In this powerful and necessary conversation, I sit down with men’s coach and author Traver Boehm to explore the often unspoken pain men carry - and the devastating ripple effects when that pain is left unaddressed.

We talk about the real roots of violence against women, why men need other men, and how emotional suppression and cultural conditioning have created a crisis in masculinity. This isn’t a blame game. It’s an invitation - for men to show up, do the work, and create a different legacy.

Whether you identify as a man, love men, are raising sons, or have been impacted by male violence or disconnection, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• The link between unprocessed pain and male violence

• Why brotherhood and mentorship are essential for men’s healing

• The cultural narratives that keep men emotionally shut down

• The role women can play, and where they shouldn’t

• How men can begin to show up differently, starting now

About Traver:

Traver Boehm is the author of Man UNcivilized, founder of the UNcivilized Nation, and a leading voice in the men’s movement. He helps men live fully expressed lives - grounded in integrity, emotional depth, and strength.

Learn more at https://www.manuncivilized.com or follow him on Instagram @traverboehm

Check out his Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-oQSoTtpX8

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What if spirituality is about embracing more of our humanity?

In this episode, Laurita is in conversation with author Jeff Brown, and together they explore the dangers of toxic positivity and dissociative spiritual practices, and the negative implications for trauma survivors. Jeff shares his story of his spiritual journey and what led him to embrace a more embodied and integrated path that he believes is more sustainable. 

Episode Highlights:

• The risk of spiritual bypassing

• The need for nuance, critical thinking, and healthy questioning

• Somatic psychotherapy as a gateway to grounded spirituality

• Authenticity versus forgiveness

A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of multiple books and has been featured on Good Morning America, Fox News, ABC, CBS, and NPR.  He is the owner of Enrealment Press, a grassroots publishing house determined to bring grounded, heartfelt creations to the world, and founder of Soulshaping Institute, an online center for authentic transformation.

In Jeff’s latest book, Grounded Spirituality, he introduces readers to a new paradigm of spirituality - a model that encourages us to embrace our humanness, not disassociate from it.  In his fiercely authentic, no-holds-barred style, Jeff reveals that what we view as ‘spiritual’ is often devoid of the gift that makes us most alive—our precious and unique selfhood. He demonstrates that true spirituality is a whole-being awakening, one that heartfully embraces our entire human experience: our feelings, our stories, our bodies, our relationships with others, and the earth that houses us.

Connect with Jeff Brown:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffbrownsoulshaping 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOULSHAPING Website:  https://jeffbrown.co 

Karmageddon Documentary: http://karmageddonthemovie.com 

Latest Book Grounded Spirituality: https://www.amazon.com/Grounded-Spirituality-Jeff-Brown/dp/1988648033 

Where to find Laurita Gorman:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlyunraveled/ 

Website: www.lauritagorman.com 

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The UNRAVELED Podcast and content posted by Laurita Gorman is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

In this episode, Laurita is interviewed by her partner Andy and the two of them share their individual and collective experience of what it was like navigating the challenges they faced and how they worked through it, together.  

Episode Highlights:

Why we need to honour all parts of ourselves and embrace difficult emotions

The importance of discernment

Trusting your body and being your own advocate

Nervous system regulation as a lifestyle

Renegotiating trauma

Surrendering to the process of healing, no matter how long it takes

Why healing is about being honest

Grieving old versions of ourselves

Authentic gratitude and acceptance

The gift of feeling alive

The need for personal growth work to prepare for crisis

Where to find Laurita Gorman:

Instagram: @wildlyunraveled

Website: www.lauritagorman.com

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Life can really throw up some curveballs from time to time and knock us off our feet. In today's episode, our guest Shannon shares her story of grief, pain, and difficult life transitions and how she cultivated resilience and embraced forgiveness to help her move forward despite the pain she was feeling. 

Nobody knows what people are experiencing behind closed doors, so it's important to always remain compassionate and kind towards others. Shannon also talks about the courage it takes to talk openly about breakups and to celebrate the bravery it takes to make hard choices. She shares how she was able to grow through the challenges she faced and connect back to what matters in life.

After launching her first business in high school, Shannon had a lot of pivotal moments in her career. From running fitness groups, to teaching yoga, and to becoming a self-taught full-time wedding photographer, Shannon learns valuable life lessons and evolves through her experiences.

Episode Highlights:

Connect with Shannon Leigh Hastings:

Instagram: @slhastings

Website: www.essandelleco.com

Where to find Laurita Gorman:

Instagram: @wildlyunraveled

Website: www.lauritagorman.com

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Perfectionism is something many of us experience and is often driven from shame, anxiety, or fear - but it's not something we should always vilify.  This conversation with our guest, Jake, lends itself to a new way of looking at perfectionism and rather than trying to stop being a perfectionist, we are invited to embrace perfectionism as a skill set instead. In this episode, Jake and I talk about the 8 modes of perfectionism, how to cultivate compassion, and the journey of embracing who we really are.

Jake is a writer, social worker, and psychotherapist and works primarily with children and teens who have experienced trauma, relational challenges, and mental health issues. 

Being vulnerable, finding our inner voice, and embracing our sense of self can feel challenging. Jake shares his vulnerable experience of writing a letter to his late father - an experience that supported him with renegotiating an important and tender period in his life. 

Episode Highlights:

Connect with Jake Ernst:

Instagram: @mswjake

Twitter: @mswjake

A Letter From A Gay Son To His Late Father

Where to find Laurita Gorman:

Instagram: @wildlyunraveled

Website: www.lauritagorman.com

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Welcome to the Unraveled Podcast - a space for having meaningful conversations about what it means to be human. Are you ready to unravel from the patterns, beliefs, and conditioning that have been holding you back?  Join Laurita Gorman, Somatic Psychotherapist & Trauma Specialist, as she shares captivating stories, embodied practices, and powerful insights to support you in reclaiming your voice, power and body so you can feel grounded, empowered, and free.  

In this introduction episode, Laurita shares what the Unraveled Podcast is all about, who these episodes are for, how it can support you in your own healing journey, and what to expect as a listener.  She also talks about what inspired her to birth this podcast into the world and shares a behind the scene story about what was holding her back from launching this project, an experience she believes many people can relate to. Laurita opens up with honesty in this episode, and that is exactly what you can expect from the Unraveled conversations - real people sharing real stories about what it means to be human. 

Episode Highlights:

Where to find Laurita Gorman:

Instagram: @wildlyunraveled

Website: www.lauritagorman.com

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