In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan and guest Regina Brett explore the themes of isolation and community. Regina shares her life story, detailing her challenging experiences, such as childhood Trauma, Cancer diagnosis, and recovery from alcoholism. She emphasizes the power of finding a supportive community and connecting with oneself, as well as a higher power to overcome life’s obstacles. Regina discusses the concept of detours in life, viewing them as opportunities for Growth and magic. The conversation spans healing, the significance of meaningful connections, overcoming abusive pasts, the grace of Aging, and finding purpose and gratitude in everyday moments. Regina also introduces her new book, ‘Little Detours and Spiritual Adventures,’ highlighting how life’s unexpected turns can become sources of profound personal and communal transformation.
Please find Regina’s work online, including her books: www.reginabrett.com
03:50 Welcome to EZ Conversations
04:49 Regina’s Journey Through Life’s Detours
05:20 Building and Finding Community
06:52 Navigating Family and Personal Challenges
07:34 The Importance of Authentic Connections
08:44 Facing Cancer and Forming Support Systems
09:48 Overcoming Loneliness and Finding True Friends
12:15 Healing from Trauma and Embracing Recovery
14:18 Transforming Pain into Purpose
25:07 The Power of Gratitude and Acceptance
28:00 Embracing Life’s Messiness
28:15 Powerlessness and Shame
28:43 Spiritual Practices for Inner Peace
29:51 Acceptance and Surrender
30:24 Healing Through Love and Forgiveness
31:27 Wisdom and Boundaries
34:19 Facing Mortality and Aging
37:53 Transforming Pain into Purpose
44:50 Living in the Present Moment
48:10 Conclusion and Resources
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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.
