Men’s Empowerment Network Podcast

Season 1 Ep. 15

It’s Okay to be Okay.

I was introduced to Michael Rockafellow through a mutual friend and couldn’t wait to get him on the podcast to share his experience in overcoming adversity. Michael was born with only one arm and grew up in an abusive household with an alcoholic mother and an absent father. After battling his own demons of alcohol and drug addiction, Michael has achieved six years of sobriety. Through courage and personal growth, he has found love with his partner Tanner and started his own business. Michael is a prime example of what it means to “know thyself” and to work towards a point where it’s okay to be okay.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 - Welcome

02:13 - Michael’s Story

05:21 - Childhood Trauma

09:43 - Do we ever REALLY find Peace

14:46 - The Emotional Pressure Placed on Ourselves

18:33 - Dealing with the Anger Inside

21:56 - The Mirror, Owning Your Shit

25:45 - Connecting with other Guys on an Emotional Level

29:08 - Setting Hard Boundaries

36:01 - Lessons Learned from The Artist’s Way

45:41 - It’s Okay to be Okay

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