What happens when a successful priest realizes he's "done everything right" but is dying inside? Father Michael Butler's panic attack at 45 became the catalyst for a profound transformation - and this raw conversation reveals exactly how it happened.In this conversation, Father Michael shares the brutal truth about male purpose, why thousands of young men are flooding into Orthodox churches, and the epidemic of directionless men seeking structure and father figures. From losing his father at 8, to his spiritual awakening at 15, to his complete breakdown at 45 - this is elder wisdom forged in fire.We explore why external validation crushes the soul, how to build genuine self-approval, and the simple daily practices that create unshakeable inner strength. Father Michael reveals his method for becoming your future self and why failure is bitter but regret is ten times worse.Whether you're 20 or 60, feeling lost or seeking deeper meaning - this conversation will challenge everything you think you know about masculine development. The journey starts with one step.🔥 READY TO STOP DRIFTING? → Take The 7-Day Reset for High-Performing Men: https://www.stumurray.com/7-day-reset Seven questions that separate the men who change from the men who stay stuck. Most won't finish it.ABOUT STU MURRAY & BROTHRI help high-performing men break free from the performance prison that's left them successful on the outside but hollow within. This channel is your roadmap from isolation to brotherhood, from achievement to fulfillment, from doing to being.🔺Key Timestamps :00:00 – Introduction & Father Michael’s early life03:05 – Losing his father and navigating childhood struggles06:40 – The first spiritual awakening as a teenager11:15 – Panic attacks, fear, and a turning point in faith15:50 – Discovering men’s work & the journey into mentorship21:30 – Why young men are drawn back to the Church28:45 – The deep human need for purpose and meaning35:10 – The dangers of drifting without purpose (porn, addiction, numbing out)42:20 – Approval-seeking and why men crave validation51:05 – The importance of mentorship, brotherhood, and encouragement