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There is a quiet weight a lot of men carry that almost nobody asks them about. It does not show up at the office or the gym. It shows up in the small moments: the jaw that tightens when emotion gets close, the phone picked up just to avoid a feeling, the armor that goes back on the second the front door opens. This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for any man who has wondered whether the way he is carrying his life is actually working, and for everyone who loves a man like that. John Boyle joins Nazish to talk about the day his mask finally came off. He shares how he learned that the war in his childhood home had never really left his head, how alcohol became the cover for symptoms he could not name, and what changed when he finally became honest with himself. This is an honest, hope-filled conversation about trading performance for feeling, meeting your younger self with compassion, and the truth that injuries can heal. About the Guest: John P. Boyle is an engineer, entrepreneur, executive advisor, and Amazon best-selling author raised in a coal-mining family in Kingwood, West Virginia. After decades of looking successful on the outside while struggling inside, he got sober at 37 and learned he was living with complex PTSD rooted in childhood trauma. Now more than a decade into his own healing, he writes and speaks to help others, and is the author of Appalachian Kid and Invisible Wounds . He is clear that he is not a mental health professional and encourages working with qualified specialists. Key Takeaways: The mask is not the man. Many men build an outward front of strong, quiet, and ambitious that hides what is really happening inside, and the armor eventually costs more than it protects. Your nervous system was trying to protect you, not betray you. Understanding that can turn self-blame into self-compassion. As John came to see, it was not his fault. Strength gets confused with silence early. Men learn to push past the body's signals and worry about themselves later, so small frustrations swell because the real feelings have nowhere to go. Help starts with being understood, not instructed. Seek first to understand. People open up when they feel witnessed by someone who has walked a similar road, and lasting change has to be their own idea. Getting knocked down is not losing. Echoing Muhammad Ali, John reminds us you only lose if you do not get up. A hard day or a setback is not the end of the story. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.johnpboyle.com (media, bio, and book details) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-p-boyle Books: Invisible Wounds and Ap

In this powerful episode, I get to welcomes back John P. Boyle, Harvard-educated engineer, entrepreneur, and survivor of childhood trauma, to discuss his new book Invisible Wounds: Understanding and Healing from Complex PTSD. John shares his remarkable journey from a violent home in the mountains of West Virginia to a life transformed by faith, and unpacks how unresolved trauma silently shapes our relationships, identity, and mental health. Anchored in Romans 8:28 and the life-giving promises of Jeremiah 29:11, this conversation beautifully connects the science of trauma with the healing power of God's Word. Whether you are a survivor yourself, someone who loves a person carrying invisible wounds, or a pastor or counselor seeking deeper understanding, this episode offers language, hope, and truth. John's story is living proof that healing is possible and that God wastes nothing. Tune in and be encouraged. Guest Information: John Boyle YouTube John Boyle LinkedIn John Boyle Facebook Invisible Wounds: Understanding and Healing from Complex PTSD (Amazon) Appalachian Kid: How Hope Changed Everything (Amazon) John Boyle Website References to Bible Verses: John 3:16; Matthew 11:28; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 6:19; Romans 10:9 My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/ Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Support The Show</s

Send us Fan Mail Hope is something that I have been studying in scripture. Specifically the biblical meaning of hope, not the way the world tries to explain it. I dove into Psalm 25:5 which talks about hope and then God... in all of his amazing plans had me talk with John Boyle and part of his message he shares is about hope!! Of course it was because that is how God works! Biblical hope is not wishful thinking but instead is a confident expectation that God's promises will come to pass. It's knowing that no matter what God will come through and show up in ways that only he can. John Boyle was born into a multi-generational family of coal miners. He was raised in the small Appalachian town of Kingwood, West Virginia. He is a graduate of The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA, West Virginia University School of Engineering in Morgantown, WV, and Harvard Business School in Cambridge, MA. John wrote the book, Appalachian Kid: How Hope Changed Everything to help people. His story showcases the importance of kindness and mentorship, overcoming adversity and addiction, finding faith and hope, and helping those in need. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and also a testament to the miracles God has performed in his life. For anyone who has ever struggled with addiction, trauma, abuse, or the weight of life’s hardships, this book offers a message of hope and a path to healing. Key Takeaways: No one who follows Jesus is a victim Will power doesn’t lead to transformation, Jesus does Can your friends tell you’ve been with Jesus? You have to want to help yourself, no one can help you including the Lord, if you aren’t willing to ask for help Hope is a confident expectation that God’s promises will come to pass You don’t loose if you’re knocked down - only if you stay down Connect with John! Get John's Book! John's Website Sign up for the waitlist for the next Kala Diane Discipleship Women's Retreat (this makes you the FIRST TO KNOW when announcements come!) Support the show Want to go deeper into the conversation? Get the weekly podcast e-newsletter HERE website: https://kaladiane.com IG: @kaladianeyoder FB: @kaladianeyoder Music: Happy Clappy Ukulele by Shane Ivers & Spark Of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Send us a text God tends to show up in the most unexpected places - including the bar! Join us as we sit down with John Boyle, an engineer, businessman, and Amazon best-selling author of the book "Appalachian Kid: How Hope Changed Everything," who shares his compelling journey from a turbulent childhood in West Virginia to discovering the transformative power of faith. John's story is one of resilience and redemption, as he recounts how his embrace of Christianity became the catalyst for sobriety and a renewed sense of purpose. His reflections offer a poignant testament to the guiding presence of Jesus Christ, even in life's darkest moments. In our candid conversation, John discusses overcoming addiction by embracing faith and making conscious lifestyle changes. He shares the hurdles he faced, from resisting temptations to battling spiritual struggles while writing his memoir. Through John’s insights, listeners are given a roadmap to navigate their own challenges with addiction through faith and hope. We delve into the profound connections between faith, hope, and charity, drawing from the teachings of the Book of Mormon and Bible. John's narrative illustrates how these virtues interweave to deepen our relationship with Christ and inspire acts of charity and service to others. Check out John's website here! https://www.appalachiankid.com/ Please reach out to me if you are interested in sharing your story! I would LOVE to hear from you. :) Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: More than Coincidence: Remembering Jesus Christ in Your Story Instagram: mtc.rememberingjesuschrist Website: https://morethancoincidencerememberingjesuschristinyourstory.buzzsprout.com Email: morethancoincidence.rememberhim@gmail.com **Transcripts available on website!

John Boyle is a man who grow up oppressed by a past riddled with abuse, and no top of that was perceived as a second-class citizen simply because of where he grew up. He took a few wrong turns in life, but God stepped in and made his path straight, and we’re going to get to know our honored guest and talk about his book, "Appalachian Kid: How Hope Changed Everything." Interesting Links: Appalachian Kid - A story about the importance of kindness and mentorship, overcoming adversity and addiction, finding faith and hope, and helping those in need. John Boyle's Facebook John Boyle's LinkedIn John Boyle's YouTube References to Bible Verses: Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28; Romans 10:9; Isaiah 49:23b My Ministry Mission Information Website: https://myministrymission.com/ Become a Guest: https://myministrymission.com/guest Support the Show: https://myministrymission.com/support Contact Me: https://myministrymission.com/contact Free Christian Resources: https://myministrymission.com/resources/free-resources/ My Ministry Mission Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myministrymission Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyMinMission (or @MyMinMission) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myminmission (or @MyMinMission) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myministrymission Credits: Cover Image & Music from Pixabay

John Boyle was born into a multi-generational family of coal miners and was raised in the small Appalachian town of Kingwood, West Virginia. He is a graduate of the Harvard Business School in Cambridge, MA. From the ages of 13 to 40, John worked in almost every capacity of his family’s business including 10 years as the company’s President. As a civil engineer he has constructed thousands of public infrastructure projects, energy projects, and natural gas facilities across ten states up and down the East Coast. John is the author of Appalachian Kid. How hope changed everything . A story about the importance of kindness and mentorship, overcoming adversity and addiction, finding faith and hope, and helping those in need. In This Episode John Boyle’s Website Appalachian Kid. How hope changed everything John’s email: sales@appalachiankid.com