Beyond Boyhood - The Lost Art of Rites of Passage with Shaun Garrison

Your son was never meant to wander into manhood – he was meant to be led there. In a culture where most boys grow up without clear markers for their transition to manhood, they're left asking one haunting question: "Do I have what it takes?" This uncertainty ripples through generations, leaving men anxious, directionless, and disconnected from their purpose.

Shaun Garrison, father of six and founder of Windswept Treks, shares his powerful journey of creating a year-long masculine initiation for his teenage son.

We discuss:
• Traditional cultures used intentional rites of passage to mark the transition from boy to man
• Boys often show readiness for initiation when they begin pushing against parental authority
• Rites of passage help boys develop confidence, purpose, and answer "Do I have what it takes?"
• Similar intentional one-on-one time is valuable for father-daughter relationships

Connect with Sean at windswept.co or email him at shaun@windswept.co to learn more about guided adventures and resources for intentional parenting.