Check out Michael Maisey’s book ‘Young Offender’ on Audible or Amazon and find out more about his speaking, retreats and other projects at www.michaelmaisey.com You can also connect with Michael on Instagram @michaelmaisey 

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Some standout moments from the episode: 5 mins: 'The Good Red Road' - the native American concept of self-discovery where self-compassion is the only requirement. 37 mins: The patterns of relationship withdrawal and Michael's breakthrough towards emotional intimacy. 45 mins: Forgiveness and Michael's thoughts on relationship failures as the biggest work for a man. Healing the relationship with his father and a reframe for intimacy [in-to-me-I-see]. 47 mins: "The book stops with me! I'm doing this work so my kids don't have to..." Generational wounds and making sense of his Dad's relationship with his grandfather. 48 mins, and 53 mins: Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with his Dad as an adult.  50 mins: The unconscious power of procrastination, and the currency of time. 57:16: The Lover archetype explained. 1.02: The 4 Male Archetypes and toxic masculinity.  1.11: What this work is really about? Lifting the shame that stops us from letting our light shine. Men especially have been carrying a 'collective shame' for aeons, with a devastating cost. 1.19: Protecting and nurturing the inner child is about staying connected to the archetypes.