Breaking Chains: Dan Gurley on Navigating Emotions, Trauma, and Patriarchy's harm to men | Part 1 of 2

Become A Trauma Informed Coach

Men and Emotional Processing? We don't see enough of it in today's world . . .

In Part 1 of this 2 part episode series, host Lindsay Poelman interviews Dan Gurley, the first male guest on the podcast. Dan shares his journey from growing up in a high-demand Southern Christian culture to dealing with severe family trauma and emotional struggles. He discusses the impact of his high-pressure upbringing, his experiences with spiritual bypassing, and the profound challenges he faced as a father.

The conversation delves into the processing of emotions, the concept of spiritual bypassing, and the importance of emotional healing. Dan's story illustrates the need for self-compassion and inner child work, particularly for men navigating complex emotional landscapes. This episode highlights the significance of trauma-informed coaching and provides a compelling case for Lindsay's certification program in emotional recovery and healing. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion, and be sure to leave an Apple review!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:48 Dan's Background and Upbringing

02:35 High Expectations and Anxiety

05:46 Military Life and Personal Struggles

13:30 Family Challenges and Trauma

18:34 Emotional Recovery and Support

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• Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025!
• Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025.

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Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of empowerment.

Over the last 6+ years of deep dive/fundamental coaching for women in betrayal (around porn use, spouses coming out around gender identity and sexuality, childhood negle...