Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks, discusses the shortage of elders to guide young men, the retreat of men from society and relationships, the challenges of vulnerability, living in congruence with one's ideal self, and the importance of collective empathy and shadow processing.
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Connor's Healing Apprenticeship
Connor Beaton shared his personal journey from rock bottom to healing through a mentor's guidance in Jungian psychology and related fields.
His apprenticeship profoundly transformed his life and sparked his mission to help men connect and grow.
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Men Need Elders and Mentors
There is a critical lack of elder male mentors and role models for young men in society today.
This absence fosters isolation and hinders boys' development of healthy masculinity and emotional regulation.
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Process Emotion Before Sharing
Men should process raw emotions like anger and sadness with other men before sharing with their partners.
This prevents overwhelming partners and fosters healthier emotional communication in relationships.
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Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization dedicated to the professional and personal growth in men. He is an entrepreneur, writer, keynote speaker, and facilitator dedicated to building a better society of men. Connor has spoken to large corporate brands, nonprofits, schools, and international organizations such as the United Nations, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Apple, TED, and Entrepreneurs’ Organization.
🌟 Some Takeaways from this Episode:
Men Need Community: The immense shortage of elders within our society to hold initiatory space for young men, and the importance of community, so men have opportunities to practice having vulnerable conversations within those spaces
Where are the Men: Men are psychologically retreating from society and romantic relationships in response to a lack of emotional safety, very few models of what expressing healthy masculinity might look like, and a lack of resources for support
Navigating Vulnerability: The challenges that arise when men attempt to bring raw and unprocessed vulnerability into their relationships in an effort to connect, and how it may inadvertently cause their partner to feel unsafe or turn them into an emotional processing center
Alignment Brings Emotional Safety: The conflict that shows up in relationships when a man is not living in congruence with the vision he holds in his head of his ideal Self
We have been wanting to sit down with Connor Beaton for such a long time and this conversation certainly did not disappoint. We know you’re going to be so impacted by it, as well!
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