Unlocking Strong Relationships: Men, Emotions & Overcoming Trauma

Join Andy Grant and licensed therapist Kristal DeSantis as they delve into the importance of men embracing their emotions, the challenges they face, and the path to building strong, healthy relationships. Kristal shares her personal journey, her development of the STRONG Model of Relational Therapy, and insights from her book, 'Strong: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man'.
The discussion also highlights the often-overlooked topic of sexual abuse of men and its impact on relationships.

00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel
00:20 Introducing Kristal DeSantis
01:18 Kristal's Journey to Therapy
04:34 Focusing on First Responders
06:54 Understanding Trauma in Relationships
09:56 The STRONG Model of Relational Therapy
19:53 Challenges Men Face in Modern Relationships
24:41 Redefining Modern Protection
25:56 Debunking Misconceptions About Men and Relationships
27:53 The New Relationship Paradigm
29:42 Navigating the Modern Dating Landscape
35:25 Men as Survivors of Abuse
43:50 Resources and Final Thoughts

Resources
STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man, Kristal DeSantis
-- https://amzn.to/3Zw3IXu
The Abuse OF Men by Women: It Happens, It Hurts, And It's Time to Get Real About It, Ann Silvers -- https://amzn.to/3XxaEB1
His History, Her Story: A Survival Guide for Spouses of Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma, by Debra Warner -- https://amzn.to/4d8uZ5y

Links
Kristal DeSantis -- https://www.strong.love
Follow Kristal on IG -- www.instagram.com/atxtherapist

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