Ep 058: Why You Keep Losing Your Temper —And How to Stop

Update: 2025-09-08

Description

Most men weren’t taught what to do with emotions—so we suppress, explode, or go silent. In this DropZone conversation, Mitchell teams up with Michael and Chris to break down the 3 R’s of Emotional Mastery—a practical system to stop reactive blow-ups and start leading with calm confidence.

In this episode you’ll learn:

✅ The 4 causes of 99% of conflict in your marriage

✅ How to RECOGNIZE the warning signs ⚠️

✅ How to REFLECT and take space BEFORE you lose it

✅How to RESPOND - 3 resolution techniques that will change everything

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Silent Struggle: Emotional Withdrawal in Relationships

01:28 Understanding Emotional Mastery: A Path to Strength

05:44 The Impact of Upbringing on Emotional Expression

10:34 The Importance of Emotional Connection in Marriage

19:24 Navigating Emotional Safety and Connection

20:52 The Crazy Cycle: Love, Respect, and Conflict

23:47 Understanding Attachment Styles

29:02 The Impact of Family of Origin

34:13 The Three R's of Emotional Mastery

57:26 Tools for Conflict Resolution

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