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BEHIND THE FACEMASK
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By Anthony James Hodel
Raw, unfiltered, and ultimately hopeful, Behind the Facemask is a survivor's memoir and a practical field guide for anyone rebuilding after childhood trauma, addiction, rage, and high¿conflict relationships. Anthony James Hodel takes you inside the "circus life" years-fast money, faster mistakes-and into the quiet, ordinary work of repair: learning to regulate anger, cöparent without drama, show up for kids, and live with integrity on the days without applause.
Part confession, part playbook, the book weaves street¿level stories with short notes from psychologist Dr. Dwyer on trauma, attachment, anger, and repair. Hodel speaks directly to men's mental health and fatherhood: how shame hides, how anger becomes a drug, how dopamine drives the next bad decision-and how exercise, service, accountability, and steady routines create sustainable highs that heal instead of harm.
What readers get inside ¿ Survivor's truth: candid scenes of abuse, addiction, courtrooms, and consequences-told with compassion, not excuses. ¿ Fatherhood, real life: love across distance, cöparenting in conflict, and the long work of earning trust back. ¿ Tools that work: boundaries that hold, repair scripts, emotional regulation, "parallel¿parenting" moves that lower heat. ¿ A psychologist's lens (Dr. Dwyer): why the brain chases relief, what attachment injuries do to adults, and how to repair safely. ¿ The dopamine chapter: shifting from destructive "hits" (sex, steroids, anger) to sustainable chemistry (training, breath work, service, routine). ¿ The turning point: "When I Chose Calm"-choosing outcome over ego and proving change under pressure.
Perfect for readers who... ¿ are healing from childhood trauma or navigating addiction recovery ¿ want anger management that's practical, not preachy ¿ are cöparenting or rebuilding trust with kids and partners ¿ prefer a gritty voice that still delivers concrete, repeatable steps
Benefits you can use today ¿ Plain¿language strategies to de¿escalate, apologize well, and set clean boundaries ¿ A "dopamine menu" to replace destructive habits with training, service, and structure ¿ Small, repeatable routines that turn intent into trust-one Tuesday at a time
Positioning & comps Memoir ¿ Men's Mental Health ¿ Substance Abuse & Recovery ¿ Parenting & CöParenting ¿ Anger Management ¿ Trauma & Attachment. Readers of The Body Keeps the Score, Can't Hurt Me, Greenlights, and Atomic Habits will recognize the blend of story, science¿lite, and actionable steps.
Content note Includes references to abuse, addiction, anger, and legal conflict. Offers personal experience and practical ideas; not a substitute for professional care.
Quick answers Q: Is this a self¿help book or memoir? A: Both-a true story with practical tools you can use. Q: Does it include anger management strategies? A: Yes-de¿escalation, repair scripts, boundaries, and routines. Q: Is there a psychologist's perspective? A: Brief notes from Dr. Dwyer explain trauma, attachment, and repair. Q: What makes it different? A: Gritty honesty + clear steps (including a dopamine chapter) you can apply today.Take the mask off. Keep it off. Start again.
Product details
Number of Pages:
302
Release Date:
2025-11-21
Publication Date:
2025-11-27
Publisher:
44 MEDIA
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN13:
9798993463209
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Weight:
591 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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