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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 47 MIN

Emotional Avoidance in Modern Men - Live Coaching Session

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I sit down with Scott to talk about grief, addiction, emotional suppression, and the long process of healing. We explore how unresolved pain can shape a man’s identity, relationships, and sense of self for years without him fully realizing it. Scott shares parts of his personal journey through loss, sobriety, and learning how to confront emotions he spent years avoiding. This episode is an honest discussion about masculinity, recovery, and what it actually takes to heal.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction02:07 Scott’s Personal Journey05:42 Living With Grief10:52 Emotional Suppression in Men15:18 Addiction and Numbing Pain20:44 Learning Emotional Awareness27:11 Masculinity and Vulnerability33:26 The Cost of Avoidance39:50 Recovery and Self-Reflection46:12 Rebuilding After Loss52:37 Healing Through Connection58:41 Final Thoughts and Takeaways***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

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