How Have Men Been Socialized to Avoid the Topic of Grief?

Men have been raised in a culture of silence when it comes to grief. They are taught that showing emotion and asking for help are signs of weakness; they should only be strong and steadfast at all times. In honor of Father’s Day in the U.S., this special episode invites Marv Weidner back to the podcast to discuss how men can overcome this stigma, why they should never shy away from the topic of grief, and how they can finally feel free to be vulnerable. It’s a powerful and timely conversation for anyone who wants to better understand the emotional lives of men, especially fathers, and support them in their healing journey.WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzuV7fMcOsg&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=4IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:What it is like to love life and face deathThe importance of living with an open heart following a lossThe power of letting go of the thought habits that hold us back from happinessThe toxic trio: doubts, guilt, and regrets that prevent people from moving through the grief processWhen and how to suspend judgment about grieving people, to love the person as they areMarv’s playbook on what we can do for someone who is grievingSOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MARV:Can you explain the challenging and rewarding way to live that you have adopted in your life?How are men socialized to avoid the topic of grief, and what does this do to them?How can we keep our reservoir of resilience full, especially when we lose a loved one?How is it best to deal with anger, which can often be part of the grief experience? How can you know yourself better by witnessing someone else’s pain?When the Rocks Sing: A Story of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again: https://amzn.to/4d9bGuCGet your copy of When the Rocks Sing and enter the code “Rebirth” at the checkout to get a 25% discount: https://www.ballastbooks.com/ballast-bookstore/when-the-rocks-sing---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨🎧 Irene's Books (Including a Free Audiobook!)They Serve Bagels in Heaven—Irene’s heartfelt story of love and life beyond.Listen Free on Audible as a First Time User: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4wGet the Paperback or Hard copy: https://amzn.to/3XrE995📚 Embrace Life’s Third ChapterGood to the Last Drop—A powerful anthology on aging with purpose: https://amzn.to/3VJgEa5🛍️ Healing & Self-Care PicksCurated books and essentials from Irene: https://kit.co/GriefandRebirth📚 Grief & Rebirth BookshopBooks by podcast guests for healing & wisdom: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth🎙️ Podcast & CommunityInspiring stories of transformation on the Grief and Rebirth website: https://griefandrebirth.com📱 Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Grief and Rebirth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinbergFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinberg🎥 Irene’s Spiritual Awakening StoryWatch how the podcast began: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0mJWKfg5PM🎙️ Be a Podcast GuestHave a story or healing work to share?Apply Here: https://ireneweinberg.com/be-on-the-podcast/📰 NewsletterGet updates, tips, and new episodes by signing up to the Grief and Rebirth Substack: https://substack.com/@griefandrebirth💖 Affiliate DisclaimerSome links may earn us a commission. We only share trusted, personally recommended resources.