Episode 139

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20th Aug 2025

139: Beneath the Armor: Shedding the Shame & Ancestral Trauma Men Carry with Eric Luczak

Have you ever felt the pull to delve deeper into your own emotional and spiritual journey? In this episode of the Mystical Sisterhood podcast, I sit down with Eric Luczak, founder of Embodied Pathways. Eric is a guide, healer, and coach whose work spans the sacred realms of transformation, energy clearing, mediumship, and death doula services. His mission is to help others release old traumas and discover their true selves.

A key focus of Eric's work is engaging men in the process of confronting generational trauma. He explains that many men carry a "father wound," which can be traced back through their lineage. By taking conscious steps to heal these wounds, whether through joining a group, therapy, or other means, men can stop the cycle of trauma being passed down to future generations.

Eric leads men's groups where participants unpack their emotional baggage and learn to navigate their shadow selves and feelings of shame. They explore how stored traumas can manifest in adulthood and learn to address these issues with self-awareness. Through meditation and deep introspection, Eric helps men reconnect with their younger, wounded selves, facilitating healing and growth.

Eric stresses that men often lack emotional intelligence due to cultural norms that discourage emotional expression. Through his work, men learn to manage their emotions and regulate their nervous systems, leading to improved relationships and personal well-being.

Whether you're looking to heal past traumas, cultivate emotional intelligence, or connect with your spiritual self, Eric Luczak's approach offers valuable insights and guidance. As he eloquently puts it, by engaging in the work of self-discovery and healing, we chip away at the layers of ancestral trauma, creating space for authentic expression and deep embodiment.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 03:22 Understanding and Healing Father Wounds
  • 05:02 Exploring Shadow Work and Shame
  • 11:15 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Men's Work
  • 17:19 The Power of Safe Spaces and Men's Retreats
  • 19:17 The Impact of Men's Work on Relationships
  • 27:19 Daily Practices for Grounded Presence
  • 31:47 The Importance of Masculine Presence in Relationships
  • 33:56 The Role of Mirrors in Personal Growth
  • 37:44 Understanding Male People Pleasers
  • 40:26 The Concept of Freedom in Masculinity
  • 45:16 Exploring Spiritual Gifts and Mediumship
  • 49:18 Embracing the Role of a Death Doula

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Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood®, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion of consciousness to the world. She is a Soul Coach who supports women through one-on-one coaching, tailored groups, and workshops. 

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Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops.