Men Need Safe Spaces Too

Ever wondered what a man mourns when the world tells him he’s not allowed to? We rarely talk about men when we talk about mental health. From childhood, boys are raised to “Be strong,” “Wag umiyak,” and “Kaya mo ’yan”. Kaya pag lumaki na sila, they don’t know how to ask for help, because the world expects them to survive everything in silence. In this episode, we dive into that hidden emotional world: what happens after divorce, and how impossible expectations quietly push men past their limits. We unpack burnout, support systems, and the many forms of abuse such as emotional, verbal, at pati yung subtle na pag-take advantage sa oras and generosity. This is a confronting look at what men carry … and why this silence is costing lives. And our guest, Robert Rubin, opens up about his own journey, from post-divorce depression to losing his support system, to painfully rebuilding himself piece by piece. A tarot professional, author, intuitive mentor, and host of The Gentleman Warrior Podcast, Robert brings wisdom shaped by trauma, healing, and lived experience. His perspective is raw, honest, and deeply human, the kind of voice men rarely get to hear… and rarely get to claim space for. Tune in now if we want healthier men, families, and relationships. Conversations like this can’t be optional anymore. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Podcast Intro 03:18 – Robert Rubin Introduction 03:39 – Depression After Divorce 07:45 – Grief Without Support 11:21 – Reaching Personal Limits 12:55 – Causes Of Burnout 14:48 – Masculinity Gone Wrong 16:28 – Losing The Family Life 19:09 – Choosing Therapy 20:44 – Finding Right Therapist 26:14 – Importance Of Support 29:26 – Why Men Avoid Vulnerability 31:44 – Need For Safe Spaces 33:52 – Building Trust Slowly 37:29 – Gender Double Standards 41:56 – Respect In Relationships 45:40 – Being A Safe Partner 49:51 – Intuitive Awakening Explained 52:21 – Childhood Trauma Impact 55:23 – Tarot And Healing Work 1:00:22 – Choosing The Right Healer 1:03:27 – Closing Thoughts Disclaimer: This conversation is meant for self-reflection and awareness only. It’s not a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or any professional diagnosis. Kung may pinagdadaanan ka mentally or emotionally, please seek proper help from a licensed professional. Ang goal ng episode na ‘to ay magbigay ng insight, hindi gamutan. Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyan Tiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyan Follow Robert Rubin on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/1HJnueaRWH/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robrubinreadings/?hl=en Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@gentlemanwarrior Mysterium Philippines – https://www.facebook.com/MysteriumPhilippines/ https://www.instagram.com/mysteriumphilippines/?hl=e Book Reading Schedules - https://robrubinreadings.com/