Ever feel like you’re just a big kid in an adult body trying not to scream at your microwave when it beeps too loud? Yeah… same.

In this powerful, hilarious, and eye-opening episode of Beyond the Mud, Mike breaks down emotional intelligence in a way that finally makes sense. We’re talking about the real difference between emotional maturity and just reacting like a 5-year-old with a mortgage. From the silent treatment to full-blown emotional tantrums, Mike opens up about how unchecked childhood trauma kept him emotionally stuck — and how he finally started climbing out of it.

Expect laughs. Expect science. Expect to see yourself in this. Whether you’re a parent trying to raise emotionally intelligent kids, a partner tired of toxic patterns, or just a grown-ass human trying to stop acting like a walking red flag — this one’s for you.

🔥 We cover:

How men, women, and kids process emotions differently

Why kids need adult guidance to learn emotional regulation

How the silent treatment is actually emotional warfare

The real reason most adults never learned this stuff

And Mike’s raw, funny story about transforming from emotionally reactive to emotionally aware (finally).

🎯 Plus, you'll walk away with insights backed by psychology, neuroscience, and real-life reflection — all wrapped in Mike’s brutally honest, Bill Burr-meets-Daniel Tosh style.

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