Matt Gunn - DEEP WORK a man needs to do (and the support he needs)

Check in with Chris Brown

May 6 2024 • 1 hr 13 mins

In this episode I dive in with my brother Matt Gunn.

We talk all things Men’s Work, Healing & Masculinity.

Episode Summary:

New Direction: The host, Chris Brown, is taking a new direction with the podcast, focusing on men’s work and what it means to be a man in various aspects of life, including business, family, and relationships.

Guest Introduction: Matt, a returning guest and close friend of Chris, is introduced. He facilitates breathwork and trauma therapy and has been involved in men’s work for some time.

Men’s Challenges: The conversation explores the challenges men face in balancing their roles in business, family, and intimate relationships, and how these can often conflict.
Identity and Roles: Matt discusses the importance of understanding one’s identity beyond societal roles and expectations, such as being a father, husband, or therapist.

Masculinity and Expectations: The dialogue touches on the evolving expectations of masculinity, the balance of strength and tenderness, and the individual journey of discovering one’s version of being a man.

This episode delves into deep and personal topics related to masculinity, identity, and the journey of self-discovery. Healing from painful, challenging experiences in life, and learning "how to be a man" and how to be the very best man you can be in today's world.

Highlights:

00:00:00 Welcome to the new podcast season
00:03:00 Challenges of Navigating Modern Masculinity
00:10:00 Personal journeys of self-discovery
00:20:10 Navigating Masculinity
00:26:00 Men’s Work and Community
00:32:47 Challenges of Authenticity
00:38:55 The Impact of Men’s Work
00:50:00 The paradox of dealing with anxieties and insecurities
01:00:00 Spending the first seven days of my life in an incubator
01:09:00 The benefits of practising this simple breathing technique