An Empowered man is one who communicates like a leader, sets boundaries that gets respect, knows who he is and what he wants...and owns his own sh*t. The Empowered AF podcast is designed to help men do just that in their marriage and life. Join entrepreneur, coach, and father Mark Santiago every week as he shares the secrets to stepping into your own empowerment as a man. Each week you’ll hear about taboo issues that hold back the modern-day man from knowing who he is, what he wants, and how to become the man he wants to be as a father, husband, and leader.
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episode 170: Why The Guilt Cycle Keeps Men From Moving On
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In this episode, Mark and Joey discuss the concepts of guilt, shame, and blame, urging you to move away from the cycle of misery and toward ownership. They emphasize the transformative power of taking responsibility and of choosing one's interpretation of life events. They also talk about the freedom that comes with radical accountability and the journey toward empowerment and unshakable futures.
Episode Summary:
- Guilt and shame cycles among men. 0:03
- Mark Santiago introduces the next level of his podcast, Empowered AF 2.0, where he delves deeper into what it means to be an empowered man.
- Guests share their reasons for joining the call, including wanting to become a better man, dealing with separation, and seeking advice on how to improve their lives.
- Joey acknowledges the cycle of guilt, shame, and blame, recognizing the need to take responsibility and break the cycle.
- Taking ownership for personal growth and freedom. 4:43
- The importance of taking ownership and responsibility for one's life, rather than simply feeling guilty.
- The group discusses the concept of "bridging the gap from guilt to ownership" and how it leads to true transformation.
- Men struggle taking ownership due to fear of vulnerability and accountability.
- Men's emotional struggles and empowerment. 9:04
- Men often struggle with asking for help due to pride and fear of being judged as lesser men.
- Men's inability to ask for help can stem from a lack of self-awareness and a fear of vulnerability, leading to feelings of inadequacy and arrested development.
- Guilt and shame can be avoided by taking ownership and leaning into pain.
- Mark emphasizes the importance of taking ownership and responsibility in life, rather than blaming others or external circumstances.
- Mark encourages listeners to adopt an empowered mindset, where they see obstacles as opportunities for growth and development, rather than as sources of shame or blame.
- Taking responsibility and personal growth. 15:40
- Joey emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility and living from a place of leadership to achieve freedom.
- A man reaches out to Joey for help reapplying the discipline he learned from him, feeling stuck and unfulfilled in his current state.
- Taking ownership and accountability in life after divorce. 19:46
- Taking ownership of one's life after a divorce.
- Mark reflects on their divorce and how they chose to interpret it as an opportunity for growth, rather than just a negative experience.
- Mark encourages others to take ownership of their actions and set themselves up for a future that is unshakable.
- Mark shares their personal journey of self-discovery and growth, refusing to accept a negative fate for their children due to their own past experiences.
- Mark invites listeners to explore previous episodes of the podcast for additional insights and to join the Empowered Man group for further support.
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