Healing for Male Survivors with Mike Chapman

Michael Skinner is an award-winning advocate, educator, writer and critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, addressing the issues of trauma, abuse and mental health concerns through public speaking, writing and his music. He has spoken at the National Press Club, was a keynote presenter for a conference held by the United Nations, The State Department and Georgetown University on the se...

Today is my Christmas Special. Recently, my friend, Marcus Spaur, host of the Between the Covers podcast, interviewed me for his podcast. we talked about my story, my healing journey, and my Santa Journey. Because of this, I thought it was a perfect option for my Christmas episode. Video Version is available on Spotify and YouTube. I also interviewed Marcus and my interview with him will post late...

This week we have a panel discussion with 2 of my prior guests: Dan Carlson & Luke Weirsma. We discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:   What is PTSD? What are the symptoms of PTSD? What coping methods are there when symptoms happen? What is the difference between CPTSD & PTSD? How do you handle PTSD Flashbacks? Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of s...

Iain Bryson, aged 47, lives in Connecticut with his wife and their two cats. His daughter was parentally abducted in late 2010, and in May 2024 he published an evidence-based documentary memoir exposing the group that took his daughter as well as how they did it and what has happened since then. Iain was sexually abused by a twelve-year-old girl when he was seven years old, but he didn't remember...

Laverne Friesen is on a mission to raise awareness on the harmful effects of the stigma that surrounds mental health. After surviving a prolonged mental health crisis, he was pulled back from the brink of suicide by the love and presence of his children. In an incredible journey of post-trauma growth, Laverne has triumphed over the effects of being raised in a cult, experiencing childhood physical...

Jason Mellard is the founder of Own Your Identity, where he empowers men experiencing unwanted same-sex attraction to live the life they truly desire. Jason is a Certified High Performance Coach and Certified Husband Material Coach. He has experienced sexual abuse, same-sex attraction, and freedom from porn. Jason is committed to helping men live beyond their unwanted attractions and negative habi...

This week we have a panel discussion with 2 of my prior guests: Rocky Pisor & Daniel Eichelberger. We attempt to answer and discuss this question: How do you deal with Holiday Trigger? What might Holiday Triggers look like? What strategies can you do ahead of time to prepare? What coping methods are there when they happen? Do we have to make it a “Perfect Christmas”? Do we have to make New Yea...

#menendezbrothers #lylemenendez #erikmenendez #freethemenendezbrothers #menendezbrothers Back in Episode 37 , the end of Season 1, I mentioned the Three Word Challenge, said I would take it on, and challenged you to do the same. I want to share my results and what I learned. I wanted to share the very recent updates on the Lyle & Erik Menéndez Murder Case and how it relates to our podcast’s th...

Mark is a Husband, Father, Pastor & Coach with a passion to see Christian Men equipped to be the HERO God created them to be. He has authored his first book, “Life Mastery: Living life by design, not by default”. He has developed and launched his Life Mastery online course and has had the privilege of speaking at conferences throughout the Western US. In over 15 years of working with men as a...

Steven Procopio, ACSW, LICSW, is a trainer/consultant/therapist in working with males with a trauma history. His expertise is in the area of childhood sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation/human trafficking, other forms of sexual victimization and he has extensive experience with homelessness and runaway youth. Steven’s work in youth services included work as an adolescent therapist, direct...

#MSAD #MaleSurvivor #MSAD2024 #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay2024 #1in6 #MenToo #BoysToo #MeToo #MenHealing #DVAM #MenYouAreNotAlone Due to Spotify’s video policy, the video version is only available to view within the Spotify app, though it is also available on  YouTube  &  Facebook . This is the first of a 2-part live Zoom event in honor of Male Survivor Awareness Day ⁠⁠L...

#MSAD #MaleSurvivor #MSAD2024 #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay2024 #1in6 #MenToo #BoysToo #MeToo #MenHealing #DVAM #MenYouAreNotAlone  This is the second of a 2-part live Zoom event in honor of Male Survivor Awareness Day Back in 2022, MenHealing, MaleSurvivor and other groups who help men heal from sexual trauma set aside October 25th each year as Male Survivor Awareness Day to...

#MSAD #MaleSurvivor #MSAD2024 #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay2024 #1in6 #MenToo #BoysToo #MeToo #MenHealing #DVAM #MenYouAreNotAlone Due to Spotify’s video policy, the video version is only available to view within the Spotify app, though it is also available on YouTube & Facebook . This is the first of a 2-part live Zoom event in honor of Male Survivor Awareness Day ⁠ Link...

#MSAD #MaleSurvivor #MSAD2024 #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay #MaleSurvivorAwarenessDay2024 #1in6 #MenToo #BoysToo #MeToo #MenHealing #DVAM #MenYouAreNotAlone This is the first of a 2-part live Zoom event in honor of Male Survivor Awareness Day Link to FULL SHOW NOTES is here Back in 2022, MenHealing, MaleSurvivor and other groups who help men heal from sexual trauma set aside October 25th each year as...

This week, we have a panel discussion with three of my prior guests: Luke Wiersma, Daniel Eichelberger, and Dan Carlson. Today, we discuss triggers: What kind of things trigger you? Have you ever been triggered to a point where nothing really helped, and what did you do? Are there positive triggers?  What should you do when you feel triggered? What causes triggers? Is there any value to experienci...

This week I talk about the ACEs study, what it is, how to take it and what the results mean. Also how to lessen the affects if you have a high score (4-10).  If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode (and other helpful links on this topic) : Free PDF on ACEs includes the test and what the results mea...

Jack W Gregory also known as The Accidental Journalist. He is a UK-based author, consultant, and actor among many things. He battles from being sexually trafficked within the UK Special School System, dealing with rejection, fear, mental illness, addiction, and criminality. He found myself homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. In 2014, he got clean and sober and began to change his life. In 2015...

Jack W Gregory also known as The Accidental Journalist. He is a UK-based author, consultant, and actor among many things. He battles from being sexually trafficked within the UK Special School System, dealing with rejection, fear, mental illness, addiction, and criminality. He found myself homeless and addicted to crack cocaine. In 2014, he got clean and sober and began to change his life. In 2015...

Season 2!! - This week I talk about Weird Symptoms that are a result of the Abuse and trauma that a lot of male survivors experience. These are from my own experiences, from what others have shared on various online communities, and from our live audience.  If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode (...

This week I share a challenge & have an announcement. If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode (and other helpful links on this topic) : No Longer Ashamed podcast (links to Spotify) **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims...

Dovid grew up in Southern California as the middle child in a family of eleven. His mother died when he was only seven. He was sexually abused at a young age which led to struggles with unwanted same sex attraction since he was about twelve. He's done a significant amount of healing and recovery work, including participation in Jewish programs as well as Programs within Brothers Road along wit...

In honor of Memorial Day, I am posting early this week with a story that I created as a result of Husband Material’s recent Spring Story Challenge. I read the story and then discussed it with the Live Audience. If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode (and other helpful links on this topic) : Husban...

This week we have a panel discussion with 3 of my prior guests: Luke Wiersma, Daniel Eichelberger, & Dan Carlson. We attempt to answer and discuss this question: As a survivor, what would be ways today for parents and other adults to help protect children from becoming abuse victims?  (and would any of those methods have helped to prevent your own abuse?)  If you would like to join us for futu...

"James" is a survivor of sexual trauma. He met his future wife in high school in Fort Wayne, IN. They have been married for 14 years. He and his wife have 4 children. He is here today to share his story. If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode: “The Survivors Circle #IAmMan” Facebook Grou...

Mahesh Grossman is the “Love Heals Anxiety Guy” and a somatic hypnotherapist who specializes in overcoming anxiety, depression, & and trauma including MeToo wounds. He is the author of The One Minute Anxiety Solution with 57 ways to lower anxiety in a minute and the creator of the Defy Trauma course ( DefyTrauma.com ), which features his 5-Step Defy Trauma process.  His unique approach to heal...