How the Mother Wound Blocks a Man from Love and His Power
Many men today never complete the crucial step from boyhood to manhood: separating emotionally from their mothers and establishing their own authority. This leaves them emotionally stunted, unable to form healthy partnerships or embody true commitment. They remain trapped in patterns of seeking approval, avoiding conflict, and prioritising harmony over truth.Men need to cross that symbolic threshold where they shift from dependency to sovereignty. This doesn't mean cutting off their mother, but transforming the relationship from boy-mother to man-mother, where he walks his own path without needing her emotional approval.When a man fails to address his mother wound, his energy becomes scattered, his boundaries inconsistent. He can’t fully choose or commit to a woman because that capacity simply isn't there.But in this episode, Lorin offers ways to examine where you might be carrying false guilt, to notice how this guilt affects your decisions and drains your energy, and to begin releasing it.Mentioned in this episode:The Conscious Couples Program
A 9-week immersive journey to create conscious intimacy, connection, and deep transformation.The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power
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How to Recognize an Awakened Man or Woman
It’s not always easy to recognise genuine awakening in our partners. We can mistake spiritual talk for true embodiment, or confuse peak experiences with integrated wisdom. This creates painful cycles of disappointment in our relationships.But awakened beings share core qualities regardless of gender: unwavering integrity, grounded spirituality, emotional maturity, and devotion to service.Chasing relationships with unawakened beings leads us to repeat painful cycles. Drama becomes addictive, our nervous systems start equating intensity with aliveness, and we remain trapped in suffering rather than experiencing the true richness of conscious partnership.But this episode offers a simple reflection to help you begin the journey toward recognising genuine awakening, both in yourself and in a potential partner.Mentioned in this episode:The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine powerThe Conscious Couples Program
A 9-week immersive journey to create conscious intimacy, connection, and deep transformation.
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The Stronger the Light, the Bigger the Shadow
When we expand, that naturally triggers resistance, both from within ourselves and from others around us. People project their wounds, fears, and darkness onto us, creating confusing reactions that don't truly belong to us.This isn't a sign we're doing something wrong, but confirmation we're embodying our highest truth. The answer isn't to dim our light or avoid expansion, but to learn how to protect our energy while keeping our heart open. We can transmute darkness without closing ourselves off from love.People who feel threatened by our growth will try to diminish our light or pull us down to their level. When we don't know how to protect our energy field, we can absorb others' heaviness, leading to doubt, unworthiness, and the false belief that something is wrong with us.But this episode offers a moment to ask yourself what feels genuinely yours and what might be projections you've absorbed. Release what isn't yours, and in that space of recognition, reclaim your power and reconnect with your authentic light.Mentioned in this episode:The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine powerThe Conscious Couples Program
A 9-week immersive journey to create conscious intimacy, connection, and deep transformation.
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The Woman With the Father Wound & the Man With the Unworthiness Wound
Many couples find themselves trapped in a painful cycle where a woman seeks the safety her father never provided, while the man tries desperately to prove his worth. No matter how hard he tries, it's never enough; she feels unmet and unseen; he feels inadequate and resentful. Both are exhausted and disconnected.Left unchecked, this dynamic leads to deepening resentment, emotional distance, and eventually relationship breakdown. But this episode offers a pause moment for both men and women, creating opportunities to break the cycle.Mentioned in this episode:The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine powerThe Conscious Couples Program
A 9-week immersive journey to create conscious intimacy, connection, and deep transformation.
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Narcissism Explained Like Never Before – with Dr. Peter Salerno
We're often told that narcissism doesn't exist or that we've attracted these people into our lives because of our own issues. This harmful victim-shaming keeps people trapped in abusive dynamics.In this episode, Dr Peter Salerno explains that narcissism is real and identifiable. Narcissists are invested in their image at the expense of their true self, and they intentionally seek out environments where they can exploit others.This conversation will help you identify if you’re dealing with a narcissist, trust your body’s reaction to mistreatment, and begin to think about whether it’s a relationship you want to remain in.Follow @drpetersalerno on InstagramBuy Peter’s books:Traumatic Cognitive DissonanceThe Nature and Nurture of NarcissismSubscribe to Peter’s YouTube channelVisit Peter’s website for moreMentioned in this episode:The Conscious Couples Program
A 9-week immersive journey to create conscious intimacy, connection, and deep transformation.The Awakened Masculine Program
An 8-week immersive journey into the depths of unleashing your awakened masculine power
Lorin Krenn is a globally recognized teacher in relationships, guiding individuals to embody their awakened masculine or feminine essence in both love and life.
Through the Masculine & Feminine Dynamics Podcast, Lorin explores the profound interplay of masculine and feminine energies, helping you unlock the deepest intimacy possible while living in alignment with your true self.
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