#54 Healing Our Collective Father Wound: A Path To True Connection with Dr Jed Diamond
What if the key to healing yourself is found in your relationships with others? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr Jed Diamond, a pioneer in men’s work with over 50 years of experience, to uncover the layers of masculinity, connection, and healing that shape our lives. Jed shares deeply personal stories about his relationship with his father, his transformative journey through decades of men’s work, and his commitment to helping men heal and thrive. From his promise to his firstborn son in 1969 to his visionary “Moonshot for Mankind” project, Dr Diamond brings a lifetime of wisdom and insight to the table. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How unhealed wounds with our fathers ripple through generations—and practical ways to address and heal them. Why gathering with other men can transform your relationships, leadership, and life purpose. A groundbreaking conversation about the hormonal, emotional, and psychological changes men face—and how to navigate them. How shifting from isolation to collaboration can strengthen your purpose and expand your impact. Jed’s global initiative to improve men’s health and save lives through collective action. This episode is all about healing the “father wound”! Please be sure to tag me @garethpickering on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this content! I love to hear about all your experiences. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free meditation to reclaim your power. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at studio@fatherssonsbrothers.com, and I will see you in the next episode. Links & Resources: Jed Diamond’s Website: MenAlive.com – Access Jed’s books, articles, and resources for men’s health and well-being. Moonshot for Mankind: moonshotformankind.org – Join the movement to save lives and transform men’s health. Male Menopause & Surviving Male Menopause – Explore Jed’s groundbreaking books on midlife transition. Healing the Father Wound Workbook – Email Jed via MenAlive for access to his guided workbook. The Irritable Male Syndrome Quiz If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you also check out "From People Pleaser to Unapologetically You" with Dr Robert Glover. The King’s Circle: A Dojo for Integrated Leaders. “We’re magnificent, and we’re broken” - Tom Hirons.An integrated leader recognises that we all have inner work to do. So, these new-paradigm leaders seek out people, processes, and places that support them in recognising and integrating their blind spots. Each month, Fathers Sons Brothers host the King's Circle, a two-hour transformational leadership training experience. It’s a men-only space where visionaries gather to learn tools and frameworks that make them better communicators and more integrated leaders. When you regularly invest in this type of training: You gain access to a space where men from all over the world support and encourage you to show up at your best. You get clear on what you came here to do. You reconnect with your mission. You recognise where you’re leaking energy, and you reclaim that power to allocate towards serving your mission. You develop more trust in yourself, and this improvement is reflected in all your relationships. You feel inspired and excited about our brave new world, as you connect deeper with the other Integrated Leaders through the King’s Circle. All growth after puberty is optional and the men who attend our circle have a growth mindset like you. We support each other in becoming the new paradigm of courageous leaders we've been waiting for. Secure your free seat in The King’s Circle here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle About our guest: Dr Jed Diamond is one of the world's leading experts in Gender Medicine and Men's Health. He specialises in working with men and their families, focusing on issues of mental, emotional and relational health. He has written seventeen books, including international best-sellers, "Surviving Male Menopause" and "The Irritable Male Syndrome: Understanding and Managing the 4 Key Causes of Depression and Aggression". His most recent book, "Long Live Men! The Moonshot Mission to Heal Men, Close the Lifespan Gap, and Offer Hope to Humanity" was published in 2023. Connect with him on: Website, YouTube, X, Facebook About your host: Gareth Pickering is an artist and thought leader. His inspiration is to create spaces for men to have open and honest conversations that shift their mindset and live life to the fullest. He’s a human connection specialist who guides others to level up with their lives through “relationships”. Relationships are a rocket ship for personal development. Gareth provides the tools and maps to fly and land your rocket safely. Connect with him on: Website, Instagram, Linkedin, X, Facebook