Not all manipulation is loud. In high-functioning environments, it whispers. This episode exposes the subtle communication tactics that erode trust and clarity—from guilt-wrapped praise to helpful-sounding threats—and shows you how to recognize it, name it, and protect your leadership from it.

If you’ve ever walked away from a "professional" conversation feeling confused, small, or responsible for someone else’s emotions—this is for you.

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You’re still sober—but you’re unraveling in ways no one sees. This episode unpacks what high-functioning relapse really looks like when you’re parenting, leading, and trying not to fall apart.

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He’s calm. He’s composed. But underneath the surface? He’s emotionally severed.

In this episode, we unpack the quiet crisis of emotional castration—why so many men feel numb, angry, or disconnected, and how it started long before adulthood.

Whether you're healing from it or loving someone who is, this episode offers a path to reclaim emotional power without sacrificing strength.

🧠 Read more: https://deniseglee.com/emotional-castration-understanding-the-impact-on-mens-lives/

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