Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks, joins MTM. He in a transformative conversation about shadow work and its profound impact on personal choices and mental well-being. Throughout the discussion, Connor delves deep into the concept of the "shadow self," exploring how acknowledging and integrating the hidden, often suppressed aspects of our personalities leads to greater self-awareness and genuine change.
We candidly address the role of shame in our lives—how it can serve as both a motivator and a destructive force—and why many people unconsciously use shame-based narratives as a way to push themselves, often resulting in cycles of self-sabotage and emotional stagnation.
Connor illustrates how confronting shadow elements like guilt, regret, and self-doubt enables us to break free from repeating negative patterns. Listeners will learn actionable strategies for revealing and working through feelings of shame, while gaining tools for healthier inner dialogue and compassionate self-reflection.
You'll learn how self-compassion, accepting past mistakes, and building more authentic relationships—cornerstones of Connor’s approach to men’s emotional growth and healing.
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:46 - The Transformative Power of Shadow Work
05:48 - Defining the Shadow: Repression and Its Consequences
08:47 - The Role of Shame in Men's Lives
11:44 - Personal Journeys: Crisis and Transformation
14:56 - Shame and Its Manipulative Power
18:00 - Separating Personhood from Behavior
20:56 - Relationships as Mirrors for Self-Discovery
23:47 - The Role of Mindfulness in Shadow Work
27:04 - Psychedelics and Accessing the Unconscious
30:04 - The Body's Role in Self-Realization
32:58 - Conclusion: The Journey of Self-Discovery
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