I sit down with AJ McQueen for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, masculinity, faith, and self-acceptance. AJ shares how violence, heartbreak, and survival shaped his early life, and how learning radical acceptance became the turning point in his growth as a man. We talk about sex, discipline, purpose, boundaries, and why so many men live stuck in survival mode. This is a raw, reflective discussion about becoming grounded, choosing yourself, and learning how to live with integrity.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction and Meeting AJ

01:00 - Heartbreak as a Catalyst for Growth

05:10 - Sex, Addiction, and Masculinity

10:00 - Growing Up Around Violence

16:20 - Defining Manhood and Fatherhood

21:15 - Autonomy, Boundaries, and Self-Respect

28:45 - Saying No and Taking Back Control

35:15 - Trauma, Gifts, and Acceptance

40:30 - Confidence Through Radical Acceptance

48:25 - Survival Mode vs Self-Understanding

53:30 - Enoughness and Self-Worth

01:01:10 - Travel, Perspective, and Expansion

01:06:20 - Faith, Spirituality, and Service

01:12:30 - Closing Reflections and Gratitude

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