Why do so many men shut down emotionally - and what is the cost of that silence, not just for men, but for the women who love them?

In this episode, we welcome our very first male guest: Owen Marcus. A leader in men’s emotional development and author of Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence.

We unpack:

-Why emotional shutdown isn’t a flaw—it’s a nervous system survival response

-Tools for men to better express their emotional experiences

-The emotional labor women take on when men can’t express themselves

-What healthy masculinity actually looks like when men feel safe enough to feel

This conversation is not about blaming men—it’s about breaking the cycle.

If you’ve ever loved a man who felt distant, frozen, or “fine” on the surface but unreachable underneath—this one’s for you.

Mentioned in this episode:

– Grow Up by Owen Marcus

– MELD (Men’s Emotional Leadership Development)

Owen’s Website

https://owenmarcus.com

Upcoming retreat:

https://daliaanderman.com/hold-me-tight-couples-retreat-costa-rica/

Owen’s Book:

https://amzn.to/3ZGWiA4

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