Mental Health And Men's Health With Hearts Wide Open

#04 What Is A Men's Retreat? - My Experience At The Reconnection Men's Retreat 2023 By Freedom Of Movement

Jul 25, 2023

Explore the essence of a men's retreat through Dennis' experience at the Reconnection Men's Retreat by Freedom Of Movement. Discover the activities, discussions, and deep connections that can unfold in an intimate gathering of men. Join Dennis as he shares valuable insights, transformative moments, and shifts in perspective. Uncover the power of immersive experiences and the connections that can emerge with vulnerability and authenticity. This episode offers a glimpse into the journey of growth and self-discovery at a men's retreat.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Journey to Self-Discovery and Emotional Release at a Men's Retreat

02:38 • 2min

Transforming Discomfort into Connection

05:07 • 14min

Expressive Connections Through Dance and Nonverbal Communication

18:47 • 8min

Reflecting on Men's Retreat Experience

26:36 • 8min

Embracing Playful Fighting at a Men's Retreat

34:23 • 14min

Exploring the Value of Gender-Specific Retreats for Emotional Exploration

48:29 • 2min

Reflections on a Men's Retreat Experience and Gratitude to the Photographer

50:45 • 1min

This summer, Dennis went on a Men's Retreat. A Men's Retreat? WTF is that? Sounds weird? Why would you go there? This is not for me! Feeling triggered? Let's fill in the blanks together.

In this episode Soroosh interviews Dennis about his recent experience at the Reconnection Men's Retreat by Freedom Of Movement. Discover what a men's retreat is really about, how it can look like in terms of activities, discussions, and connections that can unfold at such a intimite gathering of men.

Join, as Dennis shares the valuable insights and transformative moments he took away from the retreat. Learn about the challenges he faced, the breakthroughs he experienced, and the shifts in his perspective.

This episode is an invitation to explore the power of immersive experiences and the deep connections that can emerge with yourself and others when men gather with vulnerability and authenticity.

Tune in to this captivating episode as we uncover the essence of a men's retreat, offering an intimate look into a personal journey of growth and self-discovery.

***Remember every retreat is different in terms of activities, but also in terms of every participants individual experience. This episode only shows a glimpse of the experience Dennis had. At the end of the day activities and agenda points are just there to facilitate the experience. It's more about what happens within the individual in these spaces then what it is on paper.***

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@freedomofmovementofficial organized this men's retreat (also offer women and mixed retreats)