Episode Summary

Mitch sits down with Ed Dudley, co-founder of Shine A Light In Darkness and co-leader of Men On A Journey. They talk about creating safe spaces for men, the impact of trauma, why grounding and rest matter, and how Ed turned pain into a life of service.

Show Notes

00:00 – Meeting Ed & the start of Men On A Journey How Mitch and Ed connected and began building safe spaces for men.

08:00 – Stories of healing Powerful transformations from men opening up for the first time.

15:00 – Why men need safe spaces The cost of suppressing emotions and the importance of vulnerability.

25:00 – Trauma, grounding & simple healing tools How trauma shows up in the body and the surprising power of grounding.

40:00 – From corporate ladder to service Ed shares his wife’s healing journey and the birth of their nonprofit.

55:00 – Burnout, rest & reprogramming Learning to slow down, find peace, and build sustainable service.

1:10:00 – Legacy & call to action Why small acts of kindness matter and Ed’s challenge to men during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Connect with Ed

https://www.shininglightindarkness.org

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddudley/

ED@slidfnd.org

Men on A Journey

For those in the RDU area interested in joining the men's group, reach out to Mitch on IG @KMitchWebb or you can reach out to Ed on LinkedIn