Emotional avoidance often looks like strength from the outside—calm voice, in control, not bothered, no drama. In this episode, I reveal why that steadiness can quietly turn into distance, how it sucks the life out of intimacy, and what it takes to show up in a way your partner can actually feel.

I share the moment of honest feedback that made me aware that I wasn't emotionally available, and I share "Clifton’s" story from “I’m fine” to being emotionally present.

I give you tools you can use today to expand your emotional vocabulary; catch the urge to run and stay five minutes longer; and listen without having to solve the problem. I challenge the old definition of strength and replace it with a new one—staying present under pressure without losing yourself. Check out the Strength or Checking Out: The Hidden Cost of Emotional Avoidance in Relationship, episode.

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Ever feel like you’re stuck in “same relationship, different person”? In this episode, I talk about why your nervous system keeps steering you toward familiar relationship dynamics, how attachment blueprints shape what feels like chemistry, and what it takes to stop repeating the loop without losing the spark. You'll hear about "Derek’s" relationship loop journey going from anger and blame to clarity, boundaries, and better choices—proof that awareness doesn’t kill attraction; it creates real freedom. Check out the Breaking the Cycle: Why You Keep Choosing the Same Relationship, episode.

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Most relationships don’t break from a single incident; they slowly fade through small behaviors that feel normal until they don’t. In this bonus episode, you'll hear my conversation with author and coach Romilly Golding. She's written a book entitled 21 Red Flags: Spotting the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship.

In this conversation, we talk openly about some of those red flags—what unhealthy relationship dynamics actually look like in real life, how they can be subtle, and why so many good men don’t realize the impact of certain behaviors, until it’s too late.

We also explore what it means to be a "noble man" in these times. This isn’t about blame—it’s about responsibility, growth, and becoming the kind of man who creates emotional safety, trust, and real connection. Check out the Red Flags & Noble Men: A Conversation with Author/Coach Romilly Golding, episode.

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Romilly's Website: romillygolding.com

Book: 21 Red Flags: Spotting the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship (Amazon)

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