The Power of Men's Groups and Vulnerability

This chapter highlights the importance of men's groups and vulnerability. It describes a touching experience at Claire's funeral, where Claire's father leads a meditation to let go of his daughter, inspiring others to do the same. The chapter also discusses the challenges faced by men in the modern dating world and emphasizes the need for deep connections in relationships.

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Drawing on years of working with both men and women on sexual and spiritual intimacy, masculinity and finding one's purpose, John Wineland shares how he's trying to help men across the world. A renowned men’s group facilitator, teacher and thought leader, John encourages people to embrace a paradigm shift where masculinity celebrates femininity, presence and liberation.

Discover the power and purpose of men's groups (and where to find them), gatherings of men fueled by accountability and real friendships that transcend superficial bonds like sports and booze.

With empathy that is far too rare these days, John speaks directly to men who feel displaced, isolated and forgotten in this dynamic time of change in our world. John's message offers clarity and inspiration for men navigating challenging times.

He also discusses the secret to handling the grief of losing his daughter (the inspiration for Justin's film, Five Feet Apart) with grace and healing, made possible largely because of the support he found in his own men's group.

Whether you identify as a man, woman, trans or nonbinary, this conversation will probably make you want to learn with John, and will have you cheering for him to accomplish his ambitious goal of creating 10,000 men's groups around the world.

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(RECORDED OCTOBER 2, 2023)

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Timecodes:

00:03 - The Warriors Work of Healing

03:00 - The purpose of Man Enough

05:20 - Introducing John Wineland

07:08 - Men’s friendships can be more than alcohol and sports

11:30 - Love, grief, and the legacy of Claire Wineland

20:50 - What’s standing in the way of men’s intimate relationships

36:01 - The importance of breath and sound for physical health

38:12 - How to ask your partner for help

43:58 - John’s work with men to stay empowered during a shifting paradigm

01:02:18 - A message to the men who feel displaced

01:05:11 - What does it mean to ‘Man Enough?’

Quotes:

“What you will find, is that how you show up in the bedroom is likely how you show up in the world.” - John Wineland

“Most men live in fight or flight.” - John Wineland

“I try to talk about this new paradigm, which is moving from accumulation, warring, winning…to a paradigm of presence and liberation.” - John Wineland

About John Wineland

For the better part of a decade, John Wineland, an Austin-based men's group facilitator, speaker and teacher has been guiding both men and women in the realms of life purpose, relational communication, sexual intimacy and embodiment. Known for his groundbreaking work with men, John travels world-wide teaching his vision of embodied men's work and deep relational practice.

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JOHN WINELAND

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Youtube: @JohnWineland

Website: JohnWineland.com

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