David Chambers and Kieran Pollitt explore the complexities of emotional intelligence, particularly in men, and the pervasive issue of people pleasing. Kieran shares his personal journey from a childhood marked by emotional dysregulation to becoming a coach focused on helping others navigate their emotions. They discuss the impact of societal conditioning on men and women, the importance of self-acceptance, and the challenges of expressing emotions in relationships.

 

Kieran Pollitt is a Trauma and Emotional Alchemist who helps recovering people-pleasers heal childhood wounds and reparent their inner child. Combining mind and body practices, Kieran guides clients to dissolve shame, release emotional blockages, and cultivate self-regulation, enabling clients to build healthier relationships, set clear boundaries, and embrace their authentic voice with confidence and inner peace without worrying about rejection and what people think.

 

📌 Chapters: 00:01 - Introduction: Navigating the Masculinity Crisis 02:30 - Guest Introduction: Kieran's Journey into Men's Work 08:00 - Repressed Anger and Emotional Shutdown in Men 14:30 - The Impact of Suppressing Anger on Boundaries and Relationships 21:00 - Understanding the Physical and Emotional Signs of Disconnection 28:00 - The Role of People-Pleasing and Validation Seeking in Men's Struggles 35:00 - How Cultural Conditioning Shapes Men’s Emotional Expression 42:30 - Navigating the Modern Expectations of Masculinity 50:00 - Building Emotional Capacity: Why It’s Crucial for Men's Growth 57:30 - The Importance of Somatic Work in Releasing Repressed Emotions 65:00 - 🛠️ Tool: Inner Child Work for Healing Past Wounds 70:00 - 🧘 Practice: Expanding Emotional Capacity Through Presence 75:00 - Breaking Free from Shame and Embracing Authenticity 79:00 - Closing Reflections: Moving from Numbness to Deep Connection

 

Key topics include: 

⭐️ From A People Pleaser To A Stable Mental Health 

⭐️ Childhood Experiences and Emotional Suppression

⭐️ Why Ignoring Anger Is So Popular and So Dangerous For Men 

⭐️ Unprocessed Loss and Grief: A Shortcut to Self-Sabotage Practices 

⭐️ How People-Pleasing Could Lead To Lack of Boundaries

⭐️ The Need Of External Validation Vs Self-Worth

⭐️ The Role of the Inner Child in Your Healing ⭐️ Masculinity: Emotional Expression (Un)Limited ⭐️ Somatic Healing and The Power of Mindfulness ⭐️ Authenticity, Purpose and Personal Contribution to the World

 

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