{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unashamed Unafraid","title":"EP 222: Mike's Story","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/10e4f5dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3081,"description":"Mike recounts early exposure to pornography, shame shaped by church messaging, family dynamics, and later learning his biological father’s sexual addiction, then baptizing him before his mission. He describes a canceled temple wedding due to church discipline, continued struggles after marriage, and his shift toward inner work, self-compassion, and a reframe of repentance as metanoia—a fresh view of self, God, and the world—emphasizing wholeness over perfection and connection as the antidote. He recommends “Lean on Me” as his recovery song. He discusses his pivot from branding and graphic design into men’s work, retreats, and breathwork, including co-founding the HEARE Brotherhood.\nConnect with Mike and get resources here: \n- www.thelightinus.org\n- www.hearebros.com\n- LinkedIn\nMake a donation and become an Outsider!Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTokSubscribe to our YouTubeCheck out our recommended resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  For more inspiration, read our blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.comTimestamps:\n01:11 Making Repair Story\n03:05 Meet Mike Allen\n03:20 Career Pivot and Purpose\n06:32 Family Crest Breakthrough\n07:41 First Mens Retreat Leap\n10:05 Breathwork Heart Opening\n12:22 HearBrotherhood Origin\n13:46 Early Porn Exposure\n14:39 Family Context and Masculinity\n17:28 Shame and Church Messages\n20:43 Bio Dad Addiction Reveal\n23:11 Baptizing His Dad\n23:48 Engagement Secrets\n25:02 Recommend Taken Away\n27:40 Wedding Canceled\n30:28 Marriage Did Not Fix It\n31:24 Beyond Twelve Steps\n34:51 Metanoia Not Shame\n37:30 Opposition And Shadow\n40:04 Golden Nuggets\n45:06 Find Mike Online\n45:47 Lean On Me Finale","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xBq0be7ZF-X6TyZj47iS9o16I19puDtXlnLtw6sBN1s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk5NTgvMTcwNTEy/MjA3Ny1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}