{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9414aa43-40db-49e2-b50a-8d7e06c66671","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Forgiveness as Strength: Helping Men Heal Without Shame or Numbing with Shannon Curtis\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/9414aa43-40db-49e2-b50a-8d7e06c66671\"></iframe>","title":"Forgiveness as Strength: Helping Men Heal Without Shame or Numbing with Shannon Curtis","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany men carry pain in silence\u2014not because they\u2019re weak, but because they never learned it was safe to feel. In this episode, Shannon Curtis shares how forgiveness can be a grounded path to reclaim power and return to your true self.\nThis conversation is for men who feel \u201cfine\u201d on the outside but stuck inside\u2014especially if old wounds keep resurfacing. You\u2019ll learn a practical way to start healing through safety, curiosity, and self-forgiveness, without excusing what happened.\nAbout the Guest:\nShannon Curtis is the founder of Angel Goddess Healing and the creator of a forgiveness-based healing approach rooted in her lived experience and personal transformation.\nEpisode Chapters:\n\n\n00:04:27 \u2014 Why men carry \u201cquiet pain\u201d and struggle to feel safely\n\n\n00:06:18 \u2014 Forgiveness as survival, not weakness\n\n\n00:07:15 \u2014 Forgiveness vs. forgetting: reclaiming your power\n\n\n00:09:17 \u2014 How unhealed wounds repeat in adult relationships\n\n\n00:11:41 \u2014 How unprocessed pain shows up day-to-day for men\n\n\n00:13:38 \u2014 Creating a safe container to access vulnerability\n\n\n00:16:06 \u2014 Step one: name the wound, start with self-forgiveness and gratitude\n\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nSeparate forgiveness from excusing harm\u2014focus on releasing pain you\u2019re carrying.\n\n\nStart healing by creating a safe space (therapy, group, trusted person, coach).\n\n\nName the wound clearly, then work to remove the emotional charge from the story.\n\n\nUse curiosity instead of judgment: \u201cWhat is this teaching me?\u201d\n\n\nBegin with self-forgiveness before trying to forgive anyone else.\n\n\nWhen pain resurfaces, shorten the \u201cloop\u201d by returning to awareness and gratitude.\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\nWebsite: https://angelgoddesshealing.com/\u00a0\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India &amp; USA\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #MindOverMasculinity #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #ForgivenessWork #HealingJourney #InnerChildHealing #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalResilience #VulnerabilityIsStrength #MentalWellness #SelfForgiveness #HealthyMasculinity #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #RelationshipHealing\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg"}