EPISODE · Oct 8, 2020 · 1H 34M
Cameron Monley: From Riot Squad Police to Men's Self-Development
from Radio FM88 Australia · host Jeffrey Shaw, Elisa Hererra, Priti Pauline, and Zoe
Discover how Cameron Monley transformed a tough police career into heart-centered self-development retreats – joined by hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw. Cameron Monley, former NSW police officer (riot squad and outback sole policeman), shares his raw journey from violence/desensitization to spiritual awakening and running workshops/retreats with wife Lisa for emotional vulnerability and divine masculine healing. Cameron opens up about: Early policing trauma: First-day suicide scene, riot squad adrenaline (Bathurst bikers, Molotovs), tactical high-risk ops, and desensitization (joking about horrors as coping)Outback insights: Building empathy in remote communities (feeding locals to prevent violence, separating actions from people—"good people do bad things")Spiritual shift: Midlife crisis leading to church, meditation/Qigong, releasing suppressed emotions (crying, anger as pain masks), quitting alcohol/coffeeDivine masculine: From "thug" self-worth to vulnerability/apology strength; men's groups for sharing burdens, heart-based living over bravadoCurrent work: Affordable retreats (women's/men's circling, sound therapy), gratitude practices, manifestation synchronicities, and fostering community/non-judgmentEssential for men seeking emotional discipline, former first responders healing trauma, self-development seekers, and anyone embracing vulnerability, gratitude, or heart-led transformation.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Cameron Monley05:00 - Early Policing: Trauma, Desensitization & Riot Squad15:00 - Tactical Ops & Coping Mechanisms25:00 - Outback Community Empathy & De-Escalation35:00 - Career End, Midlife Crisis & Spiritual Church Discovery45:00 - Meditation, Qigong & Emotional Release55:00 - Divine Masculine Shift & Vulnerability Strength1:05:00 - Retreats, Men's Groups & Gratitude Practices1:15:00 - Synchronicities, Manifestation & Closing Heart Wisdom Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#CameronMonley #SelfDevelopmentForMen #DivineMasculine #PoliceToSpiritual #EmotionalVulnerability #MensRetreats #HeartBasedLiving #TraumaHealing #GratitudePractice #MeditationAwakening #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChai
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Discover how Cameron Monley transformed a tough police career into heart-centered self-development retreats – joined by hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw. Cameron Monley, former NSW police officer (riot squad and outback sole policeman), shares his raw journey from violence/desensitization to spiritual awakening and running workshops/retreats with wife Lisa for emotional vulnerability and divine masculine healing. Cameron opens up about: Early policing trauma: First-day suicide scene, riot squad adrenaline (Bathurst bikers, Molotovs), tactical high-risk ops, and desensitization (joking about horrors as coping)Outback insights: Building empathy in remote communities (feeding locals to prevent violence, separating actions from people—"good people do bad things")Spiritual shift: Midlife crisis leading to church, meditation/Qigong, releasing suppressed emotions (crying, anger as pain masks), quitting alcohol/coffeeDivine masculine: From "thug" self-worth to vulnerability/apology strength; men's groups for sharing burdens, heart-based living over bravadoCurrent work: Affordable retreats (women's/men's circling, sound therapy), gratitude practices, manifestation synchronicities, and fostering community/non-judgmentEssential for men seeking emotional discipline, former first responders healing trauma, self-development seekers, and anyone embracing vulnerability, gratitude, or heart-led transformation.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Cameron Monley05:00 - Early Policing: Trauma, Desensitization & Riot Squad15:00 - Tactical Ops & Coping Mechanisms25:00 - Outback Community Empathy & De-Escalation35:00 - Career End, Midlife Crisis & Spiritual Church Discovery45:00 - Meditation, Qigong & Emotional Release55:00 - Divine Masculine Shift & Vulnerability Strength1:05:00 - Retreats, Men's Groups & Gratitude Practices1:15:00 - Synchronicities, Manifestation & Closing Heart Wisdom Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#CameronMonley #SelfDevelopmentForMen #DivineMasculine #PoliceToSpiritual #EmotionalVulnerability #MensRetreats #HeartBasedLiving #TraumaHealing #GratitudePractice #MeditationAwakening #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChai
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Cameron Monley: From Riot Squad Police to Men's Self-Development
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