In this episode of Notes to My Podcast, Emmy-winning journalist and author Michael Cogdill opens up about the hidden pain many men carry but never talk about.He shares how growing up with a violent alcoholic father shaped his understanding of love, shame, and codependency, and how years later he had to unlearn silence to finally start healing.

Michael and I dive deep into what it means to feel broken without knowing why, exploring:- How shame disconnects men from their emotions- Why codependency feels like love but drains you completely- The importance of therapy, vulnerability, and self-care- The lifelong impact of trauma from childhood chaos- How men can break the cycle of fixing others while ignoring themselves

This conversation is a reminder that healing is not weakness, and asking for help is one of the strongest things a man can do.

If you have ever felt responsible for everyone’s happiness but your own, this episode will hit home.

🎧 Listen now to understand why so many men feel broken and how to start putting the pieces back together.

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Are you stuck in survival mode?

Join Erin and clinician Ginelle Krummey to learn how to move beyond the comfort of crisis and build lasting stability and felt safety in your brain.

Ginelle, a trauma survivor and expert, dives into why stability can feel "boring" and offers practical, science-based ways to create a felt sense of safety. You’ll discover:

• The difference between living on autopilot versus making a choice.

• How to use small coping skills to instantly regain a sense of control and reduce powerlessness.

• The significance of conversations about values and possibilities to shift out of survival mode.

• Ginelle’s personal journey of radical self-love and prioritizing self-care and boundaries.

• The power of values cards from motivational interviewing to help you prioritize what truly matters.

Tune in for actionable advice on healing, communication that calms your nervous system, and the importance of prioritizing your personal well-being.

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Ginelle Krummey, LCMHC is a therapist and founder of ⁠Collaborative Therapy at Growth Point Cottage.⁠

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I visited hundreds of schools, talking to kids about kindness.At first, they said it’s wrong to make fun of someone in a wheelchair.Then I asked, what about making fun of someone for how they look, walk, or dress?That’s when it clicked.They realized bullying isn’t a joke. It’s pain disguised as laughter.That moment changed how they saw kindness and how I saw writing for children.👉 About Mind Circuit Mind Circuit is your pocket-friendly safe space for stress relief and emotional balance. It offers science-backed tools like guided breathing, mood tracking, bilateral stimulation, and personalized affirmations that help you slow down, reset, and feel calm anytime you need it.

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⁠ Mind Circuit⁠⁠is your pocket-sized support system for emotional balance and stress relief.With guided breathing, mood tracking, bilateral stimulation, and affirmationsbacked by neuroscience, it helps you calm your mind and reconnect with yourbody anytime you need it

⁠⁠DownloadNow⁠⁠ :Google Play → ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&hl=en⁠⁠

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