As a researcher and educator around men’s emotional well-being, Brendan Kwiatkowski is here to help break the stigma around men's emotional expression. Unfortunately, men have been taught to suppress and restrict their most vulnerable emotions, leaving them disconnected from themselves. 

Join us as Brendan shares about the social pressures that men face, the impact of connecting with your inner child, and the importance of emotional intelligence. This conversation is full of eye-opening insights that everyone can benefit from and is a must-listen!

In this week’s episode, we discuss:

[02:04] About Brendan Kwiatkowski

[03:20] What led Brendan to become a researcher and educator 

[06:25] Suicide and hopelessness

[08:41] The amount of pressure on men

[11:54] Emotional expression in men and women

[15:51] The 3 different masculine pressures to fit in 

[21:43] Tapping into your authenticity 

[26:08] Navigating gender roles in society

[31:25] Connecting with your inner child

[36:17] The importance of checking in with ourselves

[40:31] Holding space for distress

[44:26] Emotional dysregulation around past wounds

[47:22] Emotional intelligence

[54:19] One of Brendan's favorite dates

 

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