Something that a lot of us men are missing out on is real authentic connection with other men. Like a lot of things that somehow find their way into my life, I didn’t know it was something I needed until it found me.
My friend Billy introduced me to the work of Dr. Robert Glover and his book, No More Mr. Nice Guy. After diving into his work and having him on the show, I started attending a men’s group with my friend Billy and about 8-10 other guys every other week.
One of the exercises we’ve done in the group is sharing a story, something we did, or something that happened to us that we haven’t shared, or that we are ashamed of. I really underestimated the power of such a simple exercise.
In today’s episode, I’ll unpack what I’m starting to understand about shame and some things that are unfolding as a result of entering the darkness to find the light.
In this episode you’ll learn
- Some ways that shame potentially gets passed on and creates a false identity
- How shame can only live in hiding
- Leaning into being uncomfortable
- Putting yourself into situations where you may have felt embarrassed in the past
- The surprising result of having a support system
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“Entering The Darkness and Finding The Light“
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