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Get Naked: Strength, Vulnerability, and Resilience with William Branum
William Branum, a former Navy SEAL, joins us to explore the intricacies of modern masculinity. He shares his journey of embracing vulnerability, the strength in asking for help, and the critical importance of self-reflection through after action reviews. William discusses the balance between toughness and empathy, revealing how removing the metaphorical armor can lead to genuine healing and growth. He offers insights into the challenges he faces, including a current legal battle, and how his mindset of resilience and learning from failure guides him. This conversation is a deep dive into redefining strength and emotional intelligence in today's world.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to William Branum
- 00:01:46 - Embracing Vulnerability: A Strength, Not a Weakness
- 00:04:33 - Healing and Growth: The Journey of Balancing Both
- 00:06:19 - Redefining Masculinity: The Importance of Communication
- 00:14:17 - Turning Failures into Success: Lessons from a Navy SEAL
- 00:22:43 - Legal Battles and Resilience: Embracing Challenges
- 00:24:03 - Overcoming the Fear of Judgment and Embracing Failure
- 00:25:27 - Building Unshakable Confidence: Flexing the IDGAF Muscle
- 00:26:59 - SEAL Training Insights: Building Physical and Mental Resilience
- 00:29:34 - Mastering Your Inner Game: Controlling Emotions and Ego
- 00:34:11 - The Power of Vulnerability and Building Support Networks
- 00:43:47 - Modern Masculinity: Being a Safe Container for Others
Links And Resources:
- William Branum on LinkedIn
- Naked Warrior Recovery
- Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
- Hector Santiesteban on Twitter
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