Why Modern Men Are Falling Apart

Why Modern Men Are Falling Apart

From Follow Your Path Podcast by Sean Graves

April 3, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the crisis facing modern men, exploring themes of emotional suppression, anger, and the need for healthy masculinity.

A clip from our Men's Retreat last year got 15 MILLION views and a tsunami of hate. There’s a growing crisis happening in men right now. In this conversation, Christopher August and Sean Graves break down the deeper truth behind men’s anger, emotional suppression and the rising levels of depression, addiction and disconnection we’re seeing across the world. After a viral video showing men releasing suppressed rage and anger sparked massive backlash, they go beyond the surface to explore what’s really going on beneath the judgment, criticism, and resistance. This isn’t just about “men’s work," it's about trauma, identity, control, and the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide. In this video, you’ll discover: ▪️ Why so many men suppress emotions and what it’s costing them ▪️ The real reason anger, addiction, and disconnection are rising ▪️ How childhood conditioning shapes the “mask” men wear ▪️ Why talk therapy alone often isn’t enough ▪️ The role of breathwork and somatic healing in releasing trauma ▪️ What healthy masculinity actually looks like ▪️ How men can reclaim purpose, connection and inner power. This is a raw, honest conversation about what it means to be a…

People in this episode

Host: Sean Graves

Guest: Christopher August

Topics covered

  • men's mental health
  • emotional suppression
  • masculinity
  • trauma
  • addiction
  • connection

Keywords

  • men's retreat
  • emotional health
  • depression
  • breathwork
  • somatic healing
  • healthy masculinity
  • identity

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