In this episode of Notes to My Podcast, Emmy-winning journalist and author Michael Cogdill opens up about the hidden pain many men carry but never talk about.He shares how growing up with a violent alcoholic father shaped his understanding of love, shame, and codependency, and how years later he had to unlearn silence to finally start healing.
Michael and I dive deep into what it means to feel broken without knowing why, exploring:- How shame disconnects men from their emotions- Why codependency feels like love but drains you completely- The importance of therapy, vulnerability, and self-care- The lifelong impact of trauma from childhood chaos- How men can break the cycle of fixing others while ignoring themselves
This conversation is a reminder that healing is not weakness, and asking for help is one of the strongest things a man can do.
If you have ever felt responsible for everyone’s happiness but your own, this episode will hit home.
🎧 Listen now to understand why so many men feel broken and how to start putting the pieces back together.
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