In this powerful episode of The Dad Project Podcast, host Naroop Jhooti sits down with therapist, poet, and addiction specialist Jackie to explore the emotional depths of men's mental health, shame, and vulnerability.Jackie opens up about her own journey and the lessons she’s learned from years of working with men facing internal battles—from addiction and anger to emotional shutdown and shame. Together, they unpack what it means to really listen, why emotional regulation matters, and how relationships can become spaces of healing rather than conflict.Whether you're a father, partner, or someone seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this conversation offers rare insight and honest tools for emotional resilience and self-love.🎧 Raw, reflective, and refreshingly human—this episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating modern masculinity.00:00:00 What Is Shame and How to Witness It00:01:07 Introducing Season 2 of The Dad Project00:01:33 Meet Jackie: Therapist, Poet, Change maker00:03:23 Stories That Get Overlooked00:04:35 The Hidden Language of Men00:06:00 Frustration, Anger & Communication Patterns00:07:24 Expanding Emotional Tolerance00:09:20 Emotional Buckets & Resilience00:10:42 Micro-Moments of Unmet Needs00:12:30 Signs Men Need Help (But Miss)00:14:05 Brave Spaces vs. Safe Spaces00:15:45 Roles, Labels & Systems00:17:12 What Healthy Masculinity Looks Like00:19:15 Arguing Better in Relationships00:21:43 The Power of Timing and Boundaries00:24:22 How Women Perceive Emotional Withdrawal00:26:22 Tools for Emotional Self-Awareness00:29:09 Music, Poetry & Men’s Emotional Expression00:31:10 The Beauty of Stillness & Presence00:34:06 Self-Talk, Shame & Saying “I Love You”00:38:58 The Addict’s Inner Pain00:41:19 Breaking Addiction Cycles00:46:06 How Families Can Help (Without Enabling)00:50:22 Jackie's Journey with Poetry00:53:39 Naroop's Vision for The Dad Project00:55:56 Why Women Are Watching01:00:14 Supporting Teenage Boys01:06:00 Final Reflections on Legacy & Purpose🔔 Like, share, and subscribe to support The Dad Project and help redefine masculinity, one honest conversation at a time.📲 Follow The Dad Project:Instagram: @thedadprojecthqTikTok: @thedadprojecthqYouTube: @thedadprojecthqLinkedIn: The Dad Project#MensMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Fatherhood #Shame #Healing #TheDadProject #EmotionalHealth #ModernMasculinity #RelationshipAdvice #PoetryHealing

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