"The trend of abandonment is starting to become a trend of recovery." I felt that deeply in my time with robert. The recovery, the remembrance, the re-emergence of sacred masculine (and feminine) principles IS happening!

robert was abandoned by his parents at an early age and raised by his grandparents. That upbringing gave him a mix of gifts: good values, stability, and peace, alongside confusion and a view of the world that became overshadowed by entitlement, blame, and victimization. Then trouble arrived, as it inevitably does, and he could no longer "victim" his way out. He finally began to ask himself an important question, "How did I create this?" Little did he know that question would begin a lifelong quest for truthfulness.

robert's worldview was shaped by early exposure to sacred values, spiritual practices, disciplines, and studies. Yet it has not been easily accepted in modern society or in relationships. In fact, it has been diminished or invalidated.

"Some of us are keepers of deep ancient wisdom, which is substantial value. It's a substance, not a mental fiction, and attacking it and making it invalid and obsolete is an awful selection of infinite possibilities. I know a lot of men are hurt deeply by that. They are not allowed to explore it. They don't have an inviting, supported pathway to grow in that capacity, so that they can earn the ability to grant those gifts and let the world benefit from their generosity."

In this rich and thoughtful conversation, you will hear a man who knows his gifts and speaks about them with clarity. You will hear an enlightening perspective on feminism, an understanding of the geopolitical influence on all of our intergender relations, and a direct discussion of the honor, values, and sacred masculine principles that I pray we are recovering.

Moments with robert

From a self-described "not nice atheist" to having a sudden and all-encompassing spiritual awakening into "The Sea of All Self" at an early age, Jesse's journey through adulthood has been both tragic and joyful! His rapid ascension and transformation brought with it a certain level of persecution and even "treatments" for simply sharing the light and joy he had experienced in "Samadhi."

From my first meeting with Jesse years ago, I sensed a palpable peace and equanimity in his presence. In this episode, Jesse shares his unique path to becoming the man he is today. Although some of the terms and concepts he mentions may be unfamiliar, his story is one of a mystical and open hearted man who exemplifies how to, "be strong and be yourself, to know your boundaries, to just believe in yourself and do it!"

Link to neurosurgeon, Dr. Jack Kurse, speaking on light in the body:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luMHcGTAhA8

Moments with JESSE

"Curiosity is the antidote for shame."

At a point, something's got to give. Reaching that point for SEAN made him curious about the trauma and conditioning that trained him to be something he's not. Seeking answers and ways of sifting through years of accumulated experiences and emotions, he worked with "non-mainstream" teachers and modalities that supported a break-through of consciousness and ways to gain agency over the troubling patterns of his life. He shares with us the importance of taking risks and developing the courage to trust himself to become the noble father, husband, son and brother he is today. 

In his work as a trauma-attuned practitioner of somatic awareness & process he brings a full-spectrum approach of body, mind and spirit to helping other men make the journey home to Self. Find out more about SEAN and the retreats, workshop, groups and one-on-one coaching he offers:

https://www.seantalbeaux.com

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Moments with SEAN

"What about just being a kid?" ...

GEOF & I continue our contemplation & conversation in Part 2 of "Moments with GEOF" as we discuss the integral pieces that go into building a man of strength, honor, integrity and kindness, including lightbulb moment of realizing how extremely important the "feeling function" is to mental and physical health, safety and the ability to grow and adapt.

"Everything you choose gets you where you need to go." What are you choosing on your way to becoming the man you want to be?

Listen to more of Geof's meaningful experience and deep wisdom ...

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Moments with GEOF - Part 2

"A real man isn't oppressive; a real man doesn't tell you what you should think."

Foundational lessons on the field and in the family were integral in Geof becoming the man he is today. Gaining skills, making mistakes and building confidence in the structure of supportive teams and a loving family has provided so much more than merely an excellent level of athleticism.

Geof's father is a previous guest on Moments with GENE by @Lizzie Moon · Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/z/zWbpJJRq] so I was excited to hear how the values that GENE talked about showed up in my discussion with GEOF. It's easy to understand why his expression of masculinity include kindness and the ability to deeply listen.

Listen in to hear what else he has to say in this Part 1 of our rich, thoughtful discussion.

Here's the link to GEOF's father, GENE's episode:

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Moments with GEOF - Part 1

"Every man has a little cocky in him!"

James' story of growing up in the same small town as me is a true example of the saying, "hard times make strong people." Many facets of his personal environment were difficult and in our hot, humid summers (with only landline phones) it took quite a bit of effort and independence and a lot of sweat to meet up with close friends that were a lifeline for his soul.

The strength he gained in hard times gave him the desire to challenge himself and to do "harder things." Then a crucial juncture allowed him to tap into his innate leadership qualities and to commit to giving that strength direction and purpose.

James gives us a true hero's saga ... one in which the hero gains his strength "in battle" and becomes a vital, respected, and humble leader, protector, provider to his family and community and to all his relations.



Links to the talk mentioned in this episode by Martin Prechtel, "Grief and Praise":

Part 1 - https://youtu.be/UUwewfPPSbE?si=FgPVxwfmxThY2lML

Part 2 - https://youtu.be/6uAuP30ZD5A?si=dV5X--BnfoTU6SK5

Part 3 - https://youtu.be/r3PeRGtTYTk?si=ZVtPsvABFBy8LxLM

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Moments with JAMES

"C'mon, men ... live in your truth! Be real, get real! Own what the heck is happening in your life. (And women), let's be in empowerment together." 

My personal friend, mentor, and teacher, and world-renowned sound journeyman, and fellow shamanic astrologer, John Dumas shares his experience of a time in his life of intense anger and frustration that led to a weekend on a mountaintop to begin the process of redefining his ideas of what it meant to "be a man."

His passion and en-COURAGE-ment to live and to help others live in their true authenticity, in integrity and in gratitude invites us all to first treat ourselves with the same unconditional love we want our children to receive, and that we want to receive from others. 

I truly feel and appreciate the frequency of unconditional love when I'm in John's and his partner, Ako's, presence. In this episode, John shares his journey and the courage it takes to "be a man" and be vulnerable and live from the heart at the same time.

To find out more about John and his work:

HOME | johndumas [https://www.johndumas.com/]

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Moments with JOHN

"Just have the courage to be yourself, for heaven's sake!"

Wise words gleaned from decades of observation and experience! I know my friend, Gene, as masterful storyteller, writer, author, musician, tennis player, father and husband ... and I find out even more in our conversation!

 Many years bring much wisdom and Gene's colorful stories and vibrant life remind us all of what having the courage to have a few tomatoes thrown at you for a good laugh can do to foster the freedom and creativity that has kept him flowing ...

But it hasn't been without deep heartbreak as well ... listen in:

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Moments with GENE

"What it means to be a man is having sexual independence."

Yes, we're talking about sex! Emitt Dubé shares his personal journey to understanding and balancing his own physical, sexual, emotional, mental and spiritual energy.

Raised by his single mother in a male-dominated, French-Canadian culture his route to becoming aware of his own "inner" life was not a normal one. These experiences gave Emitt a deep and enlightening perspective of the development and evolution of masculine and feminine energies over time and changing roles for men & women today.

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Moments with EMITT

An introduction to why I have these conversations with men.

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Why I'm so passionate about "Moments with MEN"

Lizzie Moon (@lizziekay) · Zencastr

Lizzie Moon (@lizziekay)

In Moments with MEN, Lizzie provides an open space for conversations with men about their experience with “expected” roles and acceptable expressions of masculinity -- and ultimately, authenticity – in our current culture.

Observing, speaking with and being in relationship with men has brought a vivid awareness and compassion for the difficult place in which many find themselves at this time. Roles, definitions, expectations, labels are all changing and many feel they don’t have an outlet – other than the expected and acceptable ones – that truly give them a chance to discover and express their true authenticity.

“Moments with MEN” are designed to offer a conversation, between a man and a woman, about how we’re experiencing this time, how we’ve all been limited by societal expectations and narratives, what we’d like to be allowed to change in our relationships going forward, and more!