Healing from Trauma and Emotional Abuse: A Conversation with Patrick Doyle

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews Patrick Doyle, a bestselling author and expert in emotional abuse recovery, addiction counseling, and spiritual leadership. Patrick shares his harrowing experiences growing up in a destructive home, dealing with addiction, and his journey toward recovery and healing. They discuss the importance of safety, the impact of labels, avoiding pain, and how childhood trauma influences emotional expression in men.

Patrick also elaborates on his book and online program aimed at helping survivors of abuse find their path to freedom and healing. They dive into the stigma and challenges faced by men dealing with emotional abuse and provide valuable insights and advice for those recognizing abusive patterns in their own lives.

00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel
00:19 Meet Patrick Doyle: Expert in Emotional Abuse Recovery
01:32 Patrick's Traumatic Childhood
04:05 Turning Point: A Religious Experience
06:55 The Journey to Healing and Helping Others
08:55 The Power of Facing Pain
11:05 The Struggle with Writing a Book
18:37 Understanding Emotional Abuse
22:33 Narcissism and Denial
23:56 Understanding Emotional Abuse: No Easy Solutions
25:12 The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Men
27:12 Recognizing and Documenting Abusive Patterns
31:04 The Importance of Safety in Healing
31:57 The Role of Labels and Trust in Recovery
38:46 Men's Struggles with Abuse and Masculinity
46:15 Resources and Support for Healing
48:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Patrick
Patrick Doyle -- https://www.patrickdoyle.life/
Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/patrickdoyle.life
Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/patrickdoyle.life/
YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNn5kNXoeuPPZLhuNpWLXIA

Resources
Death of a Thousand Cuts: The Impact of Emotional Abuse, Patrick Doyle -- https://amzn.to/4gnc5cE

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