Episode 275

Rebuilding Your Identity : Moving Beyond Performance and Validation with Michael Jaquith

Published on: 13th February, 2024

Have you ever struggled with feeling like you're falling short in being a man, so you then dream of rebuilding your identity? You've been told to always have it together and never show vulnerability, but that only makes you feel empty and disconnected. With guest Michael Jaquith, we’ll chat about moving beyond performance and validation, the pain of unattainable expectations and navigating emotional resilience with authenticity.

Through his own experiences of healing and growth from a traumatic childhood, Michael speaks to the transformative power of connecting with others on a deep level, the significance of self-forgiveness, and the impact of personal growth on family relationships. He worked through the emotional turmoil of his past, freeing himself of his deep-seated anger and shame; he found freedom not only for himself but also for his family. Michael's journey is a powerful reminder of the strength that we can tap into by confronting and overcoming our past painful experiences.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Strengthen your emotional resilience and conquer fears.
  • Embrace the power of grace and forgiveness in your life.
  • Discover healing and growth through vulnerability and openness.
  • Explore the impact of absent validation and approval on your journey.
  • Embrace opportunities for growth and learning through mistakes.


The key moments in this episode are:

00:10:06 - Healing and Forgiveness

00:16:52 - Misconceptions About Forgiveness

00:19:33 - The Need to Forgive Oneself

00:25:23 - Confronting Identity and Surrender

00:28:09 - Relearning Masculinity

00:39:44 - Building emotional resilience

00:41:56 - The power of validation


Connect with Michael Jaquith

Website

https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/

 

Connect with Mike Forrester

Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

 

Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/

 

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/

 

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike

 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike

 

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike


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About the Podcast

Living Fearless Today
Helping men live fully alive, boldly and courageously
Do you feel overwhelmed when making decisions? Struggle to take action in your personal life or career? Think you're alone in these situations? You're not! In fact, you're in good company. 
 
I'm Mike Forrester, host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. Join me as I interview other men who triumphed over their own adversities, learn how they did it and where they are today. So that whatever you're facing, know others fought the same battle and have conquered those challenges. They are now encouraging you and me to live our life boldly and courageously alongside them.
 
Let's disprove the lie that we're the only one who's going through this situation, that no one knows what it's like. You're not alone in the struggle you're working through. As men, we have more in common in our journey than you might want to believe.
 
Join me here each Tuesday for the interview and then again on Friday as I spotlight the lessons learned. How we can apply them to become the confident and courageous man we're wanting to be - for ourselves, our wife and our children.
 
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Mike Forrester

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His insights, methods and stories of overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones have been featured on various podcasts, including Hanging Onto Hope, Extreme Health, Own Your Life Own Your Career and Think Unbroken.