Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Men & Emotions: What's the Problem?
Men & Emotions: What's the Problem?
Men & Emotions: What's the Problem?
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Explore men's emotional challenges and recovery with Father Bill W. and therapist Laura Jones Swann in this insightful episode.
55 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Honest
Encouraging
Healing
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Episode Overview
- Men often struggle with connecting to their emotions due to societal and familial influences.
- Emotional sobriety is as crucial as physical sobriety in recovery.
- Practical exercises can help men reconnect with their emotional selves.
- Support systems and community play a vital role in the recovery process.
- Therapist self-disclosure can be beneficial in breaking down barriers.
Addiction is an illness of disconnection.
In this episode of 'Father Bill W.', the focus is on the often overlooked topic of men and their emotional lives. Father Bill, an Episcopal priest with decades of recovery experience, sits down with therapist Laura Jones Swann to discuss her book, 'Men & Emotions: It’s a Thing'. Laura brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive career in the recovery field, shedding light on why many men struggle with emotions and how this impacts their journey to sobriety.
Through personal stories and professional insights, she explores the societal and familial factors that contribute to emotional disconnection in men. Laura shares her own experiences growing up in an alcoholic family, highlighting the chaos and unpredictability that shaped her understanding of emotions. The episode offers practical methods and exercises for men to reconnect with their emotional selves, promoting emotional sobriety alongside physical sobriety.
Father Bill and Laura also touch on the importance of community and support systems in recovery, emphasising that true healing involves addressing both emotional and physical aspects of addiction. Whether you're a man struggling with emotions or someone supporting a loved one, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice to foster emotional growth and resilience.