In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, John D'Agostini shares his journey of overcoming shame, toxic masculinity, and finding purpose. He discusses his experiences coping with family addiction and abuse, societal pressure on gender roles, and struggling with isolation and sleeping in his car. He also talks about overcoming shame and toxic masculinity, seeking help, and providing safety and direction for the lost through a book and mentoring program.
"I wouldn't even admit those things to myself back then. The lack of self-awareness was alarming because I had this blind spot that I know was full of a bunch of junk, and I just absolutely refused to deal with it because that's just not what men do. Or at least that's what I thought at the time.”
John reflects on his unconditional love for his mother despite her demons and how her addiction pushed all the love out of her life. He shares a moment of finality with his mother, where he expressed his love and apologies. John also finds fulfillment in creating a space for others and how he had to go through all his struggles to get to a space where he could help others.
Throughout the episode, John emphasizes the importance of perseverance, determination, and faith in overcoming life's challenges. He also talks about the healing power of touch and the importance of not quitting. The episode is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of self-improvement and personal growth.
John is a 1-on-1 mentor, group mentor, best-selling, award-winning author of "Aimless: A Journey to Constructive Masculinity," performance-based training of thousands of athletes in combination with mentoring practices, curriculum designer, code of conduct expert, served in the Army, DI athlete, and an Ivy League grad. His hobbies include reading, photography, art, and hiking. John is also an award-winning photographer, an avid "foodie," has a bottomless appetite for Italian culture, and is a self-identified "family man."
Visit http://www.johndagsmentors.com to learn more about John's work as a mentor and sign up for his newsletter. You can also find his book "Aimless: A Journey to Constructive Masculinity" on Amazon.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction To Life Shift Podcast With Guest John
00:03:54 Family Struggles With Addiction And Abuse.
00:05:24 Leaving An Addicted Parent's Issues Behind
00:09:45 Reflecting On A Troubled Relationship With Family.
00:12:28 The Burden Of Self-deception And Traditional Masculinity
00:16:31 Overcoming Isolation During Tough Times
00:20:56 A Journey Of Substituting Bad Habits
00:25:40 Man Describes Struggles With Relationship And Emotional Health
00:28:59 Difficult Conversation With Friend's Parents: Seeking Comfort And Support.
00:31:11 Struggling To Find A Job During A Recession
00:32:52 A Dark Time: Numbness And Loss Of Beliefs
00:36:14 How Working With Kids Changed My Life: A Personal Reflection
00:40:18 What Kept The Fire Going: 22 Things That Fueled My Drive
00:43:10 Overcoming Anger Through Vulnerability And Seeking Help
00:46:58 Author Overcomes Trauma And Toxic Masculinity To Help Others
00:49:24 Constant Self-improvement And The Acceptance Of Imperfection
00:51:02 The Importance Of Not Quitting.
00:57:12 The Rawness Of Aimless And Its Liberating Effect
01:01:21 Embracing Life's Traumatic Experiences And Moving Forward
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