Jan. 31, 2025

Healing from Emotional Abuse: Breaking the Chains of Trauma

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Show Notes

The Journey to Emotional Healing with Patrick Doyle

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews Patrick Doyle, a bestselling author and expert in emotional abuse recovery, addiction counseling, and spiritual leadership. Patrick shares his profound personal experiences with trauma, abuse, and addiction, which led him to help others on their paths to healing.

The discussion touches on the dangers of avoiding pain, the impact of childhood trauma on emotional expression, the complexity of emotional abuse, and the importance of creating safe spaces for honesty and recovery.

Patrick also shares his transformational journey, how he coped with an abusive upbringing, his unexpected path into counseling, and the profound insights that have shaped his life and work.

00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel

00:19 Meet Patrick Doyle: Expert in Emotional Abuse Recovery

01:33 Patrick's Traumatic Childhood

04:12 Turning Point: A Religious Experience

06:02 The Struggle with Addiction

09:37 The Power of Care and Overcoming Denial

20:56 Understanding Emotional Abuse

24:51 The Dangers of One-Size-Fits-All Advice

25:57 Impact of Childhood Trauma on Men

27:11 Addressing Core Lies for Healing

28:07 Recognizing and Documenting Abusive Patterns

32:01 The Importance of Safety in Healing