I LOVED this conversation so much, and think it's an essential piece for those of us in partnership with men, male bodies, and raising boys. Kieran Pollitt, British emotional release and trauma coach (and champion of inner child healing, you know I love it!) illuminates so beautifully the complexity of masculinity today, how cultural conditioning impacts men's ability to emotional express, the problems this causes to men and their relationships, and the necessity of safe spaces for vulnerability.
This is a collective need and will take a collective effort to shift the tides of the toxic telephone game of culture that has kept our men trapped inside of themselves and away from others for far too long. So grateful for this conversation and Kieran's work!
You can connect with Kieran further on his IG: @
â kieranpollitt_
Takeaways
*Masculinity is being redefined in today's society.
*Creating safety is essential for emotional healing.
*Anger can be a gateway to deeper emotions.
*Somatic work helps release stored emotions in the body.
*Inner child work is crucial for healing past traumas.
*Healthy relationships require emotional safety and connection.
*Self-expression is vital for personal growth and authenticity.
*Community support enhances the healing journey.
*Trusting the process of healing leads to transformation.
Chapters
00:00 Addressing Toxic Masculinity and the Need for Inner Child Work
08:00 Creating Safety for Emotional Expression
11:25 Completing the Energetic Cycle of Emotions
18:47 De-Shaming Emotions and Exploring Techniques for Emotional Release
35:21 Introduction to Inner Child Work
41:31 Creating a Safe and Accepting Space for Inner Parts
49:52 The Transformative Nature of Visualization in Healing
53:19 The Power of Embracing Resistance
57:38 Reorienting to Authenticity and True Self
01:06:55 The Vulnerability of Connecting to the Heart
