Fam Life 07 - Completing With Your Father with Phil Gomez

"Free Yourself From Your Father's Expectations" Why does David Deida advocate for men to live as if their fathers' were dead? Without voicing all of our grievances from boyhood to our fathers in a compassionate clearing conversation, those patterns will HAUNT us for the rest of our lives. Societal programming has failed men and now it's time to change long-standing patterns of emotional containment and repression. Listen in for Phil's wise words of encouragement on initiating this powerful exchange!     Highlights: [03:20] "Live as if your father were dead" - Way of The Superior Man by David Deida [04:45] Are your father's expectations echoing in your head? [09:58] What does your self-talk look like when the seas get stormy? [13:10] Has societal programming set men up to fail in relationships and communication? [16:01] Why this type of cord cutting with our father's brings us closer together. [21:18] Why manhood is claimed, not given. [26:18] How to navigate and structure a clearing conversation with your father. [30:09] Why compassion is key to understanding your father/son dynamic. [35:27] Why this powerful conversation is the best gift you can give.   Rising Man Links: NEW OFFERING - The Brotherhood || The most inclusive, actionable, and helpful container for men on this planet! Instagram || @risingmanmovement DOJO || A 4 day, carefully crafted sequence of rigorous exercises that will challenge the limits of your mental, physical, and emotional fortitude. Men's Circle || Are you ready to join other men JUST LIKE YOU who have found a way to RISE ABOVE life's challenges and create a life of purpose and fulfillment? Join our online FIRE CIRCLE!  Online Course || IGNITE is a 12 week online program designed to ignite your purpose and propel you into freedom. Features weekly calls, online modules, growth assignments, and community support!  Initiation || Compass is a 4 day 4 night Vision Fast in the wilderness, with preparation and incorporation calls in the months before and after.  YouTube || The Rising Man Movement Website || RisingMan.org