“The mother wound is wanting to be saved by someone, some thing, some process outside yourself, and it's not going to happen.” - John Lee

Today on Men, This Way:

• 0:00 - Introduction & Overview
• 0:38 - Global Context & Personal Impact 
• 1:16 - Introducing the Mother Wound
• 1:46 - Reflections on the Mother Wound
• 2:11 - The Book 'He' and Its Impact 
• 3:37 - Defining the Mother Wound 
• 5:03 - Archetypes of the Mother Wound
• 6:26 - Personal Stories of Mother Wounds
• 10:13 - The Mother vs. Father Wound
• 12:30 - Struggles with Self-Worth
• 16:29 - No Saviors, Only Self-Reliance 
• 18:27 - Facing Illusions in Relationships
• 22:20 - The Role of Therapy in Self-Healing 
• 24:41 - Self-Responsibility & Accountability 
• 27:22 - Projections and the Feminine 
• 30:42 - The Need for Soothing & Relief 
• 35:18 - Relearning Trust and Soothe 
• 42:09 - Self-Worth & External Validation 
• 46:35 - Time as a Catalyst for Change
• 46:59 - Conclusion & Gratitude

Takeaways from this episode:

• Understanding the Mother Wound.
• The Impact of the Mother Wound on Relationships.
• How the Mother Wound Deeply Impacts One's Sense of Self-worth and Value.
• Healing from the Mother Wound Involves Self-reflection and Inner Work.
• Societal and Cultural Factors that Shape the Mother Wound.

Connect with John:

• Website: johnleebooks.com
• Order: Odd One Out: Radical Revelations on Relationships, Self-Help, and Personal Growth
• Book: Private Session
• email: john@johnleebooks.com

Connect with Bryan & Tait:

• Website: bryanreeves.com 
• Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight / @taitarend08
• Email: bryan@menthisway.com / tait@menthisway.com 

This show is produced by Synchro Social