In today’s episode, I sit down with Walter Carter for a raw and expansive conversation on the inner journey—through struggle, healing, and self-discovery. We explore the highs and lows of life, and how the moments we often resist—loneliness, insecurity, emotional pain—can actually become portals for rebirth.

Walter opens up about reconnecting to self-love after the end of his marriage, and what it means to form a deeper relationship with yourself through compassion, breath, and awareness. We talk about befriending difficult emotions, dealing with shame and self-judgment, and learning to sit with what arises without needing to fix or flee it.

We also touch on themes like high-functioning depression, codependency, self-judgment, and the unseen belief systems that quietly shape how we experience life.

This episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t come from fixing yourself—but from meeting yourself fully. With respect, honesty, and curiosity.

Connect with Walter on Instagram:⁠

https://www.instagram.com/whereswally1024/ ⁠ | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/freeformcounselling/

Check out Walter's work ⁠here⁠: https://www.freeformcounselling.com.au/

Based in Australia? Check out Walter's MeetUps: https://www.meetup.com/safe-emotional-space-for-men

Song Recommendation: Liv East - Love Frequency

Book recommendation: Colette Baron-Reid - The Map

Outgrowing your old self is only the beginning. I help recovering Nice Guys drop the mask, let go of fear, and step into their full potential. Check out my work and message me ⁠directly here⁠: https://www.instagram.com/harisonsaunders/

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