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  • How Men Break the Cycle of Shame and Regret Using This One Secret Hack

How Men Break the Cycle of Shame and Regret Using This One Secret Hack

Wednesday 10th September 2025

Explore how men can break the cycle of shame using intentional discomfort. Discover practical advice for reclaiming power over your story.
11 minutes
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The Freeology Podcast
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Breaking Free from Shame: The Secret Hack Men Need

Episode Overview

  • Embrace discomfort to access rational thought.
  • Take radical responsibility for your actions.
  • Build resilience through small, consistent decisions.
  • Use cold water immersion to train your body.
  • Own your choices to transform regret into optimism.
Cold water trains your body to sit in discomfort until truth shows up.
What emotional and inspiring tales of recovery are out there? In this episode, Jason Lyle tackles the thorny issue of shame and regret that many men face, particularly when dealing with addiction and personal failures. With a touch of humour and a lot of grit, Jason shares his own story of overcoming the cycle of shame after an affair ended his role as pastor.
It's not an easy journey, but Jason reveals a secret hack that can help break free from the past: intentional discomfort. Cold water immersion is highlighted as a powerful tool to train your body to sit with discomfort until rational thought kicks in. This practice, along with yoga, meditation, and breath work, helps reclaim control over one's mental processes. Jason passionately argues that taking radical responsibility for one's actions is the key to transforming regret into optimism.
By making small, consistent decisions, men can build resilience and become the captains of their own lives. It's about owning your choices and making the next right decision, rather than being a victim of past mistakes. The episode is packed with practical advice and challenges listeners to embrace discomfort as a path to healing.
With anecdotes from his own life, Jason paints a picture of how men can become figures of integrity and honour by confronting their fears and owning their stories. Whether you're dealing with strained relationships or battling addiction, this episode offers hope and actionable steps to help you move forward. If you're ready to stop running from your triggers and start building a life of sacred grit, this episode is a must-listen.
Ready to take the plunge into cold water and face your fears head-on? Discover how embracing discomfort can be the catalyst for change.
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