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E133 | His Side: What Men Hear When You Try To Explain Your Health Journey
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Real talk, zero fluff: when a woman decides to change her body, her hormones, and her confidence, the relationship shifts. We invited Lindsey’s husband, Matt, to unpack what many men won’t say out loud: why your transformation can feel intimidating, how pride and problem-solving get in the way of support, and what actually helps a couple grow together instead of apart.
Matt shares their early story, recovering from eating disorders, leaving the military, opening a CrossFit gym and the moment a bag of Cheetos became a wake-up call to rise with his wife rather than watch from the couch. We get specific about the sticky parts: how to talk about investing in a health program without a money fight, what details men listen for (process, value, outcomes), and why translating goals into shared benefits, energy, intimacy, presence, creates buy-in. You’ll hear how to set boundaries around routines and food without shaming each other, plus a simple question that reduces conflict fast: “Do you want solutions or support?”
We also go deeper into the male mindset. Matt names the quiet fear:“Am I enough?” that can make growth feel like a threat and shows how reframing comparison turns it into a shared win. He’s clear on what men actually care about: and you might be surprised to hear what that really is. Tune in for that and so much more inside the mind of a man on this episode of the Rejuvenating Health Podcast.
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stage: A Man’s View (00:00:00)
2. Matt’s Backstory And Their Early Years (00:02:10)
3. Why Women Change And What Men Hear (00:05:10)
4. Intimidation, Growth, And Growing Together (00:09:30)
5. Aesthetics, Body Image, And Male Fears (00:13:40)
6. Programs, Money, And Making The Case (00:18:20)
7. Support Vs. Solutions: Speaking Clearly (00:22:20)
8. Boundaries At Home And Environment (00:26:00)
9. Discipline, Leadership, And Ego (00:30:00)
10. Am I Enough: Masculinity And Pressure (00:34:00)
11. Comparison Traps And Shared Wins (00:39:00)
12. What Men Actually Care About (00:43:00)
13. Takeaways And Closing Notes (00:45:30)
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