifying and naming emotions, the persistent pressure to conform to non-expressive masculine norms and the covert signs of depression in men all around us. I also share tips from the article that offer strategies for creating emotional connection and building new friendships. Men and women alike will likely relate to these issues on some level - for the Divine Masculine is within us all. Let’s work together to support each other, hold space for our emotions and find the courage to experience life at a safe distance outside the comfort zone! If you find this topic interesting, I highly suggest listing to Episode 160: What Men & Women Want Each Other to Know⁠ with the amazing Alison Armstrong. She truly is the real deal! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Beginning of Episode 00:04:48 Identifying Your Feelings 00:08:50 Alexithymia 00:11:18 Tips For Connecting Emotionally 00:15:42 Fear Of Abandonment 00:18:08 Episode 160: What Men & Women Want Each Other to Know 00:22:29 Tips For Helping Your Partner Make Friends 00:25:59 Male-Iienation 00:29:58 Gen Z Trends 00:33:26 The Influence Of Technology 00:37:12 Wisdom Subscribing and sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review on iTunes is the ultimate way to support Amy and help Awakening Aphrodite in everyone...so thank you in advance!:) You can find all things Amy at: ⁠⁠amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠ Jump on Amy's ⁠⁠email list⁠ ⁠where she shares her personal stuff and her newest health and wellness tips and favorite products, classes, course and events updates. For special discounts on Amy's favorite products, visit her ⁠⁠⁠estore⁠⁠⁠. We appreciate and encourage you to reach out and interact with us by leaving a comment, following and sharing the episodes at ⁠⁠@FitAmyTV⁠⁠ on IG and ⁠Amy Fournier ⁠on FB and remember, you can also watch the episodes on YouTube at ⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV⁠⁠!