The Father Wound Part 2 w/ Amir Khalighi: Judgment, the Lone Wolf Trap, and Re-Fathering Yourself

The Circle: The Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation with Amir Khalighi, we move from uncovering the father wound to exploring what it takes to heal it. Why are so many men with this wound quick to judge—others, themselves, and especially other men? How does hypervigilance become a way of life? And what does it take to re-father ourselves and trust again?

We talk about the lone wolf archetype, how judgment protects what we’re not ready to feel, and why healing doesn’t require reconciling with your father—but it does require showing up for yourself.

🎧 If you’ve ever struggled to ask for help, receive love, or trust other men… this conversation is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Amir’s upcoming free workshop on Healing the Father Wound: https://embodiedmasculine.com/healing-the-father-wound/

Full Episode Time Markers

00:00 – Welcome back & episode setup
02:05 – How to know if you carry a father wound
05:45 – Hypervigilance and nervous system regulation
09:50 – The lone wolf archetype and self-isolation
14:15 – What we miss without a present father figure
18:22 – Re-fathering yourself as an adult man
22:03 – The power of safe containers in men’s work
27:45 – Why judgment blocks healing
33:10 – Amir’s story: somatic reconnection with his father
39:20 – Healing the wound without needing reconciliation
42:30 – Projecting the father wound onto other men & leaders
48:00 – Tim’s story: transformation through trust
53:20 – How healing shifts generational lines
57:45 – Breaking the sound barrier: a metaphor for inner work
1:00:40 – Presence as true power
1:03:55 – How to take your rightful place in your lineage
1:07:10 – Resources, workshops, and how to begin

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