May 20, 2026
Men's mental health is in crisis — and most men won't go to therapy until it's too late. In this episode of The Authentic Man Podcast, I sit down with Roy Graff — psychotherapist, relationship coach, and men's emotional health expert — to talk about why men avoid therapy, what that avoidance is actually costing them, and what getting help really looks like for men who want more from their relationships and themselves. Roy works at the intersection of masculinity, emotional suppression, intimacy, and authentic connection — and this conversation goes deep.
Roy Graff is a psychotherapist, relationship coach, and educator focused on men’s emotional health, intimacy, consent, polyamory, and authentic connection. His work explores how masculinity, emotional suppression, and relationship patterns affect mental health and human connection. He is also known for facilitating workshops on consent, play fighting, embodiment, and relational skills, helping people build deeper self-awareness, empathy, and healthier relationships.
Key Topics:
⭐ Why Men Avoid Therapy
⭐ The Hidden Cost Of Performative Masculinity
⭐ How The Manosphere Exploits Male Insecurity
⭐ Therapy As A Tool For Self-Discovery
⭐ Why Patriarchy Hurts Men Too
⭐ Authentic Connection vs Transactional Relationships
⭐ Consent, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
⭐ Why Men Struggle With Vulnerability
⭐ Pleasure, Presence & Emotional Repression
⭐ How Therapy Can Change Fatherhood & Future Generations
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