<p><strong>Breaking the Chains: Reframing Trauma</strong></p><p>In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant talks with Eugene Z. Bertrand, a master of social work candidate at Columbia University, advocate for trauma-informed mental healthcare, and first-time author. Eugene discusses his journey of turning pain into purpose by reframing trauma as resilience and the significance of vulnerability for healing. </p><p>Topics include dismantling myths and stigma around domestic violence, betting on oneself, the intersection of trauma and mental health with incarceration, and the importance of representation and support systems. Eugene also shares about his impactful book &#39;Resilience: Breaking the Chains&#39; and his role as a mitigation specialist in a federal public defender&#39;s office.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Myths Around Domestic Violence<br>00:23 Meet Eugene Z. Bertrand<br>01:21 Eugene&#39;s Journey and Impact of Real Men Feel<br>02:03 Discussing the Man Box and Male Vulnerability<br>04:35 Creativity as a Healing Tool<br>06:01 Eugene&#39;s Book: Resilience Breaking the Chains<br>12:06 Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health for Black Men<br>16:38 Mitigation Specialist Role and Rehabilitation<br>23:08 Betting on Yourself and Personal Growth<br>26:54 Final Thoughts and Connection</p><p><strong>Connect with Eugene</strong><br>Eugene Z Bertrand — <a href="https://eugenezbertrand.com/">https://eugenezbertrand.com/</a><br>LinkedIn — <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/eugene-bertrand">linkedin.com/in/eugene-bertrand</a></p><p><strong>Resources</strong><br>Resilience: Breaking the Chains by Eugene Z Bertrand — <a href="https://amzn.to/44oc8Sq">https://amzn.to/44oc8Sq</a><br>200 Powerful Positive Affirmations and 6 Simple Tips to Put Them to Work by Andy Grant — <a href="https://amzn.to/4p2k8kd">https://amzn.to/4p2k8kd</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:</strong><br>Join me and connect with other like-minded men in the<br>Authentic AF Community | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org/group">http://realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/">@realmenfeelshow</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/">@theandygrant</a><br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com/">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org">http://</a><a href="http://realmenfeel.org">realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/realmenfeel</a></p><p><br></p><p>#RealMenFeel ep 381</p>

Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Andy Grant

Breaking Out Of The Man Box: Betting On Yourself and Redefining Masculinity

NOV 28, 202532 MIN
Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Breaking Out Of The Man Box: Betting On Yourself and Redefining Masculinity

NOV 28, 202532 MIN

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<p><strong>Breaking the Chains: Reframing Trauma</strong></p><p>In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant talks with Eugene Z. Bertrand, a master of social work candidate at Columbia University, advocate for trauma-informed mental healthcare, and first-time author. Eugene discusses his journey of turning pain into purpose by reframing trauma as resilience and the significance of vulnerability for healing. </p><p>Topics include dismantling myths and stigma around domestic violence, betting on oneself, the intersection of trauma and mental health with incarceration, and the importance of representation and support systems. Eugene also shares about his impactful book &#39;Resilience: Breaking the Chains&#39; and his role as a mitigation specialist in a federal public defender&#39;s office.</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Myths Around Domestic Violence<br>00:23 Meet Eugene Z. Bertrand<br>01:21 Eugene&#39;s Journey and Impact of Real Men Feel<br>02:03 Discussing the Man Box and Male Vulnerability<br>04:35 Creativity as a Healing Tool<br>06:01 Eugene&#39;s Book: Resilience Breaking the Chains<br>12:06 Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health for Black Men<br>16:38 Mitigation Specialist Role and Rehabilitation<br>23:08 Betting on Yourself and Personal Growth<br>26:54 Final Thoughts and Connection</p><p><strong>Connect with Eugene</strong><br>Eugene Z Bertrand — <a href="https://eugenezbertrand.com/">https://eugenezbertrand.com/</a><br>LinkedIn — <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/eugene-bertrand">linkedin.com/in/eugene-bertrand</a></p><p><strong>Resources</strong><br>Resilience: Breaking the Chains by Eugene Z Bertrand — <a href="https://amzn.to/44oc8Sq">https://amzn.to/44oc8Sq</a><br>200 Powerful Positive Affirmations and 6 Simple Tips to Put Them to Work by Andy Grant — <a href="https://amzn.to/4p2k8kd">https://amzn.to/4p2k8kd</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:</strong><br>Join me and connect with other like-minded men in the<br>Authentic AF Community | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org/group">http://realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/">@realmenfeelshow</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/">@theandygrant</a><br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com/">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="http://realmenfeel.org">http://</a><a href="http://realmenfeel.org">realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/realmenfeel</a></p><p><br></p><p>#RealMenFeel ep 381</p>