Why is it so terrifying to be truly seen?

In this powerful conversation, Michael sits down with portrait and boudoir photographer Gregory James Thelian, whose mission goes far beyond taking beautiful photos. Together, they explore why so many people—especially women—struggle with self-worth, hide behind armour, and fear the raw vulnerability of being seen without masks, filters, or expectations.

Gregory shares how photography became his healing medium—not just for clients, but for himself. Through his unique 3-day process, he helps people reconnect with the version of themselves they’ve buried beneath trauma, self-doubt, and societal noise. Michael reflects on his own journey as a former photographer and the emotional weight of seeing someone recognize their strength, beauty, and power for the first time in an image.

This is more than a conversation about photos. It’s about healing. About coming home to yourself. And about discovering what it truly means to be unbroken.

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00:00 Introduction
01:08 The Journey of a Photographer
03:27 Discovering Boudoir Photography
05:52 The Power of Self-Perception
09:28 The Emotional Impact of Photography
14:21 Helping Clients Find Their True Selves
19:26 The Struggle with Self-Worth
24:31 Society's Influence on Self-Image
32:24 Understanding Men's Perception
33:51 The Power of Positive Reinforcement
34:20 The Impact of Photography
36:20 A Story from Vietnam
38:03 Materialism vs. Self-Worth
41:48 The Essence of Boudoir Photography
49:38 The Physical and Visual Power of Photography
53:12 The Reality of Social Media
55:20 Connecting with Gregory James
56:27 What It Means to Be Unbroken

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LINKS:
Website: https://gregoryjamesphotography.com/
Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-james-thelian/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryjames.photo/