On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent speaks with founder of The Men’s Circle, Dan Brophy, to find out more about what The Men’s Circle is, what’s involved and how it’s helping queer men better know themselves. Together, Trent and Dan chat about:

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Dan’s personal story that led him to create The Men’s Circle,

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What The Men’s Circle experience is like,

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Why we have barriers to connecting to ourselves, and others,

* The power of serendipitous sharing of stories,
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Exploring our lived experience and the value of not needing to solve problems,

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The benefit of fostering active listening skills,

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The importance of holding a safe space,

* How genuine conversation, authentic connection and community inform the values of the group,
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The importance of creating genuine friendships and nurturing community, as well as

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The role of “checking in”.


You can find out more about The Men’s Circle here: iamselfcentred
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Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.
Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.

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