On this episode, Travis talks with a fellow coach who supports gay men in finding their gifts which are often hidden under the pain and shame embedded in our lives. Ryan Allen identifies as a spiritual being, as a human, and as a gay man. Because we are all navigating a wildly different world right now due to COVID-19, Travis and Ryan discuss the individual, social, and cultural impacts that are felt as we navigate the many waves of unknown. There is so much to learn about masculinity as we see our world changing rapidly. They further deepen the conversation of new masculinity by helping to divorce power and scarcity models from our ideals of masculinity. Through his own personal story, Ryan shares the importance of awareness and deconstruction of the strict and intense, inner dialogue that that is often created by internalized shame. Last, he helps to convey that it is safe to be an open-hearted man in this world and helps to empower us all to step into that.
To connect with Ryan:
Website: ryanallen.co
Liften Men Program: https://www.ryanallen.co/digital-program
Instagram: @ryan.m.allen
To connect with Travis:
Website: travisstock.com
Email: travisstock03@gmail.com
Instagram: @travers03