Understand Men Better: Why Men Get Defensive

The black sheep of the family is often labeled the problem, the difficult one, the source of conflict. This episode makes the case for the opposite: the black sheep is typically the family member who refused to keep playing a role they never agreed to, in a system built around ap ...  Show more

Every person carries a longing for real connection, yet the moment true intimacy arrives, an old instinct can trigger the urge to retreat. In this episode, Lorin unpacks Carl Jung's concept of the negative mother complex and how early emotional wounds continue to shape adult rela ...  Show more

Men are facing an inner-challenge that is also affecting the marriage. For men to feel a sense of meaning, empowerment, responsibility, value, and achievement they have to show up in the eternal world a certain way. Whether this be in business, profession, managing f ...

Is your man prone to anger, blame, or criticism instead of providing the support you need?

Problematic, high-conflict dramatic men are often drawn to powerful dynamite women (like yourself!)

Some negative traits include:

Defensiveness is a common reaction to criticism, where individuals become protective and guarded, perceiving a threat to their self-esteem or sense of identity. It is a natural response when feeling attacked, but if it becomes a habitual pattern, it can damage relationships and h ...  Show more

Many women believe that if a man doesn’t know how to love her, he isn’t the one.

But what if that’s exactly why so many women end up with men who stop showing up—who pull away, disconnect, or go emotionally flat after the spark fades?