{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From \u201cMan Up\u201d to Showing Up: Former Pro Athlete on Healing, Emotional Safety & Real Connection","description":"If you\u2019ve ever been praised at work and lost at home, you\u2019re not alone. My good friend and guest on today\u2019s episode is Paul Coleman, who thought \u201cproviding\u201d was enough for his family\u2026 until conflicts, distance, and a daughter\u2019s simple note exposed the truth: true connection with loved ones was a skill and he was lacking in it. Paul is a former professional athlete and top 1% California real estate agent, husband, and father to four. Over two years, he has rebuilt his inner world - finally facing childhood wounds he swore he had dealt with already, learning emotional safety for himself and how to create that for others, and choosing presence over performance. In this episode, he shares the exact steps that changed how he shows up for his family differently, because what he believed was \u201cshowing up\u201d wasn\u2019t working. You\u2019ll Hear Why \u201cman up\u201d works- until it absolutely doesn\u2019t The household red flags that launched his healing journey The book that unlocked his reactivity as a father and partner (\u201cParenting from the Inside Out\u201d) How reframing his origin story (and writing to his estranged father) melted decades of anger Emotional safety 101: presence, regulation, and not mirroring your partner\u2019s  mood The 6-year-old\u2019s note that reoriented his entire approach to love How to stop fixing and start holding (and why it changes everything) Building brotherhood: why men\u2019s groups accelerate growth Practical boundaries when hormones, stress, and history collide Walk away with a clear picture of what emotional safety looks like in practice from a man\u2019s perspective, how to become the grounded \u201crock\u201d your partner and kids can lean on, and why presence\u2026 NOT performance creates lasting connection. And men listening - if you\u2019re feeling called out (in the best way) - Learn more and Apply for my men\u2019s coaching program: Healthy Men-tality   Connect with Tara: Follow @unblockyourbs on Instagram @unblockyourbs on TikTok  Watch the episodes on YouTube Join the Self Aware Army Healing Community Book a 1:1 call with Tara FREE 5-minute Breathwork Download Get the Nervous System Reset Toolkit Apply to the Healthy Men-tality Men\u2019s Program Submit a question for an upcoming Podcast or LIVE   __________________________________________________________________________________   Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical, mental health, or legal advice. I am not a licensed mental health professional or medical provider and cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe medication for any condition. If you or someone you know is struggling, please ask for support from a licensed professional or contact a trusted organization in your area. In cases of crisis or emergency, please contact local authorities or a crisis hotline immediately. The views expressed in this podcast are my personal opinions and those of my guests. They are not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thank you for listening responsibly. ","author_name":"Unblock Your BS","author_url":"https:\/\/www.unblockyourbs.com","html":"