What does it mean to be an emotionally safe man? Not just in theory—but in the day-to-day mess of marriage, intimacy, and relational gridlock?

In this raw and enlightening episode, Sven sits down with Steve Horsmon from GoodGuys2GreatMen—a coach, mentor, and co-author (along with Sven) of the book Narcissist! Or Not?. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood ideas in relationships: emotional safety. Why women crave it. Why most men misunderstand it. And how learning to embody it can unlock the intimacy and connection you’ve been chasing for years.

This isn’t another feel-good pep talk or soft advice. It’s a grounded, humorous, deeply relatable conversation between two men who have lived the transformation themselves—and now mentor others through it.

Here’s what we explore in this episode:

• What emotional safety really means (it’s not about coddling feelings)
• Why most men are emotionally unsafe—and don’t realize it
• The hidden resentment cycle that destroys intimacy
• Why your kids feel safe with you, but your wife doesn’t—and what that says
• How anxious men unknowingly create avoidant partners
• Why being the “lighthouse” is more powerful than being the “rowboat”
• The truth about sex, safety, and spiritual maturity in relationships
• Why trying harder usually backfires—and what actually works
• The “emotional weaning” every man must go through to become whole
• And why the best thing you can do for your relationship… is stop needing it to fix you

This is one of those episodes you’ll come back to again and again—not just for the insights, but because it reminds you of who you are and who you’re becoming.

If you’re ready to stop chasing approval, fighting for connection, or wondering if your marriage will ever feel alive again… this episode offers a new path: one rooted in maturity, sovereignty, and quiet strength.

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