Welcome to today’s show!
WHAT WE’LL LEARN:
- How Luke’s mother’s death at age 10 caused severe trauma throughout his life. And how learning about this masculinity code shaped his identity in the world.
- How coping mechanisms of not showing emotions kept him safe in his household.
- A turning point for Luke was when a friend pierced his denial. And Luke realized, his Mom’s life was an example, her death was a lesson.
- Luke’s recovery journey started from those first few therapy sessions.
- What helped him become vulnerable in those therapy sessions.
- Luke recalls his mentors saying therapy worked which helped him walk through the door.
- What having mentors means to Luke.
- Luke gives a detailed litmus test for how he finds mentors.
- Where is Luke currently in his journey (what’s different now vs. back then).
- What are some healthy habits Luke uses which benefits his behavior & recovery.
- What Luke would write on a billboard for all to see.
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