The Daily Churn ♂ Ep 92 - Owen Marcus: Men's Retreats, Somatic Awareness, Trauma, Creativity, Growth & Action
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Dec 19, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Owen Marcus, a seasoned men's work practitioner and founder of MELD, delves into the transformative power of men's retreats. He explains what these retreats entail and why they foster authentic connections. Owen shares insights on somatic therapy and how it aids trauma release, as well as the dynamics of men's groups that encourage vulnerability. He emphasizes the importance of emotional expression and community in men's growth, alongside his experiences founding impactful men's groups.
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From Curiosity To Life Change
- Unknown Host describes attending a men's retreat in Joshua Tree that changed his life.
- He spent nearly two hours in an unexpected initial consultation with Owen before deciding to go.
Functional Men's Work Defined
- Men's work evolved from theatrical rites to functional somatic training that treats cause not just symptom.
- Owen Marcus calls modern men's work 'functional' because it targets body-based causes of disconnection.
Men Long For Authentic Brotherhood
- Men crave authentic connection but cultural rules train them to mask vulnerability.
- In safe, structured male-only spaces men rapidly learn that vulnerability earns respect, not shame.