Inspire Change with Gunter 7-313 | Season 7 Finale: Reflections, Growth & What’s Next

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Inspire Change with Gunter

Bonfire Cinema

314 episodes

3 weeks ago

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International Psychologist, Author, Speaker and Producer Gunter Swoboda continues to Inspire Change and enlighten and educate on Masculinities and Male Empowerment. After 40 years of working with adolescent boys and men, Gunter founded Making Good Men Great. It focuses on helping men recognize how to evolve as a Man in all the spheres of his life. We continue with our regular of broadcasts of 20-30 minute episodes hosted by Gunter every week and then we will have special guests lined up during each season for special 50-1 hour episodes. We also will take requests from past guests or friends of the podcasts to fill in as a guest host. For more information on becoming a guest or guest hosting, email creative@bonfirecinema.com or query the showrunner Miranda Spigener-Sapon at miranda.sapon@bonfirecinema.com

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Inspire Change with Gunter is Produced in Los Angeles by Miranda Spigener-Sapon by Bonfire Cinema. Thank you for listening!

Executive Producer/Showrunner: Miranda Spigener-Sapon
Co-Exec. Producer: DeVonna Prinzi
Producer/Creator/Host: Gunter Swoboda
Showrunner's Assistant/Guest Booking: Emilia Osborne Emilia.Osborne@bonfirecinema.com
Jr. Publicist: Dessie Bien Dessie.Bien@lavendersagepr.com
Announcer: Grayson Arndt
Inspire Change with Gunter Podcast Theme Music score: Irad Eshel

About Gunter, The Short Story……
Gunter is a psychologist, speaker, author, mentor, coach and facilitator with over 30 years experience in counseling and organizational development.

SPEAKER
After more than 40 years experience Gunter’s passionate perspectives on what makes human beings thrive makes him a very insightful commentator and speaker. His aim is to stimulate your mind, touch your heart, and inspire your soul. Gunter is a psychologist, speaker, author, mentor, coach and facilitator with over 30 years experience in counseling and organizational development. Gunter has given keynotes all over Australia, NYC and Los Angeles as well as being a TEDx Speaker.

Author
We all have a story. Stories that touch us the most are about that moment when we make the choice to be real, to drop any pretense of pride, power and position. In that telling moment we step into a new space where our ability to overcome fear allows us to be truly authentic in our relationship to the world. In that moment we become fully human. Gunter has authored a novel Mountains of Sea published by Winterwolf Press and he self-published the non-fiction, Making Good Men Great: Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity. Both books are available at all major and independent retailers globally. The Making Good Men Great Movement also made Oprah’s #MustWatch list in 2018.

Mentor
In both the personal and professional sphere, Gunter has successfully worn many hats. Added to his education, experience and eloquence it allows him to develop a relationship with someone that ignites their aspirations.

Coach
In today’s world, the challenge to be ‘perfect’ is a constant source of stress. Gunter firmly believes that each person has to find their ‘own bliss’. His part in that journey is to engage with the person he is working with to unlock their aspirations, align them to their vision and to help keep them inspired.

Facilitator
Gunter is exceptional in facilitating outcomes in learning, productivity, and communication by providing a safe environment with unobtrusive assistance and guidance wherein participants experience the flow between content and context. His skill in utilizing philosophical and psychological methods enhances the participants experience in the process.

To purchase Gunter's books:

Making Good Men Great: Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity you can get it on Amazon Prime, Barnes & Noble and most online retailers:
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Good-Men-Great-Masculinity/dp/0999266802

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Making-Good-Men-Great-Surfing-the-New-Wave-of-Masculinity-Paperback-9780999266809/685658548

In Australia:
https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/making-good-men-great-gunter-swoboda/p/9780999266809

In the UK:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/making-good-men-great/gunter-swoboda/9780999266809

To watch the Venice TV Award nominated documentary created by Gunter and directed by Miranda Spigener-Sapon you can rent or buy on Amazon Prime:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07RVD89XZ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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Inspire Change with Gunter 7-313 | Season 7 Finale: Reflections, Growth & What’s Next

Inspire Change with Gunter

21 minutes

3 weeks ago

Inspire Change with Gunter 7-313 | Season 7 Finale: Reflections, Growth & What’s Next

This week on Inspire Change in this final episode of season seven, Gunter Swoboda reflects on a recent tragedy and its impact on community dynamics. He discusses the importance of inner work (the micro) for personal growth and emotional development, contrasting it with the broader societal issues (the macro) that stem from a lack of emotional maturity. Gunter recaps the themes of the season, emphasizing the need for men to reject harmful societal norms and embrace vulnerability. He introduces upcoming projects for season eight, including a focus on practical skills and the launch of a Patreon to support ongoing work. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to take meaningful steps towards personal transformation.

Takeaways

The micro is where the real action begins.
Most men are trying to survive and feel competent.
Intimacy can feel like work due to societal pressures.
Emotional development is crucial for societal health.
Men often trade vulnerability for dominance.
Season seven challenged simplistic narratives about masculinity.
The upcoming season will focus on practical skills.
Patreon will provide tools for ongoing personal work.
Intimacy must be examined beyond patriarchal norms.
Personal transformation requires actionable steps.

Sound Bites

"Most men are not trying to be cruel."
"You can't out think this, you outgrow it."
"Who you become when you stop living a script."

Reflections on Tragedy and Community Divisiveness
The Micro: Inner Work and Personal Growth
The Macro: Societal Issues and Emotional Developmen
Season Seven Recap and Future Directions
Introducing Season Eight and Patreon
Closing Thoughts

Call to Action
Get your copy of Gunter Swoboda and Lorin Josephson's new book: Making Good Men Great Surfing the New Wave Of Masculinity Special Edition: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=Ow2HhlFDbFjPEmN7n81q2RuJl5czASIU1xJXmSGqXzp

Join our Patreon to continue the conversation—through deeper insight, growth, and exclusive content: www.Patreon.com/InspireChange

Takeaways

The micro is where the real action begins.
Most men are trying to survive and feel competent.
Intimacy can feel like work due to societal pressures.
Emotional development is crucial for societal health.
Men often trade vulnerability for dominance.
Season seven challenged simplistic narratives about masculinity.
The upcoming season will focus on practical skills.
Patreon will provide tools for ongoing personal work.
Intimacy must be examined beyond patriarchal norms.
Personal transformation requires actionable steps.

Sound Bites

"Most men are not trying to be cruel."
"You can't out think this, you outgrow it."
"Who you become when you stop living a script."

Chapters 00:00 Reflections on Tragedy and Community Divisiveness 03:05 The Micro: Inner Work and Personal Growth 06:00 The Macro: Societal Issues and Emotional Development 08:48 Season Seven Recap and Future Directions 11:54 Introducing Season Eight and Patreon 15:03 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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