Jan 10 2024 26 mins
Welcome to another episode of "Embodied Relating with Braedy Mac." In today's episode, Braedy delves into the complex topic of men and their struggles with feeling worthy. He discusses how the perception of not being enough often leads to a cycle of striving for external validation, particularly in pursuing love. Brady illustrates the importance of understanding love as an internal game and the misconception that doing more leads to being loved more.
He explores the common belief for men that achieving and providing more will result in receiving more, and how this mindset can lead to a sense of disillusionment in midlife. Brady shares his journey of integrating fragmented parts of his identity, emphasizing the power of self-forgiveness and self-love. He encourages listeners to examine and embrace the parts of themselves that they deem unlovable, ultimately realizing that they are already worthy of love.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as Braedy guides listeners through the journey of self-discovery and acceptance, ultimately finding worthiness from within.
Time Stamps:
Men's feelings of unworthiness and the core wound of not enoughness. (0:00)
- Men often struggle with feelings of unworthiness, rooted in the core wound of not being enough.
- Braedy reflects on the cycle of striving for worthiness through external validation, realizing it doesn't equal love or freedom.
Internal alignment and personal growth. (3:41)
- Braedy argues that internal state and external environment are interconnected and that taking action can create momentum towards personal growth.
- Men in their 30s-60s may experience a disconnect between their head and heart, leading to a midlife crisis of identity and purpose.
Unworthiness and forgiveness in men. (9:44)
- Braedy reflects on denying their own worthiness, identifying unlovable aspects within themselves.
- Men often deny or repress past mistakes and unworthy feelings, which can hinder self-love and personal growth.