A big topic, an important one. Consider this a conversation starter – how can we men take greater responsibility for our emotional awareness and development and how can we support each other in doing so. I provide more context as to why this is an urgent conversation in the episode, as well as addressing some definitions.  I suggest five considerations when approaching this work:  Acknowledging that you are a multitude of parts and personalitiesRealising you are a result of the conditioning you experienced throughout your life, especially the conditioning of your childhood yearsUnderstanding these parts and why you do what you do is essential to regulating your nervous systemSelf-regulation is essential for healthy relationshippingYou can change, your’e not inherently broken of flawed Below are links to teachers referenced in the episode. I hope this is of value. Have a listen, share it with someone you think needs to hear it and let's do this important and hard work together, with love. Mikey Kerrie Basha - shadow work Laurita Gorman - somatic work and nervous system regulation Francis Weller - grief, shadow and initiation Mark Groves - relationships Sarah Baldwin - nervous system regulation, attachment theory and relationships Bill Plotkin - soul initiation Richard Schwartz - Internal Family Systems (IFS) If you like this podcast you're going to love our newsletter. Come and join this growing community – it's full of inspiration, resources and good vibes for you at the end of the week. Get your weekly good news here.