Emotional Alchemy

In the discussion, Alyssa Keegan and Mike, a therapist, explore the complexities of modern dating, focusing on the differences in men and women's desires and behaviors. They discuss how societal norms and hookup culture influence these dynamics, with men often seeking casual relationships without commitment and women craving emotional connection and intimacy. The conversation also delves into...

 The conversation explores how a young man’s struggle with alienation, addiction, faith, and disconnection is transformed through genuine empathy, community, and mentoring. Rob describes growing up in a traditional Catholic context, feeling unseen by religious and institutional supports, and turning to substances and struggling with an eating disorder. A turning point comes when his Zen-monk thera...

In this insightful discussion, Lyndsey delves into the emotional and somatic intelligence of boys and men, challenging common misconceptions and exploring effective strategies for fostering emotional awareness and healing. With a focus on systemic change and practical parenting techniques,  Lyndsey emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's body and emotions, highlighting the transfor...

Building Community with Mike Shawe and AcroJames: Interview Summary In this interview, Mike and James discuss the importance of continuous self-investment and flexibility in skill development, emphasizing the need to step out of one's comfort zone to grow. Mike and James highlight the significance of embracing opportunities for growth and gaining diverse experiences, challenging the notion of...

So often we are at a loss for words. We don't know how to express how we feel or what we're feeling. One incredibly important tool to learn how to listen to the poetry of our souls is to actually read and write poetry. Lauren Ducrey explores her own journey into poetry and we explored how to use poetry to help you heal and grow as a person.

Anya works with men to help them heal and grow and become more competent adults. Being a mature man is tough in the 21st century. Men are still expected to be apex humans with professional success while also being emotionally intelligent and embodied whiel at the same time getting very little to no guidance on how to be attuned to themselves and of course women.

I spoke with Naomi Yano. We explored the ins and outs of connection, self regulation and why it's so hard to find a partner and healthy relationships amongst other topics. Here's a little of her bio: Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor in private practice in the Toronto area Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and EFT Supervisor Candidate Master of Science in Cou...

Jason has a background in a variety of fields including marketing, techno Djing, and sound engineering for horror films. He values curiosity and he's leveraged hardship as an opportunity to grow into the man that he is today. His current work with EEG software that allows people to track their brainwaves. His commitment to art is one I hope resonates with you. One of the powerful moments was...

We're here and we're jumping right in! This is a space to explore complex and culturally relevant ideas. I spoke with MariJean (MJ) Wegert about her research regarding the way men and women define safety. Often Men define safety as purely physical while many women focus more on emotional well-being. We spoke about how men feel powerless in the modern world and the impact it has on both m...