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Published Jan 16, 2025

A Man’s Guide To Feeling Your Feelings - Connor Beaton

Connor Beaton delves into the intricate world of male emotional expression, challenging societal norms and promoting vulnerability. He shares practical techniques to enhance emotional intelligence, encouraging men to embrace their feelings and transform through authentic expression.

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- If I have worked super hard on myself physically and mentally for years as a 21-year-old man, why does it sting much more when I open up about my life, values, and passions and still don't achieve a deeper connection?
  Asked by 237 people
- Is it true that the nervous system needs a different input at the right time to change a reaction, as discussed in episode #273: Overcoming Challenges and Birthing a New You with Christine Hassler and the clip Navigating Triggers? For example, if a person has a fear or phobia and their body becomes reactive when they encounter a trigger, would a solution be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment? Would this approach provide a different input to the nervous system so that over time it stops being activated by the original trigger? Is this how Pavlov's dogs experiment is used as a tool for changing the nervous system's responses?
  Asked by 130 people
- Can you explain more about the expressive writing techniques mentioned in the episode "A Science-Supported Journaling Protocol to Improve Mental & Physical Health"?
  Asked by 99 people
- Is it true that the nervous system needs a different input at the right time to change a reaction, as discussed in episode #368: Polyvagal Path: Healing Your Nervous System & Your Life with Dr. Stephen Porges and the clip Body Awareness Journey? For example, if a person has a fear or phobia and their body becomes reactive when they encounter a trigger, would a solution be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment? Would this approach provide a different input to the nervous system so that over time it stops being activated by the original trigger? Is this how Pavlov's dogs experiment is used as a tool for changing the nervous system's responses?
  Asked by 90 people
- How do men value emotional connections in relationships as discussed in the episode "How to Help Men Be More Emotive | Dr. Mindy & Mark Groves" and the clip "Men and Vulnerability"?
  Asked by 64 people
- How can we manage emotional reactions?
  Asked by 61 people
- What is said about loss and grief?
  Asked by 57 people
- What are emotions?
  Asked by 56 people
- Can emotions be managed effectively?
  Asked by 48 people
- Tell me about emotions
  Asked by 41 people
- What is grief?
  Asked by 38 people
- Why is it difficult to connect with others on an emotional level?
  Asked by 32 people
- Why do people believe in toxic masculinity in the context of the episode #258: Men’s Work: Facing Your Darkness and Finding Freedom with Connor Beaton and the clip Rethinking Toxic Masculinity?
  Asked by 29 people
- How can vulnerability transform our grieving process?
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- What are your thoughts on Chris Williamson's viewpoint in the episode 4: Learning How to Cope with Instability | Deep Dive and the clip Moving Forward, where he reflects on the fear of not achieving his goals and how it hindered him from enjoying the present? He shares, "I spent so much of my life terrified of what I was going to become and whether I was going to be right here, right now. God, how much time did I waste? Afraid I wasn't going to be right here, right now?" He emphasizes the importance of releasing worries and having faith in one's mission, stating that constant worry takes away from enjoying life’s moments.
  Asked by 27 people

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