{"podcast":{"title":"The Chronic Truth","slug":"the-chronic-truth-7552490","podcast_index_feed_id":7552490,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/18bc4c159ec808a7449844d3bb0c9970","website_url":"https://chronictruthpodcast.com","image_url":null,"author":"Kim Nash","episode_count":83,"summary":"If chronic illness has ever made you feel lost, alone, or like your body is working against you, this podcast is for you. The Chronic Truth is a weekly show dedicated to helping chronic illness patients find hope, resilience, and community in the middle of their toughest seasons.Every Friday, Kim Nash opens up about her own health journey and sits down with real patients who have faced the darkest moments of their diagnosis and found their way through.Join us for conversations about navigating uncertain diagnoses, managing life with chronic pain, invisible illness, autoimmune conditions, and so much more.Not without a fight. Together, WE are STRONG.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:20:16.187818+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490"},"episode":{"title":"We Train Boys Not to Feel | The Hidden Crisis in Male Mental Health","slug":"we-train-boys-not-to-feel-the-hidden-crisis-in-male-mental-health","published_at":"2026-01-09T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490/we-train-boys-not-to-feel-the-hidden-crisis-in-male-mental-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7902459_2026-01-07-195359","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/7902459/7902459_2026-01-07-195359.128.mp3?rssID=5427","summary":"What if everything we think about boys and emotions is backwards?  Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a pioneering psychologist with 50 years of experience, will pull back the curtain on the emotional suppression of men in our culture.      In this enlightening and thought-provoking episode, Gloria reveals: ​🔴 The Shocking Research: Boys enter the world with a wider emotional range than girls. Dr. Vanderhorst explains how we systematically train them to suppress it from infancy, and the lifelong cost of that narrowing.  ​🟢 The Relational Fallout: Why the phrase \"boys don't cry\" is a direct contributor to failed relationships and emotional disconnect in partnerships. Discover why men often can't express fear or sadness, and how that \"emotional robot\" persona breaks down marriages.   ​🟣 The Path to Healing: From groundbreaking men's groups to a unique journal that uses drawing to unlock non-verbal trauma, Dr. Vanderhorst provides the tools for men to reclaim their emotional birthright and for all of us to raise a healthier generation.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Expression in Men 03:09 Understanding Boys' Emotional Range 08:01 The Impact of Emotional Suppression 10:59 Tools for Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys 13:33 The Importance of Mental Health 17:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Expression 19:29 Exploring Emotions Through Creative Outlets 22:44 Resources for Emotional Growth Connect with Dr. Vanderhorst: 💻 Website 📘 EVRYMAN : Men's Support Group   To support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ This episode is brought to you by: The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLC Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director  &  Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠…","meta_description":"What if everything we think about boys and emotions is backwards? Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a pioneering psychologist with 50 years of experience, wil…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1550,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-chronic-truth-7552490/episodes/we-train-boys-not-to-feel-the-hidden-crisis-in-male-mental-health/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chronic-truth-7552490/we-train-boys-not-to-feel-the-hidden-crisis-in-male-mental-health.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}