{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to identify the dangerous hidden predator in men - Hugh Newton","description":"\ud83d\udea8Please note: there\u2019s a moment in this conversation that contains reference to abuse in childhood Men\u2019s work facilitator Hugh Newton names the predator in men as a genuinely dangerous survival force, how it drives manipulation, coercion, and harm when unrecognised, and how men can learn to spot it before it damages others and themselves. Hugh\u2019s life began in the midst of a war in Zimbabwe, then known as Rhodesia, and growing up in such harsh conditions meant that he had to work hard to overcome his complex childhood trauma. He began his self development journey over 30 years ago, and his work now focuses on supporting men to meet the parts of themselves that most people would rather deny. In this episode, Lian and Hugh, explore the predator within as a cold, calculating instinct that lives beneath behaviour as a real force that can injure, dominate, and destroy when it operates without awareness or restraint. They explore how this part forms through childhood predation, abuse, and sustained danger, why it learns to hide, disguise itself, and detach from feeling, and how it can shape men\u2019s relationships, sexuality, and sense of power. From there, the conversation turns to how predation shows up in everyday life, not just in extreme acts, but through emotional cruelty, sexual pressure, manipulation, subtle undermining, and the inner predator turned inward as relentless self attack\u2026 and what it actually takes for a man to face this force safely, take responsibility for it, and prevent it from harming others. Listen if you want to recognise the part of men that goes cold, focused, and dangerous, and understand what actually stops it from hurting the people closest to them. We\u2019d love to know what YOU think about this week\u2019s show. Let\u2019s carry on the conversation\u2026 please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you\u2019ll learn from this episode: Why the predator shuts down feeling in the body, and how that emotional coldness makes harm possible How predatory behaviour often looks ordinary, polite, or successful while still leaving a wound What happens when a man stops denying this force and makes it answer to conscience rather than letting it act unchecked Resources and stuff spoken about: The Sovereign's Journey - May 2026 edition Hugh's book on Amazon Regular online workshops for men Join Hugh on instagram Join Hugh on Facebook Join UNIO, The Community for Wild Sovereign Souls: This is for the old souls in this new world\u2026 Discover your kin & unite with your soul\u2019s calling to truly live your myth. Be Mythical Join our mailing list for soul stirring goodness: https:\/\/www.bemythical.com\/moonly Discover your kin & unite with your soul\u2019s calling to truly live your myth: https:\/\/www.bemythical.com\/unio Go Deeper: https:\/\/www.bemythical.com\/godeeper Follow us: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube. If you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically. (that way you'll never miss a show). ","author_name":"The Wild Sovereign Soul Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.bemythical.com\/","html":"