E132. Warrior Compassion - with Sean Harvey, Chief Compassion Officer, TEDx Speaker, Author, & Interfaith Minister

“As men, it’s often our terminal uniqueness that we think we’re the only one struggling with ‘x’ and so we’re not going to bother or burden anyone else with this thing because it’s so minuscule. Yet it’s actually so powerful in ways that it can derail us.” - Sean Harvey Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Sean Harvey. The Chief Compassion Officer of Warrior Compassion Men's Studio, Sean is also a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Interfaith Minister whose book, “Warrior Compassion:  A Man's Quest for Deeper Connection”, offers a roadmap for men's healing as a catalyst for systems change and will be released in September 2023. Sean charges head first into some of the toughest environments, leading with love. He’s worked to transform the culture of law enforcement, he’s led men on immersive Soul Adventures, and he’s brought his compassion-centered approach to right-wing militia groups and White nationalist groups. Today, he takes off his mask to share how he developed an unwavering emotional foundation that is able to do this work effectively. (2:15) Ashanti’s introduction. (7:15) Sean introduces himself, how he found his spiritual calling to men’s work, and how he started reforming the hearts and minds of the police force and white nationalists. (15:20) Sean shares the back of his mask - vision (strategic), journey (inspiration), intelligence (connects the dots). (17:20) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - funny, serious, caring - and relates to Sean’s mask. (22:50) Sean shares the back of his mask - addiction, HIV status (internalized homophobia), deep loneliness (not belonging), body shame. (24:20) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - fear, worry, body shame - and tells the story of his relationship with body shame. Then, Sean does the same. (34:50) Ashanti relates Sean’s story and his work to working with middle school boys. (44:50) Sean and Ashanti take a look at “men’s work” and why it is in a place of reckoning. (50:05) Sean then explains what it means to “surrender into the unknown.” (54:40) Sean and Ashanti consider “the mask of love.” If love wore a mask, what would be on the front of it and behind it? (1:02:05) Sean tells the story of how he reconnected with his father years after telling him he was gay. (1:12:00) Sean shares how you can get in touch with him. --- Connect with Sean Harvey: Website/Book: warriorcompassion.com Instagram: instagram.com/warrior_compassion LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/seanharvey --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected] --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/support