In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Seth Gehle shares his harrowing childhood experience filled with abuse, molestation, and familial neglect. Seth has found resilience, success, and happiness despite adversity and is now on a mission to help others overcome their traumas. He discusses how his troubled past and encounters with different abusers have shaped his life, his relentless love for his children, and his desire to be a source of strength and guidance for others. Through writing a book and engaging in public speaking, Seth hopes to empower others through his story.

Seth Gehle is a motivational speaker and upcoming author of his compelling memoir Strength Beyond the Shadows. Seth shares his lived experience of childhood neglect, sexual abuse and Trauma to help others overcome and heal. He is a passionate advocate for children enduring the same challenges he endured for nearly 16 years. His ability to articulate the deep emotional state of what his experiences did to him is inspiring and unmatched. 

Timestamps:

03:47 Introduction and Welcome

04:30 Seth’s Early Life and Family Struggles

06:05 Childhood Trauma and Abuse

07:17 Meeting Mondo and Continued Abuse

12:58 Reporting the Abuser

14:41 Life After Reporting and Reflections

23:58 Navigating Shame and Speaking Out

25:47 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth

32:11 Reflecting on the Past

23:25 The Impact of a Caring Figure

34:40 Struggles with Acceptance

38:27 Breaking Point and Reporting

40:28 The Healing Journey

46:32 The Role of Family Support

52:06 Parenting with Purpose

58:24 Daily Life and Future Goals

1:00:48 Finding Meaning and Purpose

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Furkhan Dandia Therapist and Coach

I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.

As part of my experience with therapy, I realized that I am not alone in the challenges men my age experience (I separated at the age of 34/35). I realized I could be a voice for men like myself and offer support in this space. In the middle of the pandemic, I applied for a Master's degree in Psychology to become a therapist. This change was a significant shift for me as I worked in the corporate world as an engineer. Once I leaned into the space of supporting other men, I also started a podcast to normalize these difficult conversations and started a men's group a year later with the support of a friend.

I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.

At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my sleep, my health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.

As part of my solitude journey and to find myself again, I also released a book encapsulating my journey, which I hope to share with others. My book is titled: The Pursuit of Self-Love.