Episode 54: Supporting Our Men: Why Emotional Literacy Matters

Trigger Warning: Suicide and mental health.

In this solo episode, Laura opens up about a crisis she can no longer stay silent on: the emotional suffering of men and the rising rates of male suicide. She explores why so many men feel numb, disconnected, and isolated — and how years of being told to “man up” has left them without the emotional tools needed to cope with stress, shame, and heartbreak. With raw honesty and deep compassion, Laura shares her own personal experiences, what she’s witnessing in families and industries today, and the science behind why the nervous system shuts down when emotions feel unsafe. This episode is a call to action — to help men feel again, to teach emotional literacy at home, and to create relationships built on safety, understanding, and connection. Because none of us should have to hold our pain alone.

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