{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fe06e5d8f-4604-42b2-9851-6c7522c02aa6","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Vulnerability Isn\u2019t Weakness: Men\u2019s Mental Health Through Balance and Self-Trust with Birgitta Visser\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/e06e5d8f-4604-42b2-9851-6c7522c02aa6\"></iframe>","title":"Vulnerability Isn\u2019t Weakness: Men\u2019s Mental Health Through Balance and Self-Trust with Birgitta Visser","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany men are taught to stay silent, stay strong, and keep it all together\u2014even when they\u2019re hurting. In this episode, Yusuf sits down with empowerment coach and healer Birgitta \u201cB\u201d Visser to unpack why emotional suppression becomes a default, and what it costs.\nThis conversation is for men who feel driven on the outside but disconnected on the inside\u2014and for anyone supporting them. You\u2019ll hear practical ways to begin opening up safely, rebuilding self-trust, and finding balance between drive (masculine energy) and nourishment (feminine energy).\nAbout the Guest:\nBirgitta Visser is an empowerment coach and healer focused on emotional healing, balance, and self-responsibility. She shares her own journey of learning vulnerability after years of masking pain.\nEpisode Chapters:\n\n\n(00:02:54) The quiet pressure men carry to stay composed\n\n\n(00:04:26) Masks, trauma, and learning to be emotionally open\n\n\n(00:07:22) Where emotional suppression starts: family and society\n\n\n(00:08:39) Masculine/feminine energy as inner balance\u2014not gender rules\n\n\n(00:12:19) How imbalance shows up: burnout, relationships, and work culture\n\n\n(00:15:07) The first step: self-reflection, responsibility, and asking for help\n\n\n(00:19:06) Staying open after judgment: listening without shame\n\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nReplace suppression with \u201cemotional awareness\u201d: name what you feel before you react.\n\n\nAsk: \u201cWhy am I not at ease in my own skin?\u201d and write the honest answer.\n\n\nPractice mirror self-talk: \u201cI love you\u201d until it stops feeling unnatural.\n\n\nBuild vulnerability in layers\u2014trust yourself first, then one safe person.\n\n\nWatch repeating patterns (burnout, conflict, numbness) as signals to heal, not failures.\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\nWebsite: http://www.powersoulhealing.com/ \u00a0(links to YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook)\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India &amp; USA\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\n\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #MensMentalHealth #MindOverMasculinity #EmotionalHealing #HealthyMasculinity #VulnerabilityIsStrength #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #InnerBalance #HealingJourney #SelfLove #TraumaHealing #AuthenticLiving #Relationships #BurnoutRecovery\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg"}