From Numb to Alive: How Men Can Reclaim Vitality & Emotional Freedom | Gayatri Beegan

Man: A Quest to Find Meaning

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In this powerful episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, we explore the struggles men face with expressing their full masculine potency and emotional aliveness. James sits down with erotic mystic and men's sexuality coach Gayatri, to discuss how societal conditioning has left many men confused, disconnected, and shamed for simply being men.

We dive into the lack of healthy masculine role models, which leads men to swing between extremes — from hyper-macho stereotypes to becoming overly passive and "nice." Gayatri shares her experience working with men for over 13 years, highlighting the urgent need for spaces where men can discover and embody their authentic masculinity.

A key theme is how sex often becomes the only socially acceptable outlet for men to feel alive, leading to unhealthy patterns. Gayatri reframes sexuality as Eros — the energy of aliveness — and explains how cultivating this energy through curiosity, slowing down, and embodiment practices can be life-changing.

We also explore the deep connection between grief, numbness, and emotional suppression. Gayatri emphasizes that unprocessed grief blocks men’s capacity to feel joy, connection, and vitality, and shares accessible practices for gently reconnecting with these emotions.

Other topics include:

• The importance of community, brotherhood, and safe spaces for men.
• How practices like playful fighting and embodied expression help release suppressed emotions.
• The dangers of bottling up masculine energy and the need to widen the aperture of aliveness.
• Practical ways for men to reclaim their inner warrior and emotional range.

This is an episode about reclaiming wholeness, integrating masculine and feminine energies, and finding more meaning in life through authentic expression.

About Gayatri:

Since 2012, Gayatri has held transformative spaces for men to awaken the aliveness of their being through erotic awakening.
She has seen firsthand how many men feel disconnected from their sexual energy — or unsure how to wield it with integrity.
In a world that often shames or suppresses masculinity, Gayatri's work invites men into full-spectrum embodiment, where sexual vitality, emotional depth, and purpose align.
Blending Tantric wisdom with grounded practice, Gayatri supports men to strengthen their presence, deepen relationships, and harness their sexual energy as a force for creativity, confidence, and conscious leadership.
At the heart of her work is a single intention: to guide men back to the truth of who they are — so they can stand in their power, lead from the heart, and move through life with clarity.