Transforming Love: John Harold Lee on Healing Relationship Patterns
Recovery makes it possible to learn new ways of relating. With awareness and commitment, we can recover our sense of self and our ability to develop truly loving, fulfilling relationships.
Ever feel stuck in the same old relationship patterns? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Spirit of Recovery', Rev. Dan Beckett and Rev. Michelle Vargas chat with John Harold Lee, an international bestselling author and a pioneer in the men's movement. John shares how many of our relationship habits stem from early family dynamics and how recovery can help us break free from these old patterns.
His latest book, 'Breaking the Mother-Son Dynamic', dives deep into these issues, offering practical advice for both men and women to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. John emphasizes that awareness and commitment are key to recovering our sense of self and building truly loving connections. He discusses how enmeshment with one's mother can lead to counterproductive dynamics in male-female relationships and stresses the importance of developing adult-to-adult relationships with parents.
With years of research and counseling experience, John offers valuable insights into overcoming these challenges without shame or blame. The conversation also touches on the effects of sexual abuse on men and the importance of creating supportive environments for healing. John will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming It Happens to Boys Conference, where he'll address these critical issues and offer tools for recovery.
This episode is packed with practical techniques to help you attain new levels of happiness, joy, and freedom in your relationships. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, you'll find John's insights both enlightening and empowering.