Ep 29: Men, emotion and the art of showing up with Linzey Beister

“Fear is a mile wide and an inch deep. Most of us never find out because we never step in.”

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and men’s group facilitator Linzey Beister for a real conversation about the messy (and often beautiful) work of showing up emotionally.

We talk ghosting, people-pleasing, emotional avoidance and the old patterns that keep us from connection. Linzey shares his journey from men's work into Hakomi therapy and we explore what it means to do deep work in a slow, supportive, and nonviolent way.

From emotional backpacks to breakthrough moments, we cover a lot — including the difference between fixing and feeling, how men are taught to suppress vulnerability and why courage often looks like a quiet step toward honesty.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever white-knuckled their way through life wondering what might happen if they just… let go.

What we cover:

• The impact of ghosting and emotional shutdown

• Why slowing down matters more than pushing through

• The power of self-awareness and responsibility in relationships

• What happens when men stop avoiding their emotions

• How small, supported steps lead to deep change

• HAKOMI therapy, co-regulation, and healing without force

Listen in if you’ve ever thought:

• “I’m fine.” (When you’re not.)

• “If I let go, I might fall apart.”

• “Why do I keep doing this?”

• “Is there a gentler way to grow?”

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.