Episode 473: Owen Marcus. Men, Mindfulness & Somatic psychotherapy

For more than 40 years, Owen Marcus has explored and developed programs that bring together mindfulness, somatic psychotherapy, and the science of emotional physiology. After healing challenges of his dyslexia and Asperger’s Syndrome, he realized his relationship skills were lacking. Identifying his resistance to working with men as his next challenge, he dove into creating his first men’s group at his clinic in Scottsdale, AZ in 1995. First, a huge-thank you to my sponsors for making this podcast happen: *Brighter Vision* ( http://brightervision.com/guy ) When you’re in private practice it can be tough just to find the time to review your marketing efforts, let alone make improvements where they’re needed. Whether you are a seasoned clinician who’s current website needs revamped, or a new therapist building a website for the first time, Brighter Vision is here to help. And the best news of all? You can get your first month entirely free just for listening to The Trauma Therapist | Podcast.. To get started, just head on over to brightervision.com/guy ( http://brightervision.com/guy ). CPTSD Foundation ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/) ) CPTSD Foundation provides live, daily, peer-led, interactive group calls, in a safe atmosphere for survivors of complex trauma, equipping them with skills and information they can use every single day in their healing journey. Receive 50% off the first month when you join at: http://bit.ly/2MEbBqc ( https://cptsdfoundation.org/traumatherapistpodcast/) ) Unsatisfied with the status quo, Owen began expanding the model of men’s groups, incorporating what he saw working in corporate trainings and in his clinic. Men embraced this new model --  it’s a model that is natural for men’s ways of experiencing and expressing emotions. His group and this new model was the focus of the documentary About Men. His book, Grow Up: A Man’s Guide to Masculine Emotional Intelligence ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0988703521/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=0988703521&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=95b9c6d155c9d29bf075e1a2acde61ca&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) lays out how to complete the nine stages of emotional maturation for boys and men. As the Director of Education at EVRYMAN, Owen, along with his co-founders, continues to develop effective ways to use emotions and physiology as tools to create fulfilling relationships and purposeful lives. *In This Episode* * Owen's Website ( https://evryman.com/ ) * EVRYMAN on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/EVRYMAN.co/ ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands