Emotional numbness and feeling disconnected rather than “sad”

In this solo episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series, I talk about emotional numbness and feeling disconnected rather than sad. Many men do not feel overwhelmed with emotion. They feel nothing at all. We explore how emotional shutdown often develops as a coping strategy, why numbness is not a flaw or weakness, and how simply noticing what you feel is already a sign of strength. This conversation is meant to help you start talking, with yourself, with people you trust, and with professionals if needed, about what emotional wellness can actually look like for men. You are not broken, you are not alone, and wanting to understand yourself better matters.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit mensmentalhealthseries.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.If you want additional support between episodes, sign up for my daily emails that include optional journal prompts, mindset reflections, and blog posts.Sign up here.https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailDisclaimerThis podcast is designed to get conversations started around your mental and emotional health and is not intended to be medical advice. Please contact your medical and or mental health professional before starting any program. No one on this podcast is a mental health professional.If you are in the United States and are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call 911 immediately. You can also contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Support is available 24 hours a day.