How Do I Stop Hiding?

Send us Fan MailThat title too much for you spacemen? Well, don't worry--we're just as nonsensical in this episode as we are in every episode, with just a touch of meaningful thoughts. Listen in and be more vulnerable. Keywordsmen's emotional health, vulnerability, emotional hiding, mental health, communication, relationships, self-awareness, coping mechanisms Key TopicsWhy men hide their feelingsPatterns of emotional hiding in menPractical strategies to stop hiding and foster vulnerability sound bites"Trust and safety are key to opening up.""Expressing feelings reduces the need to hide.""Practice makes vulnerability easier."Chapters00:00 Understanding Men's Hiding Behaviors05:41 The Spectrum of Hiding and Coping Mechanisms11:24 Understanding Emotional Hiding14:25 The Complexity of Asking for Help18:31 Patterns of Hiding and Coping Mechanisms22:16 The Importance of Emotional Expression29:18 Reframing Reactions and Building Confidence35:15 Steps to Overcome Hiding and Embrace Vulnerability44:49 IntroSHORT.mp4 resourcesTerry Real's Work on Emotional Connection - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Terry+RealThe Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Brene+Brown+The+Power+of+VulnerabilityEmotion Processing Techniques - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201911/how-process-emotions-effectivelyMen's Emotional Health Resources - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/men-and-mental-healthEffective Communication Strategies for Men - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/men-and-emotions/202001/men-need-know-how-ask-for-helpSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!