#44- David Patrick Farrell - From Addiction to Awareness, The Masculine Archetypes & Men's Work in Ireland

Full Video Podcast Here - https://youtu.be/jCWlJFk4mkQWhen a man hits rock bottom and meets God, everything changes. In this raw, soul-level conversation, I have the pleasure of sitting down with David Patrick Farrell who's a Men’s work facilitator and force behind Men Rising Together/MRT.We to trace his journey from addiction, violence, and courtrooms to sobriety, service, and spiritual devotion. We unpack why so many Irish men feel lost, how to move from boy psychology to man psychology, and the practices that actually rebuild a man’s life: routine, integrity, brotherhood, and purpose.In this episode you’ll learnDavid’s rock-bottom awakening: court cases, close calls, and the grace that kept him alive“You don’t believe in God—you know God”: faith, the Book of Job, and walking by faith not sightWhy Irish men suppress who they are(porn, drink, gambling) and how to open up without shameMasculine Archetypes : King / Warrior / Magician / Lover (light vs shadow) and how to use them dailyWhat real initiation looks like today: men’s circles, sweat lodges, jiu-jitsu, breathwork—plus the role (and risks) of plant medicine and how they have benefitted DPF.Emotional literacy & regulation: naming what you feel, building capacity, and processing grief without freezingAggression as fuel: channeling power into service, training, boundaries, and missionThe six fires/pillars (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, financial) and how to keep them burning without burnoutThe humility of service: bringing deep work to men who can’t afford it—and why purpose > comfortBooks & ideas mentionedKing, Warrior, Magician, Lover (Moore & Gillette)The Body Keeps the Score (van der Kolk)Vipassana (Goenka) & temporary experiences of “oneness”Biblical references: Job; “walk by faith, not by sight”Sponsor:Bond Brothers (Goatstown) — Luxury wedding suits, tuxedos & expert personal fittings. Show up like a man on a mission. DM Brendan on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/bondbrothers_dublin/Connect with David Patrick Farrell - https://www.instagram.com/davidpatrickfarrell/Instagram: @davidpatrickfarrell (send a DM after you follow)Men’s circles, retreats & events: Men Rising / MRT - https://www.instagram.com/menrisingtogether/