You’re Not Broken, You’re Disconnected (Part 1): Why Men Feel Stuck, Numb, and Lost EP: 180
You’re Not Broken, You’re Disconnected (Part 1): Why Men Feel Stuck, Numb, and Lost EP: 180  
Podcast: Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
Published On: Thu Apr 16 2026
Description: Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Why do so many men look fine on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside?In Part 1 of this powerful episode, Michael Hicks breaks down the deeper reason so many men feel stuck, numb, frustrated, emotionally shut down, and disconnected from who they were created to be. This is not just a conversation about bad habits or lack of discipline. This is about the silent disconnect affecting a man’s purpose, peace, relationships, confidence, health, and spiritual direction.Michael unpacks how men drift into survival mode, how pain gets buried under performance, and why so many are fighting symptoms while ignoring the real root. If you’ve been feeling off, distant, exhausted, angry, unmotivated, or like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, this episode will hit home.In this episode, Michael Hicks covers:why men often feel stuck, numb, and emotionally disconnectedhow survival patterns quietly sabotage relationships and personal growththe hidden cost of staying disconnected from truth, purpose, and healingsigns that something deeper is going on beneath anger, withdrawal, overworking, and inconsistencythe Liv2Thrive framework for beginning the journey back to clarity, strength, and alignmentThis episode is for the man who knows he is meant for more but is tired of living disconnected from his identity, his voice, his health, his calling, and the people he loves.If this message speaks to you, share it with a man who needs it. And if you are ready to go deeper and do the real work of reconnecting, healing, and rebuilding, reach out to work with Michael Hicks one on one through Liv2Thrive.Your breakthrough will not come from pretending longer. It starts when you tell the truth about where you are and decide that staying stuck is no longer an option.USM / Search KeywordsUse this as your keyword bank / metadata layer:Michael Hicks, Liv2Thrive, men’s personal growth, men’s healing podcast, emotional healing for men, men’s mental health, self-sabotage, purpose for men, faith-based men’s coaching, healing from disconnection, relationships for men, masculine leadership, emotional resilience, personal development for men, Christian life coaching for menSupport the showTo Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSBL.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.EHow to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?Schedule a free call with coach Michaelhttps://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10fJoin the 1% Better Facebook community(Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click belowhttps://bit.ly/41Ue7tJCheck out his website:www.liv2thrive.com  for more info.or email: michael@liv2thrive.comPlease if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.comSponsorshipHow is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.3rd party tested. The best.Go to: www.superfungummies.comThanks to Elite NutritionEnter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code. You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils. Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg.With our Promo Code you will p...