Fathers Sons Brothers

After 32 years, I’ve made the decision to permanently quit using cannabis. There was no intervention or external pressure - just a moment of self-reflection that led to an honest realisation. When I asked myself, "What are you pretending not to know?" the answer was clear. I could no longer ignore the toll cannabis was taking on my lungs, my productivity, my mental clarity, and, most importantly, my integrity with myself. If you’ve been struggling with an unhealthy relationship with a substance and feel ready to quit, this episode is for you. I’ll share my experience, including: * How to recognise if a substance you’re using has become a crutch. * The true cost of cannabis in my life, and how it might be holding you back. * How compromising your integrity creates massive energy leaks. * What to expect as your body begins to detox and adjust. * Why I felt a sense of relief and freedom once I fully committed to quitting. * Why I’ve chosen to microdose with LSD to support the transition off cannabis.    Episode Links: "The Body Keeps the Score" [https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748] This episode is all about my decision to quit cannabis!! 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. ARE YOU SERVING YOUR MISSION?  Are you a leader looking to find your voice and serve your mission while getting paid to share your gifts? You can’t find your audience or get paid until you find your voice. Grab a free three-part authentic voice discovery session with the clarity expert who’s supported me and the Fathers Sons Brothers brand to become globally recognised brands. Three live one-on-one sessions with Alex (valued at $1497) for $0! This is a crazy good offer that won’t be around for much longer. If you want to find your voice, connect to your audience, and build your purpose-driven business, it starts here [https://igniteyourbusiness.io/personal-brand-audit/]. 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 [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle]. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Gareth Pickering [https://garethpickering.com/] 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 [https://garethpickering.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/garethpickering/], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-pickering/], X [https://twitter.com/garethpickering/status/1485729202208915470], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/itsmegareth/]

Is following your life’s purpose reckless, or is it a profound alignment with your higher self? Find out in today’s conversation with Justin Dale, where we share our personal journeys in building a life of purpose.  Justin recounts a series of seemingly bizarre events that led him to make Mexico his permanent home, all without a contingency plan in place.   We dive into the challenges and rewards of stepping into the unknown and explore how the money mind-trap can keep you stuck & perpetually distracted. In this episode, you’ll learn: * What happens when you start trusting your higher self to make important life decisions. * Why a linear view of the world is stunting your true potential. * Why fostering self-love elevates our appreciation for life and the planet, and how savouring it can stop its destruction. * How finding gratitude in the face of adversity empowers you to become the creator of your reality. * The value of having a coach and a mentor to support your success when starting a business. * How the rules of engagement in business change when you’re on purpose, shifting from competition to co-creation. * The power of men’s work in gaining clarity on that truly matters in your life. This episode is all about following your life’s purpose!! 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. ARE YOU SERVING YOUR MISSION?  Are you a leader looking to find your voice and serve your mission while getting paid to share your gifts? You can’t find your audience or get paid until you find your voice. Grab a free three-part authentic voice discovery session with the clarity expert who’s supported me and the Fathers Sons Brothers brand to become globally recognised brands. Three live one-on-one sessions with Alex (valued at $1497) for $0! This is a crazy good offer that won’t be around for much longer. If you want to find your voice, connect to your audience, and build your purpose-driven business, it starts here [https://igniteyourbusiness.io/personal-brand-audit/]. 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 [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle] ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Justin is a business and marketing coach for men's transformation coaches. After getting a bachelor's degree in New Media he worked in corporate marketing for 6 years, including 3 years as a web designer at Playboy.  In 2018 he bought a 1-way ticket to Mexico and has been living in Latin America ever since. During the pandemic he sold 6 million dollars of medical masks as an e-commerce entrepreneur. His life is now dedicated to his true calling of using his skills in internet business development to help men's transformation coaches help more people. Connect with him on: Website [https://www.tribebuilder.net/tribe], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamjustindale/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/everet.dale/]  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Gareth Pickering [https://garethpickering.com/] 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 [https://garethpickering.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/garethpickering/], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-pickering/], X [https://twitter.com/garethpickering/status/1485729202208915470], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/itsmegareth/]

Today’s guest, Tom Hirons, believes that words and stories hold the power to change the world. In this episode, he shares his journey to discovering his life's purpose, a path that began with four nights of fasting alone in the Welsh foothills. An accomplished poet with a deep appreciation for the esoteric, Tom has a unique capacity for interpreting the human condition. He imparts a world of wisdom on topics ranging from fatherhood, his creative process, and healing masculinity. IN THIS EPISODE: * The importance of connecting with and sharing your unique “kernel” - your gift to share with the world. * Discover how co-parenting dads achieve more balance by prioritising their personal well-being. * Hear about the masculine power held in your ancestral line and how healing generational trauma unlocks this creative force. * Tom shares when you heal your masculinity that you live more joyfully.  * Learn how to recognise and embrace all the parts of yourself in order to heal. * Remember the importance of listening to your intuition to receive guidance on what’s true for you. * Discover practical tools to tap into the wisdom of your emotions. * Issues to be aware of if you want to master conscious non-monogamy. Episode resources: “The Dead Fathers” by Tom Hirons [https://tomhirons.com/poetry/falconers-joy-five-poems/the-dead-fathers] "Mancestral Healing [https://ancestralmedicine.org/mancestral-healing/] “Queen of Heaven” by Tom Hirons [https://feralangels.com/books/the-queen-of-heaven] Warrior Poet Rebel Assembly 2024 [https://tomhirons.com/events/warrior-poet-rebel-assembly-2024] This episode is all about self-acceptance! 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. If you enjoy the idea of creativity as an outlet for healing, then make sure you catch the Adam Roa [https://youtu.be/KQFhMqO0p7Q] episode. ARE YOU SERVING YOUR MISSION?  Are you a leader looking to find your voice and serve your mission while getting paid to share your gifts? You can’t find your audience or get paid until you find your voice. Grab a free three-part authentic voice discovery session with the clarity expert who’s supported me and the Fathers Sons Brothers brand to become globally recognised brands. Three live one-on-one sessions with Alex (valued at $1497) for $0! This is a crazy good offer that won’t be around for much longer. If you want to find your voice, connect to your audience, and build your purpose-driven business, it starts here [https://igniteyourbusiness.io/personal-brand-audit/].   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 growth mindsets like yours.  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 [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle] ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tom Hirons is a poet and storyteller based in Devon in the UK. He is the director of Feral Angels Press and editor of Clarion poetry magazine. He teaches poetry-writing, both online and in-person, and runs poetry-focused wilderness fasts. Tom’s piece ‘Sometimes a Wild God’ is a subcultural poetry classic. He has never won a poetry prize or been published in a poetry magazine, yet somehow still makes his living from poetry. He spends much of his time playing football with his sons. He says, ‘I have heard all the terrible news, and I have looked into the inferno of the future, but I am still in love with this life.’ Tom’s latest collection - ‘The Queen of Heaven’ - is out now. Connect with him on:  Website [https://tomhirons.com], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bearspeakstothestars/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hironstom] ABOUT YOUR HOST: Gareth Pickering [https://garethpickering.com/] 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 [https://garethpickering.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/garethpickering/], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-pickering/], X [https://twitter.com/garethpickering/status/1485729202208915470], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/itsmegareth/]

In this reveal all episode with Lenerd Louw, I answer the questions so many have asked since my 111 hours isolated in the dark.  A dark retreat is a hermetic space, with no light or sense of time, cut off from everything except yourself. I share my reasons for doing it, some uncomfortable truths, the aha moments and trippy effects the dark had on my mind. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The benefits of doing a dark retreat and how it makes you more calm * Practical tips to help you through the experience  * What is lucid dreaming and how you can practice it as a tool for healing. Don't miss the pregame for this exciting episode, where I sit down with Severin Geser to share expectations and the benefits of doing a dark retreat: Episode 47. [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/podcasts/fathers-sons-brothers/episodes/2148826714] Lenerd & I share some details on our upcoming mastery program, for men.  If you’re single or already in a relationship, we’re providing the tools for success in romantic partnership.  This includes getting clear on what you want from relationships & a partner, as well as intuitive lovemaking & how to harness your sexual life force. You can catch more of Lenerd’s work here on one of our former episodes: #18 From CEO to Sex Coach. Sexual Energy and its Role in the Boardroom - with Lenerd Louw. - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySskcdiQ7n4&list=PLf0aX4k0hbBZXlTdr1s15Sr65ZpAm1S5v&index=47] Resource Links: Charlie Morley - Lucid Dreaming [https://www.charliemorley.com/] Lenerd Louw [https://lenerdlouw.com/] This episode is all about reconnecting with yourself! 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. WELCOME TO THE KING’S CIRCLE Imagine living in a world where you can be 100% yourself. You’re celebrated for your wins and always supported when things get tough. Imagine having access to a global network of men who will offer you reflection and support you through your challenges.   As men, we’ve been told that we need to go it alone and always have our lives together. Bullshit.  Life will always have challenges and initiations, walking your path alone is always more difficult and much less fun. The King’s Circle is your ticket to an easier and more fulfilling life. Connect with men from all walks of life who will accept and support you no matter what. When you regularly attend our circle, you gain access to: ⭐️ A confidential and safe place to take a break and rest so that you can rejoin your life feeling inspired and refreshed. ⭐️ A place to take off the masks and be Unapologetically You.  ⭐️ A place to learn new tools as you connect with thought-leaders who will guide you to level up all areas of your life as you go. ⭐️A place to practice new ways of communicating, which will improve your relationships with your friends, partners and colleagues.  As you connect deeper with each circle, you will improve your relationship with the other men. These brothers become your friends and your allies. Your relationship with yourself improves. You feel better in your body and make better choices. Your intimate relationships ignite with clarity, fire and passion. You get reconnected to your mission. Are you ready to live your life like that?  Join us at the upcoming King’s Circle. Held online, on the last Sunday of every month. Our circle is open and accepts you no matter where you are. Whether you are crushing it and ready to lead others or at rock bottom and don’t know which way is up - all of you is welcome in our circle. Secure your free seat here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle] ABOUT OUR GUEST: My 20-year long experience of being a multi-orgasmic man is the rich knowledge base from which I share my experience and expertise in semen retention and in transforming one’s sexual energy to serve any area of one’s life. I want to lift the veil of confusion around sex and ejaculation and educate people about orgasm and ejaculation being two different things. While I am a hetero-sexual man, all men can benefit from my work. As a successful businessman with 30 years' experience, I understand the connection between money, sex and power. My spiritual journey of learning and awakening of the last 15 years has brought me to deeply drop into my heart and understand consciousness and the interconnectedness of it all. I am a bridge between the ‘mainstream’ and the evolution into a higher consciousness. Connect with him on: Website [https://lenerdlouw.com/] ABOUT YOUR HOST: Gareth Pickering [https://garethpickering.com/] 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 [https://garethpickering.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/garethpickering/], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-pickering/], X [https://twitter.com/garethpickering/status/1485729202208915470], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/itsmegareth/]

Imagine spending 111 hours in total darkness—no light, no sense of time, alone with yourself. I recently undertook this ancient initiation, and it was nothing like I expected. In the absence of distractions, your thoughts and emotions take centre stage, forcing you to face parts of yourself you usually avoid. This ancient practice offers a rare opportunity for deep introspection and healing. Before diving into the retreat, I sat down with dark retreat owner Severin Geser to discuss the experience. We explore the profound value of this practice and offer an in-depth look at what it truly means to confront yourself in the dark. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The key benefits of a darkness treat and why you should do one. * The types of triggers you can expect and how best to handle them. * How they offer men a powerful rite of passage - an initiation into deeper self-acceptance. * The sense of centering and reconnection you can experience within yourself. Make sure to catch the postgame of this exciting episode, where I share my full experience of the dark retreat: Episode 48. [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/podcasts/fathers-sons-brothers/episodes/2148830647] Resource links: The Hermitage Dark Retreat [https://www.thehermitageretreats.com/dark-retreats] This episode is all about reconnecting to yourself! 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. WELCOME TO THE KING’S CIRCLE Imagine living in a world where you can be 100% yourself. You’re celebrated for your wins and always supported when things get tough. Imagine having access to a global network of men who will offer you reflection and support you through your challenges.   As men, we’ve been told that we need to go it alone and always have our lives together. Bullshit.  Life will always have challenges and initiations, walking your path alone is always more difficult and much less fun. The King’s Circle is your ticket to an easier and more fulfilling life. Connect with men from all walks of life who will accept and support you no matter what. When you regularly attend our circle, you gain access to: ⭐️ A confidential and safe place to take a break and rest so that you can rejoin your life feeling inspired and refreshed. ⭐️ A place to take off the masks and be Unapologetically You.  ⭐️ A place to learn new tools as you connect with thought-leaders who will guide you to level up all areas of your life as you go. ⭐️A place to practice new ways of communicating, which will improve your relationships with your friends, partners and colleagues.  As you connect deeper with each circle, you will improve your relationship with the other men. These brothers become your friends and your allies. Your relationship with yourself improves. You feel better in your body and make better choices. Your intimate relationships ignite with clarity, fire and passion. You get reconnected to your mission. Are you ready to live your life like that?  Join us at the upcoming King’s Circle. Held online, on the last Sunday of every month. Our circle is open and accepts you no matter where you are. Whether you are crushing it and ready to lead others or at rock bottom and don’t know which way is up - all of you is welcome in our circle. Secure your free seat here: https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle [https://www.fatherssonsbrothers.com/kings-circle] ABOUT YOUR HOST: Gareth Pickering [https://garethpickering.com/] 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 [https://garethpickering.com/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/garethpickering/], Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-pickering/], X [https://twitter.com/garethpickering/status/1485729202208915470], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/itsmegareth/]