Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine—a podcast and YouTube channel for sensitive souls, truth-tellers, and cycle-breakers who see the fire before anyone else smells the smoke.
I’m Shannon—recovering party girl, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything-er—and I’m here to help you stop gaslighting yourself, set sacred boundaries, and remember: your sensitivity is your superpower.
If you were raised around addiction, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect, you might feel like you're too much, too emotional, or just plain broken.
But here's the truth:
💛 You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just the canary.
Through raw conversations, grounded tools, and gently rebellious truth-telling, we’ll explore healing from trauma, setting boundaries without guilt, reparenting ourselves, and rebuilding the nervous system—one deep breath at a time.
No toxic positivity. No bullshit. Just soul-level self-care, emotional wisdom, and some dry humor to get us through the hard stuff.
Whether you're just beginning to question your family patterns or knee-deep in breaking generational cycles—you belong here.
🎙️ New episodes every week.
—Let’s stay connected:
🕊️ Free healing guide: www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
📬 Email: shannon@thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
🎥 YouTube: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Canaries in the Coal Mine
Why Men Shut Down Emotionally (and How It Starts)
FREE guide: The Unlearning Guide — How to Feel Safe Feeling Again → Download here → coming soon
Why do so many men shut down emotionally? And where does it start?
For generations, boys have been told to “be strong.” But underneath that message was another one , "Don’t scare us with your feelings."
This cinematic episode explores how emotional silence begins, why it costs men so much more than we realize, and what it takes to unlearn the script that keeps everyone disconnected.
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🔄 NEED A NEXT STEP?
Watch next → “The Hidden Ways Childhood Trauma Affects Your Adult Life” → https://youtu.be/M8NOmHApwfw](https://youtu.be/M8NOmHApwfw
Or try → “What Does ‘Family Cycle Breaker’ Mean?” → https://youtu.be/UQuw9pgf03E](https://youtu.be/UQuw9pgf03E
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🎁 FREE HEALING PDF TOOLS:
✍ Complex PTSD Companion Guide→ https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/wr4dlz92c3
✍ Vagus Nerve Reset Guide → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7
✍ 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls — Survival Guide → https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide
💛 Canary Love Notes (weekday support) → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti
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🌐 STAY CONNECTED:
Subscribe → @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Podcast → Canaries in the Coal Mine (Spotify / Apple / Amazon)
Book Nook → https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu](https://amzn.to/4fzi6Eu
Website → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
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💬 LET’S TALK:
Have you ever loved a man, raised one, or been one —
and wondered why emotion felt unsafe for him?
If you’re comfortable, share your thoughts below.
It helps others feel less alone. 💛
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and supportive purposes only.
It is not medical advice and is not sponsored.
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ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
A space for cycle-breakers, deep feelers, and truth-tellers.
We aren’t “too much” — we’re wired for honesty, healing, and connection.
New cinematic episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM, plus podcast uploads.
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