What if true strength isn't about shutting down the heart, but protecting its openness? In this penetrating conversation with spiritual guide Xavier Dagba, we explore the revolutionary concept of "heart warriorship"—a masculine path that integrates rather than represses. Xavier shares his journey through fatherhood, relationship conflicts, and the delicate balance of emotional expression, offering a vision of masculinity that transcends both traditional stoicism and hollow spiritual bypassing. This isn't theory—it's hard-earned wisdom from a man navigating cultural expectations, three young children, and his own shadow work.
As polarized teachings about masculinity flood our culture, Xavier cuts through the noise with refreshing clarity. He reveals the power of brotherhood for emotional processing, the art of relationship repair after conflict, and why our deepest wounds—when integrated rather than avoided—become our greatest strengths. Whether you're wrestling with your role as a partner or parent, seeking authentic connection, or simply tired of superficial spiritual solutions, this conversation offers both challenge and promise: that we can protect our open hearts without diminishing our power.
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Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: Illusion by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)
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