S2 EP9: Trauma to Transformation: Jake's Breaking the Silence Around Men & Toxic Relationships

In this week's Safe Space Interview, Mya and K sit down with Jake Whan—a channeler, breath work facilitator, and spiritual guide—who bravely shares his journey of healing after three toxic relationships. Jake opens up about the impact of neglect, unhealthy communication, financial coercion, and constantly giving to partners who never gave back. It wasn’t until he finally left that he recognized the toxicity and found his own path to healing through therapy, coaching, plant medicine, and transformative retreats. Now, empowered and full of self-love, Jake helps others on their healing journeys. He even guides us through a breath work exercise to calm the nervous system and ground ourselves in the present. In this powerful conversation, Jake offers insight for men who have faced similar experiences, helping to break the stigma—because domestic violence and sexual assault can happen to anyone <3

Topics Include: (8:00) “I didn’t know how to stick up for myself yet - I didn’t know how to communicate” (14:00) “I was repeating patterns from my childhood - I was giving so much and not receiving” (25:00) “Notions in your head - I’m a man, I need to provide. If I’m not able to provide, I’m a failure” (37:00) “I’m meant to go through these things in order to see the other end of the spectrum” (44:00) Therapy & Spirituality “I didn’t have a lot of self-love, so we did a lot of deep work on that” (50:00) Stigmas & Advice “Join online communities, find people you resonate with” (52:00) Trauma In The Body “Emotions are energy in motion” (57:00) BREATH WORK EXERCISE (1:02) The Best Advice Ever “Recognize that you are deserving of love within yourself and relationships….”

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