Are you ready to challenge societal norms and embark on a journey of personal growth? Our latest episode of Building Men provides an avenue to do just that as we warmly welcome George, the enigmatic creator of "The Tin Men" Instagram page. His insights and perspectives on reshaping mindsets and addressing uncomfortable subjects like gender equality and men's mental health are as thought-provoking as they are inspiring. George's own story, his struggle with stereotypes, and his quest to redefine ...
Jan 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 194
What if the traditional idea of masculinity is doing more harm than good? Prepare to have your perceptions shaken as I, Dennis Moralda, share my journey from being a terrified son seeking positive role models to becoming the role model I once sought – a father, teacher, coach, mentor, and principal, committed to reshaping mindsets and empowering young men. Discover my story of growing up in the shadows of fear and intimidation, and my resolve to create a safe, nurturing environment that challeng...
Dec 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 193
In this compelling episode of the Building Men Podcast, our hosts sit down with the dynamic duo of Jill Peterson and Mary Frances, the brilliant minds behind the groundbreaking program, Girls Mentorship. We embark on an enlightening conversation that delves deep into the intricacies of the education system, shedding light on the unique emotional, connection, competition, and mindset disparities between boys and girls. We explore the profound effects of narcissistic parenting on children and how ...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 192
In this episode, I chop it up with legends Mark England and Kimberly Kesting (of Enlifted). I am honored to be a speaker at the Enlifted Event in (Richmond Virginia in October). REGISTER FOR THE ENLIFTED EVENT THE FOUNDATION - Virtual Community for Young Men Subscribe to the Building Men Newsletter Building Men Instagram Building Men Website Building Men Facebook Empower Your Son - schedule a 15 minute strategy call If our podcast resonates with you, please consider rating, reviewing and sharing...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 191
Welcome to The Building Men Podcast, where we explore stories of personal growth, resilience, and redemption. Today, I speak with Tanya McCready, a wonderful human being who works to inspire teams Is to overcome challenges and reach their goals through improved teamwork, leadership, and vision. Tanya McCready along with her husband Hank DeBruin, fell in love with a husky puppy in a pet store almost 30 years ago. Adopting that puppy ended up changing the entire trajectory of their lives. After re...
Aug 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 190
Welcome to The Building Men Podcast, where we explore stories of personal growth, resilience, and redemption. Today, we have a truly remarkable guest with us, Michael Santos. Michael's journey is a testament to the power of determination, self-reflection, and the belief that it's never too late to turn your life around. Regardless of our past, we all face challenges and make decisions that may lead us down difficult paths. Michael knows this all too well. He experienced addiction issues, incarce...
Jul 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 189
A former binge eater and domestic violence survivor, at the age of thirty-four MK Mueller put together a program for her own recovery and began a support group in her home called “Taking Care of Me.” Almost overnight the group outgrew her living room and she became an international speaker and trainer, working with individuals, schools, health care organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Today her first book, Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness , and her award-winning 8 to Great: The Po...
Jun 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 188
Part 2 with Johnny Elsasser - on this episode we go deeper into masculinity (how much of it is an art and how much of it is in our DNA)? We discuss the age of question "can men and women be friends?" Johnny's Website Johnny's Instagram Design The Man Within Book THE FOUNDATION - Virtual Community for Young Men Building Men Instagram Building Men Website Building Men YouTube Building Men Facebook Work with Dennis as your 1 on 1 coach If our podcast resonates with you, please consider rating, revi...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 187
Part 1 of 2 with THE LEGEND - Johnny Elsasser. As a long time fan of Johnny's podcast - The Art of Masculinity, it was an honor to have the opportunity to interview him. The story begins with not knowing. Johnny's parents divorced when he was about 14 and he didn’t really care to be around either. At one point Johnny found myself living in a tent in his aunt and uncle’s backyard. He came to the end of high school and realized he did nothing to set himself up for the future nor did he even know w...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 186
This episode is as raw and as real as it gets on the Building Men Podcast. Gareth Shanthikumar shares his story of his upbringing in Australia, family dynamics, his battle with depression and how one of his closest relatives decision to commit suicide shook his foundation and changed his life. Gareth cofounded MAN UP in 2019 on the back of his own mental health loved experience. He aims to change the phrase ‘man up’ to mean something positive; to live authentically from one’s heart, embrace vuln...
May 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 185
It was an honor to have a conversation with Rob Kenney - the creator of "Dad, How Do I?" Rob shares how after his father left the home during his adolescence, he needed to figure out many things for himself (that his dad should have taught him). Rob used his experiences to create a hugely successful social media presence, including millions of subscribers to his YouTube channel. If you have kids, follow along with what Rob has created...and encourage them to do the same. Dad, How Do I? Dad, How ...
Apr 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 184
This was a great conversation with a GREAT dude. Aaron and I rap about his journey through the United States Marine Corps, lessons learned and how his experiences shaped his beliefs and mission in life....and we talk about men lactating and creepy mustaches as well. Aaron Guyett is a disciple in Christ, husband, father, and teacher. He founded Leaders of Leaders , which develops leaders of leaders with a systematic approach to intentional leadership. Leaders of Leaders and the website and app Di...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 183
The first ever Building Men Healthy Habits Draft - with contestants Chase Tolleson and Dave Robinson. Back it down Mel Kiper and Todd McShay...these two savage men bring the heat as they square off to create a team of 5 healthy habits. Oh yeah...we talk about legendary high school hair cuts. As an athlete and coach, Dave Robinson has long possessed a deep passion for self-improvement and has been guiding clients on their own personal development journeys for well over a decade. Dave now works gl...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 182
This was an interesting conversation with a man who grew up with no male role model in his life and studied the sociological impacts of masculine role models has on young men. He went through several ups and downs in his life (including being homeless for several months) on his way to finding his voice through poetry. Damian White is a writer from Columbus, OH. He is the author of the poetry book, I Made A Place For You, which is his debut collection. After battling two bouts of homelessness, he...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 181
Deep dive with my man Matt LeBris - we talk about growing up as athletes, how divorce impacts children, understanding our emotions, talking to kids about sex and "The Spy Who Shagged Me." Before Matt LeBris became an award-winning entrepreneur, nationally coveted speaker and a top ranked podcast host, to name a few, he had plenty of hurdles to overcome. From losing his dream of playing professional sports at 17 years old after a devastating injury on the baseball diamond, failing out of college,...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 180
Bryan Reeves is an author, a coach and guide for men and for couples and one of the most enlightened dudes I have ever met. A former captain in the US Air Force, Bryan has used his pain points to help other men grow...and become. This episode goes deep into the way men show up - and how we process through difficult emotions...especially grief. "Somewhere along my journey from military soldier to spiritual warrior, through the dank hells of heartbreak and despair, I slowly rediscovered the thrill...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 179
"The general public is starting to recognize what parents, teachers and therapists have know for years: we are losing our young men." Gregory Koufacos is a licensed addiction counselor and mentor. He guides emerging men using the "Primal Method." He draws from his extensive background with troubled young men to identify what has gone wrong, why traditional therapy often fails, and how emerging men can break their debilitating cycles. Our conversation is deep, emotional, and immediately impactful...
Feb 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 178
This was a wild ride with my man Erik Allen. Erik has been through some absolutely crazy situations in his life and has used the experiences to turn pain into purpose. We talk about growing up in a less than ideal environment for a young man, homelessness, the Seattle grunge scene, burgers with Ed Mylett and the impact of expensive decorative pillows on our masculinity. Erik Allen, raised in a broken home, battled addictions, jailed at 18, bankrupt at 21 only to turn everything around. Gave my l...
Feb 02, 2023•53 min•Ep. 177
Repeat guest Craig Daigle joins the Building Men Podcast to talk about intentional parenting, overcoming abuse and how men deal with loss and grief. Craig Daigle is a 40 year old father of 4 sons who took back his health after a terrifying near death experience on December 1st 2015. Fresh out of a relationship and marriage filled with domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, he found himself a full time single father in the worst health of his life. Craig was over 400lbs, medically diagnosed w...
Jan 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 176
In this episode, I talk to Kendall Smith about raising kids (especially young men). We discuss rites of passage, how dads are portrayed in the media and how to have difficult conversations with your kids at various points in their life. Kendall Smith lives in New Jersey, has been married for 17 years, and has an eight-year-old son named Connor. He works by day in the digital industry and in the mornings as an author. His literary work covers a range of subject matter, including the thriller, Vau...
Jan 19, 2023•46 min•Ep. 175
Adam Von Rothfelder is a husband and father, a creative consultant, athletic movement & fitness specialist, former professional fighter, model, actor and the CEO of the STRONG Coffee Company. Strong Coffee Shop Strong Coffee Instagram Adam Von Rothfelder Instagram Building Men Instagram Building Men Website Building Men YouTube Building Men Facebook Work with Dennis as your 1 on 1 coach The Foundation Virtual Coaching Group for Young Men If our podcast resonates with you, please consider rat...
Jan 11, 2023•57 min•Ep. 174
Join Dennis and Anthony Morolda, the creators of the Building Men Podcast for this unique virtual event helping young men understand the Pillars of Masculinity. World renowned mentors offer insights and discuss important concepts such as: mindset, confidence, strength, accountability, integrity, communication, resiliency, relationships and purpose. This event, held on 12/28/2021 was one of a kind, free, engaging event for young men. Featured: Cal Callahan, Chase Chewning, Austin Linney, Alex Bal...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 173
This was such a cool conversation with a great man. Jason and I talk about the 100 flip trip, overcoming challenges as a parent of a teenager, how to manage time effectively, ultradium rhythms and how one becomes a lama. Jason Henkel is a personal and organizational productivity expert known for his highly practical brain-based approach to multiplying meaningful output in the same number of hours worked both in work and in personal life. When asked what he does, his default answer is: “I deliver...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 172
It was an honor to spend an hour with Ryan King, "the dad you never had". We focus on parenting - specifically raising young men. Ryan does everything with intentionality as he leads his family. Ryan is a husband, a father, and the CEO of Guardian Payments. He’s a thought leader with motivational, nuanced insights on wisdom, manhood, relationships, and leadership. Ryan King on Instagram Building Men Instagram Building Men Website Building Men YouTube Building Men Facebook Work with Dennis as you...
Dec 20, 2022•58 min•Ep. 171
I had an opportunity to connect with the man, the myth, the LEGEND...Dave Hurt. This man has an unbelievable story and is an absolute savage human being. Dave Hurt is a scientist-turned-entrepreneur who sold his first company at the age of 30. He hosts Free Mind Podcast and is launching his latest project, Whole Man Initiative - an online community for men who want to be at the top of their game in all areas of life - on 01.01.23. Dave is an outspoken advocate for the power of personal excellenc...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 170
What an absolute blast talking with two of the most amazing human beings I have met during the Building Men Podcast Journey. I talk with Akshay Nanavati and Kevin Demmons about intentional discomfort, fear, overcoming adversity, how the brain works...and shrikage. Akshay Nanavati (Building Men Podcast Episode 116) has overcome drug addiction, PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq with the Marines (where one of his jobs was to walk in front of vehicles to find bombs), depression and alcoholism that ...
Nov 29, 2022•58 min•Ep. 169
I laughed and learned a lot talking with meteorologist, television personality and podcast host, Ted Phaeton. We talk about the science behind what he does, how he inspires "modern men" and throw in a few obligatory Ron Burgundy jokes along the way. Ted Phaeton is a husband, son, and dog dad. He’s the Morning Meteorologist at Queen City News in Charlotte, NC. (Meaning, he wakes up VERY early!) Ted is also a member of the National Weather Association and received his NWA Television/Radio Seal of ...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 168
It was an honor to have the opportunity to interview Garrain Jones. The words that come to mind after having a conversation with this superhero are courage, integrity, authenticity and PERSEVERANCE. Garrain's story is absolutely amazing and this conversation will have you on the edge of your seat. Garrain Jones is an author, speaker and facilitator who is dedicated to helping you awaken your inner artist and tap into the abundance frequency. His bestselling book, Change Your Mindset, Change Your...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 167
Wow. The conversation that Anthony and I have with Gavin Meenan was absolutely mind blowing. We loved how authentic and transparent this man was. Gavin Meenan is a leading voice in the Irish men's coaching community. A former European Powerlifting Champion, he has personally helped hundreds of men achieve life changing results. Gavin resides in the town of Sligo in Ireland, where he has built his business from being a personal trainer in the local community, to helping people from all around the...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 166
We love this guy. Eric Sardina is a long time listener and supporter of the Building Men Podcast, he is an Enlifted Coach, a fellow podcaster and a great dude. Anthony and I talk with Eric about the Spartan Race, staying away from playgrounds, stupid stuff we did as kids and how Eric is inspiring others with his return to an authentic life. Eric Sardina worked in corporate America for 30 years in sales and marketing in companies ranging in size from start-up to the Fortune 500. After he turned 5...
Nov 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 165
