Psychotherapist Glenn Ross on Toxic Masculinity, Emotional Intelligence & Men’s Loneliness

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Real stories. Brave voices. The Dad Project is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting men, sharing their powerful stories of perseverance, love, and hope. By highlighting their unique journeys and the challenges they overcome, the project seeks to dismantle stereotypes and emphasise the importance of men’s mental health and emotional well-being. Through authentic storytelling, The Dad Project inspires understanding and compassion, fostering a community that values the strength and dedication of these fathers and encourages them to share their truths.

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Psychotherapist Glenn Ross on Toxic Masculinity, Emotional Intelligence & Men’s Loneliness | Ep 19

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Psychotherapist Glenn Ross on Toxic Masculinity, Emotional Intelligence & Men’s Loneliness | Ep 19

Why do so many men feel disconnected, emotionally numb, or stuck? In this raw and revealing episode of The Dad Project, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with psychotherapist and brain coach Glenn Ross to unpack the real emotional struggles men face today and how we can heal.

Glenn shares powerful insights on emotional literacy, suppressed trauma, the myth of masculine stoicism, and how our childhoods shape our adult behaviours. This episode looks into practical tools for emotional growth, including holding space, the power of asking better questions, and creating safe environments for honest male expression.

This is not just a conversation, it’s a guide for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply.

00:00: What’s wrong with how men express emotion?

01:37: "We're not taught how to feel"

05:10: Suppressed pain and its impact on adult behavior

07:23: Generational wounds and fatherhood

10:44: When your work doesn’t align with your truth

14:00: Why men numb out with content, distractions, or control

17:50: The difference between distraction and true expression

20:32: Emotional literacy: What does it mean to feel?

24:58: "Holding space" – How to listen without fixing

29:10: Why most men have no safe place to be vulnerable

31:24: Understanding trauma: root cause vs surface behavior

35:45: Anger, shame, and the body's wisdom

40:29: Learning to be emotionally honest with yourself

43:12: The power of empathy and being seen

46:40: Redefining strength: It's okay to not be okay

49:19: Feminine vs masculine energy in emotional dynamics

56:20: The long journey of healing: progress over perfection

59:50: Creating emotional safety for the next generation

1:03:18: Final reflections: what true masculinity looks like

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