Eirik Skarholt - "I started to question everything"

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The next person I spoke with was Eirik Skarholt, who among his many activities is involved in hosting events for men and is also a founding member of Kraftkara.

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This was my third podcast and I felt more confident to speak and did not worry about not following the topics I prepared, I just talked as I felt fit. With a relaxed host, the upcoming episodes will be more enjoyable :)

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We explored Eirik's journey and some relevant topics related to his power awakenings and losses in this episode. He emphasizes the importance of hosting men's circles and shares some stories about how he became a facilitator of men's groups.

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Throughout his story, he outlines how he was affected by a sport accident and how he was able to put himself back together.

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He also faced challenges related to his work life, which threw him off balance and reduced his power. In the process, he questioned many aspects of his existence and made a number of changes to his life.

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As a result of his crisis, he was able to establish a closer relationship with his father and to be more open to receiving help from others.

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On social media, Eirik can be found under his name.

Website: www.frem.as

You can find out about his next retreat by searching on Google as follows:

Kraftkara - Kong Vinter . Den som intet våger, intet vinner.

Eirik's profile is: Retreats, Events, 1-1 Coaching, Men and Multi-Orgasms, Men and Money, Couples Therapy, Men in Startups.
Focus on gratitude, action, growth and curiosity.

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Eirik Skarholt - "They stopped talking about it in the news in Norway..."

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As many men do not leave the 4 walls and go downhill in their lives instead, we both felt it was important to discuss sensitive topics from our lives in this episode.
 

Eirik's explanation of how he was able to prevent losing his life was extremely insightful. Spirituality is crucial to seeing life's difficulties from another perspective and working on them to succeed.
 

 

There was a discussion of the importance of meetings.

The topic of indigenous people came up again. The "tools" of Northern American Indigenous people were also highlighted by Eirik. It is also something that he has implemented in his practice.
 

 

Another tool that assists me is knowledge of Psychosomatic Disease, which helps me understand what physical symptoms relate to psychological events. In addition to preventing sickness, it can help you manage life so that you don't get sick.

 

As Eirik stated, it is possible to turn any crisis into gold. I also agree with this point, as trauma can be processed by utilizing psychological or spiritual tools to help ourelves and to save our loved ones or help others in need.
 

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Eirik Skarholt - "Start doing the things that you enjoy doing..."

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Eirik and I continued to discuss Power Awakening. 

 

The episode was recorded in February, but luckily we have already discussed Spring in terms of inner work in this episode. Following nature's rhythm and synchronizing our inner work with it is one of the most important things in life. This is something we talked about. As Eirik mentioned, it is possible to combine inner work with other activities that allow us to focus on both at the same time. The experience of listening to instrumental music without singing allows us to be with our thoughts and feelings. Usually, that's what I do. The issue of rushing inner development was also raised as many people desire to achieve their highest potential as soon as possible, however, this is rarely feasible in regards to inner development. Integration takes time, as well as understanding many things from our past that have shaped us. We experience life every day, which leads to the emergence of more and more topics. Inner work is therefore a continual process, much like exercising for physical health, but this one is also necessary for a person's spiritual and emotional well-being. There are those who believe that drugs can be used in order to do inner work and that they can be used as the primary tool, but this can be hazardous due to the fact that many things can affect our minds when we are using drugs (ego, actual disturbing feelings, etc.). Therefore, when it comes to inner work, you can't put all your faith in drugs. It is possible to find countries and professionals who can assist you, and that is what I would recommend, rather than trying to discover substances on your own. Inner work is preventive, just like moving our bodies to avoid getting hurt in our daily lives. If we don't learn new psychological and mindfulness methods and improve ourselves, we are likely to have unpleasant situations with our loved ones, friends, colleagues, etc. Moreover, team building was touched because so many companies overlook the opportunity to conduct bonding sessions with mindfulness programs that not only benefit the company because the team will work more effectively, but they can also manage their own lives more successfully by learning new mindfulness and self-improvement techniques. Their mental health can be boosted outside of work hours if they discover things that can help them enjoy life or get closer to themselves. Check out the podcast to find out what else we discussed.

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Eirik Skarholt - “If you keep on moving, you will get the life you want.”

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Fatherhood was chosen as the starting topic because many people enter this role without adequate self-development or support tools.

 

A valuable piece of advice: engage in inner work regularly to prevent suffering. Eirik suggested several ideas for optimizing energy and improving efficiency. He mentioned five types of people who could assist on this journey, which I found insightful. Asking for help is the most crucial step. This step is empowering, as it often requires overcoming the fear of opening up about problems. In organized groups, it’s possible to open up in a loving environment and practice vulnerability.

Speaking about heavy topics in such settings can be liberating, leaving you feeling lighter and better after group sessions. Practicing how to ask questions and actively listen is essential.

 

These skills enable us to navigate sensitive discussions more successfully in life. Inner work is as refreshing as replacing stagnant water in a glass with fresh, oxygen-rich water. In my workshop, the Power Awakening ritual helps activate the body and release tension, preparing participants for the verbal portion of the session.

 

As Eirik pointed out, curiosity and openness lead us to answers, whereas judgment closes us off. The workshop provides a space to cultivate a curious mindset, which can improve relationships. It was also emphasized that slowing down and focusing on the inner world allows us to observe what’s happening within us. This process leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves and helps integrate the insights gained from workshops and inner work. Eirik highlighted that those who actively engage in inner work are more likely to succeed—a fact he firmly believes in. I appreciated Eirik sharing his experience with substances and how he transitioned away from that culture, embracing healthier ways of living with the support of new people and communities.

 

New people and communities can help us find new rhythms and grow together.

“If you keep on moving, you will get the life you want.”

 

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