Why Anger is the Only Emotion Men Are "Allowed" to Show
Anger is one of the most visible emotions men are "allowed" to have.
In this episode, we unpack how anger often masks deeper emotions like depression, overwhelm, fear, and low self-esteem. Using a listener letter, we explore why so many men say “I’m not angry, I’m just frustrated,” while the people around them experience something very different.
We dive into:
The difference between anger vs. frustration
Why men feel a false sense of urgency when their character is questioned
How performance, perfectionism and pressure of being a provider fuel emotional shutdown
Why anger becomes a tool for…
The skinny
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