ManTalks Podcast Why Young Men Are So Angry, with Trey Tucker
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Feb 23, 2026 Trey Tucker, a therapist and men’s work facilitator who writes about grief and father wounds, shares personal stories and practical approaches. He talks about sudden loss, why men grieve through responsibility, honoring the dead, distraction and cultural decline, the father wound, identity during transitions, and rebuilding tribe and mentorship.
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Sudden Loss Triggered Immediate Fight Mode
- Trey Tucker describes getting the call that his father died in a single-car crash and the immediate numb, task-focused response for funeral logistics.
- He couldn't grieve for four days, then entered fight mode until decisions were done, then finally took full breaths and began grieving.
Schedule Daily Grief Sessions
- Do practical tasks first, then schedule daily deliberate grief time to let emotions process.
- Trey committed to 30 minutes a day of grief, using photos, letters, yelling or journaling until emotions flowed.
Building A Garden As Grief Work
- Connor Beaton built a raised garden bed as actionable grief after his mother died, using the physical project to connect with her memory.
- While building he talked aloud to her, cried, and used the project as dedicated grieving time.
