374: Hunter Toran: Navigating Men’s Work and the Path to Elderhood

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Ever feel like you're missing out on essential life wisdom? Hunter Toran shares insights on embracing elderhood and fostering personal growth that could transform your perspective.

Hunter Toran, a somatic practitioner and men's work facilitator, brings his wealth of experience to the Podcast Junkies show. With a background in agriculture, spirituality, and human development, Hunter offers a unique blend of practical and philosophical wisdom.

This episode explores the concept of elderhood and the importance of embracing personal growth at any age. Hunter discusses the "Third Way" - a balanced approach to life that combines traditional wisdom with modern insights, offering a fresh perspective on navigating our complex world.

The conversation also touches on the power of somatic work, the challenges of men's personal development, and the transformative potential of facing our fears. Hunter shares personal anecdotes from his work with Sacred Sons and reflects on the evolving nature of masculinity in today's society.

Ready to gain some elder wisdom and explore new paths for personal growth? Tune in to this episode of Podcast Junkies with Hunter Toran for an enlightening conversation that might just change how you view your own journey.

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5 Key Takeaways

1. Cultivate awareness through movement. Somatic practices can help uncover subconscious patterns and increase intuition. Try incorporating mindful movement or body-based practices into your routine.

2. Seek balance between catharsis and integration. While intense experiences can be transformative, sustainable growth requires ongoing integration. Look for ways to process and apply insights from peak experiences in daily life.

3. Explore elderhood as a journey, not just an age. Regardless of your years, consider how you can cultivate wisdom and take on mentorship roles. Reflect on what you have to offer younger generations.

4. Practice attunement to natural rhythms. Notice how aligning with cycles like sunrise and sunset affects your energy and awareness. Experiment with adjusting your schedule to sync with nature's patterns.

5. Embrace the "Third Way" in relationships and decision-making. When faced with polarities, look for emergent solutions that honor multiple perspectives. Cultivate both personal sovereignty and collective responsibility.

Tweetable Quotes

"The body keeps the story. Even the brain - there's no hard drive in the head. They keep looking for the memories there. They're not going to find them. Because they're in the soft tissues. And they're actually in the space around us."

"The Third Way speaks to what's emergent. We always want to honor tradition, but tradition has also failed. We have to be real about that. These new traditions that will be born will be a third way between the human being suspended between the cosmos and land."

"I've changed my mind about aging. I used to fear it, pulling out gray hairs and worrying about wrinkles. Now I'm savoring the age I'm at and have a beautiful curiosity about where it's going. I don't want to get old - I want to get elder."

Connect with Hunter

Website - https://www.huntertoran.com/

Resources Mentioned

Sacred Sons - men's organization - http://sacredsons.com/

Mankind Project - men's organization -