Uncanceled: Love, Lies & Legal Trouble with Ghasan Alesayi

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09/14/24 • 49 min

Overcoming False Accusations and Personal Growth: Ghasan Alesayi's Journey

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Ghasan Alesayi, an actor and filmmaker from Toronto. Ghasan shares his rollercoaster journey of dealing with false legal accusations and public scrutiny after being arrested for voyeurism while working with a dating coach.

He talks about his battle with fear, insecurities, and the lessons he learned about vulnerability, consent, and empathy during this challenging period.

Throughout the conversation, Ghasan emphasizes the importance of understanding one's emotions, embracing personal growth, and how he is navigating life after this experience, including his ongoing project—a documentary titled 'Uncancelled' that details his story.

00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel

00:19 Meet Ghasan Alesayi: Actor and Filmmaker

01:05 Ghassan's Rollercoaster Journey Begins

03:03 Facing Fears and Seeking Therapy

10:01 The Dating Coach Experience

18:11 The Arrest and Legal Battle

26:09 Facing Serious Charges

27:15 Contemplating the Future

28:19 Seeking Legal Help

30:57 The News Breaks

32:36 Support and Isolation

34:33 Impact on Career

38:27 Lessons Learned

41:23 Rebuilding and Moving Forward

48:36 Documenting the Journey

50:37 Final Thoughts and Resources

Ghasan discusses the impact on his life, the lessons he learned about consent, and his journey towards recovery and empowerment.

Links

Ghasan on Medium -- https://medium.com/@ghasan.alesayi/love-lies-and-legal-trouble-b6f853a7567c

Ghasan AKA Sam Al Esai -- https://samalesai.ca/

Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:

Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit https://theandygrant.com/talk

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Overcoming False Accusations and Personal Growth: Ghasan Alesayi's Journey

He talks about his battle with fear, insecurities, and the lessons he learned about vulnerability, consent, and empathy during this challenging period.

00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel

00:19 Meet Ghasan Alesayi: Actor and Filmmaker

01:05 Ghassan's Rollercoaster Journey Begins

03:03 Facing Fears and Seeking Therapy

10:01 The Dating Coach Experience

18:11 The Arrest and Legal Battle

26:09 Facing Serious Charges

27:15 Contemplating the Future

28:19 Seeking Legal Help

30:57 The News Breaks

32:36 Support and Isolation

34:33 Impact on Career

38:27 Lessons Learned

41:23 Rebuilding and Moving Forward

48:36 Documenting the Journey

50:37 Final Thoughts and Resources

Ghasan discusses the impact on his life, the lessons he learned about consent, and his journey towards recovery and empowerment.

Links

Ghasan on Medium -- https://medium.com/@ghasan.alesayi/love-lies-and-legal-trouble-b6f853a7567c

Ghasan AKA Sam Al Esai -- https://samalesai.ca/

Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:

Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit https://theandygrant.com/talk

Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant

Personal Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!

Podcast Website | http://realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related!

RMF Facebook Group | http://realmenfeel.org/group

Support this podcast | https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel

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Previous Episode

Enough Already: Rediscovering Our Humanity with Colin Kingsmill

Rediscovering Humanity and Integrity: A Conversation with Colin Kingsmill on Real Men Feel

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant talks with Colin Kingsmill, a former Swiss banker turned healer and advocate for the Enough Already movement. They delve into topics such as success, worthiness, and the need for a deeper human connection.

Colin shares his personal journey from corporate success to fulfillment in serving others, highlighting the significance of living with integrity and confronting psychological suffering. They also discuss the role of corporations in society, challenges in modern spirituality, and the roots of a lack mindset.

The conversation underscores the importance of redefining success and fostering an abundant mindset through intentional daily practices.

"Enough Already is saying no to all of those things or saying yes to humanity. Yes to integrity. Yes to being fearless and no to psychological suffering and becoming free and untethered." - Colin Kingsmil

00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel

00:19 Introducing Colin Kingsmill

01:27 The 'Enough Already' Movement

02:57 Defining Humanity and Integrity

04:46 Colin's Journey: From Success to Self-Discovery

07:32 The Wake-Up Call

17:06 The Power of Service and Joy

20:18 The Challenge of Corporatism

24:24 Rethinking Success Metrics

24:50 The Awakening of Individuals

25:32 Challenges of Modern Life

27:49 Taking Local Action

28:33 Personal Worth and Acceptance

32:38 Financial Insecurity and Abundance

38:14 The Power of Intentionality

42:24 Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources

Mel Robins podcast on goalsetting --https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-29

The Power of Now, Eckhardt Tolle -- https://amzn.to/3Xfezm2

What The Bleep Do We Know?! on DVD -- https://amzn.to/3yZkvYn

The Secret, Rhonda Byrne -- https://amzn.to/3TmTB3A

Love Money, Money Loves You, Sarah McCrum -- https://amzn.to/3XzcqmE

Links

Colin Kingsmill -- https://colinkingsmill.com

Enough Already -- https://www.enoughalreadymovement.com/

Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:

Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit https://theandygrant.com/talk

Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant

Personal Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!

Podcast Website | http://realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related!

RMF Facebook Group | http://realmenfeel.org/group

Support this podcast | https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel

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The Evolution of Masculinity and the Modern Relationship

Understanding and Strengthening Modern Relationships with Kristal DeSantis

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant discusses with Kristal DeSantis, a licensed marriage and family therapist, her expertise in trauma work and relationships.

Kristal shares her journey from avoiding marriage to becoming a leading authority in relational therapy. She insightfully states, 'I wanted my practice to reflect two things: tactical skills and a strength-forward approach.’

They delve into Kristal's STRONG model of relational therapy, which includes six pillars aimed at fostering healthy relationships.

The conversation also covers the evolution of relationships, the challenges men face, and the often overlooked issue of male sexual abuse.

Kristal notes, 'The experience of the intersection of pain and helplessness is often where trauma begins,’ emphasizing the transformative power of trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches in therapy.

00:00 Welcome to Real Men Feel

00:20 Introducing Kristal DeSantis

01:18 Kristal's Journey to Therapy

04:34 Focusing on First Responders

06:54 Understanding Trauma in Relationships

09:56 The STRONG Model of Relational Therapy

19:53 Challenges Men Face in Modern Relationships

24:41 Redefining Modern Protection

25:56 Debunking Misconceptions About Men and Relationships

27:53 The New Relationship Paradigm

29:42 Navigating the Modern Dating Landscape

35:25 Men as Survivors of Abuse