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Real Men Feel with Andy GrantAuthor: Andy Grant
Real Men Feel helps men grow beyond outdated rules of masculinity to live with authenticity, purpose, and joy. Since 2016, host Andy Grant has explored how vulnerability, courage, and real conversation fuel personal growth, self-improvement, and emotional well-being. Silver Signal Award Winner Most Inspirational Podcast & Best Self-Help Show. Join our free community for men at https://realmenfeel.org/group Want to be a guest? Connect with Andy on PodMatch, https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/realmenfeel Show notes & resources: https://realmenfeel.org Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Breaking Out Of The Man Box: Betting On Yourself and Redefining Masculinity
Episode 381
Friday, 28 November, 2025
Breaking the Chains: Reframing TraumaIn this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant talks with Eugene Z. Bertrand, a master of social work candidate at Columbia University, advocate for trauma-informed mental healthcare, and first-time author. Eugene discusses his journey of turning pain into purpose by reframing trauma as resilience and the significance of vulnerability for healing. Topics include dismantling myths and stigma around domestic violence, betting on oneself, the intersection of trauma and mental health with incarceration, and the importance of representation and support systems. Eugene also shares about his impactful book 'Resilience: Breaking the Chains' and his role as a mitigation specialist in a federal public defender's office.00:00 Introduction and Myths Around Domestic Violence00:23 Meet Eugene Z. Bertrand01:21 Eugene's Journey and Impact of Real Men Feel02:03 Discussing the Man Box and Male Vulnerability04:35 Creativity as a Healing Tool06:01 Eugene's Book: Resilience Breaking the Chains12:06 Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health for Black Men16:38 Mitigation Specialist Role and Rehabilitation23:08 Betting on Yourself and Personal Growth26:54 Final Thoughts and ConnectionConnect with EugeneEugene Z Bertrand — https://eugenezbertrand.com/LinkedIn — linkedin.com/in/eugene-bertrandResourcesResilience: Breaking the Chains by Eugene Z Bertrand — https://amzn.to/44oc8Sq200 Powerful Positive Affirmations and 6 Simple Tips to Put Them to Work by Andy Grant — https://amzn.to/4p2k8kdConnect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:Join me and connect with other like-minded men in theAuthentic AF Community | http://realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | http://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel#RealMenFeel ep 381
