Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Host Anne Bonney Episode: Widower, Father, Fighter: Keep Those Feet Moving
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When life throws you every curveball imaginable- hearing loss, heartbreak, grief, and single parenthood- all before 40, the path forward can feel impossible to see. That’s exactly why I was honored to join Anne Bonney on her podcast, Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, to talk about resilience, faith and redefining what strength really means. In our conversation, we dive into the heart of what it takes to “keep those feet moving", even when the world feels heavy.
Around the 22- minute mark, I share a powerful faith journey to Masada in Israel back in 2017. (A trip that reshaped my perspective on grief, healing, and community). Standing atop that mountain with 15 men from my men’s group, I found peace in vulnerability and strength in shared purpose. It reminded me that healing often begins when we take that first step forward, even if we don’t know where the path leads.
We also explore how society’s views on masculinity is changing. For generations, men were taught to stay strong, stoic and silent in the face of pain. But as Anne and I discuss together, that mindset is shifting. Today, there’s more acceptance and even encouragement for men to open up about their struggles, to grieve out loud, and to connect through honesty and emotion. Vulnerability isn’t a weakness; it’s a bridge.
“How do we want to be remembered?”
