About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of men's groups and the transition from boyish behavior to a grounded masculine presence.

This conversation explores parts work, men’s groups, and why many men remain stuck in survival patterns from childhood. The discussion focuses on the shift from reactive boyish behaviour to grounded masculine presence. SHOW NOTES: Why “men need men so we can be in it together” How many men are still operating as “scared little boys” What happens when the inner protector runs a man’s lifeWhy breathing and embodiment interrupt survival modeHow the shift from “am I” to “I am” changes e...

People in this episode

Host: Craig White

Guest: Kenny Cruz

Topics covered

• men's groups
• masculine presence
• childhood survival patterns
• reactive behavior
• embodiment
• inner protector

Keywords

• men need men
• survival patterns
• masculine presence
• breathing
• embodiment
• reactive behavior

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