In this conversation, join Aaron and I as we discuss the developmental process — and challenges — Men (and us all) face in our current times, and how this has devastating impacts not only on our own health as individuals, but the health of our relationships, our families, and our children.

We discuss the bottom up approach to healing — which is ultimately an integrative approach, allowing us to meet the moments of life we have previously been unable to withstand, and through doing so we evolve our capacity to meet and be with what it is that we are feeling & experiencing.

When we are unable to hold life and ourselves, we numb out, phase ourselves out of the present moment, we become distracted and distant.. strengthening our capacity is a key piece in bringing presence back to the moment, and checking IN vs checking OUT.

Aaron highlights that we aren’t working toward transcending or ascending above what makes us human and our experiences in life, but rather meeting them and residing deeper within said experiences and our humanness.

From here, Aaron discusses how a man’s relationship to sexuality begins to develop along a sustainable track, as he no longer is obsessive or reaching for the remedy to his own inner disconnect, but rather present to the experience that is unfolding, and actively participating within it, in a reciprocal exchange with his partner.

Aaron will be offering 2 workshops into the Festival this Summer:

Mechanisms of Masculinity & and an Integration space for the Men to come together and reflect, digest and integrate their experiences throughout the weekend, meeting that need for communal recognition and support.

Aaron will also be offering 1:1 Somatic Experiencing sessions for those who wish to privately address their inner workings through somatic integrative work, these sessions are available for both Men & Women and can be booked through the link below, you can also reach out to Aaron directly to inquire about working with him AT the Festival or in other ways outside of the Festival offering.

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Mechanisms of Masculinity (Free Intro Module)

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