S5 | Ep. 8 Men Rising: Healing, Connection, & The Power Of Brotherhood w/ Jacob O'Neill, Men's Coach & Founder of The Gathering Of Men

In this episode, I sat down with Jacob O'Neill, Men's Coach and the Founder of The Gathering of Men. A wild hearted leader blending primal wisdom with practical structure, my guest bridges ancient initiation with modern ambition. From archetype mapping to wedding rituals to 100km races, this isn’t a man who is just living the work. He is the work. And he’s willing to walk barefoot through the fire just so he can create meaningful initiation pathways for other men. In this episode we explore men in relationships and the deep initiation work that empowers a man to live from his heart and build the life he was born for. Enjoy the episode. Connect with Jacob: IG: @thejacoboneill Join the Movement: https://theembodiedmaninstitute.org/tgom2025Follow The Skin I'm In Podcast on socials: Spotify: ⁠⁠The Skin I'm In Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@theskinimin_pod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@theskiniminpodcast⁠⁠ Facebook: @TheSkinImInPodcast YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheSkinImInPodcast⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠TheSkinImInPod⁠⁠ Join the mailing list here 📩https://forms.gle/q76GNmxXWoo7SJNc7 Be rewarded by shopping with one of my sponsors! SuperchargedFood Code: THESKINIMIN EMR TEK Code: THESKINIMIN Dindi Naturals Code: SKINLOVE10 Not Coffee Code: THESKINIMIN Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Men's Coaching and Personal Journey 02:30 The Importance of Vulnerability in Relationships 06:50 Understanding Core Wounds: Too Much vs. Not Enough 11:27 The Role of Love and Emotional Support in Relationships 15:46 Cultural Conditioning and Emotional Caregiving 19:23 The Need for Self-Work and Personal Growth 23:14 Redefining Leadership in Relationships 26:56 Addiction to Suffering and Identity 28:01 Embracing Life's Cycles 30:10 The Role of Elders in Personal Growth 31:40 Initiation and Responsibility in Manhood 34:39 The Weight of Grief and Community Support 37:56 Living Authentically and Embracing Vulnerability 43:47 Transforming Grief into Purpose 48:42 The Power of Collective Grieving 53:14 Understanding the Role of Life Rafts 56:00 The Importance of Inner Work for Men 58:52 Archetypal Mapping and Personal Myth 01:04:06 Navigating Life Stages and Legacy 01:06:55 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity