The Authentic Man Podcast with David Chambers: Dating, Relationship, Masculinity & Intimacy Guidance For Men

She asks how you feel about something that matters — and your mind goes blank. Completely empty. You've got a hundred things you want to say, and you tell yourself it's fine, you don't need to say any of it. So you give her nothing.

In this episode I break down what's actually happening in your nervous system when you shut down. It isn't weakness, and it isn't a lack of feeling — it's a protection strategy you built long before this relationship.

You'll learn the belief that keeps you numb, why your silence reads as abandonment to her, and the five steps I used to come back out — catch it, ground it, name it, say it, and build the capacity.

This is episode 3 of the Avoidant Men series.

chapters:

00:00 Why You Go Quiet When It Matters Most

00:54 The Deer In The Headlights Moment

01:29 I Lost My Voice — How I Destroyed 3 Relationships

02:49 The Belief That Keeps You Numb: "Your Feelings Are Too Much"

05:11 Where It Comes From — Emotional Neglect

07:37 The Damage: To You, To Her, To The Relationship

09:00 The New Belief: Your Feelings Do Matter

10:00 I Used To Lie To Avoid Her Tears

12:22 1. Catch It — Notice The Shutdown

12:50 2. Ground & Breathe — Regulate Your System

13:25 3. Name It — "I Feel Numb / Tight Chest"

14:10 4. Say What's Happening — Speak The Struggle

15:15 5. Build Capacity Daily — Like Learning A Language

16:00 6 & 7. Safe Spaces & Why Mistakes Are The Practice

17:06 Where To Go From Here

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👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

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36% of young men believe no one will ever love them. Dating app usage is falling. Synthetic relationships with AI are on the rise. This isn't just a cultural shift — it's a full-scale dating recession, and most men don't know why it's happening to them.

In this episode of The Authentic Man Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Madeleine Mason-Rountree — chartered counselling psychologist and relationship expert — to unpack the real psychology behind why modern men are struggling to connect, date, and find lasting love.

We cover:

• The data behind the dating recession and why it's worse than headlines suggest

• Why anxiety is the single biggest barrier men face in dating

• The rise of "synthetic relationships" and what AI companionship is doing to real connection

• The "centre of health" framework — how self-perception shapes who you attract

• Why vulnerability is your greatest dating asset, not a weakness

• Practical tools from relational life therapy to help you show up authentically

If dating feels harder, more confusing, or just exhausting — this conversation is for you.

Dr Madeleine Roantree is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with both the BPS and HCPC, with over 20 years' experience in mental health.

Her clinical background includes extensive experience within the NHS, where she has supported individuals experiencing complex and enduring psychological difficulties. This work has provided her with a depth of experience in understanding not only psychological distress, but also what is required to facilitate meaningful and sustained change.

Her training spans multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT), and ILF Neurofeedback. She integrates these approaches within a cohesive framework, tailoring her work to the unique needs of each individual or couple she supports.

Key Topics:

⭐ The Dating Recession & Modern Dating Challenges ⭐ Dating App Fatigue & Changing Relationship Trends ⭐ Anxiety, Rejection & Fear of Dating ⭐ Self-Worth, Confidence & Desirability ⭐ Victim Mindset vs Personal Accountability ⭐ Emotional Resilience & Managing Rejection ⭐ Vulnerability as the Foundation of Connection ⭐ Communication Skills & Building Attraction ⭐ Attachment, Intimacy & Healthy Relationships ⭐ Intentional Dating & Long-Term Relationship Success

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👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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You're one foot in, one foot out. And you've told yourself you're just being careful. Maybe you've been with her a year — maybe two — and you still don't know if you're staying. You're analysing her. Judging her. Waiting for a feeling that never comes. And every day you ask the same question: should I stay, or should I go? In this episode I break down why you can't find certainty the way you're looking for it — and why the question itself is quietly killing the thing you're trying to save. This isn't about forcing a decision. It's about understanding what's actually happening when you feel stuck at the door. Chapters: 00:00 One Foot In, One Foot Out 00:40 Should I Stay or Should I Go? 01:40 The Wrong Question 03:01 Why You Need Certainty Before You Commit 04:10 Fixed Mindset vs. Co-Creating 05:00 The Spectator Effect 06:00 What You're Actually Afraid Of 07:50 Lean In — Get on the Pitch 10:20 Step 1: Notice the Not-Sureness Loop 10:50 Step 2: Say It Out Loud 11:40 Step 3: Stop Waiting to Feel Ready 12:30 Step 4: Set a Deadline to Be All In 13:30 Step 5: Get Clear on What You Want 14:30 Step 6: Become Skilled at Intimacy 15:00 The Work Starts Here You'll learn why certainty only comes after commitment — not before it — and how to stop turning every relationship into a trial you're secretly hoping to lose. This is episode 2 of the Avoidant Man series.

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Check out these FREE resources:

👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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Dr. Nazanin Moali (she/her) is an internationally recognized psychologist, a certified sex therapist, and the host and producer of the Sexology Podcast. She launched her first show in English in 2016, later adding a Farsi series. With over six million downloads across 108 countries, her weekly podcast consistently ranks in the top 20 for sexuality on iTunes. In addition to her podcasting success, Dr. Moali runs a thriving private practice in Los Angeles, where she helps men with sexual health issues and performance anxiety.

Key Topics:

⭐ What Women Want From Sex ⭐ Communication & Sexual Intimacy ⭐ Desire Discrepancies in Relationships ⭐ Emotional Connection & Attraction ⭐ Sexual Shame & Self-Worth ⭐ Performance Anxiety & Men's Sexuality ⭐ Female Pleasure & The Orgasm Gap ⭐ Novelty, Desire & Long-Term Passion ⭐ Vulnerability & Healthy Relationships ⭐ Building Better Sex Through Communication

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Check out these FREE resources:

👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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Can an avoidant man actually change — or are you wired this way for good? If you've been told you're "emotionally unavailable," or you keep pushing away the person who gets closest, this is where it starts. In this episode I break down what it actually takes to rewire avoidant attachment — not as a personality you're stuck with, but as programming you can change. We go through the six things I work on with the men I coach — including the emotional capacity you were never taught, why you pull away exactly when it gets real, and how to stop reacting from panic. I also tell you about Ruben — a man who spent 15 years avoiding commitment. What happened when he did the work surprised even me. This is episode 1 of the Avoidant Men series. 0:00 Introduction 2:41 The Real Problem: Programming, Not Broken 4:38 Ruben's Story 6:28 Step 1: Take Responsibility 7:30 Step 2: Build Emotional Capacity 9:08 Step 3: Lean In, Not Out 10:20 Step 4: Challenge Your "Fairy Tales" 11:50 Step 5: Overshoot Communication 13:35 Step 6: Regulate Your Nervous System 15:00 The Next Step — If you're ready to go deeper than a video, my RELATE community is where men do this work together — link below. — If you're ready to go deeper than a video, my RELATE community is where men do this work together — link below. _

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👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

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2️⃣ How I went from avoidant to secure: https://youtu.be/3bMs_v7FvGc

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I sat across from a man who told me the most dangerous trap for a successful man isn't failure — it's being smart enough to think his way out of everything. That's exactly why the most self-aware men often feel the most stuck.

We break down why stuckness is usually a healthy reaction to an environment that doesn't serve you, why thinking your way out never works, and why the path through requires embodiment, radical responsibility, and a community that won't let you hide.

If you're tired of scrolling, isolating, and pretending you're fine — this one's for you.

Chris Geisler is a Podcaster, Men's Coach and founder of Men Of Earth, guiding men through transformational experiences that awaken self leadership, emotional depth and embodied purpose. For 10+ years he has held spaces through events, retreats and online communities that support Men to understand why they feel the way they do and create lasting change through awareness, nervous system regulation and relational depth. His work is devoted to helping men live with honesty, responsibility and connection, within themselves their relationships and the world around them.

Key Topics:

⭐ Why Men Feel Stuck in Life ⭐ Overthinking vs Taking Action ⭐ Emotional Awareness & Embodiment ⭐ Men's Mental Health & Emotional Expression ⭐ Childhood Conditioning & Attachment Wounds ⭐ Triggers, Shadow Work & Self-Awareness ⭐ Responsibility, Ownership & Self-Leadership ⭐ Relationships as a Mirror for Growth ⭐ Purpose, Identity & Modern Masculinity ⭐ Community, Connection & Asking for Support

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Website: www.thechrisgeisler.com

Mens Work: www.menofearth.co.uk

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Check out these FREE resources:

👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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Most men swear they won't become their fathers.

Yet without realising it, they're running the exact same patterns—coldness, emotional numbness, withdrawal, rigidity—in their relationships. And it's destroying them.

The worst part? Your girlfriend or wife is telling you exactly what's happening. She feels the distance. The emotional absence. The black-and-white thinking. But you either don't hear it, or you hear it as criticism and shut down further.

This isn't about being exactly like your dad. It's about the emotional template he passed down—the belief that emotions are dangerous, that vulnerability is weakness, that showing up with softness means losing control.

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

• Why you unconsciously inherited this pattern (and it goes back generations)

• How it shows up in your relationships—the exact ways it's sabotaging you

• Three concrete practices to start breaking the cycle this week

This is what I wish someone had told me before I nearly lost everything. Watch this and ask yourself the question that changed everything for me: What if it's not them—what if it's me?

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Check out these FREE resources:

👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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Tillie is a dating coach and content creator who helps men better understand women, build confidence, and create meaningful relationships. Drawing from her own experience growing up as an undiagnosed autistic child, she developed a deep interest in human behavior, communication, and attraction through years of observation and study. Today, she coaches men on social skills, dating, emotional connection, and authentic confidence, while sharing practical relationship advice through short-form educational content.

Key Topics:

⭐ Modern Dating in 2026 ⭐ Understanding Female Attraction ⭐ Confidence & Self-Limiting Beliefs ⭐ Emotional Safety in Relationships ⭐ Social Skills & Meaningful Connection ⭐ Flirting as a Learnable Skill ⭐ Rejection, Resilience & Self-Worth ⭐ Presence & Authentic Attraction ⭐ Men's Emotional Growth & Vulnerability ⭐ Dating Apps & Profile Optimization

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Check out these FREE resources:

👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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Your inner critic isn't protecting you — it's destroying your relationships. That voice telling you you're not good enough, not interesting enough, not enough full stop? It was built by your past, not your reality. In this guide, I break down where the inner critic comes from (hint: insecure attachment and critical caregivers), why ignoring it makes it louder, and the counterintuitive approach to transforming it — using chair work, reparenting, and IFS-style parts work — so you can stop sabotaging your relationships and finally feel like enough.

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Is your anxious-avoidant relationship doomed?

Instagram attachment culture says yes — but top couples therapist Julie Menanno says the opposite. In this episode of The Authentic Man Podcast, we break down the three negative cycles every anxious-avoidant couple falls into, why protest-retreat dynamics keep you stuck, and how attachment theory actually gives you a roadmap to heal.

If you're in a relationship with an avoidant partner — or you're the avoidant one — this conversation on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and breaking the anxious-avoidant trap is the one you need before you give up.

Julie Menanno, MA, LMFT, LCPC, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, and relationship coach specializing in attachment and couples dynamics. Her approach is rooted in the Emotionally Focused Therapy model, and her ability to translate complex clinical concepts into accessible, practical tools has earned her a loyal audience of more than 1.3 million people across social platforms.

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⭐ Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Dynamics ⭐ Attachment Theory & Emotional Needs ⭐ Emotional Safety & Secure Connection ⭐ Conflict Cycles & Relationship Repair ⭐ Emotional Regulation & Self-Awareness ⭐ Vulnerability & Emotional Intimacy ⭐ Personal Responsibility in Relationships ⭐ Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns ⭐ Fear of Abandonment & Rejection ⭐ Building Healthy, Secure Relationships

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Check out these FREE resources:

👉🏽 5 mistakes in embodying healthy masculinity: https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/masculinity-mistakes-in-dating-giveaway

👉🏽 The Hidden Mistakes Men Make in Dating & Relationships: https://mailchi.mp/faaf98ceedd8/hiddenmistakes

👉🏽 30 Dating App Conversation Starters: https://www.theauthenticman.net/app-openers-landing-page

👉🏽 Why You Keep Pulling Away: https://www.theauthenticman.net/why-you-keep-pulling-away-page

👉🏽 Why you are REALLY fighting - https://mailchi.mp/theauthenticman/why-you-keep-fighting?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=conflict-guide

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