#317: Overcome Trauma & Reclaim Your Power with Drew Canole

Challenging Norms

Mark Groves and Drew Canole discuss how cultural norms around masculinity are being challenged. They emphasize the importance of emotional work for men, which is often seen as an act of rebellion against traditional beliefs. Mark highlights how society has undervalued men and fathers, leading to a lack of emotional expression among men 1.

It is like such an act of rebellion to do emotional work as a man, because you have to let the belief that men are toxic die.

--- Mark Groves

Drew adds that returning to community and self-sufficiency can help men reclaim their roles and responsibilities 1.

   

Understanding Fatherhood

Drew Canole shares his thoughts on fatherhood and the responsibilities it entails. He reflects on the importance of holding oneself to high standards in relationships and how this impacts his approach to fatherhood. Drew expresses his excitement about becoming a father and the emotional growth it brings 2 3.

This kid that's coming into this Earth plane, this little baby girl, how can I actually receive her as the altar and just love her up more than any human possibly could?

--- Drew Canole

Mark acknowledges the challenges and rewards of navigating these new responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and emotional resilience 3.