
The Secure Husband
A Secure Husband no longer seeks validation from his wife—he stands strong in self-worth, meets his own emotional needs, and leads with confidence and clarity.
M. Bruce Abbott, M.A, CPC · M. Bruce Abbott
Show overview
The Secure Husband launched in 2025 and has put out 174 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 12 min and 17 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 44 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 130 episodes published. Published by M. Bruce Abbott.
From the publisher
A Secure Husband no longer seeks validation from his wife—he stands strong in self-worth, meets his own emotional needs, and leads with confidence and clarity. I’ve been where you are, and I’m here to help you break free from old patterns, reclaim your strength, and transform your marriage from the inside out.
Latest Episodes
View all 174 episodesCodependency and Boundaries: Why Boundaries Feel So Wrong (Codependency Podcast Series)
The Hidden Resentment of Codependency (Codependency Podcast Series)
Why Dismissive-Avoidants Get So Triggered by Codependent Behavior (Codependency Podcast Series)
The Two-Headed Monster: Anxiety and Codependency in Marriage (Codependency Podcast Series)
Codependency and the Sexless Marriage / Dead Bedroom (Codependency Podcast Series)
Why Codependency Hurts So Much (Codependency Podcast Series)
I’m Only Okay If You’re Okay (Codependency Podcast Series)
Stop Going to Dead Bedroom Forums — They Are Keeping You Stuck (Perception of Powerlessness Series)
You WERE Powerless Once — Why It Got Stuck in Your Body (Perception of Powerlessness Series)
Why We Stay In Toxic Relationship (Perception of Powerlessness Series)
You CAN Change Your Marriage (By Changing Yourself): Perception of Powerlessness Series
“I Have to Stay for the Kids” : Perception of Powerlessness Series
It Feels Like She Has All the Power (The Perception of Powerlessness)
P*rn, Masturbation, and the Dead Bedroom / Sexless Marriage — The Hidden Cycle That Keeps You Stuck
The Bold Move In My Sexless Marriage / Dead Bedroom
How Becoming Secure Transforms a Sexless Marriage.
“I Just Gave Up”… Why Accepting a Sexless Marriage (When You Don’t Truly Want It) Isn’t the Answer
Duty Sex / Pity Sex : Self Abandonment in a Dead Bedroom
Ep 156“Fine, I’ll Get It Somewhere Else” - In A Sexless Marriage
If you are in a sexless marriage, you may have had this thought:“Fine… I’ll get it somewhere else.”You may not say it out loud. You may not act on it. But it shows up after months or years of rejection, distance, and loneliness.In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we talk about why this mindset feels so strong and why it makes your situation worse.In this video you will learn:• Why this thought shows up in a sexless marriage• What pain sits under this mindset• Why dysfunction does not justify cheating• The hidden cost of stepping outside the marriage• Why this choice breaks trust even more• The difference between sex and real connection• Why living one foot in and one foot out keeps you stuck• What it means to be all in or all outLet’s be clear.A sexless marriage hurts.You feel rejected.You feel unwanted.You feel alone next to your partner.That pain creates thoughts.“If she will not meet my needs, I will find it somewhere else.”That thought feels like relief. It feels like control.But it creates more problems.When you step outside the marriage, you add:SecrecyGuiltStressBroken trustYou do not fix the original problem. You create a new one.You also avoid a hard truth.You must decide how you want to live.Many men stay stuck in the middle.They stay in the marriage.They look outside the marriage.They stop doing real work.This creates more distance and more confusion.You cannot build a strong relationship from that place.Real change starts with clarity.You choose:All inOrAll outAll in means:You speak your needs clearlyYou set boundariesYou stop chasingYou lead yourselfAll out means:You make a clean decisionYou act with honestyYou do not create more damageThe middle path does not work.If you feel stuck and want help, you can sign up for a free 30-minute consultation.This is a simple conversation about what is happening in your marriage and how coaching might work for you. There is no sales pitch and no pressure. We will just talk and see if it feels like a good fit and how I can help.Learn more here:https://securehusband.comIf this video helped you, subscribe for more content on sexless marriage, boundaries, and emotional strength.#SexlessMarriage #MarriageAdvice #Infidelity #BoundariesIf you struggle with life, marriage and relationships and are ready to thrive, check out the resources from Certified Professional Coach Bruce Abbott at https://SecureHusband.com.#deadbedroom #marriage #sexlessmarriage#MarriageHelpAll content is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting any treatment or therapy. This includes all content on this site, email, blogs, podcasts, social media, and events. Nothing shared constitutes medical or legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.
Ep 155You’re Not Powerless in a Sexless Marriage
If you are in a sexless marriage, you may feel stuck.You may think:“There is nothing I can do.”“It is all up to her.”“I just have to live like this.”These thoughts feel real. They feel final. But they are not true.In this episode of The Secure Husband Podcast, we talk about why you feel powerless and how to take your power back in a healthy way.In this video you will learn:• Why feeling powerless is common in a sexless marriage• How a victim mindset keeps you stuck• What you cannot control in your relationship• What you can control right now• How men give their power away without knowing• Why over-trying and chasing make things worse• What real power looks like in daily life• How your behavior shifts the relationship dynamicIf you feel stuck and want help, you can sign up for a free 30-minute consultation.This is a simple conversation about what is happening in your marriage and how coaching might work for you. There is no sales pitch and no pressure. We will just talk and see if it feels like a good fit and how I can help.Learn more here:https://securehusband.comIf this video helped you, subscribe for more content on sexless marriage, boundaries, and emotional strength.If you struggle with life, marriage and relationships and are ready to thrive,check out the resources from Certified Professional Coach Bruce Abbott at https://SecureHusband.com.#deadbedroom #marriage #sexlessmarriage#boundaries #attachmentstylesAll content is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting any treatment or therapy. This includes all content on this site, email, blogs, podcasts, social media, and events. Nothing shared constitutes medical or legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.