301: What to Do When Your Husband Shuts Down Emotionally with Sathiya Sam

How can we support the men in our lives in recognizing and processing their emotions - without it leading to conflict? If you’ve been looking for ways to improve communication in marriage, this episode is for you. International speaker Sathiya Sam joins us to share his insights on building emotional intimacy and preventing emotional shutdown in marriage.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

[04:13] What Emotional Challenges Do Men Face?

[05:56] Why is Anger The Most Socially Acceptable Emotion For Men?

[09:12] How Sathiya Helps Men Step Into and Emotionally Process More Passive Emotions

[13:36] How Can We Encourage the Men in Our Lives to Recognize and Embrace Their Emotions?

[17:57] Connecting Sexual Intimacy with Emotional Intimacy

[23:44] How Can We Help Men See The Importance of Emotional Expression?

[27:16] Supportive Ways to Approach an Emotionally Charged Topic

[34:45] Understanding Different Processing Styles - Verbal vs Internal Processor

[39:09] Alicia’s Reflections: How Can We Help Our Relationships By Presenting These Concepts From a Supportive Perspective?

RESOURCES:

Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”.

Connect with international speaker Sathiya Sam

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