This week Sunshine, Chewie, and Ranger join the podcast to talk about their stories relating to mental health. Men are putting too many things on their plate, too much of a good thing can still lead to exhaustion. Goose shares the results of the MA mental health survey. Isolation is terminal connect with a tribe! Book Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
Johanna Stamps, a licensed grief counselor, talks about how we have to acknowledge grief and mourn in order to continue to move towards God’s vision for our life. Many items can be lost such as a job, pets, friendships, and marriages. As men, we need to take time and space to let our brain catch up to the event that has happened. Johanna shares her 7 steps included below and talks about the power of writing a closure letter on the grief you are going through. How to connect with Johanna:johannastamps.com804 944 [email protected] Men’s Alliance | How Great Men Grieve “If you loved it, and lost it, then grieve it” Grief is like an epic hike through a desolate land. 7 Steps of the Journey: 1. TRAILHEAD: AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY a. Set the intention to heal, to integrate b. Look for a sign you are grieving: Cognitive, Affective, Physical, Spiritual c. You ONLY work where grief is coming up, that’s the beginning d. Feel the pain (No pain, No gain)... It brings healing 2. LOOK AT THE MAP (Pssst... it’s a magical map) a. The magical map only appears as you walk forward in your grief b. It’s completely unique to you (circumstance, personality, etc.) c. Dispel misconceptions (don’t look for stages) 3. BEGIN WALKING a. Small doses as it comes up b. One thing at a time c. We cannot grieve all at one time. We wouldn’t be able to take it! d. Be creative... example: recognizing important dates (or your body will tell you) 4. GATHER WITH OTHERS - DON’T GRIEVE IN ISOLATION a. Grieving is internal - Mourning is your external or public experience of grief b. ESSENTIAL - speak about the experience of the loss, memories, etc. c. Moves from the head to the heart (READ THIS AGAIN!!!) d. Look for the 1⁄3 who are good with grief (most likely someone who has dealt with their own grief) 5. STOP FOR REST a. Sustenance for your epic journey b. Maybe learn to rest for the first time 6. EXERCISE JOY AND PAIN MUSCLE a. Like any normal ruck or hike there is joy with the pain b. Practice this often when you are grieving 7. GET TO THE LOOKOUT a. Reflect on how far you have come (when you look at the loss with less pain) b. See parts of yourself that are becoming whole again - integrating the loss c. This is OFTEN understanding who you are (e.g. identity) Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Everyone is busy, and no one wants to hear how busy you are or think you are. You can find the time for what is really important. So what are some ways to get your priorities the time they need? Luke shares with us some words from Jesus about busyness. What takes priority in your life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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This fascinating conversation w/ Erica Komisar details how neuroscience proves the traditional family model of a nurturing mother and a working father is optimal for the brain development of children. Learn More: https://www.ericakomisar.com/about Being There -book Chicken Little the Sky isn’t Falling - Book Sponsor: OnTrak Insurance - Car, Home, Life and Health insurance Robert 'Risk' Kelly 804-931-6646 https://www.ontrakinsurancesolutions.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Are we saved through faith alone, or do we have to earn our salvation through good works? This episode explains how salvation is only through trusting in God, not by our own works. However, once we are saved, our lives will start producing good works. So, if your life is no different from your unsaved neighbor then are you really saved? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Ian ‘Tech’ Enriquez joins the podcast to talk about the leadership lessons learned from episodes 1 and 2 of the Band of Brothers series written by Stephen Ambrose. Band of Brothers follows the true story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division, from training to the end of World War 2. Learn More: Band of Brothers series trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKRBAFlN5ww Band of Brothers information -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Band_of_Brothers_(miniseries) Motivational posters - https://www.successories.com/motivational-posters/1#listview-page-2 MA experiences - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/experiences Support MA - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/supportJoin MA prayer warriors - https://mailchi.mp/mensalliancetribe/b2yy6tyhdx Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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