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178 - How to Understand the Manosphere: Father Wounds, Power & Accountability with Will Adolfy


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In this podcast episode, Boysen engages in a deep and conversation with Will Adolfy, a BACP qualified psychotherapist, coach, and founder of the 30 Day Men's Program about the 'manosphere.' 

The discussion centers around the 'manosphere,' the red pill community, and influential figures in the online men's world, with a particular focus on personal experiences and psychological insights. Will, who has an extensive background working with young men in educational settings, shares his journey from being drawn into the manosphere and influenced by figures like Jordan Peterson, to his eventual realization of the psychological and emotional impacts of this community. 

He discusses his struggles with mental health, the coping mechanisms he developed, and the breakthrough he experienced through therapy and self-discovery. The conversation also highlights the importance of providing non-judgmental spaces for men, addressing unresolved resentments, and the need for a healthier, more compassionate and powerful approach to masculinity. Will emphasizes the significance of internal healing, empathetic dialogue, and the dangers of projecting unresolved issues onto external entities. The episode closes with advice for young men on finding self-worth and empowerment from within.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:29 Exploring the Manosphere

02:45 Personal Journey into the Manosphere

06:24 Mental Health Struggles

08:57 Discovering Jordan Peterson

16:03 Impact on Relationships and Beliefs

25:55 The Patriarchal Script

31:23 Initiation into Maturity

34:58 Turning Inward for Healing

36:05 Realizing Unhappiness and Seeking Change

37:19 Moments of Synchronicity and Spiritual Awakening

38:55 Joining Recovery Groups and Facing Resentments

39:21 Understanding Projection and Starting Recovery

40:49 Physiological Changes and Emotional Release

42:16 Stabilizing

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