Heart of Man

Marc Laws II: "This Is How I Transformed The Relationship To My Father" | EP 5


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In this episode, I had the great honor of welcoming Marc Laws II to the podcast. Marc is a renowned Yoga Teacher and former professional soccer player. Outside of that he's a devoted husband and father.

From his early days in the United States, Marc's fascination for the game of Soccer took root, eventually leading him towards a career as a professional soccer player during his early twenties. Through this journey, he channeled his passion for the game to unlock the hidden potentials of his mind & body.

Fueled by his curiosity for life, soccer became Marc's gateway to unraveling life's deeper lessons. Whether it was mastering discipline, navigating competition, or excelling in high-pressure situations, soccer offered him a platform for personal growth and self-discovery.

Marc's explorations eventually continued beyond the boundaries of the soccer field, leading him into the fields of human behavior, psychology, and sports therapy. When he discovered yoga, it became clear that a new chapter of his life was wanting to emerge.

In his own words, he says:

„Yoga had it all. The philosophy, an approach to life, and the awareness of my mind and self.“

Since then, he's not looked back.

Marc and I connected early on in my own journey in Bali after I attended one of his local yoga classes and he's become a dear friends since.

As we came into this interview, Marc had just come out of an extended period with his father, who visited Bali to meet his grandson, Sage, for the very first time.

And it was this unique coming together that provided an extraordinary point of focus for our conversation—an opportunity to delve into the dynamics of three generations: father, son, and grandson. Together, we explore the transition from boyhood to manhood, the role of fatherhood, and finding the path of forgiveness for the wounds we may inherit from our fathers.

This conversation is filled with heartfelt stories and examples out of our own personal lives, creating a truly special episode that I am incredibly excited to share with all of you.

In this interview, Marc and I explore:

  • How we can come into relationship with past wounds we've received from our fathers
    • How we can use listening as a tool for better communication
      • The distinction between „mastering your mind“ vs. having a relationship with your mind
        • The healing power of touch
          • The importance of men coming together deliberate in containers with other men
            • Moving from a paradigm of competition to sharing power with
              • The value of holding each other accountable as men and calling each other forward
                • Nutrients of the male diet
                  • How to support our loved ones during hard times
                    • How we can see life through the eyes of play and wonder
                      • Holding grief in the one hand and gratitude on the other
                        • What becoming a father has taught him
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