346: Breaking Barriers: Men, Vulnerability, and Emotional Growth
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Guest
Over the past two decades, Bob Reece has worked as a full-time educator with at-risk teens and as a successful small business owner. He now works as a Clinical Counselor and Personal Coach. He holds Master of Natural Science and Master of Clinical Counseling degrees, as well as Life Coach Certification from the Tony Robbins/Madanes Training School. Bob is also a fly fishing guide, which complements his focus on counseling.
Summary
In this episode, Jeff talks with Bob about his work addressing the mental health of men and at-risk teens. Bob highlights the importance of emotional well-being, group dynamics' power, and fly fishing's healing environment. They discuss overcoming societal stigmas around vulnerability, providing men with tools to manage emotions, and the transformative impact of connecting with nature to improve relationships and professional lives.
Three Takeaways
Nature as a Healing Space: Fly-fishing retreats provide a peaceful environment where men can open up, reflect, and address emotional challenges outside the stresses of daily life.
Overcoming Stigma: Bob emphasizes the need to normalize vulnerability among men, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and fostering healthier emotional expression.
Practical Emotional Tools: Through guided counseling and group support, participants gain actionable strategies for managing emotions, improving relationships, and finding balance in their lives.
Social Media
Website: www.ThinAirCoach.com
Instagram: @thin_air_angler
About Jeff
Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.
Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.
Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.
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