Adult men rising above our childhood or adult abuse experiences. At Safe Spaces For Men we utilize life and leadership coaching strategies and insights unique to survivors of sexual abuse to help men begin to create, build, and lead productive and more fulfilled lives from where they are now.
After taking a year-long sabbatical at the end of 2023 to focus on personal growth and reflection, Coach T is back and ready to dive into the hard conversations that matter most. In tonight's much-anticipated live show, Coach T makes a slight shift in plans but delivers an impactful session on how the guilt from childhood sexual trauma keeps many survivors trapped in silence. Tune in as he shares a powerful word technique to help you start breaking free from guilt and begin reclaiming your voice. This is the start of a journey toward healing and transformation—don't miss it! www.bettermalesurvivors.com @msurvivorsjourney.bsky.social
Today's podcast Coach T is interviewed by Katie. Katie Koestner – First woman in history to speak out nationally as the victim of “date” rape. Cover of TIME magazine at age 18. Subject of movies on HBO and Lifetime. Outspoken activist and entrepreneur. www.safeplaceformalesurvivors.com
Coach T works through emotional resonance and losses due to sexual trauma. www.safeplaceformalesurvivors.com
Coach T ends the year discussion disruption with sexual satisfaction challenges from the CSA. www.safeplaceformen.com
Today Coach Thomas discusses a prevalent issue that came up in several male survivor coaching sessions last week. You are not alone! www.safeplaceformen.com
It's that time of year when organizations as for interviews to help survivors as they struggle to make it through the holidays. Hope you enjoy the interview. Remember that until you take the steps to heal you stay in the same place. www.safeplaceformen.com
Coach Thomas discuss C-PTSD and workshop in Fiji on Sept 21-24, 2023. www.safeplaceformen.com
Coach T shares some raw live moments of his trip back home last week where the sexual abuse occurred, encounter with family perpetrator, and pain of protecting family member. It's real and raw. Safeplace digital magazine launch on Sept 2, planning workshop in Canada. www.safeplaceformen.com
Today's podcast: Some of us look grown up but aren't. We walk around with suits and briefcases and car keys and annuities. But inside, we are five. Ten. Twelve. Sixteen. This morning Coach T discusses arrested development where sexual trauma disrupted certain emotional development stages and we get stuck. www.safeplaceformen.com
This morning Coach T shares working with a client and turning chronic stress into optimal stress. He discusses a bit of neuroscience of riding the wave of adaptive stress to rest and recovery. He introduces Raj, the new digital magazine coming, and building more resources for male survivors. www.safeplaceformen.com
This morning Coach T pays a little tribute to two military survivors who have transitioned, rest in power. Men who were part of the Safe Place workshop and coaching crew recently passed. How sharing pieces of their story and working on the issues brought more freedom and sense of justice. www.safeplaceformen.com
This morning Coach T picks up on the second part of What It Takes! He shares signs and milestones to measure your healing from the trauma of the sexual abuse. He also talks about the the "Toddler's Credo" to help you as you work through issues. Also the possibility of doing live podcasts for insider members, where can call in and ask questions live. www.safeplaceformen.com
How long have you been procrastinating really working through the abuse issue? It Takes What I Takes to Heal: As a result of emotional trauma, we begin to feel numb, disconnected and lose our trust in others. It can take a lot of time for this pain to go away, and for us to feel safe again. If the trauma we've experienced is psychological, we may suffer from troubling memories, anxiety and emotions. Coach T starts with 5 steps to begin. www.safeplaceformen.com
Coach T asked by an insider about random sexual encounters he's facing and what's possibly going on in the brain. Coach T will be heading over to the Insider's Podcast to share on links between sexual addictions and our sexual abuse. Subscribe if you haven't. Also he shared more about the in-person July 7-9 workshop www.Safeplaceformen.com
Without any caffeine, Coach T energetically discusses the next in-person workshop coming up in July 7-9, being interviewed by an actor for role portrayal as survivor, and the psychological aftermath of betrayal trauma that can follow years later after the abuse. www.safeplaceformen.com
Yes, it's Tuesday! This is A 1-off episode where Coach Thomas shares the reaction backlash to the previous episode. He shares the insider's topic of survivors unknowingly become the abuser during the healing process. for this Friday. www.safeplaceformen.com
Today's podcast coach Thomas receives email concerning a survivor who disclosed to his partner who loves him. However, the partner just cannot support him on this journey at this level any longer. He gives a few tips on disclosure and dealing with this situation. www.safeplaceformen #safeplaceformen
Happy New Year. This session Coach T shares a recent client session where the survivor suffered the cognitive dissonance of having empathy and attachment to the individual who sexually abused him. He shares 3 things to consider in experiencing challenging process. www.safeplaceformen.com
In his last podcast for 2021, Coach Thomas shares common survivor issues he's experienced on his road trip the past month in hypnotherapy sessions with clients. They experience major phenomenal breakthroughs, but similar to overcoming physical maladies, feel a bit worse after being on cloud nine. www.safeplaceformen.com
Coach Thomas awakes early this morning to share a few things on his mind for survivors in making it through the holidays. More tips for those on the insider's https://www.safeplaceformen.com/patreon-plans
Coach T shares the next stages and Patreon-like platform where the program is moving. He shares how Insiders will be for those survivors that are now ready to get their feet wet. He will not totally disappear from this podcast platform, and occasionally drop in from time to time. https://www.safeplaceformen.com/patreon-plans
Coach T needs a chill pill this morning. He returned from the conference on fire. He shares meeting with survivors in Dallas, TX and the almost mini-workshop he did on the fly. Also the Be Seen, Be Heard Workshop he's going to do November 18-20, 2021 in Sacramento, limited to 8 participants who really want to be there to work some abuse challenges. Contact him and register. #safeplaceformen www.safeplaceformen.com
Coach T starts with a hectic morning, his Hollywood survivor guest is no show, a family member experiencing COVID on a ventilator, and a survivor stressed because he cannot remember all the details of the childhood sexual abuse. Coach T does a quick refresher on fragmented memory. He invites survivors in the Dallas, TX area to meet Oct. 1-3 during his speaking engagement. www.safeplaceformen.com
This morning Coach T shares a letter from the partner of his client. The partner shares the devastating havoc the porn and sexual abuse created in their relationship. Coach T shares the strategies he used to get results with this client where others could not. The next cohort for the program starts next week. www.safeplaceformen.com/program
Coach T us up with his latest exploits and the launching of Safe Corner on Instagram. Smoke from the surrounding fires. How the online coaching course is accelerating recovery time. Then he drops a little knowledge on understanding your inner critic. Find the link to the video for Safe Corner on his instagram page. Cheers! https://www.instagram.com/safeplaceformen/
Thomas talks about the next online course & coaching program being launched. He shares his 20 recovery intentions. He encourages all survivors working through issues to have goals via intentions so they can determine if they are actually growing in the direction they desire. www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
After walking the dog this morning, Thomas shares a coaching session where the survivors belief in being positive were actually hindering and prolonging his recover. Too much of a good thing! www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
This morning Thomas discusses a coaching session from last night that had him frustrated for a bit as he worked with a survivor stuck in learned helplessness state. Listen to the outcome and takeaways. www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Thomas is all over the place with excitement as he gets ready for the next course and coaching on April 19th. He talks about several coaching sessions this week on language to define, feeling dirty, voices of the abuser, mental health labels, and trauma disconnecting survivors from self. www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Happy morning! Thomas shares an uplifting report from survivor Jeremy concerning the ecourse material and gives Jeremy a shout out of a few more points on being resilient and continuing to do the work. www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Thomas shares as he chops it up with a group, WITMYS A group that focuses on overcoming the obstacles in life. He is asked the question, "What I'd Tell My Younger Self?" It's a simple candid conversation between three guys trying to put more positivity into the world of dealing with trauma and healing.
Thomas shares as he chops it up with a group, WITMYS.com A group that focuses on overcoming the obstacles in life. He is asked the question, "What I'd Tell My Younger Self?" It's a simple candid conversation between three guys trying to put more positivity into the world of dealing with trauma and healing.
Thomas candidly shares a recent moment. He was asked by a national organization to participant in a PSA. When he could not contribute, hear the insight he learned about his childhood sexual abuse. When does it end? www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Thomas uncovers understanding the power of limiting beliefs by sharing the story of a Hollywood stuntman he coached, who feared walking into certain rooms in his home. He drops some knowledge from neuroscience on why limiting beliefs are so entrenched and powerful.
Thomas introduces via a life story about the developmental stages that many survivors are locked or arrested in CPTSD. He lists the developmental stages asking survivors to examine their current lives. He talks about a Masterclass he's putting together for this year. www.safeplaceformen.com
Thomas is asked the question, "Why do you talk so much about neuroscience in your coaching of male survivors?" Thomas breaks down his reasons and shares 4 crucial neuroscience points that may help male survivors or anybody work through issues. www.safeplaceformen.com #malesexualabuserecovery #SP4M
Thomas shares coaching strategies to achieve progress in 2021. He discusses reenactment trauma and solutions while celebrating 2021 as his 20th year in working with male survivors. www.safeplaceformen.com #malesexualabuserecovery #SP4M
Big Thank You 30 Days Our Story Project. Thomas drops his last bit of knowledge for 2020. The new year workshop, male gender socialization and abuse, and a plea to make that change. He's already working on another big project for 2021. www.safeplaceformen.com #malesexualabuserecovery #safeplaceformen
Coach Thomas discussed the No. 2 issue that often keep male survivors from thriving, the inner critical voice. He shares a little psych 101 to explain getting stuck and provides a few strategies to use to overcome. www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Coach Thomas drops some knowledge on thriving and starting to rebuild trust after the sexual abuse. If you're caught in the DEFCON high trust wall, he provides a few insights to navigate. www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Thomas is asked to discuss working with male survivors whose sexual trauma and recovery has religious or spiritual undertones. Shout out to the Philippines podcast listeners growing numbers. www.safeplacemen.com #safeplaceformen
Today’s podcast is packed with tons of information and processes. Thomas addresses a few Q&A. He shares lessons learned, tips on confronting, and identifying basic needs during the healing journey. If you want to know what a coaching session might look like, this would be the episode to hear. Plus, he’s giving away a free coaching session. www.safeplaceformen.com
Thomas celebrates the success of another survivor becoming a thriver. He shares pieces of the course this new thriver reported helped him most the "Message of emotions". www.safeplaceformen.com #safeplaceformen
Welcome back! Thomas discusses 6 Mental Blocks from the emotional neglect suffered during our abuse many survivors are oblivious to. He shares how they can manifest in your life. He unveils a new coaching program for leadership and business survivors need help building their business, careers while working through some of the C-PTSD issues. #safeplaceformen
Tailing from last weeks question, Thomas discusses two basic things to consider in your sex life after the trauma. Shares a CEO client story working through issues and his own. www.safeplaceformen.com
Thomas discusses an email question from a young adult survivor entering possibly into a relationship. If I was raped can I still claim I'm a virgin. He shares some of his personal abuse history. You don't want to miss it. www.safeplaceformen.com
Spouse of male survivor uttered the words, "Shouldn't you be over that by now!" Thomas discusses a few common misconceptions about trauma to help those who love male survivors to better understand and cope with many of the issues that come with the territory. www.safeplaceformen.com
Continuing the "Help Me Understand" series, Thomas is asked about porn addictions, and help to understand male survivors who are abused by females. He discusses his own experience and stigma male survivors might live with being abused by female perpetrators. www.safeplaceformen.com
Asked the question from a listener, Thomas candidly talks to those spouses, partners, family, significant others who love and are part of a male survivor's life, but might be confused or can't understand some of the issues they face.
Thomas shares how he had to flex his emotional resilience muscle this weekend to confront some issues. He discusses steps that can help survivors of sexual abuse become more resilient. www.safeplaceformen.com
Sometimes being quarantine brings out good and bad in others. Thomas discusses how our past sexual abuse history and trauma might make us more susceptible to unconscious patterns of building relationships with abusive individuals or groups. www.safeplaceformen.com
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