Men get cheated on too, but most don’t talk about it. In this episode, Adam explores the deep-rooted cultural silence around male emotional pain and how that silence leads to shame, isolation, and unresolved trauma. From childhood conditioning to societal expectations of masculinity, this episode examines the real reasons men stay quiet, and the real cost of that silence. Adam invites you to break the cycle and claim your voice, not just for yourself, but for every man who needs to know he’s not alone.

You say you’re fine. But you’re barely sleeping. Barely eating. Barely holding it together. This episode is for the man performing strength on the outside while falling apart inside. Adam Nisenson, LMFT and The Betrayal Shrink, calls out the silent suffering that so many betrayed men live with, and gives you full permission to drop the mask.

“Pretending you’re fine might protect your ego, but it doesn’t heal your trauma.”

In this no-fluff, straight-to-the-heart episode, you’ll hear:

• Why pretending you’re okay is a trauma response, not a sign of resilience
• The hidden costs of emotional suppression on your body and mind
• Signs that you’re masking your pain instead of dealing with it
• Why real strength means saying, “I’m not okay”, and letting that be enough

“You don’t have to apologize for being hurt. You have full permission to not be okay. That’s not weakness, that’s self-respect.”

This podcast is short, raw, and real. You won’t find fluffy affirmations or surface-level advice here. Just truth, clarity, and permission to begin again, honestly.

Follow the show, share it with a brother who needs it, and remember: you’re not broken, you’re rebuilding.

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When partner betrayal hits, it doesn’t just break your heart, it crushes your ego. This episode explores how infidelity shatters a man’s self-image, confidence, and sense of identity. Adam challenges outdated beliefs around strength, masculinity, and asking for help, and shows you how ego defenses like numbing, overcompensating, or trying to "win your partner back" can keep you stuck. Learn how to work with, not against your ego and begin rebuilding a healthy sense of masculine self-worth rooted in truth, vulnerability, and self-respect.