We’ve been told that real men don’t cry. That feeling makes you weak. That silence is strength.

But what if that story isn’t true? What if it never was?

In this episode, I share my personal story of learning—and still struggling—to open up. We explore the cultural roots of male emotional suppression, the cost it’s had on our mental health and relationships, and how we might begin to change the story for ourselves and the next generation.

I’ll offer practical reflections for:

• Men who feel stuck, numb, or disconnected
• Partners, friends, and loved ones who want to help without pushing
• Parents raising boys who know how to feel without shame

This isn’t about becoming soft. It’s about becoming real. Present. Unedited. Human.

Because beneath the armour and silence, there’s a man who still feels. And maybe he’s ready to come home.