Processing Shame
Mark and Donny discuss the process of dealing with shame, the importance of facing it head-on, and the validation they sought through performance. They explore the impact of caring what others think and how social media amplifies this, while also sharing personal experiences of integrating their journeys and finding support in sobriety.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#278: The Ultimate Comeback: Rebuilding Life After Addiction with Donny Starkins
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If I have worked super hard on myself physically and mentally for years as a 21-year-old man, why does it sting much more when I open up about my life, values, and passions and still don't achieve a deeper connection? This question relates to the episode 'If You're FEELING LOST In Life, Use These SECRETS TO FIND YOURSELF!' | Tim Storey & Lewis Howes and the clip Embracing Vulnerability. Furthermore, how do the concepts discussed in #278: The Ultimate Comeback: Rebuilding Life After Addiction with Donny Starkins and the clip Finding Freedom from Pain apply to this situation?
If I have worked super hard on myself physically and mentally for years as a 21-year-old man, why does it sting much more when I open up about my life, values, and passions and still don't achieve a deeper connection? This question relates to the episode “If You're FEELING LOST In Life, Use These SECRETS TO FIND YOURSELF!” | Tim Storey & Lewis Howes and the clip Embracing Vulnerability. Furthermore, how do the concepts discussed in #278: The Ultimate Comeback: Rebuilding Life After Addiction with Donny Starkins and Finding Safety, Sharing Stories apply to this situation?