Sober Masculinity with Aubert Bastiat

My guest today is Aubert Bastiat – who is the co-founder of Sacred Sons , a global brotherhood that facilitates gatherings, workshops, and trainings focused on helping men discover a healthy connection to their masculinity. It has always struck me that substance abuse goes hand-in-hand with unhealthy – or what is often termed “toxic” - masculinity. Alcohol especially can enable a three-dimensional caricature of what it means to “be a man”- aggressive, violent, sexually entitled – that causes so much harm in the world, and I knew that Aubert – who has a background of addiction and recovery would be the perfect person to speak to this. Our conversation goes to some deep, vulnerable, and incredibly inspiring places. In the episode we discuss: -Discovering substances as a teen growing up in a deeply dysfunctional home -How our “emotional inheritance” can manifest in self-destructive behaviors -The impact of having an absent father on his sense of self as a masculine being -The “magical awakening” that led to him finally getting sober -Why spirituality is an essential component of recovery – and why organized religion is another form of patriarchy -The definition of a “sober masculinity”: responsible, mature, emotionally intelligent, and protective -Seeking personal power vs. power over others -Gravitating towards men’s consciousness raising work as part of his own journey of self-discovery -What we are really seeking when we reach for alcohol and other drugs -The concept of brotherhood and reclaiming the word “bro” -What he plans to teach his sons about alcohol and other substances Learn more about Aubert and Sacred Sons HERE and follow along on Instagram @aubertbastiat and @sacredsons

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Sober Masculinity with Aubert Bastiat is an episode from Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington.

This episode is 01:21:02 long.

This episode was published on Feb 3, 2022.

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