EP: 78 The Cage of Ego: Why Men Struggle in Silence

Ego is not strength. It’s a cage. In this episode, I unpack why ego — the mask of “I’ve got it all together” — is silently destroying men’s mental health, their marriages, and their fatherhood. We’ve been told that ego makes men strong. But the reality? Ego keeps men silent when they need help. It keeps husbands defensive instead of connected. It keeps fathers controlling instead of present. And all of this comes at a cost — higher rates of depression, broken relationships, and silent suffering.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:

What ego really is (and how it’s different from confidence).

How ego shows up in everyday marriage fights and fatherhood moments. The real impact on men’s mental health — from isolation to burnout to suicide risk. What true strength looks like — awareness, vulnerability, and connection.

Simple shifts men (and the women who love them) can start making today.

If you’re a man, this episode is a call to step out of the cage.

If you’re a woman, this episode will help you understand the wall of ego you’re up against — and how to create space for something healthier.

👉 Share this with a man you care about. Because sometimes one honest conversation can save a life.