Mind Over Masculinity

Men’s Work Unveiled: How Embracing Emotions Creates Stronger Men - David Gilbert


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David Gilbert's transformative journey from losing his father at age 11 to becoming what he calls a "modern-day alchemist" offers profound insights into authentic masculinity. On this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, Gilbert shares the emotional alchemy that helped him transform childhood trauma into his life's purpose.


The conversation takes a deep dive into what happens when men allow themselves to feel fully while maintaining their strength. Gilbert describes a powerful breakthrough during an extended breathwork session that cracked open years of repressed grief around his father's death. This experience revealed how emotional suppression creates invisible barriers to growth and authentic presence. As Gilbert puts it, "It's one thing to put on a mask of being strong by not letting yourself express your feelings, but it's another level of strength to vulnerably show what you're feeling and still take action toward your purpose."

Gilbert's work with high achievers reveals the subconscious constraints that create invisible prisons in our lives. These limiting beliefs—often formed during childhood—become software programs running in the background, causing us to unconsciously attract situations that reinforce these beliefs. Through his Divine Masculine Embodied men's group, Gilbert helps men integrate both masculine and feminine energies, creating what he calls a "sacred union" within themselves. This balance allows men to access both their strength and vulnerability, action and intuition.

Looking toward the future, Gilbert outlines his vision for transfor

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