UNFINISHED MEN

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By: ZAINAB A.M

Unfinished Men is a podcast about the emotional lives of men, the silence, the pressure, the contradictions, and how those truths shape the world around them.But this isn’t just a show for men.It’s for the women who love them.The children they raise.The people affected by their presence… or their absence.This is where we unpack what men carry, what they don’t say, and how it echoes through families, love, work, and identity.Some stories are told by men.Some by women.All of them are unfinished, and that’s the point.

Money, Fear, and the Myth of Worth- The weight of Worth
#9
Last Monday at 8:00 AM


Money isn’t just currency. Its identity.

From the moment a boy becomes a man, he is measured by how much he can earn, provide, and carry.

His worth becomes tied to his wallet. His value to his bank balance.

But who carries him?

This episode is a reflection on the quiet pressure so many men feel:

💸 The fear of not having enough

💸 The shame of falling short

💸 The silence around asking for help


✨ You are more than what you...


Marriage- is it worth it?
#8
Last Saturday at 8:00 AM


In this reflection, I’m asking the question most people are afraid to say out loud:

Is marriage worth it?


Is it worth the emotional labor, the financial sacrifices, the silent compromises, the risks of heartbreak?

Or is it still one of the most beautiful choices we can make?


This is not about convincing anyone.

It’s about exploring the truth, the doubts, and the quiet hopes that come with choosing partnership in a world that keeps changing.

Than...


Migration and Marriage – Part 2: When Women Choose Freedom
#7
Last Friday at 5:00 PM


In Part 2, we explore the other side of this story: the women who carried everything, felt invisible, and eventually chose themselves.


We talk about:

✨ Why some women leave even after years of sacrifice

✨ How migration exposes hidden resentments and unmet needs

✨ What it looks like to reclaim your life after losing yourself in marriage


🎧 This is an honest, compassionate conversation about love, survival, and the courage to begin again.


Thank you for listening to this series. I...


Migration and Marriage – Reflections & Advice for Men
#6
07/10/2025


In this short reflection, I share thoughts and reminders for men who have given everything in love and felt left behind.


✨ How to protect your peace when you feel betrayed

✨ Why your worth doesn’t depend on who stays

✨ What it looks like to rebuild your life after a sacrifice


This is for every man who has questioned if he was ever enough.


Thank you for listening. If this speaks to you, share it with someone who needs it...


Migration and Marriage- Part 1: When Independence Breaks a Marriage
#5
07/09/2025


In this episode, we explore the stories of Nigerian men who gave everything to build a life abroad with their wives, only to watch the relationship unravel.

We talk about:

✨ Why gratitude is not always enough to sustain love

✨ What happens when freedom makes people choose themselves

✨ The hidden power shifts when a couple relocates

✨ Why sacrifice doesn’t always protect love

✨ What happens when independence permits people to leave


If you have ever wondered why so many Nigerian marriages do...


Grief Or Content?, Why Everyone’s Posting Their Pain”
#4
06/23/2025

People used to go to therapy, to their elders, their friends,  or even just sit in silence.

Now?

You break up today, and by evening, there’s a “Storytime” or “POV: When he cheated and thought I wouldn’t find out” video with background music and captions.

But here’s the truth, no one’s saying:

Social media doesn’t heal.

It entertains.

It exploits your moment, then moves on to the next scandal.

And the algorithm doesn’t care who’s hurting, it only cares...


The Cost Of Struggle, People don’t know how expensive it is to be poor
#3
06/11/2025

They never tell you how expensive it is to be poor.

You don’t just pay with money 

You pay with sleep,

With silence,

With sacrifice.


I watched "Straw by Tyler Perry"

And two lines broke me:

“No matter what you’re going through, someone else is going through worse," and  "That people don't know how expensive it is to be poor."


And it made me wonder…

Why do we always have to do...


Good Night, Bro: Why Can’t Men Say It?
#3
06/01/2025

A trend went viral: men calling their guy friends to say “Good night.”

The reactions? Awkward. Funny. And… quietly heartbreaking.

In this short reflection, I ask: Why is softness still foreign to men? Why does expressing care feel uncomfortable, even unsafe?


💡 Key Topics Discussed:

Emotional distance in male friendshipsCultural expectations around masculinityThe shame attached to vulnerabilityWhy softness isn’t weakness

🗣️ Featured Quote:

“The world doesn’t teach men how to care, only how to conquer.”


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The Why
#2
05/25/2025


This is the beginning.
A personal voice note that became a podcast, a purpose, and a place for untold stories. In this short intro, I share why I created Unfinished Men, what inspired me, and why this space matters for all of us.


💡 Key Topics Discussed:

The meaning behind “Unfinished Men”The power of vulnerability and storytellingWhy this podcast exists, and who it’s forHow silence, grief, and love sparked a movement
🗣️ Featured Quote:

“This podcast isn’t just for men. It’s for anyone who’s ever lived with the echo of...


Sick, Silenced, and Disbelieved: Men, Abuse & Paternity in Crisis
#1
05/25/2025

What happens when a man says he’s hurting, and no one believes him?

In this raw, voice-led episode, we explore the emotional toll of abuse, false accusations, and the silence around paternity doubts. These are not just stories, they’re confessions, consequences, and cries for help.


💡 Key Topics Discussed:

The stigma of male vulnerabilityEmotional abuse in marriagePaternity fraud and its hidden painWhy society often ignores men’s suffering

🗣️ Featured Quote:

“When a man says he’s the one being abused, the world laughs… until it’s too late.”


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