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Man in the Making

Brecken Michlermaninthemaking.com
Father and son, Ryan and Brecken Michler talk about all the issues men should discuss with their boys - drugs, alcohol, pornography, sex, girls, discipline, commitment, and growing up. These conversations are designed to spark meaningful dialogue between you, as a father, and your own sons as you work to usher him into manhood.

Episodes

Enjoying Every Moment, Stoicism, and Getting Your Priorities Straight

Today, my dad and I talk about why it's important to enjoy every moment, the value of a stoic philosophy, how to get your priorities straight, and why you should take your hat off at the dinner table. Please leave a 5-star rating and review to see if we will read your review on a future podcast.

Feb 26, 202242 min

Building a Solid Foundation, First Impressions, and Men and Video Games

Today, my dad and I talk about the importance of building a solid foundation to grow on in life, the importance of first impressions, and what we think about video games. We also talk about dating apps, the fear in talking with girls, and why it's important to honor our veterans. Please leave a 5-star rating and review if you've received any value from the podcast and see if we read your review on the next podcast.

Feb 19, 202236 min

Simple Vs Easy, Expressing Gratitude, and Holding the Door for Others

Today, my dad and I talk about the differences between simple and easy, why it's important to express gratitude and stay humble, and ManRule: Holding the Door for Others. Please leave a 5-star rating and review to see if we'll read yours on a future podcast.

Feb 10, 202238 min

Man in the Arena, Work Smarter AND Harder, and How to Tie a Tie

Today, my dad and I talk about Theodore Roosevelt's, Man in the Arena, why we all need to work smarter AND harder, muscle memory and neuroplasticity, and how to tie a tie. Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review to see if we'll read your's on a future podcast!

Feb 03, 202230 min

Everything Matters, Masculinity and Men, and How to Change a Tire

Today, my dad and I talk about why everything matters and doing things right, the difference between male, masculinity, and manliness, and ManRule #2: How to Change a Tire. Please leave us a 5-star rating and review and see if we read your review on the podcast!

Jan 27, 202242 min

Positive Peer Pressure, Traditional Gender Roles, and Dads as Friends or Fathers

This week, I talk with my dad about peer pressure and how it can serve us positively or negatively, what are traditional gender roles and whether or not they serve us, and whether or not your dad should be your friend or father. I hope you enjoy. Please leave us a 5-star rating and review! It really helps.

Jan 06, 202241 min

Transforming Your Body, Goals for 2021, and the Myth of Santa Claus

In episode 001, we talk about why we started Man in the Making, who it's for, and what our goals with the project are. We also unpack strategies for a young man transforming his body, my goals for 2021, and whether or not to tell children the truth about Santa.

Dec 21, 202143 min