Raising Our Sons to Become Divine Masculine Men with Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Ryan Grover

05-03-2024 • 1 hr 13 mins

“The best way to raise resilient children is to be the safe space where they can express every emotion freely, knowing they are loved no matter what.”

Do you dread the day your bubbly boy stops expressing his feelings?

Unfortunately, society often pressures boys to adhere to rigid rules of masculinity - suppress emotions and avoid sensitivity. This promotes anger, anxiety, and isolation instead of authentic self-expression.

Our children deserve the chance to develop into their most wholehearted selves, don't they?

What if we parented to encourage ongoing emotional openness? What if sensitivity became their superpower rather than weakness?

Joining us is Dr. Elia Gourgouris, “The Happiness Doctor” and father figure to Juanique, plus her husband Ryan Grover – two stellar models of strong yet sensitive men leading by example. In this episode, they discuss "divine masculinity" – transforming harmful norms around manliness into empathy and emotional intelligence instead. Explore practical tools to nurture healthy self-expression in our kids while modeling openness ourselves.

Let’s equip the next generation with the emotional awareness and skills they need to thrive. Tune in to Episode 4 of Season 3 today!

Show Highlights:

00:00 - Episode Start
04:45 - The hidden costs of teaching our kids to suppress their emotions
08:10 - Can men be strong leaders and emotionally expressive?
10:00 - An undervalued quality that is just as crucial as a winner’s mindset
11:05 - The reason behind why most men struggle to connect emotionally
17:05 - A case for men being protectors of women instead of a source of threat
18:34 - How "divine masculinity" supports and celebrates female empowerment
19:49 - Learn how emotional awareness creates true masculine power
22:58 - How firm, loving parenting can modify emotionally reactive behaviors
26:59 - Helping "big-feeling" kids through "borrowed regulation”
32:45 - The secret to calming kids' meltdowns (it’s not through punishment!)
34:36 - Explore the link between toxic masculinity and violence
38:49 - Why labeling emotions as "good" or "bad" can harm our children’s self-esteem
41:09 - Navigating challenges without resorting to victim mode, blame, or fear
49:41 - The difference between true confidence and arrogance
54:47 - The journey to divine masculinity or femininity has to start with you
55:41 - Why praising your child's character is equally as important as saying “I love you”
1:01:21 - How to raise boys to be emotionally intelligent, caring, and strong leaders
1:06:27 - How play can help kids get in touch with their wise side
1:11:48 - The healing power of apologizing to your child