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When "Love" Undermines You: What Penny & Leonard’s Dynamic Shows Us About Emasculating Behaviour
What looks like banter in sitcoms can be quiet emotional erosion in real life. Emasculating behaviour often hides in jokes, dismissive comments, and withheld respect. This article unpacks the subtle dynamics that chip away at a man's worth - and how to spot them before they cost your confidence, identity, or joy.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read


You Don’t Have to Carry It All: A Message for the Men Who’ve Been Holding It Together Too Long
You’ve been the rock. The one who holds it all together, silently. But just because you can carry it doesn’t mean you should. This is your permission slip to stop surviving and start living - with more ease, more joy, and real support. If you’re stuck in lone wolf mode and craving a different way, this post speaks directly to you.
Heike Schimanski
3 min read


What can YOU do to support the men around you?
Society tells men to “man up” - but that narrative is failing them. In this post, I offer real tools to support the men in your life (or yourself) through meaningful conversations and gentle, guided action. It’s not about fixing. It’s about space, presence, and helping him or you reconnect with what matters - one small, doable step at a time.
Heike Schimanski
4 min read
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