Matt Gunn - DEEP WORK a man needs to do (and the support he needs)
In this episode I dive in with my brother Matt Gunn.We talk all things Men’s Work, Healing & Masculinity.Episode Summary:New Direction: The host, Chris Brown, is taking a new direction with the podcast, focusing on men’s work and what it means to be a man in various aspects of life, including business, family, and relationships.Guest Introduction: Matt, a returning guest and close friend of Chris, is introduced. He facilitates breathwork and trauma therapy and has been involved in men’s work for some time.Men’s Challenges: The conversation explores the challenges men face in balancing their roles in business, family, and intimate relationships, and how these can often conflict.Identity and Roles: Matt discusses the importance of understanding one’s identity beyond societal roles and expectations, such as being a father, husband, or therapist.Masculinity and Expectations: The dialogue touches on the evolving expectations of masculinity, the balance of strength and tenderness, and the individual journey of discovering one’s version of being a man.This episode delves into deep and personal topics related to masculinity, identity, and the journey of self-discovery. Healing from painful, challenging experiences in life, and learning "how to be a man" and how to be the very best man you can be in today's world.Highlights:00:00:00 Welcome to the new podcast season00:03:00 Challenges of Navigating Modern Masculinity00:10:00 Personal journeys of self-discovery00:20:10 Navigating Masculinity00:26:00 Men’s Work and Community00:32:47 Challenges of Authenticity00:38:55 The Impact of Men’s Work00:50:00 The paradox of dealing with anxieties and insecurities01:00:00 Spending the first seven days of my life in an incubator 01:09:00 The benefits of practising this simple breathing technique