Evolutionary Men

Long time listeners know that I believe every man should be in a men's group, and in this episode I dive into one of the many reasons why: they can help us get clear about what we need and want in our lives and relationships.

Attention and Tension are two terms that are deeply related when it comes to what makes the masculine inside all of us tick. The ability to consciously wield our attention is a great power and easier to do when we hold less tension in our bodies.

In this episode I unpack a common phrase: "Well, I had a pretty good childhood" to explore what lies beneath this common phrase, why it's so commonly used by nice guys, and how our childhood can be the key to our growth as adults.

An all too easy trap on the path of growth is to get hyper-focused on enlightenment, which if we're not careful can become just another way to get away from one's experience. Join me and my fellow Heart of Shadow facilitator Luke Adler as we talk about what's possible when we focus on the path of intimacy instead. As a men's guide, I'm increasingly convinced most men need to be focused on waking down, far more than waking up, and shadow work is a means to that end.

Join us for our next The Heart of Shadow men's group and retreat at www.heartofshadow.com

One of the many gifts of shadow work is how it can help us crack open to the deepest parts of ourselves, bringing us into more intimate contact with all of who we are. In this episode, Luke and I explore what it means to crack open and bring our buried shadow elements to the surface to be met with awareness and light.

Are you ready to dive into shadow work and experience the power of a men's group? Join us now at heartofshadow.com

Dating can be an exhausting enterprise for many men and can feel like a neverending battle that can get very disheartening, especially if we lose sight of the true purpose of dating. Tune in to this episode to find out how to reclaim your power as a man so that you know your purpose in dating.

Want to take your relationship to the next level as a man? One of the more important changes you make has to do with how you receive feedback or hurt from a partner when they've been impacted by you in a negative way. It's easy for us guys to "lawyer up" in these moments instead of showing up first as a lover. Listen in to learn more about being a lover, not a lawyer!