<p>Michael and Lou delve into a thought-provoking discussion about communication and emotional challenges. Michael recounts a transformative family trip to the woods, where he faced miscommunication, lack of empathy, and emotional misalignment. He reflects on how his past frustrations surfaced during this experience. Lou shares insights from his own experiences with "verbal one-night stands," offering valuable lessons learned about the impact of words. Together, Michael and Lou explore the power of words and how they can sometimes be unintentionally hurtful. Michael also opens up about feeling isolated and misunderstood, especially within his family dynamics.</p> <p>Support the podcast...</p> <p>Merch available at <a href="http://secondhandtherapypod.com/">http://secondhandtherapypod.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod">http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Topics discussed: Miscommunication, Lack of Empathy, Emotional Misalignment, Family Dynamics, Verbal One-Night Stands, Impact of Words, Emotional Challenges, Communication Issues, Personal Growth, Podcast Discussions, Mental Health, Therapy, Men’s Mental Health</p>