Parenting Through Pain
Mike shares his journey of confronting the emotional turmoil stemming from his past, particularly as he prepares to welcome his son. He reflects on the challenges of parenting without the foundational qualities he wishes to impart, grappling with feelings of grief, rage, and shame. The conversation highlights the struggle to access and embody the nurturing qualities that were absent in his own upbringing, emphasizing the importance of healing in the process of becoming a parent.In this clip
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#442: Rewiring Relationship Patterns: Mike Elliott on Overcoming Trauma
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