Strong. Silent. Struggling? Men, Mental Health & the Myths of Masculine Communication

Men don’t talk much.Not because they don’t feel—but because the script never gave them the words.In this episode of FUNK !T – Mindful Media & Communication, we explore:Why “stoic strength” became the default male personaHow emotional literacy gets stunted by culture, media, and childhood scriptsThe role of communication theory in breaking the silence (hello, muted group theory)What healthier male expression could sound like—and why it matters now more than everIt’s not about turning vulnerability into a trend.It’s about giving men back their voice.Because silence might look strong.But it rarely feels safe.