Male Rage: Culture & Men’s Inner Lives | featuring Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Preston Rice

Описание: In this conversation with Dr. Preston Rice, Psy.D., we explore how male rage is often less about aggression and more about the history a person carries—trauma, cultural expectations, and the emotions men are taught not to feel.

Drawing from clinical work and personal reflection, Dr. Rice talks through the ways anger becomes a mask for grief, loneliness, and fear; how rejection touches old wounds; and why many men struggle to cry even when they want to. We move through the landscape of primary and secondary emotions, the role of EFT in helping men reconnect with themselves, and the deeply human need for relationships where vulnerability doesn’t cost one's dignity.

We also step back to look at the cultural forces shaping masculinity today—rigidity, tradition, changing norms—and how these pressures influence men’s ability to be flexible, emotionally present, and connected. This conversation offers a grounded look at how men can heal, grow, and feel more whole.

00:00 Introduction | Who is Dr. Preston Rice, Psy.D.
02:28 Male Rage & Trauma | Cultural Norms & Expectations
04:32 Anger/Rage as a Mask for Other Emotions | Internalized vs. Externalized Emotions
06:23 Deeper Explanation of Rage/Anger
08:25 Purpose of Anger | Healthy vs. Unhealthy Anger (Incels)
10:45 Emotionally Focused Therapy | Primary and Secondary Emotions
13:00 Response to Rejection
15:40 Holding Space for Vulnerability
17:30 Personal Reflections | Men and the Inability to Cry
22:00 Value of a Non-Judgmental Relationship
22:45 Strategies to Connect to Emotions | “What do you want to cry about?”
26:25 The Utility of Anger | Life or Death Situation
28:20 Cultural Shifts | Masculinity & Femininity
35:00 Tradition and Language | Emotional and Cognitive Rigidity vs. Flexibility
38:10 Dr. Rice on Working with Men in Therapy | How Men Can Benefit from Therapy

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Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy or clinical advice and does not establish a professional relationship.

The information shared reflects professional opinion and is offered in good faith, but it does not represent the full truth of any topic. Psychology is an evolving field, and other professionals may have different perspectives.

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