Men's Work Session - Confronting Unresolved Abandonment

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Oct 9, 2023

Topics discussed include: fatherhood, abandonment, depression, coping. The guest shares his struggles with unresolved issues and the complexities of divorce. The importance of anger and movement is explored. Therapeutic exercises focus on addressing abandonment issues and expressing sadness. The impact of validation, rejection, and parental disappointment is also discussed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Impact of Validation and Rejection

02:12 • 4min

Emotional Disconnect and Abandonment

06:17 • 5min

Exploring Anxiety and Parental Disappointment

11:15 • 2min

Reflections on Abandonment

13:13 • 18min

Addressing Abandonment Issues

30:50 • 5min

Talking points: fatherhood, abandonment, depression, coping

Every so often, I'll have an anonymous guest on the show to give listeners a glimpse into what the men's work at ManTalks is actually like. This week I wanted to feature a client who struggles with something I'm deeply familiar with: knowing what the work is AND doing that work, but nothing's really felt "resolved".

Together, we uncover some of what's been keeping his progress in what feels like stasis. Listen in.

(00:00:00) - Intro and what my guest wants to work on
(00:04:26) - What’s disruptive for you about being rejected?
(00:08:35) - The complexities of divorce
(00:13:52) - “I don’t really get angry”
(00:19:07) - Movement, at times, requires anger
(00:26:21) - Talking to your 8-year-old self
(00:30:35) - What 8-year-old-you might say back
(00:33:24) - The Homework

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