Dad Tired Why Most Men Still Feel Like Boys Inside: Healing Your Childhood Wounds with John Eldredge | 471
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Jun 2, 2025 
John Eldredge, a therapist and author of "Wild at Heart," guides men on a transformative journey of healing childhood wounds. He discusses how unresolved traumas affect adult behavior and the quest for validation. The conversation delves into the deep emotional ties between fathers and sons, highlighting the need for validation and adventure in a man's spiritual life. Eldredge emphasizes that true healing comes from understanding and addressing emotional scars, urging men to embrace their inner child for healthier relationships and personal fulfillment.
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John's Therapy Breakthrough
- John Eldredge shares his experience of struggling with anger and brokenness as a young dad.
- His therapy journey revealed childhood trauma from growing up in an alcoholic home.
Core Needs of Boys
- Every boy has two core needs shaping his adult life: love and validation.
- Fathers must embody these through thousands of daily affirmations and shared experiences.
Monkey Therapy Healing
- Jerrad Lopes shares his healing moment holding a childhood representation monkey.
- Realizing his lifelong addiction to validation came from his absent father brought compassion to his inner child.
