Shadow Work for Anxiety & Worry (with Luke Adler)

About this episode

Luke Adler joins to discuss the impact of worry and rumination on men's mental health and the importance of community in overcoming these challenges.

In this episode Luke and I dive into the shadow of worry and rumination that keeps so many men trapped in their heads. We break down why living from the shoulders up isn’t strength, it’s avoidance. You’ll hear about the subtle ways fear masquerades as logic, how productivity can become procrastination, and why jacking off might be your nervous system’s go-to discharge pattern. We get into the real work of traversing from your head to your heart to your guts, and why community isn’t optional for this journey. Join a Heart of Shadow Men’s Group & Retreat

People in this episode

Guest: Luke Adler

Topics covered

• anxiety
• worry
• shadow work
• men's mental health

Keywords

• fear
• procrastination
• community
• nervous system

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Heart of Shadow Men's Group, Heart of Shadow Retreat

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