Timestamps
[02:24] Charles Dubois’s background information
[06:10] Charles’s memory of his father
[10:00] Charles’s childhood trauma
[15:58] The importance of hope in healing
[21:42] Charles’s experience with drug addiction
[26:17] The 12-step healing process
[31:17] Charles’s biggest turning point in getting better
[36:17] How Charles’s kid influenced his emotional growth
[44:23] Charles's sponsor in the healing program that made a huge difference
[51:38] How Charles uncovered the unhealed parts of sexuality, masculinity, and intimacy
[55:29] Bill Wilson, the author of the book: Alcoholics Anonymous
[01:00:20] Learning to hear the voice of intuition
[01:03:20] The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell
[01:10:29] Building a safe space for others
[01:18:51] The importance of community in your healing journey
[01:25:06] The secret sexuality coaching for men
[01:33:59] The crisis of identity as a man
Notable quotes:
- “There is no place of being too broken to have a happy, joyous, and purposeful life.” - Charles Dubois [13:19]
- “When you leave behind something that no longer serves you, it will be painful for a while.” - Charles Dubois [01:01:22]
- “You have to jump into the unknown, and it's not going to be easy at first, but you have to do it anyway.” - Charles Dubois [10:02:38]
- “You can never give someone anything until you have it for yourself.” - LaRae Wright [01:09:11]
- “We all have gifts and life experiences that give us a unique ability to help people.” - Charles Dubois [01:36:20]
Books Alcoholics Anonymous The Hero’s Journey
Charles Dubois Website: https://www.charlesdubois.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesdubois801/
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