What makes Banks Anderson with Banks Anderson Massage and Bodywork a good neighbor?

What happens when men are given permission to feel? Banks Anderson knows firsthand the transformative power of emotional vulnerability for men. After hitting rock bottom - quitting his job, moving from his home, and eventually landing in jail - Banks discovered that his greatest pain held the seeds of his purpose.

Today, Banks runs groups that create safe spaces for men to express difficult emotions and confront personal challenges. "Men are capable of so much, and that's why there's so much pressure put on them," Banks shares with host Skip Monty. His organization helps men break free from societal expectations that force them to suppress their feelings, often leading to destructive anger outbursts that damage relationships with partners, children, and colleagues.

Banks challenges common misconceptions about masculinity with refreshing clarity. "Men are human. They're not born to be bad or harmful," he explains, pushing back against narratives that paint all men as oppressors. His work reveals that when given the right environment, men naturally move away from isolation and passivity toward community and responsibility. This transformation isn't just theoretical - Banks witnessed it hundreds of times across his career working with men from all walks of life.

The conversation takes a powerful turn when Banks shares his personal journey through addiction to healing. "Jail was actually a really positive experience for me," he admits, describing how confinement forced him to sit with feelings he'd been avoiding. "Welcoming people into the things I was scared to show... made a massive difference." For men seeking similar transformation, Banks offers regular monthly events, one-on-one coaching, and retreats, including an upcoming "Pilgrimage for Peace" in Costa Rica. Ready to discover what happens when you let go of who you think you should be and embrace who you truly are? This conversation is your first step.

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Banks Anderson Massage and Bodywork

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