🎙️ In this episode of the What Really Matters podcast, we sit down with Darren to explore lived experience, masculinity, vulnerability, and what it really takes to support people through challenge, change, and growth.
Darren shares his journey through difficult life experiences, reflecting on identity, relationships, and the moments that shaped how he shows up for others today. With honesty and humility, he speaks about the importance of trust, accountability, and creating spaces where people feel able to open up, especially men, who are so often expected to carry things alone.
We explore:
- Darren’s background and the experiences that shaped his values
- Masculinity, vulnerability, and why emotional honesty matters
- The role of relationships, trust, and consistency in personal change
- Supporting others through lived experience and shared understanding
- The pressures men face, and what’s missing in how we support them
- Growth, reflection, and learning to take responsibility without shame
- What helps people move forward when life feels overwhelming
🎧 A grounded and thoughtful conversation about humanity, accountability, and creating spaces where people feel safe enough to be real.
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