Mindful Masculinity: Navigating Emotions, Fatherhood & Healing | Matthew Braman

Matthew Braman is a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health specialist with over a decade of experience in therapy. As the founder of Verve Psychotherapy, he specializes in supporting men, new dads, and postpartum couples through the emotional challenges of fatherhood and manhood.

In this powerful conversation, we explore:

• The "Man Box" concept and how restrictive masculinity norms create barriers to emotional wellbeing and authentic fatherhood
• How trauma-informed therapies like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help men heal father wounds and create new roadmaps for parenting
• The critical importance of somatic awareness and mindfulness in helping men reconnect with emotions trapped in their bodies
• Practical approaches to improving communication and sexual intimacy in relationships through emotional vulnerability

Resources:

• Connect with Matthew at vervepsychotherapy.com
• Follow Matthew on Instagram @vervepsychotherapy
• Learn about his "Becoming Dad" workshop for expectant fathers in Westfield, New Jersey