<p><strong>Overcoming Life&#39;s Inner Prisons</strong></p><p>In this compelling episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews Matt Melvin, author of &#39;Bullied Behind Bars.&#39; Matt shares his harrowing experiences of incarceration, bullying, and isolation, focusing on the mental prison of blame and anger that lingered long after his physical release. The conversation delves into the challenges many men face, such as shame, fear, and past trauma, and discusses the importance of emotional survival, men&#39;s groups, and what it truly means to feel free inside. </p><p>Matt talks about his journey to self-love and forgiveness and his plans to create a supportive community for men. This episode provides a powerful reminder that freedom is more about inner connection and honesty rather than external conditions.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Forgiveness and Accountability<br>00:13 Welcome to Real Men Feel<br>00:34 Meet Matt Melvin: Author and Survivor<br>02:01 Matt&#39;s Journey Through Incarceration<br>05:31 Life After Prison: Challenges and Growth<br>13:11 The Importance of Men&#39;s Work and Vulnerability<br>19:23 Matt&#39;s Vision for the Future<br>27:45 Final Thoughts and Contact Information</p><p><strong>Connect with Matt</strong><br>Matt Melvin — <a href="https://www.bulliedbehindbars.com/">https://www.bulliedbehindbars.com/</a><br>Facebook — <a href="https://www.facebook.com/matthew.melvin.5621">https://www.facebook.com/matthew.melvin.5621</a><br>X — <a href="https://x.com/barsbullied">https://x.com/barsbullied</a></p><p><strong>Resources</strong><br>Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison by Matt Melvin — <a href="https://amzn.to/4r2mSi8">https://amzn.to/4r2mSi8</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>#RealMenFeel ep 388</p>