In this episode, Patrick discusses an underlying message that creeps into many men's daily lives, beliefs about self, and interpersonal interaction in relationships... inadequacy. Behind the anger, posturing, performing, and defensiveness is often the shame of inadequacy, or the avoidance of it. Listen here as Patrick discusses how this narrative asserts itself in men's lives through traditional masculinity, how it's often reinforced - even when we don't mean to - and what we can do to bring ourselves into the facts of the future rather than stories of inadequacy and protective strategies, like performance and seeking power.

Perhaps you've heard... men are lonely. It's not longer a secret, so why aren't we seeing changes? What's actually getting in the way, and what is one simple step men can take in bridging the gap in social isolation? Join Patrick Bryant, LCSW, as he share his thoughts and experience on this matter.

Join my conversation with Andy Williams , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as we discuss what is keeping men stuck in the bridgeless gap between traditional masculinity and meaningful connection. What are the barriers for men in psychotherapy, and how does the world of mental health need shift in order to be more approachable and effective for men wanting more our of their lives?

An experiment in bringing men together in community. Exploring what being a man in the present means to men who are living it. There's no lessons for "how to be a man", bashing of masculinity, nor over-exaggerating traditional masculine traits that may not be working for us. Let's be curious about this male epidemic of loneliness, and create meaningful connection. Join the experiment.