When keeping busy turns into being distant, deep down, you know you’re not showing up as the best version of yourself.Â
Maybe you’ve noticed your partner isn’t as happy, or that intimacy doesn’t come as naturally as it once did. You want things to feel closer, but instead you find yourself keeping busy or avoiding the harder conversations.
Avoidance feels easier in the moment but over time, it creates more distance. The silence grows, the disconnection deepens, and the gap between you feels harder to bridge.
This course gives you straightforward tools to break those patterns, feel more confident, and start rebuilding the closeness you’ve been missing.
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When you join From Shut Down to Communication you may benefit from
Less distraction, more presence
Move beyond busyness and show up fully with your partner.
Clearer communication
Learn how to speak openly, listen fully, and feel understood.
Confidence in tricky moments
Handle disagreements without shutting down or blowing up.
Breaking old patterns
Recognise and shift habits that create silence or distance.
More intimacy and closeness
Practical ways to rebuild physical and emotional connection.
Greater calm and security
Feel more grounded in yourself, so you can be a better partner.
Imagine how it will feel to be calmer, more confident, and more present in yourself.Â
The urge to avoid may not hold you back in the same way, and conversations can start to feel less difficult.Â
As you show up differently, intimacy can begin to feel more natural, your partner may feel closer, and together you may enjoy the kind of connection that makes life feel more positive and more connected.
JOIN NOWIn today’s busy world, it’s normal to want space or downtime, that’s part of how many men recharge.
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But when taking space turns into avoidance, it can leave you feeling more distant from yourself and your relationship.
I understand this because I’ve been there too, and I know how hard it can be to take that first step. That’s why I created this course.
For over 15 years, I’ve worked as a counsellor supporting men and couples, with training in evidence-based approaches like Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy.Â
Time and again I’ve seen that with the right tools, men can shift unhelpful patterns and feel more confident in themselves and their relationships.
Howard Todd-Collins
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What you get when you joinÂ
From Shut Down to Communication
This self-paced course gives you 4 key strategies.
Presence, Awareness, Connection, and Engagement, delivered inÂ
2 practical lessons you can explore at your own pace.
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MODULE ONE
Beyond Distraction
Presence + Awareness
- Why men get distracted — and how to change it
- Frameworks for staying present and fully engaged
- Build awareness of your patterns so you can respond differently
- The two essential skills for a stronger relationships
MODULE TWO
Confident Conversations
Connection + Engagement
- Why couples lose their spark — and how to rebuild it
- What healthy connection really looks like and how to get there
- Practical steps for clearer, calmer conversations
- Identify your own style and learn how to adapt for stronger connections.
- 9 communication styles and how they can affect your relationship
Plus Bonus
BONUS DOWNLOAD
5 Ways to Improve Your Relationship
A First Aid Kit For Men
Alongside this transformative framework you’ll also receive a bonus quick guide packed with easy tips to put into practice immediately.this quick and easy guide, with simple tips to help improve your relationship.
 Is this right for you
This is for you if...
- You’ve noticed more distance or less intimacy in your relationship.
- You tend to keep busy or pull back when things get uncomfortable.
- You want practical tools you can use straight away, at your own pace.
- You’re ready to show up with more presence and confidence.
This is NOT for you if...
- You’re looking for a quick fix without putting in any effort.
- You expect your partner to change without working on yourself.
- You prefer one-to-one support over self-paced learning.
- You’re not ready to reflect on your own patterns or habits.
What people say about Man Talk
"Man Talk starts the conversation about how men can talk to their partners"
"Man Talk covers a lot of useful information"
"Howard is engaging, easy to understand and knowledgeable"
"Man Talk inspires me to improve my relationship"
Any last questions?
Who is this course for?
What if I'm not good at communicating?
How long is the course?
Do I need to do this with my partner?
Will this fix my relationship?
What if I need more support?
Now is your time
People and relationships go through ups and downs. What matters is how you choose to respond.
This course gives you the space to pause, reset, and take a step toward being the kind of partner you want to be
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