Episode #1046

If you've ever been told to “open up more” but didn’t know what that actually means or tried and felt it backfire, this episode is for you. Doug and Erin revisit one of the most important and misunderstood parts of any relationship: vulnerability.

They break down why most men think they’re being vulnerable when they’re actually just offloading, and how that difference can either build trust or break it. You’ll hear how real leadership at home isn’t about hiding emotion, but about learning how to share it from a place of strength. Erin offers the woman’s perspective on what emotional connection really looks like, how safety is built, and why it’s not just about doing more. It’s about how you show up.

If your wife says she feels disconnected or distant, this conversation gets to the root of it. It also gives you clear, grounded ways to start repairing that gap without losing your edge or falling into people-pleasing.

This is a revisit episode for a reason. It’s one of those conversations that hits differently when you’re actually ready to hear it.

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