Episode Details

What if the “strong” version of masculinity—push harder, stay in control, hold it together—has been quietly disconnecting men from their real power? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, hosted by Sayan , we explore what it means to reclaim sovereignty through the body, not the ego.

This conversation is for men who feel the quiet knowing that something is off—success on paper, but disconnection inside. Kathryn Sforcina shares why modern life has lost true rites of passage, how disconnection fuels loneliness, and what embodied leadership looks like in practice: moving from survival-driven living to choice-led living, witnessed and integrated.

About the Guest:

Kathryn Sforcina is a serial entrepreneur and systems thinker, and an initiated shaman in multiple lineages. She supports leaders and seekers through rites of passage, embodiment, and threshold-crossing work, bridging boardroom leadership with sacred ceremony.

Episode Chapters:

1. 00:10:17 – The opening: why “push harder” strength disconnects men
2. 00:12:05 – What’s misunderstood about rites of passage in modern life
3. 00:15:31 – Why leadership needs witnessing, not fixing or rescuing
4. 00:24:16 – The “steel door” between head, heart, and gut
5. 00:28:15 – The 3 components of a true rite of passage
6. 00:35:11 – Closing: sovereignty as responsibility, courage, and choice

Key Takeaways:

1. Notice where you’re operating from survival (pressure, performance, control) versus presence (choice, values, truth).
2. Rebuild heart–brain coherence: practice sitting in the body and allowing emotions without judgment.
3. Understand rites of passage require: a big enough “why,” a matching threshold, and witnessing by elders.
4. Don’t try to “DIY” deep transformation inside your comfort zone—get support that can truly witness you.
5. Redefine sovereignty as the power to choose in every circumstance, not the need to control outcomes.

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: transformingtribes.com (subscribe to receive a PDF copy of her book Bringing the Lost Parts of Me Home).

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