Episode 277 is about finding your authentic self.
Damien Faye is a writer for the television show Family Guy who grew up as a DJ in his 20s. Having to cope with ADHD and struggling to connect with his father, who came out gay after staying closeted throughout most of Damien's life was not easy for him to get through- even when he has a successful career. It’s challenging, but it shouldn't be impossible. This episode won't be filled with jokes and laughter; instead we'll be delving deep into what it takes to find your authentic self and own your feelings.
Do you want to find your authentic self? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/


Quick Timestamps
00:05:42 Damien's Story
00:09:57 Diagnosed with ADHD
00:13:23 Special education
00:16:52 Growing up in the 80s
00:20:39 Lonely childhood
00:22:17 My dad came out gay
00:27:57 People pleaser
00:31:23 Feeling of inadequacy
00:34:09 Authentic you
00:38:00 Foundation of freedom in therapy
00:40:27 Learning from being wrong
00:41:41 Programming of a man
00:43:11 Curated version of yourself in social media
00:46:18 Life is temporary
00:51:24 Being gay in the 50s, 60s
00:56:33 Channeling emotions
00:58:50 Getting into MTV
01:08:25 Life After MTV
01:11:05 Being confident


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❤️ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Fahey
✉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damienfahey/?hl=en


Money and Freedom Are Not Synonymous with Damien Fahey - Episode 277

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What you will learn in this episode:
- The most common communication challenges men experience in their marriages.
- The impact that communication challenges have on your relationship with your partner and how your partner is feeling. 
- Strategies for identifying the personal communication challenges you are struggling with.
- Choosing which communication habits resonated with you the most and how to implement them. 
- Integrating these exercises into your daily life to improve your communication skills in your home and work life. 
- Implementing active listening techniques in your relationship.
- How to best respond when your partner is not using active listening techniques.
- Communicating your needs and desires more effectively to your partner.
- Handling communication breakdowns in a more productive way.
- Strategies to prevent communication breakdowns from happening in the first place.
- How to incorporate & practice active listening
- How to build upon & strengthen your current communication skills to strengthen your relationship with your partner.


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Effective, Clear, and Powerful Communication with Meredith & Ian Lobas - Episode 312

What you will learn in this episode:

 Strategies for rebuilding physical trust by creating a safe and supportive environment
 Tips for rebuilding financial trust by being transparent and honest about financial matters
  Techniques for establishing clear boundaries and expectations around financial matters
  Setting clear boundaries & Expectations around physical & financial goals. 
  How to ommunicate effectively about what you want from your partner physically. 
  Addressing past traumas & triggers that affect your physical & financial world. 
  Why building intimacy gradually is massively important
  Staying patient with yourself and your spouse as you build the foundations back up. 
  Creating a positive physical environment for you & your spouse to feel safe. 
  How to set clear financial goals together and stick with them. 
  The benefits of creating a joint budget.
  Why practicing transparency will get you farther faster. 
  Set financial expectations & boundaries with each other and honoring your commitments. 
  Getting clear about each others relationship with money and how to help each other grow through it. 
  How to practice regular financial check-ins with your partner. 
  Why celebrating small wins & staying positive is crucial to your foundation & future. 
  Addressing underlying issues quickly and purposefully. 



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Trust Transformed: Resetting Financial and Physical Trust with Your Spouse with Meredith & Ian Lobas - Episode 311

What you will learn in this episode as well as questions to ask yourself and your partner to gain clarity & traction quickly! 



 Ways to rebuild competence trust by improving decision-making and follow-through skills



 What specific decision-making or follow-through skills do you need to work on to rebuild trust in your relationship?

  What specific actions can you take to improve your decision-making and follow-through skills?

  How can you hold yourself accountable to follow through on commitments and decisions?

  How can you communicate your decisions and actions to your partner in a way that builds trust?

  What barriers or challenges might you encounter in rebuilding competence trust, and how can you overcome them?

  What support or resources do you need to successfully rebuild competence trust in your relationship?

  What systems & structure can you put into place to ensure that you will be consistently rebuilding competency & reliability trust?



  Tips for rebuilding communication trust by being honest and transparent with your partner:



  What fears or concerns do you have about being honest and transparent with your partner?

  How can you communicate your feelings and needs in a way that is honest and respectful?

  How can you actively listen to your partner and validate their perspective?

  What specific steps can you take to rebuild trust through honest and transparent communication?

  How can you repair trust if you have been dishonest in the past?

  What role does empathy play in rebuilding communication trust, and how can you cultivate it in your relationship?



  Techniques for improving communication skills and building a deeper understanding of each other's needs and perspectives:



  What communication patterns or habits do you need to change to build a deeper understanding in your relationship?

  How can you actively listen to your partner and seek to understand their perspective?

  How can you express your own needs and feelings in a way that is clear and respectful?

  What techniques can you use to avoid defensiveness and conflict when discussing difficult topics?

  How can you build empathy and understanding for your partner's perspective, even if you don't agree with them?

  What role does self-reflection and self-awareness play in building a deeper understanding in your relationship?




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#communication #trust #marriage

Restoring & Rebuilding Communication & Competence Trust In Your Marriage with Meredith and Ian Lobas - Episode 310

Rebuilding Emotional & Reliability Trust with Meredith & Ian Lobas - Episode 309

What you will learn in this episode:
- The 6 Trust Types
- How they are broken
- How they can be repaired
- Why you are breaking trust and How to stop repeating the cycle 
- Our story of how we broke and repaired each one of these
- An exercise you can use to start doing the work now!
- Much More!


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Money and Freedom Are Not Synonymous with Damien Fahey - Episode 277

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