Have you ever participated in a men’s group?
The paradigm of masculinity has shifted drastically in the last few decades and it can be hard to navigate alone. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Brad Gophenee who is passionate about helping men grow and find belonging through somatic coaching, groups, trainings, and education.
Join us as we discuss the challenges facing men in our society, the complexities of the father-son relationship and how it impacts our lives, the significance of how we express anger, and how life-changing it can be for men to find connection and community in men’s groups.
Brad Golphenee is a Director of Training & Education for EVRYMAN and a Professional Somatic Coach for Men. Brad has been involved with Men's Groups for 15 years and has been professionally working with both men & women for 10 years.
He has lived in Ski Resort Communities most of his life, holds a BSBA from the University of Denver, and has continuing education in Somatic Experiencing for Trauma. He lives in Sandpoint, Idaho with his wife of 30 years, Maria, and their animals including horses, sheep, chickens, and golden retrievers.
Brad loves working with Fathers in a way that breaks trauma cycles and frees up the next generation. He also loves working and training other coaches to use more body-centered methods in their practices. If Brad is not working with a client or planning the next group retreat, he can be found skiing, paddleboarding, hiking, horseback riding, or clearing land on his tractor.
In today’s episode, we cover:
- How the paradigm of masculinity has changed in our society
- How workshops can help men stop the trauma patterns
- The complexities of father-son relationships
- The difference between trauma and anxiety or depression
- How men’s groups can help men grow and mature
- The power of community, connection, and belonging
- The importance of feeling and sharing emotions
- The truth about anger and the way we express it
- The difference between reactive behavior and responsive behavior
- How mountain towns can impact your mental health
We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Brad! If you would like to learn more from him, make sure to visit his website and check out the Evryman website.
Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Links:
Visit Brad’s website: www.bradgolphenee.com
Visit the Evryman website: https://evryman.com
Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com
Quotes:
“The old masculine paradigms just don't fit in our culture right now. And so to have specific trainings or even to have other men to work with really makes a difference.” -Brad
“In my men’s group, we always talk about the importance of com
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