Johnny is the 26-year-old founder of Hey Brother Co., a men's work organization committed to reshaping the contemporary narrative of masculinity to promote a safer, more abundant world for all. As a survivor of domestic violence and a rigidly patriarchal upbringing, Johnny prides himself on his ability to transmute his painful lived experiences and traumas into opportunities for others to heal.
Topics include: Having a father in the South African Border War & “Murder Battalion”; ketamin-assisted mirror work; negative self-talk; teaching in America vs. more appreciative countries; and Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, and young men.
(0:00 Intro
(6:20) Johnny introduces himself
(8:25) Front of Ashanti’s mask
(10:46) Switching from the traditional “wealth path” to teaching
(17:08) Front of Johnny’s mask - and wearing CPTSD on the front of his mask20:24 Being our own worst friend
(24:44) Back of Ashanti’s mask
(27:40) Back of Johnny’s mask - ketamin-assisted mirror work and negative self-talk
(31:55) Throwing away old recordings, literal and figurative
(38:04) Johnny’s observations about young men
(39:14) What’s up with young men
(45:34) Johnny’s background with abuse, patriarchy, and ultimately healing
(54:19) Closing
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