Next Third Best Third

098: Why “Tough Guys” Still Need Vulnerability | Dr. John Beltramo

David Fenwick

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with Dr. John Beltramo to talk about something many men were never taught how to understand: emotions. We unpack where emotions come from, why anger is often misunderstood, and how men can begin to see emotions as information instead of weakness.

I share some of my own story around avoidance, marriage, and learning the hard way that “never fighting” is not always a sign of health. Dr. John explains why anger is not the problem, why behavior matters, and how men can begin building emotional competence by noticing their body, naming what they feel, and learning how to respond instead of react.

If you are a man trying to become healthier in your relationships, your identity, and the next third of your life, this conversation is for you. Emotional strength is not about shutting everything down. It is about learning how to feel what you feel, put words to it, and become the best version of yourself.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Next Third Best Third
03:19 Why Emotions Help Us Survive
06:39 Anger Is Not Your Identity
09:58 Faith, Hardwiring, and Core Emotions
13:18 How Men Were Taught to Hide Vulnerability
16:37 Emotional Intimacy and the Risk of Being Hurt
19:57 Learning Emotional Competence
23:16 Reading Your Body Before You React
26:36 Avoidance, Marriage, and Relationship Time Bombs
29:55 Do the Work Even If Others Don’t

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)