RMP 163 - Triggering Insights From An Elder with Mitch DeArmon

Choose to be triggered and embrace the possibility of being wrong. It's the only way we grow! Our guest, Mitch DeArmon, delivers the brutal truth on topics including emotional expression, masculine responsibility, and individual vs. collective service. Earned through age and experience, Mitch's sage perspective represents the intergenerational wisdom vital for a fully functioning brotherhood. We also cover how to stop letting emotions run your life and how to turn your ideas into actions.     Show Notes:   How addiction recovery work led Mitch to men's work Why challenging and questioning your teachers is better than simply following Why turning ideas into action is such a struggle for men What are appropriate ways that men can express their emotions? Why modern norms have prolonged men's expectation of responsibility Does praising before achieving negatively affect men? How articulating our emotions can assist us in healthy expression Why every man wants to be of service If you are in unfamiliar territory, ask around because someone has been there Why young men will take more risks but have less wisdom Are emotions generated from judgements? Emotions aren't inherently good or bad, but we judge them as so How unrestrained, repeated emotional expression ruins credibility  How can younger generations get wisdom from uncles and elders? Why challenging older men, especially around their character, is disrespectful Why toxicity is equally available to all genders and identities, not just the masculine Did the Me Too Movement have unintended negative consequences? Why removing all responsibility from women is actually disempowering Are men as confused as they were in the 70's? Are you in tune with what you want? The attributes you identify by don't matter, what do your contributions and actions say? Why a man internalizes a sense of security during constant change and is reliable in chaos Are you serving yourself or the collective? Is there a time and a place for violence?   Connect with Mitch DeArmon:   Website | man-to-men.org - Powerful event happening on May 21-23 in Northern CA!     Rising Man Links:   Elements | 3 Day Wilderness Immersion for men ready to reconnect with the wild man inside. Next event is 4/16-4/18 in CA!   Ignite | 12 week online program designed to ignite your purpose and propel you into freedom. Features weekly calls, online modules, growth assignments, and community support!   Fire Circles | 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?   Initiation | Compass Program - 4 day 4 night Vision Fast in the wilderness, with preparation and incorporation calls in the months before and after.    Website | RisingMan.org   Instagram | @risingmanmovement Instagram | @jeddyazuma   YouTube | The Rising Man Movement - featuring videos of each Monday Morning Meditation episode!