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Why Men “Hit the Wall” in Their 40s (Front Stage vs Backstage) | Black Dad Unfiltered

Most men don’t break because they’re weak; they break because they’ve been performing “front stage” their whole life and never healed “backstage.” In this episode of Black Dad Unfiltered, host Coach Rod sits down with Dr. Johnny Parker (CEO of The Parker Group) for an honest conversation about the front-stage/backstage life many men live, especially Black men and Black fathers, who carry pressure, fear, anxiety, and unprocessed trauma. Dr. Parker shares how childhood trauma, domestic violence trauma, and shame can shape the masculine identity, and why men’s mental health often shows up as anger, withdrawal, or self-sabotage. You’ll hear why “what you don’t talk out, you act out,” how unprocessed pain can fuel anxiety and depression, and why emotional intelligence and male vulnerability aren’t optional if you want real personal growth, relationship growth, and parenting growth. They also explain why many men hit a wall in their 40s (midlife crisis men) and how therapy for men, journaling for men, and intentional self-work can rebuild their inner lives and leadership. If you’re navigating healthy masculinity, healing, or leadership, this episode will challenge you—and help you grow. 👉 Subscribe, like, and comment what hit home and share this with a brother who needs it. 🔔 Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode of Black Dad Unfiltered! 🌟 Follow us on social media for daily insights and updates: 📸 Instagram:   / blackdadunfiltered   👍🏾 Facebook:   / blackdadunfiltered   🌐 Website: https://www.blackdadunfiltered.com 🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54Op... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bl... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast... #BlackDadUnfiltered #CoachRod #DrJohnnyParker #MensMentalHealth #BlackMenHealing #BlackFathers #EmotionalIntelligence #TraumaHealing #HealthyMasculinity #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #FatherhoodPodcast #Journaling 00:00 Introduction to Black Dad Unfiltered and guest Dr. Johnny Parker 04:17 Dr. Parker's background - from Queens trauma to marriage therapist and executive coach 05:53 Core principle: "What you don't talk out, you act out" - frozen feelings and acting out behaviors 09:22 Masculine psyche formed in shame - societal conditioning that kills men's emotional expression 12:57 Creating safety for vulnerability - who earns access to your backstage self 14:50 Defining front stage vs backstage - external persona versus internal emotional world 21:29 Professional impact of neglecting inner work - how backstage issues limit career growth 22:14 The wall men hit in their 40s - disillusionment when drivenness stops working 26:45 Beginning the healing work - affirmation and the need to be heard and seen 45:56 Book details and practical application - Front Stage Back Stage available on Amazon