Episode 109

What if the very system that promised men strength and control was the same one keeping them silent, isolated, and hurting?
In this episode of Live Brighter with Tara, Mike and I dive into the hidden costs of the patriarchal system—how it teaches boys to suppress emotions, shapes relationships into transactions, and leaves many men struggling with shame, guilt, and disconnection.
Together, we share our own experiences of raising sons with emotional intelligence and the lessons we’ve learned about healthy masculinity, vulnerability, and true intimacy. We also explore what it takes to create safe spaces where men and women alike can show up authentically and build relationships rooted in trust, openness, and compassion.
✨ This is a conversation about breaking cycles, healing together, and reimagining what it really means to live and love with freedom.