You’ll be OK - healthy masculine presence in a chaotic world
About this episode
The episode explores healthy masculinity through personal experiences from a men's retreat in Sweden.
I’m back from my first men’s retreat in Sweden - a deep, embodied exploration of masculinity, sensitivity, self-leadership, and love. I share what struck me most: that healthy masculinity is about grounded presence and love. It’s steadiness in uncertainty. It’s the capacity to hold tension, to protect what matters, to stay open-hearted, and to bring clarity and care to yourself and others. I explore what it felt like to be in safe male company, what masculine play and strength awakened in me, how hope and self-trust showed up on a difficult journey home, and why the phrase “you’re going to be okay” is becoming such a powerful anchor in my life. This is an episode about re-fathering yourself, making room for sensitivity, and discovering that masculine presence can be loving, simple, honest and deeply healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriskenworthy.substack.com
People in this episode
Host: Chris Kenworthy
Topics covered
- masculinity
- self-leadership
- sensitivity
- love
- healing
- male company
Keywords
- healthy masculinity
- self-trust
- emotional sensitivity
- male presence
- re-fathering
- chaotic world
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Sweden
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