The Cost of Holding It All In: A Conversation for Men (and Those Who Love Them)

🎙️ Welcome to The Resilience Movement Podcast — I’m your host, Donna Moulds, and I’m so glad you’re here.

This podcast is about more than just “getting through” tough times — it’s about rising, rebuilding, and reclaiming the life you deserve. We’re here for the deep work — not surface-level positivity or quick fixes. Because when life knocks you down, you don’t need platitudes… you need tools, truth, and people who’ve walked the path.

Resilience isn’t something you either have or don’t — it’s something you build, moment by moment, choice by choice.

And today, we’re leaning into a conversation that’s long overdue — a raw, honest look at men’s mental health, emotional well-being, and what it really means for a man to take the lead in his own life — not just in career or fitness or finance — but internally.

And to help us unpack this, I’m joined by someone who walks this talk every day.

He’s a certified coach, a straight-shooter, and someone I deeply admire for the way he holds space for men to come home to themselves — with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Please welcome to The Resilience Movement, Stephen Cole — the founder of Emotional Wisdom and a powerful voice in the movement to change the way men see themselves and each other.

Lets Talk Mens Wellbeing, Relationships with Steve Cole - Emotional Wisdom

In this episode, we’ll explore Stephen’s personal story — what led him to coach men, and why this work matters now more than ever.

We’ll talk about the silent weight many men carry — the pressure to perform, to provide, to hold it all together — and the cost of never being taught how to process, feel, or express what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Stephen shares insight into the emotional barriers many men face, how he creates safety in his coaching spaces, and what it looks like when a man finally gives himself permission to be both strong and soft, capable and vulnerable.

We also talk legacy — how this inner work transforms not only men’s lives, but how they show up in fatherhood, in their relationships, and in the impact they leave behind.

If you’re a man who’s been pushing through, or someone who loves one — this episode is for you.

Let’s dive in.

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If you're ready to create a better life and face challenges with confidence rather than being overwhelmed by adversity, you’re in the right place. Hosted by Donna Moulds, The Resilience Movement draws on Donna’s wealth of experience in overcoming adversity, pushing beyond limits, and emerging stronger, more confident, and full of purpose and passion for life.

The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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