Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence23 Elo 2025

105. Healing the Modern Man: Tom Stroud Talks Masculinity, Abandonment & Emotional Intelligence

In this engaging conversation, Johnny Lawrence speaks with Tom Stroud, a cast member of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" and the host of the podcast "Why Do Men?" They explore themes of masculinity, vulnerability, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships.

Tom shares his journey of self-discovery, emphasising the importance of emotional intelligence and the challenges of navigating love and feelings of abandonment.

The discussion also addresses the significance of acceptance, forgiveness, and the role of community in supporting men's mental health.

Takeaways

👉 Tom Stroud discusses the impact of his childhood on his adult values.

👉 The importance of vulnerability in relationships is emphasised.

👉 Anger is often a reaction to deeper emotions like rejection and abandonment.

👉 Acceptance is about owning your feelings, while forgiveness is about external events.

👉 Tom's experience on 'Love is Blind' taught him about aligning values in relationships.

👉 The conversation highlights the need for emotional intelligence in men.

👉 Tom reflects on the importance of accountability in relationships.

👉 The Shoulders to Shoulder community aims to support men's mental health.

👉 Tom shares his journey of navigating avoidant attachment styles.

Toms Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/stroudtom/?hl=en

Newsletter

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Website

www.johnnylawrence.co.uk

Johnny’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/theselfdevelopmentcoach/?hl=en-gb

The Slavey of Addiction Documentary

https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

The Self M.A.D.E. Course

https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/course

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