Welcome to The Christopher Linkenbach Podcast, a space for men to explore mental health, emotional healing, and personal growth. We dive into the challenges men face today, from relationships and therapy to spirituality and identity. This podcast invites reflection, honest conversation, and the courage to reconnect with your true self. Join me on the journey toward deeper authenticity, grounded strength, and inner transformation.
The Lie Men Were Told About Strength (And What It's Costing You)
Most men were never taught that strength means not needing anything... and that lie is quietly running their lives. In this video, licensed therapist Christopher Linkenbach breaks down the hidden cost of emotional suppression, why men disconnect from their inner lives, and what it actually takes to reclaim depth, presence, and genuine strength.
If you've ever found yourself:
Exhausted from holding it together for everyone else
Feeling numb, empty, or disconnected without knowing why
Unable to ask for help even when you need it
Succeeding on the outside but feeling hollow on the inside
This video is for you.
Drawing from Jungian depth psychology, the work of Robert Bly, Francis Weller, and James Hollis, and years of working with men in therapy and men's groups, Christopher explores the persona we build to survive — and the cost of forgetting there's a face underneath it.
Topics covered:
Why men confuse numbness with strength
The Jungian concept of the persona and the mask men wear
How emotional suppression affects relationships, friendship, and physical health
The river of grief — and why damming it also dams joy
What real strength actually looks like
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. The information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and does not constitute a therapist-client relationship. It is not intended to replace the services of a therapist, physician, or other qualified professional. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call local emergency services or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.
6 Apr 2026
Why Men Avoid Therapy — And What Finally Makes Them Go
Why do so many men avoid therapy… even when something clearly isn’t working?
In this video, I break down why men instinctively avoid pain — and how that avoidance can quietly make life harder over time. Drawing from the Buddhist teaching of the two arrows and my work as a therapist for men, we explore the difference between unavoidable pain and the suffering we create through resistance, distraction, and escape.
Modern life makes it incredibly easy to numb discomfort — through phones, constant stimulation, and staying busy. But over time, this pattern can leave men feeling stuck, restless, disconnected, and unsure why.
We also dive into the idea of conscious suffering — and why learning to face discomfort directly is often a necessary part of growth, emotional strength, and masculine maturity.
If you’ve ever found yourself:
Avoiding difficult emotions
Distracting yourself instead of facing what’s real
Feeling stuck but unsure why
Struggling to open up or ask for help
This conversation is for you.
Schedule a free call with Christopher here to explore men's group or 1-on-1 sessions:
https://calendly.com/christopherlinkenbach_1/introductory-call?utm_source=youtube
Join the Newsletter: https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/0b8ff579-2451-4a51-b487-c333f311044b?email={{email}}
⚠️ Disclaimer:
My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is not intended to replace the services of a therapist, physician, or other qualified professional, nor does it constitute a therapist-client relationship. If you are, or someone you know is, in immediate danger, please call local emergency services or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
16 Mar 2026
Men: Avoiding Pain Is Making Your Life Worse
Why many men instinctively try to avoid pain — and why that strategy often makes life harder in the long run. Drawing from the Buddhist teaching of the two arrows, along with my work as a therapist for men, I break down the difference between pain that is unavoidable and the suffering we create through resistance, distraction, and escape.
We’ll talk about how modern life makes it incredibly easy to numb discomfort through phones, stimulation, and constant distraction — and how this pattern quietly keeps many men stuck, restless, and disconnected from themselves. I also explore the deeper idea of conscious suffering, and why learning to face discomfort is often a necessary part of psychological growth and masculine maturity.
If you’ve ever found yourself trying to escape difficult emotions, avoid uncomfortable truths, or distract yourself from deeper questions about your life, this conversation is for you.
Schedule a free call with Christopher here to explore men's group or 1-on-1 sessions:
https://calendly.com/christopherlinkenbach_1/introductory-call?utm_source=youtube
Join the Newsletter: https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/0b8ff579-2451-4a51-b487-c333f311044b?email={{email}}
⚠️ Disclaimer:
My videos are for educational purposes only. Information provided on this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is not intended to replace the services of a therapist, physician, or other qualified professional, nor does it constitute a therapist-client relationship. If you are, or someone you know is, in immediate danger, please call local emergency services or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
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