The Journey to Emotional Healing with Patrick Doyle
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews Patrick Doyle, a bestselling author and expert in emotional abuse recovery, addiction counseling, and spiritual leadership. Patrick shares his profound personal experiences with trauma, abuse, and addiction, which led him to help others on their paths to healing.
The discussion touches on the dangers of avoiding pain, the impact of childhood trauma on emotional expression, the complexity of emotional abuse, and the importance of creating safe spaces for honesty and recovery.
Patrick also shares his transformational journey, how he coped with an abusive upbringing, his unexpected path into counseling, and the profound insights that have shaped his life and work.
00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel
00:19 Meet Patrick Doyle: Expert in Emotional Abuse Recovery
01:33 Patrick's Traumatic Childhood
04:12 Turning Point: A Religious Experience
06:02 The Struggle with Addiction
09:37 The Power of Care and Overcoming Denial
20:56 Understanding Emotional Abuse
24:51 The Dangers of One-Size-Fits-All Advice
25:57 Impact of Childhood Trauma on Men
27:11 Addressing Core Lies for Healing
28:07 Recognizing and Documenting Abusive Patterns
32:01 The Importance of Safety in Healing
32:54 The Harm of Labeling in Psychological Counseling
34:41 Trust and Value in Relationships
37:03 Invisible Scars of Emotional Abuse
39:47 Gender Differences in Abuse Recovery
42:59 Resources and Support for Abuse Survivors
49:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Connect with Patrick
Patrick Doyle -- https://www.patrickdoyle.life/
Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/patrickdoyle.life
Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/patrickdoyle.life/
YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNn5kNXoeuPPZLhuNpWLXIA
Resources
Death of a Thousand Cuts: The Impact of Emotional Abuse, Patrick Doyle -- https://amzn.to/4gnc5cE
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