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#222: Ty Humphries is a firefighter, men’s coach and founder of Whole Man. He explains how he reclaimed his identity after years of people-pleasing, the power of men’s groups and why extreme ownership is the key to a better life.

What you’ll learn

• [04:01] Why identity can’t be defined in black and white terms.
• [06:13] How a life crisis can be the catalyst for change.
• [11:10] How to take control of the direction of your life.
• [13:13] How to start discussing challenging concepts with your partner.
• [15:08] The mindset needed for a positive relationship.
• [17:11] What men’s groups are and the benefits they have.
• [19:57] The difference between real masculinity and toxic masculinity.
• [21:15] Why people join men’s groups and how to find them.
• [23:46] How to overcome the negative preconceptions of men's groups.
• [26:44] The different areas of yourself you should invest in.
• [30:20] The universal experience of suffering and how it can be used as a catalyst for change.
• [33:56] The causes of the dark sides of human behaviour.
• [37:09] How childhood trauma affects us.
• [42:08] How to express your fears and vulnerabilities to others.
• [49:42] How to measure your progress on the ongoing journey of self-development.
• [55:45] What people do at men’s groups that cause positive changes within them.
• [59:55] The different superpowers people can build.
• [62:22] The value of vulnerability.
• [65:39] Why people continue engaging in negative behaviours.
• [66:40] How people react to others working on themselves.
• [76:36] How to start your own self development journey.

Resources mentioned in this episode
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• Extreme Ownership, Jocko Willink
• Bulletproof Husband
• Heroic Husbands
• The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/a-midlife-awakening-rebuilding-from-the-inside-out/

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