Over the past six months many men have come to me saying the same thing: “My relationship is falling apart… and I don’t know what to do.”

In this episode, I dive into why relationships are breaking down for men, why our best efforts often aren’t enough, and how cultural and inherited wounds shape the way Irish men show up in love.

I break down the emotional skills women actually need from us, the hidden shame we carry, and why relationship is both the hardest and most transformative arena of a man’s life.

This episode is a roadmap for men who want to stop collapsing, stop performing, and start becoming emotionally grounded, capable partners.

I cover:

- The impact of the absent or emotionally shutdown father

- 7 essential qualities women need from men today

- How childhood wounds and nervous system patterns show up in adult intimacy

- Why relationship can’t be our therapy—and what men must do instead

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Michael Ryan is a Yoga and Breathwork teacher with over 20 years experience. In recent years his work has focussed on guiding men towards a deeper sense of purpose.

He creates safe, powerful spaces for men to explore emotional awareness, strength and authenticity. He leads with grounded presence, helping men reconnect to what truly matters.

In this podcast we cover:

- The weight and heaviness of what we hold as men in Ireland

- Creating safety within as a key to navigating trauma

- Healing the father wound by choosing to heal and change

- the Important role of Rites of passage for young men.

More info on Michael:

Nature of Man website: www.natureorman.ie

Michaels personal website: www.michaelryan.yoga

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelryan_thewayhome/

More info on Niall:

Discover how I can help you: book a call

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_niall_graham_/

My guest on the show this week is Catherine Hale is a nervous system coach and founder of Culture of Care Training, helping changemakers, coaches, and leaders unlock their potential through trauma-informed facilitation.

With over a decade of experience, she guides people into deeper authenticity and resilience, weaving personal healing with collective cultural repair.

In this episode we dive deep into:

• The transformative power of nervous system regulation for emotional healing.
• The pervasive impact of shame on self-perception and relationships.
• The importance of doing personal work outside of relationships to access emotions.
• The role of collective healing in dismantling oppressive social systems.

More info on Catherine:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinehaleuk/

Website: https://catherinehale.co.uk/

Field Facilitator Training Online: https://www.the-field.com/online

Niall:

Framework of Wholeness: https://youtu.be/RMcHWViy_FU