Heart of Man

Ryan Moresby-White: 'Heal The Boy, So The Man Can Appear' | EP 46

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Apr 15, 2025
Ryan Moresby-White, a relationship coach and advocate for men's mental health, dives deep into healing childhood wounds and redefining masculinity. He shares his own journey from a burnout-induced crisis to discovering purpose through coaching. Key discussions include how unmet childhood needs shape adult relationships, the importance of safety in healing, and the power of brotherhood in overcoming shame. Ryan highlights practical self-nourishment techniques and the significance of finding supportive male communities for emotional growth.
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ANECDOTE

From Rock Bottom To Purpose

  • Ryan describes hitting rock bottom at 21 after extreme work, ambition, and loneliness that led him to consider suicide.
  • He quit his construction business, started doing inner work, and committed to helping others as a path to healing.
INSIGHT

Shame Is Born From An Empty Mirror

  • Ryan explains shame forms when a child lacks an emotional mirror from caregivers and assumes they're the problem.
  • That internalized shame creates a false self and deep loneliness disconnected from the soul.
INSIGHT

Conceptual Self Versus Embodied Self

  • Ryan distinguishes the conceptual self (identity) from the embodied self (felt, somatic memory).
  • Relationship reactions often come from the body's implicit memory, not current logic.
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