27. The Path Forward for Men with Connor Beaton

About this episode

Connor Beaton discusses the importance of men's work and emotional mastery in shaping a healthy masculine identity.

“A man’s work begins with pain, with his own pain.” - Connor Beaton Today on Embodied Relationship Experience: - The importance of men’s work and brotherhood in shaping healthy masculine identity - Why emotional mastery matters more than money or status for men today - How shame, suppression, and unfelt pain shape modern masculinity - The loss of initiation and its impact on men’s identity and direction - Integrating anger, power, and sexual energy through shadow work - Nervous system practices that help men lead themselves and their relationships Connect with Connor: - Website: mantalks.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/ - Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManTalks - Get his book: http://mantalks.com/mens-work-book Connect with John: - Join the Embodied Relationship Experience Membership: Explore curated teachings, practices & live Q&A with John (7-Day Free Trial): https://johnwineland.com/the-embodied-relationship-experience/ - Become a Certified Embodiment Teacher: https://johnwineland.com/1000-hour-teacher-training-2025/ - Participate in Our Signature 6-Month Men’s Program - The Embodied Men’s Leadership Training…

People in this episode

Host: John Wineland

Guest: Connor Beaton

Topics covered

• men's work
• masculine identity
• emotional mastery
• shame and suppression
• shadow work
• nervous system practices

Keywords

• masculinity
• brotherhood
• initiation
• anger integration
• sexual energy
• leadership
• coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ManTalks, Embodied Relationship Experience

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