🎙️ Episode 26 – Should You Tell Your Wife About Your Secret Struggle?

If you’re stuck in a cycle of secrecy and guilt—and wondering whether to open up to your wife—this episode is for you.

Zach Carter and Mark Odland explore the deeper emotional and relational impact of hidden struggles, especially screen-based habits that damage trust and intimacy. They unpack when (and how) to have the hard conversation—and how truth, grace, and strategy can lead to real healing.

👉 Ready for the next step? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mark or Zach at: https://escapethecagenow.com/call/

🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The hidden costs of private digital behaviors
• Whether (and how) to open up to your spouse
• What honesty looks like without shame-dumping or retraumatizing
• Why your wife should NOT be your accountability partner
• When to seek outside support—and how we can help

📢 Whether you're married, dating, or single—this episode speaks directly to men who want to break free, rebuild trust, and walk in integrity.

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About the Show:

The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Zach Carter, Counselor & Coach, we tackle real issues—masculinity, identity, relationships, purpose, and faith—with honesty and courage.