Weekly Mini Episode: Struggling to Open Up? 5 Steps to Expressing Your Feelings & Needs

In this week’s mini episode, we’re diving into one of the hardest — and most important — challenges avoidant men face in relationships: expressing emotions and needs. Host and men’s dating & intimacy coach David Chambers breaks down why so many men struggle to open up, the hidden “armor” that keeps them silent, and the powerful yet simple practices that can help you feel safe to share your inner world. If you’ve ever felt like you “don’t know what you’re feeling,” worry your emotions will be used against you, or stay quiet until everything explodes, this episode will help you shift. You’ll learn how to express feelings without losing power, how to ask for what you need, and how to build deeper intimacy through honest communication. David shares 5 guiding principles for emotional expression, tools for slowing down in arguments, and practical ways to practice being open — so you can build relationships rooted in trust, safety, and connection. Plus, he introduces his group program — Breaking the Chains of Avoidance — a powerful 12-week journey designed for men who want to transform avoidance into presence, intimacy, and lasting love. 🧠 Topics covered in this episode: ✅ Why avoidance makes you feel unsafe expressing emotions ✅ The hidden “armor” men carry — and how to soften it ✅ 5 principles for sharing your feelings without losing power ✅ How to identify what you’re feeling (even if you usually go blank) ✅ The link between needs, requests, and healthy communication ✅ What to do when you get defensive in an argument ✅ The importance of practicing emotional expression in low-stakes spaces ✅ How building emotional language creates safety and deeper intimacy 💥 Men’s Dating Accelerator: https://www.theauthenticman.net/mda-d... 📲 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_ 🌐 Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ 📩 For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net 🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-...