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As a mother to two boys, both now young adults, Hollis’s insights hit hard. And if “women can’t fix this,” I wonder what we CAN do… Does his book have any guidance?

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This is such a powerful piece evoking empathy for the challenges faced by men. I look forward to hearing more.

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I discovered the work of James Hollis six months ago. Started with Swamplands of the Soul and went on to read all of his books. An incredible human being. Thanks for sharing.

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I love this wording - that’s exactly what I think when I read Hollis. “What an amazing soul walking with a human brain…”

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He’s helped in my healing journey and continues to be a source of comfort. Thanks for your reply 🙏

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Parental abuse got nothin’ on peer abuse. Toxic masculinity is the attempt to become bully proof that metastasizes into human-proof.

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So true

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Fascinating insights, and very poignant reading. Thank you.

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Absolutely loved this conversation. He's such a wonderful teacher, isn't he.

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This means so much coming from you! Still want to have you on!!!

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I dug through the Apple podcast transcripts to find this exact section and screenshotted to save (thanks for giving me a tidier place). It gutted me.

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Excellent. I bookmarked this episode and plan to listen again and again.

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I loved this episode so much.

Each episode you raise the bar.

The other day I was thinking shes a mothdr and she didnt even take a break like other podcasts, it just shows how much you love what you do ❤️❤️❤️ thank you Elise for all the inspiration and light brought to our lives all these years.

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