Dearest Blubirds, There's something significantly healing about a person who is genuinely embodied in what they teach. I first saw this incredible human on Instagram and quite honestly knew he was the perfect guest to join us for this miniseries. It's a cozy setup!! Lily and I are curled together on the teddy bear chairs across from Ryan, as we talk about the mother and father wounds we so often unconsciously carry into our adult relationships. Ryan speaks into what it truly means to embody the integrated masculine, sharing wisdom we can each carry into all kinds of relational dynamics. We explore the importance of grieving what we never received in childhood, and how our intimate partnerships can become the greatest mirrors for the parts of ourselves that are still asking for our attention. Through the archetypes of the Emperor, Empress, and Hermit, we explore this initiatory path so beautifully mirrored in the journey of the tarot: what it means to put our eyes inward, take responsibility for our emotional landscape, and begin creating more healing in the world than harm. I feel this conversation is such an important reminder that the relationship we have with ourselves ultimately shapes the way we show up for the people we love. Please share with us what you learn from this podcast. We would truly love to hear your thoughts and experiences. All my love, Blu Heavenly Bodies Tarot: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB125M7H?maas=maas_adg_BCD7C5F0BFD959E15037AEB4BC13F33C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Read about all things Tarot: https://www.instagram.com/weareheavenlybodies/ _____ Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome Blubirds 4:11 - Introducing Our Guest: Ryan Moresby-White! 7:03 - Helping Men Come Home to Themselves 12:03 - The Emperor & the Embodied Masculine 13:31 - Archetypes We Embody 19:00 - Our Disconnection From Grief 21:49 - Ryan's Mission & the Courage to Be Seen 29:32 - The Art of Tending to Ourselves 31:24 - Why We Avoid Pain & Grief 35:44 - From Blame to Self-Responsibility 40:40 - Rites of Passage & Doing the Hard Thing 50:32 - The Emperor, Empress & Hermit 55:48 - Joe! Our Case Study + The Journey of Initiation & The Man's Fourth World: Brotherhood. 58:00 - The Energetic Spheres 1:03:55 - Understanding Shame & the Defensive Nervous System pt. 1 1:09:25 - Healing The Defensive Nervous System pt. 2 1:17:40 - Journey Through The Lovers 1:21:27 - Calling In Your Romantic Partner - Ryan 1:26:04 - Calling In Your Romantic Partner - Lily 1:32:32 - Having Challenging Conversations for Growth 1:34:23 - Ryan's Final Message to The World 1:41:02 - The Work of Our Time 1:43:37 - Closing Remarks _____ Ryan Moresby-White is a men's mentor and founder of the Heal The Boy Institute, devoted to helping men heal the childhood wounds that continue to shape how they love, communicate, and show up in relationships. Having supported over 1,500 men worldwide, Ryan's work explores how unresolved trauma, emotional reactivity, and the need for external validation can quietly sabotage our capacity for intimacy and connection. Through his mentorship, he guides men toward greater emotional security, self-awareness, and a healthier expression of masculinity. His mission is to break generational cycles of pain and help raise a generation of men who can lead with integrity, create safety in their relationships, and live with open hearts. Work With Ryan: https://healtheboy.co/start Connect: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmoresbywhite/?hl=en _____ Lily Ashwell is an artist, author and teacher devoted to exploring the symbolic languages of the soul. Through her work, she invites others into a deeper relationship with the archetypal patterns that shape our lives, encouraging a path of self-inquiry, creative expression and remembrance. Writer of the best-selling Heavenly Bodies Astrology Deck, her illustrations have been introduced to tens of thousands of readers on viewing astrology as a living, experiential practice. Through her writing, teaching and creative projects, Lily encourages others to see life as a sacred curriculum ~ one that continually guides us back to the truth of who we are. Work With Lily: https://www.lilyashwell.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@lilyashwell Connect: https://www.instagram.com/lilyashwell/ _____ Blu is motivational speaker, artist, musician & host of the Deja Blu Podcast with over 4 million listeners worldwide. She is also an artist, illustrator and writer for the Heavenly Bodies Tarot created alongside artist and writer, Lily Ashwell. Join The Substack: https://substack.com/@bluofearth "6 Things Losing Words Taught Me About Being Human": https://substack.com/home/post/p-213763962 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluofearth/ The Deja Blu Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dejablupodcast/