#30 The Father Wound, Men’s Work & The Return of Community (w/h Ianto Doyle & Robin Botley)

Ianto Doyle is a men’s work facilitator, coach, and one of the founders of Journeyman UK—the UK branch of an international rites-of-passage movement for teenage boys. With roots in the Mankind Project, Ianto has spent decades creating spaces where boys and men can drop the mask, meet their truth, and be welcomed into mature masculinity through challenge, blessing, and authentic connection. He’s also the founder of Life Intelligence, a coaching philosophy that asks one question at the heart of every decision: is this life-enhancing or life-destroying? Ianto’s work weaves personal healing with right relationship to community, culture, and the living world—grounded, practical, and deeply values-led. We are also joined by my good friend Robin Botley an Elder with over 30 years experience in mens work. This is a great conversation with decades of experience between these 2 wonderful men. I hope you enjoy. In the podcast we cover: Lineage & belonging — the mystery of ancestry, identity, and where “home” really is. Father wound & repair — authoritarian fathers, unresolved grief, and healing without “having it out.” Rites of passage & mentoring boys — Journeyman UK, initiation, and why boys need socially-activated manhood. Men, women & culture wars — the medicine of wise women, misandry/misogyny, and rebuilding community as the answer. Ianto Doyle - If you are interested in Ianto and the work he does you can check out this website here 1:1 Mentoring - if you feel I can help you on your journey of becoming a man setup a conversation here Book a call