You say you want him to talk—but when he stays silent, what’s really going on?In this episode of SHIFT Rx, Davina unpacks the hidden wiring behind male emotional shutdown. Spoiler: he’s not emotionally unavailable—he’s emotionally unpracticed. And when you learn what’s happening inside his nervous system, you’ll stop blaming and start understanding.We’re talking conditioning, double standards, emotional safety, and how to stop flinching when softness finally shows up.If you’re loving a man, raising a boy, or trying to reconnect with a partner who won’t “just say what he feels”—this episode is required listening.⏱️ Timestamps00:02 – The truth behind “You want him to talk…” 00:36 – He’s not emotionally unavailable—he’s unpracticed 01:03 – What boys are taught (and what they’re punished for) 01:45 – Suicide stats, friendship gaps, and emotional load on partners 03:05 – Why “they did it to themselves” doesn’t hold up 03:32 – Silence ≠ apathy; it’s nervous system overload 04:04 – Vulnerability isn’t safe in his body, even if you’re safe 05:00 – Why we flinch when softness shows up 05:11 – What actually helps: presence, safety, clarity 06:15 – Don’t probe—pause. And model it. 07:28 – “He didn’t grow up learning to feel. You didn’t grow up knowing how to witness it.” 08:14 – You’ll both mess up. Stay anyway. 08:55 – Emotional expression isn’t feminine. It’s human.💊 This is your SHIFT Rx. Take it with presence, patience, and the reminder that his silence isn’t rejection—it’s rehearsal. You don't have to fix it; you just have to hold it.⚡ Ready to shift? Join the Parental SHIFT program and get the support, skills, and community you need.Take Action:Join The Parental SHIFTBook a Clarity CallGet in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth:TikTok: @asteadyspaceInstagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavinaYoutube: @asteadyspaceVisit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs.

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