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This conversation is for the woman who’s been doing the inner work, building her standards, and calling in something real… but still feels caught off guard when it finally arrives. We’re talking about what it takes to actually receive a relationship that feels safe, healthy, and grounded in mutual respect, and how to recognize when old patterns might be trying to protect you from something that’s no longer a threat.  We Talk About: Why emotional availability in men can feel destabilizing at first How polarity teachings sometimes oversimplify real human intimacy The skills women need to hold a man’s vulnerability without bracing Why emotionally mature men do want to be seen and witnessed How to support a masculine partner without overfunctioning What the “ick” actually signals, and how to alchemize itContainment and self-regulation as a feminine leadership skill Ways to create safety in yourself so you can be a safe space for others How to align with the kind of love and depth you actually desire #feminineenergy #masculineenergy #nervoussystemhealing #secureattachment #healthyrelationships #innerwork #datingwithintention #emotionallyavailablemen Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f

In this episode, we're talking about the complexities of situationships. Because they are so common, we need to have a real conversation about the emotional dynamics, boundaries, and the importance of clarity in relationships so people who want a long-term relationship can make the adjustments to how they approach these conversations and feel empowered to be honest about what they want and know when to exit before falling into unfulfilling relationship patterns. Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney?Connect with Bri on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Courtney on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠Looking for deeper support?Check out our Masterclasses:1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a62️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f00:00 Introduction to Situationships07:29 The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships12:24 The Role of Emotional Depth in Dating19:48 Navigating Potential in Relationships27:09 Navigating Situationships vs. Long-Term Relationships35:32 Visceral Communication and Congruence44:02 Shifting Mindsets for Healthy Relationships

In this episode, we explore the difference between isolation disguised as boundaries and true pro-social behavior that leads to meaningful connection. We unpack the pendulum swing many of us experience: from codependence and enmeshment, to hyper-independence, to finally finding healthy interdependence.  We unpack the pendulum swing many of us experience, from codependence and enmeshment, to hyper-independence, to finally finding healthy interdependence. What you will hear:- The difference between boundaries that protect growth and those that isolate - How to stay in connection while staying true to yourself - Why all relationships include inconvenience and why that isn’t a problem - What it means to be a “safe” person in relationships and community - 10+ qualities of safe, emotionally mature people (and how to cultivate them) - The role of emotional labor in how we communicate and connect - Why intimacy and feedback go hand in hand - How to ask for what you want instead of waiting to be mind-read - The art of assuming positive intent without self-abandoning - The link between safety, play, vulnerability, and deeper connection Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #feminineenergy #masculineenergy #emotionallyavailablemen #healingafterbreakup #consciousrelationships #healthyboundaries #selftrustjourney #datingwithclarity #innerwork #relationshiphealing

You’ve probably heard the advice: “Set him up to win.” But what happens when that feels a little too close to overfunctioning, or like you’re sliding back into old patterns of caretaking, controlling, or doing too much? In this episode, we unpack what emotional labor really is, how it gets tangled up with the mental load and relational leadership, and why so many women feel like they’re carrying the entire emotional weight of the relationship while still craving deeper connection. We share what healthy emotional contribution actually looks like, where the line lives between giving and self-abandonment, and how to stay connected to your feminine energy while allowing space for healthy masculine energy to meet you. We talk about: - The difference between emotional labor, mental load, and overfunctioning - How to stop disappearing in the name of “keeping the peace” - Why healthy men may not be stepping in the way you want them to, and what’s actually going on under the surface - How your body might still be bracing for disappointment, even when your mind says you’re ready for more - Why it’s not about leaning back or leaning in, but about holding your seat in the relationship - How to communicate what you really need without performing, shrinking, or overexplaining - Why your capacity to receive is just as important as your desire to give - How good, grounded men are already doing emotional labor, and how to recognize it when you see it - What it looks like to build a relationship where both people are invested, emotionally available, and respected Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #feminineenergy #masculineenergy #masculinemen #emotionallabor #healingrelationships #secureattachment #datingintentionally #healthyrelationships #emotionalintimacy #relationshiphealing

At this point, it’s no longer about your ex or the pain, but about how you show up now. You’ve cried, processed, journaled, and talked it out. So what next? In this conversation, we talk about the shift from overthinking to embodiment, how to stop performing your boundaries and start living them, and why the kind of love you are calling in, especially from an emotionally available grounded masculine man, can only find you when you are fully being yourself. If you have ever wondered whether you are healed enough to try again, or if high standards mean being alone forever, or if you are the reason things keep ending, we are talking about it all, today! What we cover in this episode - The final layer of breakup recovery no one talks about - How to tell if your boundaries are embodied or just rehearsed - Letting go of self-blame without letting yourself off the hook - The grief of almost relationships and why they sting so much - Feminine energy as a way of being, not something you perform - The quiet confidence that attracts emotionally available men - How to build nervous system capacity for deep mutual love - Why being fully yourself is the most magnetic thing you can do - The difference between real clarity and lingering fear - What it actually means to feel safe being seen again Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #feminineenergy #masculinemen #breakuphealing #emotionalmaturity #doingtheinnerwork #selftrust #attachmenthealing #nervoussystemhealing #consciousrelationships #emotionallyavailablemen

Breakups are rarely just about what ended. They often reflect who we were trying to be, what we ignored, and how we hadn’t yet learned to choose ourselves. In this episode, we walk you through the healing phase. The moment when clarity starts to return and the urge to label your ex as the problem either keeps you stuck or becomes the entry point to real growth. What We Discuss: - How to recognize a capacity mismatch in relationships - The difference between incompatibility and emotional immaturity - Why “almost” relationships can feel the hardest to release - The nervous system’s role in who we’re drawn to - Healthy accountability vs self-blame after a breakup - What it means to embody your feminine energy after loss - How emotionally available masculine men are drawn to women doing this kind of healing work Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f

This episode is for the woman learning how to soften without shrinking. For the man who wants to show up in his healthy masculine energy but isn’t sure how to respond when emotions run high. We’re having a real conversation about what it means to be seen, heard, and felt without losing connection. We explore how to communicate from self-awareness instead of defense, and how to create relationships that feel safe and expressive for both the feminine and masculine. We talk about: The thin line between authenticity and reactivity How self-protection can sound a lot like empowerment but push away masculine men The loop between women who overexpress and men who under-respond The impact of feminine energy when it’s expressed clearly, not chaoticallyHow to connect from your truth while still making space for emotional safety Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f

We’re seeing a lot online about high standards, princess treatment, and soft life energy, but what does that actually look like when you're setting up a dating profile? Because yes, you can want to feel spoiled, cared for, and deeply cherished… And still make space for a masculine man to feel respected, needed, and appreciated. The truth is, the words you choose, the photos you post, and the energy behind them are telling a story. And if that story is based on fear, self-protection, or trying to get chosen, it’s probably not calling in what you actually want. In this episode, we’re talking to women navigating dating apps who are finally ready to attract love without the performance. Women who are finally ready to draw in emotionally available men who are grounded in their masculine energy and truly aligned with what they want. We cover: - The 4 levels of intentionality behind dating profiles (and why most stop at level 2) - How to show who you are, not just list what you like - The biggest silent turnoffs for men reading your profile - How to express your values without sounding guarded or self-righteous - What your photos are saying, even when they’re “good” ones - The subtle shift from vibe to vision that helps you attract emotional maturity Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #DatingWithIntention #FeminineEnergy #MasculineMen #DatingAppsForWomen #AttractLove #EmotionalAvailability #ConsciousDating #HealthyRelationships #DatingProfileTips #EnergeticAttraction

Breakups hurt. Even when you know it’s the right choice, even when you’re the one initiating it, letting go of someone you once loved isn’t easy. In this episode, we’re breaking down the first phase of a breakup: the shock, grief, emotional unraveling, and the deep questioning that comes with it. In this episode, we are talking about what actually happens in your body during a breakup, how to stop spiraling, why your mind wants to make sense of it all (even if it can’t yet), and what support really looks like during this time. We cover:  - What your nervous system goes through after a breakup - Why both sides of a breakup come with grief - The temptation to assign labels too early (and why that backfires) - How to process waves of emotion without letting them control you - What friends often get wrong when trying to help - The difference between a hard breakup and a toxic one - How men and women may process heartbreak differently Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #BreakupHealing #FeminineEnergyHealing #ForTheLoveOfMen #ConsciousBreakup #AttachmentStyleHealing #SoftButPowerful #HighValueWomanJourney #SomaticHealing #SecureAttachment #BreakupGlowUp

The words you choose, the photos you post, and the energy behind them are telling a story on your dating app profile. In this episode, we’re unpacking how to write a dating profile that actually reflects who you are and the kind of relationship you're looking for, without trying too hard or playing it too safe. We talk about: The 4 levels of intentionality behind dating profiles (and why most people stop at level 2) How to show who you are, not just what you like The biggest silent turnoffs for women reading your profile How to express standards and values without sounding performative or guarded What your photos are saying (even when they’re “good” photos) The subtle shift that helps you attract the right kind of connection If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t get matches I’m excited about” or “I feel like I have to put on a persona to stand out,” tune in! Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #DatingAdviceForMen #MasculineEnergy #ModernMasculinity #OnlineDatingTips #DatingProfileHelp #IntentionalDating #RelationshipReady #MenWhoLead #AuthenticConnection #EmpoweredDating

There’s a lot of talk about “princess treatment” right now. Some of it’s light and funny, some of it’s rooted in real desire, and some of it is missing the point entirely. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s underneath the viral reels, the lists, the standards, and what happens when a woman starts to base her worth on how much she’s being poured into without pausing to ask: Do I even want that kind of relationship? Because yes, you can want to feel spoiled, cared for, and deeply cherished…And still make space for a man to feel respected, needed, and appreciated. It’s all about getting honest with yourself and asking: Is what I’m asking for actually mine? Do I feel empowered asking for it or pressured to perform some version of “feminine”? And most importantly... what do I want to give in return? When you approach relationships from an empowered feminine lens, the goal isn’t to demand more. It’s to ask better. To check in with your own heart first. To receive without entitlement. And to let your standards be rooted in self-respect, not fear. We’re talking about all of that and more in this one. Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #EmotionalSafety #DatingWithIntention #EmpoweredFeminine #HealthyLoveDynamics #PrincessTreatmentWithDepth #HighStandardsNotWalls #ConsciousRelationships #SelfWorthInLove #EmotionalMaturityMatters #LoveWithoutEntitlement #FeminineEnergyHealing #ModernDatingTalk

The bleeding heart man often leads with effort. He gives, he fixes, he overextends, hoping it will finally earn him closeness or certainty. And the high standards woman? She’s not wrong for wanting more. But sometimes, those standards are hiding something else, like fear, self-protection, or a deep unmet need to feel emotionally held. In this episode, we’re getting into what’s actually going on underneath this dynamic and how both partners can get what they need to feel emotionally safe without swinging into overgiving or rigid expectations. Because love doesn’t require a performance. But it does ask for truth. We’ll explore: Why high standards sometimes turn into emotional armor How overgiving can be a hidden form of control And what it looks like to shift from protection into connection Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠⁠@courtney_schand⁠⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #ConsciousMasculinity #FeminineAndMasculineEnergy #EmotionalSafety #DatingWithIntention #HealthyRelationships #MenDoingTheWork #RelationalIntelligence #HealingTogether #InnerWorkMatters #LoveAndPolarity

For most men, this stuff isn’t obvious. No one teaches you what real safety looks like for women. Not in a classroom. Not from other men. Not in the media. So it makes sense if you’ve been doing your best but still feel like something’s missing.In this episode, we’re talking about what safety actually means to the feminine and why it’s the foundation for deeper emotional and physical connection. Not the cliché version of safety. The real, lived, visceral kind that women are tracking every day without even realizing it. We break it down into 3 core types: Physical safety: Why her nervous system is always scanning, and what makes her body relax Emotional safety: The difference between “hearing” her and actually getting it Sexual safety: Why pushing backfires, and what creates real openness You’ll learn: How small shifts in your energy tell her more than words ever couldWhy safety is the most underrated (and sexiest) form of foreplay What happens when she feels like she has to protect herself from you How to spot the green lights that say “She trusts you now. Keep going.” There’s no script for this. But if you’re willing to slow down, tune in, and actually attune to her pace, you’ll see a version of her you’ve never seen before. Want to work with Bri and/or Courtney? Connect with Bri on Instagram: ⁠@buildingbricoaching⁠ Connect with Courtney on Instagram: ⁠@courtney_schand⁠ Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠@thefortheloveofmenpodcast⁠ Check out our website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.fortheloveofmenpodcast.com⁠ Looking for deeper support? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #ConsciousMasculinity #FeminineAndMasculineEnergy #EmotionalSafety #DatingWithIntention #HealthyRelationships #MenDoingTheWork #RelationalIntelligence #HealingTogether #InnerWorkMatters #LoveAndPolarity

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your partner's emotions or caught yourself thinking, "Why is she telling me this?," you’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, we explore what’s really happening when the feminine shows up with big emotion. It might look like chaos or intensity on the outside, but underneath, there’s often something deeper that isn’t being met. And it’s not always hers alone. We talk about: - Why her emotion might feel bigger than what you know how to hold- What that intensity could be pointing to - How to stay grounded without shutting her down - Why trying to fix it often misses the point - What comes up in you when it all feels like too much This isn’t about tolerating everything. It’s about understanding what her emotion is communicating and how to stay connected without losing yourself. If you've ever felt stuck between pulling away or pushing through, this one’s for you. We’re glad you're here.

When she says she wants to feel seen, she’s not asking to be admired or fixed. She’s asking to feel understood.  In this episode, we’re unpacking what that actually looks like in practice. Because when a woman feels seen, she softens. She opens. She starts bringing more of herself into the relationship. And when she doesn’t, you’ll often feel her pull away, shut down, or reach for connection in ways that don’t quite land. If you’ve been craving more ease, more spark, more closeness with her in your life… this is where it starts. We talk about: - Why “not feeling seen” makes women pull away, shut down, or perform - The kind of presence that helps her feel safe, playful, and open - What you’re probably already noticing — but not saying out loud - How to create the kind of feedback loop that brings out her best - And our honest question: is roasting how men feel seen? (We’re truly curious.) Grab our new merch that starts good conversations: linktr.ee/fortheloveofmenpodcast Want more from Bri and Court? Check out our Masterclasses: 1️⃣ What Your Woman Wants Emotionally And How to Provide It: Unlock the secrets to fulfilling your partner emotionally! Join the Masterclass! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/767199b5-47dd-4b08-a405-2854480607a6 2️⃣ Creating More Emotional Intimacy: Learn the art of building emotional safety for your Masculine partner! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/344d8ff0-6c7f-4d83-909c-b1da3e4d2a1b 3️⃣ Navigating Triggers in an Empowered Way: Transform your response to triggers and cultivate empowerment! https://9803apykilombg2reyim.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/764d6284-6af5-456e-928f-14554f56c17f #RelationshipsDecoded  #MasculineAndFeminine  #EmotionalIntelligence  #ModernDatingTalk  #HealingTogether  #LoveAndPolarity  #HealthyRelationships  #InnerWorkJourney  #ConsciousDating  #DatingWithIntention  #FeminineEnergy  #MenAndWomenTalk