16. How Men Can Overcome Resistance to Getting Support (and Why We Must!) w/ Connor Beaton

Published: April 10, 2019, 8:29 a.m.


\nWhy do men often seem to resist support (therapy/coaching/asking for directions)?
\nWhy is getting support essential for a great life and great relationships?
\nWhat can help a man overcome his resistance to getting support?
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\nIn this episode, my guest Connor Beaton and I dive into this conversation about men and support \u2026 why we need it, why we resist, and what can get us over that resistance to taking action.
\nConnor is is the founder of Mantalks, an international organization dedicated to helping the lives of men. Connor is also my first repeat guest on \u201cMen, This Way\u201d and in this special focus episode, though we drill down into one specific topic, we cover a lot of ground.
\nIf you are in a relationship I strongly recommend listening to this episode with your partner, because it has the potential to bridge painful gaps between you.
\nIf you\u2019re not in a relationship, this is the perfect time to listen to this, because waiting until things are really shitty before gaining the clarity that you\u2019re actually NOT supposed to figure out how to do life and love well, all by yourself \u2026 is no way to go through life and do love!
\nIn fact, doing it all by yourself is the best way to end up alone! Even if you\u2019re surrounded by people \u2026 This is an essential episode that I trust will serve you deeply, today and beyond.
\nIf you want to share feedback, or tell me what this conversation inspired in you, you can now email me directly at bryan at bryanreeves dot com … I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts \u2026
\nAlright \u2026
\nlet\u2019s dive \u2026
\nSHOW NOTES
\n5:48 ~ Why getting support matters, and why men need to get it
\n13:56 ~ Success and loneliness
\n21:04 ~ The shadow masculine and being alone
\n24:09 ~ Experience of hardship as a pre-requisite for belief
\n31:18 ~ The masculine drive towards freedom through structure and order
\n33:58 ~ Overcoming the resistance to seeking support
\n36:57 ~ How to approach getting a man to get support
\n40:38 ~ The importance of respect in relationships
\n44:42 ~ Feedback versus criticism
\n49:16 ~ Masculinity\u2019s orientation towards growth
\n55:29 ~ Disposability and its effect on men\u2019s self-esteem
\nOTHER LINKS AND RESOURCES
\nFind Connor @ www.ManTalks.com
\nAnd @ManTalks (Instagram)
\nAs well as www.ConnorBeaton.com