Healing for Men with Chad Nielsen | How Men Can Expand Their Relationship with Musculinity and Sexuality

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The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & Awareness

The Observatory Podcast

165 episodes

6 days ago

In the world of structure, stress, and seemingly meaningless tasks, it can be easy for one to feel lost and empty. Move beyond career success and access true mental wellness and personal fulfillment as we take you through the landscape of the emotions and personal discoveries that shape who we are. The Observatory podcast, is a space for authentic discussions, dedicated to helping you discover or rediscover meaning in your life. Rooted in the wisdom of their own experiences, our hosts Scott and LaRae Wright started their journeys as accomplished executives, with their successful and lucrative 9-5 jobs with Fortune 100 companies and in the finance industry. Unsatisfied with restrictive environments that demanded a disconnected, curated self, these successes gave them meaningful insights into who they weren’t and led them to the path of truly empowered self-discovery. Their journeys have opened their eyes to the possibilities of their own futures and they want to help you do the same. Each week, join us in our commitment to helping you navigate everything from entrepreneurial dreams to personal transformation with stronger clarity of who you truly are.

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Healing for Men with Chad Nielsen | How Men Can Expand Their Relationship with Musculinity and Sexuality

The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & Awareness

1 hour 41 minutes

6 days ago

Healing for Men with Chad Nielsen | How Men Can Expand Their Relationship with Musculinity and Sexuality

In this episode of The Observatory, Chad Nielsen joins the show to discuss how men can heal past wounds, deepen their understanding of masculinity, and embrace their true sexual power. Chad Nielsen is an intimacy coach who helps men heal and expand their relationship with their Masculinity & Sexuality. Hear Chad’s childhood trauma, his experience with drug addiction, his biggest turning point to getting better, the 12-step heling program and how his kid influenced his emotional growth. You will also learn the importance of acceptance, hope, and community in your healing journey, and how to create a safe space for others.

Timestamps

[03:29] Chad Nielsen’s background information
[07:15] Chad’s memory of his father
[11:05] Chad’s childhood trauma
[17:03] The importance of hope in healing
[22:47] Chad’s experience with drug addiction
[27:22] The 12-step healing process
[32:22] Chad’s biggest turning point in getting better
[37:22] How Chad’s kid influenced his emotional growth
[45:28] Chad's sponsor in the healing program that made a huge difference
[52:43] How Chad uncovered the unhealed parts of sexuality, masculinity, and intimacy
[56:34] Bill Wilson, the author of the book: Alcoholics Anonymous
[01:01:25] Learning to hear the voice of intuition
[01:04:25] The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell
[01:11:34] Building a safe space for others
[01:19:56] The importance of community in your healing journey
[01:26:11] The secret sexuality coaching for men
[01:35:04] 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.” - Chad Nielsen [14:24]
“When you leave behind something that no longer serves you, it will be painful for a while.” - Chad Nielsen [01:02:27]
“You have to jump into the unknown, and it's not going to be easy at first, but you have to do it anyway.” - Chad Nielsen [10:03:43]
“You can never give someone anything until you have it for yourself.” - LaRae Wright [01:10:16]
“We all have gifts and life experiences that give us a unique ability to help people.” - Chad Nielsen [01:37:25]

Relevant links:

https://www.instagram.com/safetoloveshow
https://www.instagram.com/chadonlove
https://www.instagram.com/aprilbenincosa

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