The Strength in Vulnerability: Why Men Struggle to Open Up

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11/06/23 • 73 min

The Quiet Riot Show - Men's Mental Health Podcast

Tommy and Tim dive deep into the complexities of vulnerability and its impact on men’s mental health. Why do so many men struggle to express their emotions? Is vulnerability a sign of weakness or a hidden strength? They explore societal expectations, personal experiences, and the internal battles that come with opening up. Can embracing vulnerability actually make you stronger? Join the conversation, challenge your perspective, and let us know your thoughts by sending us an email to [email protected].
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The effects of being raised in the era of not knowing what mental health was, our friend Terry opens up about his childhood, relationship with his parents, bullying in school, drugs, alcohol, mental breakdown, dating and much more. Being a single dad, all these factors still affect his life but they also made him who he is today and helped him learn to deal with these emotions to stay strong for his daughter. There is a still lot of work to be put in but we are happy for our Uncle Terry and very proud of where he's at and what his focus is in his life. You will see more of Uncle Terry on our show in the future.
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