Episode 18: I'm fine - what men actually mean (and why no one asks twice)

Divorce changes more than your living situation.It changes how you feel. How you sleep. How you show up. How you cope.And for a lot of men, that shift happens quietly, buried under the admin, the practicalities, and the pressure to just "deal with it."In this episode, Eve talks about what's often left unsaid: the real impact of separation and divorce on men's mental health.Because while everyone's focused on who gets what and where the kids will be, there's another story playing out beneath the surface, one that's rarely acknowledged, even by the person living it.Eve digs into:– Why so many men don't talk about what they're really going through– How isolation and low mood show up in ways that are easy to miss– The disconnect between looking fine and actually being fine– Why "keeping it together" can sometimes be part of the problemShe also speaks directly to the people around them, mates, family, colleagues, about what it looks like to actually check in. Not just ask. But really ask.Because sometimes the most important thing you can say is:"No, seriously, are you really okay?"This episode is for anyone navigating divorce, supporting someone who is, or wondering why the man in their life doesn't seem quite himself anymore.You don't have to go through this alone. And you don't have to pretend you're fine when you're not.Worth a listen, whether it's for you, or for someone you care about.NOTES:Visit Eve Stanway’s websiteIf you need help now or you like to chat you can book a call here.Thank you for listening. If you would like to comment or share a difficult conversation topic for a future podcast, please message me.🫶✨️Connect with Eve StanwayIf this episode has resonated with you, the conversation does not have to stop here.Website: www.evestanway.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: @evestanwayFacebook: Eve StanwayLinkedIn: Eve StanwayYouTube: @evestanwayTikTok: @evestanwaySubstack: Eve StanwayIf you are navigating separation and want to approach it with clarity rather than conflict, visit www.evestanway.co.ukDare to Speak: Difficult Conversations That Change Everything is hosted by Eve Stanway, Difficult Conversations Expert and creator of the Listen, Speak, Lead Framework.Eve is the author of Dare to Speak: Navigate Difficult Conversations with Confidence and Clarity, available at www.evestanway.co.ukComing September 2026: Dare to Listen: The Hidden Years, Difficult Conversations with Young Adults in Your Life.