So what does it feel like to cry? And how do we relate to crying in our culture or within our family or friends? It's really about opening up and being vulnerable and learning about ourselves. In today’s episode, I welcome Cyrus Henry to share with us how he is promoting vulnerability and openness towards emotions in a world of toxic masculinity. In this episode, we talk about why it's important for men to learn how to cry, and how this process of self-discovery can open up a pathway for them to connect with their emotions, their spiritual essence, and their physicality. We also discuss the importance of taking on a more supportive role in our relationships with others, and how alcohol and violence can be symptomatic of underlying shame or fear.
[00:04 - 09:24] Opening Segment
- Helping men learn about themselves and develop their own individual dreams
- Cyrus talks about the Haka dance and its significance
- Connection between men and masculinity
- They need safe ways to express their anger in a healthy way
[09:25 - 21:06] Growing Up In Today’s Society
- Cyrus talks about some of his childhood experiences
- Men and women’s need to be aware of their masculine and feminine qualities
- Creating psychological safety for themselves and their partners
[21:07 - 24:39] Breaking Gender-Specific Roles
- We talk about how being the provider is not always a man’s job
- The effects of having a female provider
[27:52 - 36:25]
- Men need to be held accountable for their actions
- They also need a safe space to work on their issues
- Men can benefit from working on anger and releasing it safely.
- Men need to be educated about their emotions
- Cyrus’ retreat program
- Using emotional release techniques to help men and women connect more effectively
[36:25 - 37:33] Closing Segment
- Final words
- See links below to know more about Cyrus!
Quotes:
"It's a bit of both people designing a deeper awareness of their masculine qualities and how to access and soften into the feminine qualities." - Cyrus Henry
"When I work with men, it's kind of like…bringing awareness to emotions and naming emotions." - Cyrus Henry
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Tune in next week for more thoughts, ideas and guests that can help you lead a life without self sabotage and with more power!
Show Up with Sarah
Hi, I’m Sarah A. Hipps, Opportunity Coach. Being an Opportunity Coach simply means that I help men discover opportunities for growth and how to stop self-sabotaging behaviors. And I want to bring my real time thoughts, influences, and connections to you through Show Up with Sarah. This podcast is aimed to make the intimate and vulnerable parts of male growth and discovery a real and more common conversation. On my solo episodes, I will bring you practices I do with clients to help you become more self aware; and on my guest episodes, you’ll hear discussion about self-determination, recovery, addiction, entrepreneurship, mental health, and relationships. From experts in their fields to everyday people discovering their best selves, this podcast is for the person who knows they can be more but doesn’t know where to start. To learn more about me or Opportunity Coaching, find me at www.sarahhipps.com and thank you for showing up for the conversation!