Is Traditional Masculinity Harming Your Son's Emotional Health?
A high-impact conversation on mindset, relationships, and growth at every stage of life.
The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi
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Show Notes
If you’re still telling boys to “man up,” you’re training them to shut down... and it’s costing them in school, friendships, and future relationships.
Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with psychologist Gloria K. Vanderhorst to break the “tough guy” myth and show families how to raise emotionally strong, deeply connected boys.
You’ll learn:
⚡ How to spot the difference between “typical boy” behavior and a real cry for help
🧠 The early experiences at home and school that wire boys for emotional health (or shutdown)
🗣️ Simple scripts to coach boys through big feelings without shame or shutdown
👊 Better ways to handle conflict, school struggles, and screen time without blowups or withdrawal
❤️ Five concrete actions you can take this week to better support the boy you love
Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst
Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst
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