Episode Details

Why does the armor men were taught to wear so often push away the people they love? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for men who feel distant from their partner, short with their kids, or tired in a way sleep doesn't fix.

Relationship counselor Dr. Eric Williams unpacks where our scripts about manhood come from, why "provider and protector" needs a third P, and how asking "does this work for us?" beats arguing about who's right.

About the Guest:

Dr. Eric Williams is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based relationship coach and counselor with more than 20 years of experience. His parents' divorce when he was 13 shaped his calling to help couples and families.

Key Takeaways:

• Labels like "toxic" can shut men down. Focus on patterns, not name-calling.
• Ideas about manhood come from action heroes, family, and culture, including women who raise boys.
• Provider and protector need a third P: partnership, defined together with your partner.
• Swap "Is this right or wrong?" for "Does this work for us?"
• Lasting change often means reshaping your circle to support who you're becoming.

Connect With the Guest:

Free quiz and community: https://whywefight.coastalfamilymedia.com

Website: https://coastalfamilyservicespllc.com/dr-eric-williams/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_n_hope_dealer/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricAWilliamsPhD

Episode Chapters (approx.):

[00:00] Taking Off the Armor - an opening on the weight men carry

[01:30] Meet Dr. Eric Williams - how his parents' divorce led him to relationship work

[03:30] The Trouble With "Toxic" - why labels shut the conversation down

[05:30] Rambo, He-Man, and Home - where our scripts about manhood come from

[09:00] The Third P - provider, protector, and the missing partnership

[13:00] Right vs. Works for Us - a small shift with a big impact

[15:30] Resistance and Relapse - culture, faith, family, and changing your circle

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