In today's episode, Coach Thomas shares how he had to flex his own emotional resilience muscle over the weekend while confronting some difficult issues. Drawing from that experience, he explores what emotional resilience looks like for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and shares practical steps survivors can use to strengthen their ability to face challenges, recover from setbacks, and keep moving forward in their healing.

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During the COVID quarantine, being isolated with others sometimes brought out both the best and the worst in relationships. In this episode, Coach Thomas explores how a history of childhood sexual abuse and trauma can make survivors more vulnerable to unconsciously repeating familiar relationship patterns—including forming connections with abusive individuals or groups. He offers insight into recognizing these patterns and beginning to make healthier, more intentional choices.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

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Extra time on your hands? Are close quarters beginning to reveal dysfunctional habits or unresolved issues you've been able to avoid? Following up on last night's coronavirus "How You Doing?" call, Coach Thomas shares what he's hearing from male survivors during quarantine. He offers practical advice for navigating some of the emotional, relationship, and trauma-related challenges surfacing during this unusual time.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

Break My Abuse Code™ 

In today's episode, Coach Thomas shares takeaways from a coaching session in which a male survivor found himself being re-victimized and re-traumatized by his own family. He explores some of the ways families can dismiss, minimize, blame, silence, or otherwise reinforce the wounds created by childhood sexual abuse—and offers insight into recognizing these patterns, establishing healthier boundaries, and protecting your healing.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

Break My Abuse Code™ 

Could people-pleasing and compliance patterns be connected to your childhood sexual abuse? They once were for Coach Thomas—and they surfaced again in a survivor he coached this week. In today's episode, Thomas explores how these patterns can develop and continue showing up in adult life. He introduces "kaput power" and shares one coaching technique he used to help this survivor begin breaking the cycle and reclaiming his personal power.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

Break My Abuse Code™ 

In Part 2 of Stepping Out Into the Unknown to Heal, Coach Thomas shares a blast from the past featuring two of the youngest male survivors he has coached. They candidly discuss how childhood sexual abuse affected their lives and what it was like to step into the unknown by attending a transformational healing workshop retreat. Hear their experiences, challenges, and reflections on taking a courageous step toward healing.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

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In today's episode, Coach Thomas and Mike share a candid and deeply moving conversation about the transformation Mike experienced while going through the Stage 4 New Imprint coaching program. Together, they reflect on the changes, challenges, and growth that came from doing the work of healing. Coach Thomas leaves survivors with an important question: Where do you want to be on your healing journey months from now?

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

Break My Abuse Code™ 

In Part 1 of Stepping Out Into the Unknown to Heal, Coach Thomas shares a blast from the past featuring two of the youngest male survivors he has coached. They candidly share what it was like to step outside their comfort zones and attend a transformational healing workshop retreat, reflecting on the fears, expectations, and experiences that came with taking that important step into the unknown.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

Break My Abuse Code™ 

A special Valentine's Day shout-out from Coach Thomas to male survivors everywhere. No heavy lesson today—just a few heartfelt words to remind you that you are cared about, you matter, and you are not forgotten. Usted es querido. Sometimes we simply need to hear that someone cares.

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Carry Less.  Live Free!

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In today's episode, Coach Thomas candidly explores some of the reasons male survivors may struggle to disclose the secret of childhood sexual abuse. He discusses the fear, shame, uncertainty, and other barriers that can make telling someone feel almost impossible. Thomas also opens up and shares a rarely discussed detail from his own experience with sexual abuse and disclosure, offering a personal perspective on what it can take to finally break the silence.

With you in this,

Carry Less.  Live Free!

Break My Abuse Code™