Episode 32: The Power of Vulnerability
Our culture has taught men to restrain our emotions and withhold our feelings. Speaking our truth and allowing ourselves to be supported in our hardships and triumphs proves to be difficult for many men. Matt Morris is a champion for the power of vulnerability and the transformative nature of speaking our truth and learning to create spaces for radical honesty with one another.
Topics Covered:
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Confidence in showing who you truly are as a man
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Believing that our truth will be a burden for other people, holding it all in
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Breaking down vulnerability and why we tend to resist it
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The simple remedy for depression: sharing and connection
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Sinking into depression after major adversity
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Learning from other men that it is not safe to share our emotions
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Flipping the story on depression and low vibe emotions
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The intoxicating nature of being the victim in depression: craving attention
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Reclaiming your power and taking charge of your life
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How to ask people for support and opening up to vulnerability (clear requests)
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Sharing authentically creates deeper connections
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The difference between vulnerability and “dumping” our feelings
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How to receive someone sharing their heart and soul
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Shairng with our partners: how much is too much?
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Ego, manipulation, and control in relationships
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Checking in with our intention and purpose before sharing
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The wide reaching effects of suicide and self-harm: it’s not all about you
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Another powerful episode. Thank you so much for sharing my brother’s. Really resonating with this one and highlights alot of what I have been feeling and experiencing lately. Currently going through a massive shift, alot of letting go and and allowing space to embody what I know is need to level up and raise my vibration. Have your wisdom, perspectives, insights and experiences really helps. Especially when depression and anxiety can cloud your mind and judgment. Even when you know things are never as bad as they aeem and will get better.
One of the most powerful lessons I have learnt so far from Jeddy (thankyou) is “everything is happening ‘FOR’ us, not ‘TO’ us”…
Thankyou for your love, strength and support brother’s.
Much love, respect and gratitude always ?
Namaste