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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 20 MIN

You Are Not Broken: How the Stories We Live Shape Men's Lives

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

In this powerful episode of Aro Benaiah’s "The Making of Me" podcast, guest Jon Symes speaker, mentor, and founder of Whole and Free explores the invisible stories that shape men’s lives and the impact those narratives have on fulfillment, health, and happiness.Together with Aro, Jon discusses societal expectations for men, the dangers of bottling emotion, and how narrative liberation can set us free.Discover practical ways to reconnect with yourself, break old patterns, and realize you are not broken—just buried beneath outdated stories. If you’re a man feeling lost, numb, or quietly dissatisfied, this episode is a reminder that your voice and your story still matter.🌐 Access free tools and connect with Jon: https://wholeandfree.meListen, share, and subscribe for more honest conversations about personal transformation.#MensMentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #NarrativeHealing #MakingOfMePodcast #JonSymes #PersonalGrowthIf you want, I can also create a search-optimized, punchier version for YouTube that grabs clicks faster. Do you want me to do that?

In this powerful episode of Aro Benaiah’s "The Making of Me" podcast, guest Jon Symes speaker, mentor, and founder of Whole and Free explores the invisible stories that shape men’s lives and the impact those narratives have on fulfillment, health, and happiness.Together with Aro, Jon discusses societal expectations for men, the dangers of bottling emotion, and how narrative liberation can set us free.Discover practical ways to reconnect with yourself, break old patterns, and realize you are not broken—just buried beneath outdated stories. If you’re a man feeling lost, numb, or quietly dissatisfied, this episode is a reminder that your voice and your story still matter.🌐 Access free tools and connect with Jon: https://wholeandfree.meListen, share, and subscribe for more honest conversations about personal transformation.#MensMentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #NarrativeHealing #MakingOfMePodcast #JonSymes #PersonalGrowthIf you want, I can also create a search-optimized, punchier version for YouTube that grabs clicks faster. Do you want me to do that?

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