This episode dives deep into emotional vulnerability, the societal expectations of masculinity, and how suppressing ourselves impacts our personal and professional lives. The conversation explores the challenges of expressing emotions, particularly for men, and the cultural norms that discourage vulnerability.

It also touches on the importance of emotional intelligence, the need for authenticity in both personal and professional settings, and the evolving understanding of gender roles and emotional expression.

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The Unobstructed Podcast: Listen in on big thoughts and small steps for navigating agency, grief, and creativity in daily life. New episodes every month.

About the hosts:

Derek MacDonald — writer, thinker, coffee drinker. Started Becoming Unobstructed after 15+ years in marketing, software systems, outdoor education, and leadership development to share what he's learned with others.

Rachael Sink — owner and business consultant at Rachael's Ink, LLC, a HubSpot Gold Solutions Partner agency.

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