EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 12 MIN
Entering Back In
from At Sea with Justin McRoberts · host Justin McRoberts
Listener Question: How do I stay engaged with a broken or compromised system?Coaching Insight: The answer depends on context—but it starts with deciding if you want to engageHero’s Journey Framework: Crisis, the low point, perspective, and the invitation to re-enterTemptation of Distance: Why staying detached can feel safe but keeps us isolatedThe Cost of Return: Re-engaging means risking hurt again—but also invites growthCycle of Life: We never “arrive”—we grow through constant cycles of disappointment and resolveThe Low Show: A creative collaboration with Scott Erickson rooted in this rhythm Links For Justin:Read Justin's SubstackOrder In The Low - NEW Book with Scott EricksonCoaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble
What this episode covers
Justin explores how to re-engage with systems, cultures, or communities after experiencing disappointment, betrayal, or disillusionment. Drawing from the Hero’s Journey structure, he reflects on what it means to live through crisis, ascend with perspective, and choose to re-enter imperfect systems with clear-eyed commitment. This episode is for anyone wrestling with whether—and how—to return to something they once trusted. Justin challenges the temptation to live detached and invites us into a rhythm of return, hurt, growth, and purpose.
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