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Why do so many high-achieving men feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or unfulfilled — even after reaching the top?
In this raw and revealing conversation, men's coach David Chambers sits down with David Gibbs, a psychotherapist who works with high performers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and CEOs, to explore the hidden emotional cost of success. Together, they unpack the deep psychological and relational struggles that plague ambitious men: from addiction and burnout to emotional suppression, relationship breakdowns, and the painful pressure to always "have it together."
If you've ever silently wondered:
"Why doesn't this feel as good as it should?"
KEY TOPICS:
⭐ The Journey From Addiction To Psychotherapy
⭐ Building A Career Then Breaking It For Purpose
⭐ Mental Health Lip Service In Corporate Culture
⭐ Why Artists Are Often Set Up To Fail Young
⭐ See Vulnerability As A Tool, Not Just A Trend
⭐ Performing Healing While Still Hiding
⭐ Therapist And Client Should Both Risk Being Seen
⭐ What High Performers Actually Crave
⭐ From Persona To Pain: Cracking The Surface
⭐ A Silent Epidemic: Male Emotional Isolation
⭐ The True Meaning Of Vertical Development ⭐ Courage Over Comfort In Modern Masculinity
Connect With David - The Authentic Man:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/
Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/
For Coaching: [email protected]
Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe
Connect With David Gibbs:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/DavidSamGibbs
By David Chambers5
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Why do so many high-achieving men feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or unfulfilled — even after reaching the top?
In this raw and revealing conversation, men's coach David Chambers sits down with David Gibbs, a psychotherapist who works with high performers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and CEOs, to explore the hidden emotional cost of success. Together, they unpack the deep psychological and relational struggles that plague ambitious men: from addiction and burnout to emotional suppression, relationship breakdowns, and the painful pressure to always "have it together."
If you've ever silently wondered:
"Why doesn't this feel as good as it should?"
KEY TOPICS:
⭐ The Journey From Addiction To Psychotherapy
⭐ Building A Career Then Breaking It For Purpose
⭐ Mental Health Lip Service In Corporate Culture
⭐ Why Artists Are Often Set Up To Fail Young
⭐ See Vulnerability As A Tool, Not Just A Trend
⭐ Performing Healing While Still Hiding
⭐ Therapist And Client Should Both Risk Being Seen
⭐ What High Performers Actually Crave
⭐ From Persona To Pain: Cracking The Surface
⭐ A Silent Epidemic: Male Emotional Isolation
⭐ The True Meaning Of Vertical Development ⭐ Courage Over Comfort In Modern Masculinity
Connect With David - The Authentic Man:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/
Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/
For Coaching: [email protected]
Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe
Connect With David Gibbs:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/DavidSamGibbs

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