In this episode of Unhooked, host Jeremy Lipkowitz engages in a profound conversation with Jacob O'Neill, a men's leadership coach and founder of the Gathering of Men in Australia. They explore the concept of men's initiation, the impact of modern society on masculinity, and the importance of reconnecting with one's raw masculine power. Jacob shares his personal journey of healing, the significance of integration after transformative experiences, and his insights on conducting powerful men's retreats. This dialogue is filled with wisdom on how men can navigate their inner and outer worlds, emphasizing the roles of guidance and community in fostering responsible masculine leadership. Tune in to discover how men's work can be both challenging and joyfully fulfilling.


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Shownotes:

00:00 The Modern Man's Struggle with Comfort and Risk

01:22 Introduction to the Guest: Jacob O'Neill

01:35 Jacob's Work and Philosophy on Men's Leadership

03:12 The Consequences of Modern Society's Structure on Men

06:21 Jacob's Personal Journey and Transformative Experiences

09:35 The Role of Plant Medicine and Sacred Practices

14:28 The Birth of Men's Movement and Personal Challenges

17:37 The Dark Masculine and Coping Mechanisms

24:09 The Impact of Childhood Shame on Masculinity

26:05 Shedding the Cloak of Shame

26:52 The Power of Men's Retreats

28:28 Understanding Initiation

29:41 The Cyclical Nature of Manhood

34:59 The Importance of Mentorship

36:08 Creating a Safe Space for Transformation

43:43 The Joy of Men's Work

45:10 Integration and Human Connection

51:23 Upcoming Retreat and Final Thoughts

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ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ

Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life.

For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness.

Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.