Healing for Men with Charles Dubois | How Men Can Expand Their Relationship with Musculinity and Sexuality

In this episode of The Observatory, Charles Dubois joins the show to discuss how men can heal past wounds, deepen their understanding of masculinity, and embrace their true sexual power.  Charles Dubois is an intimacy coach who helps men heal and expand their relationship with their Masculinity & Sexuality. Hear Charles’s childhood trauma, his experience with drug addiction, his biggest turning point to getting better, the 12-step heling program and how his kid influenced his emotional growth. You will also learn the importance of acceptance, hope, and community in your healing journey, and how to create a safe space for others. Timestamps[02:24]  Charles Dubois’s background information[06:10] Charles’s memory of his father[10:00] Charles’s childhood trauma[15:58] The importance of hope in healing[21:42] Charles’s experience with drug addiction[26:17] The 12-step healing process[31:17] Charles’s biggest turning point in getting better[36:17] How Charles’s kid influenced his emotional growth[44:23] Charles's sponsor in the healing program that made a huge difference[51:38] How Charles uncovered the unhealed parts of sexuality, masculinity, and intimacy[55:29] Bill Wilson, the author of the book: Alcoholics Anonymous[01:00:20] Learning to hear the voice of intuition[01:03:20] The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell[01:10:29] Building a safe space for others[01:18:51] The importance of community in your healing journey[01:25:06] The secret sexuality coaching for men[01:33:59] The crisis of identity as a manNotable quotes:“There is no place of being too broken to have a happy, joyous, and purposeful life.” - Charles Dubois [13:19]“When you leave behind something that no longer serves you, it will be painful for a while.” - Charles Dubois [01:01:22]“You have to jump into the unknown, and it's not going to be easy at first, but you have to do it anyway.” - Charles Dubois [10:02:38]“You can never give someone anything until you have it for yourself.” - LaRae Wright [01:09:11]“We all have gifts and life experiences that give us a unique ability to help people.” - Charles Dubois [01:36:20]Relevant links:Books Alcoholics Anonymous The Hero’s JourneyCharles Dubois Website: https://www.charlesdubois.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesdubois801/Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcast