I recently did an AMA on Instagram, and I was blown away by the response! I deeply appreciate your engagement, and so for this week’s mini-episode, I wanted to answer as many as I could with as much value as possible. There were hundreds of questions, so I clearly won’t be able to cover all of them in under twenty minutes, but keep your eyes peeled. I and my team wrote them all down, and we’ll be going more in-depth on some in the future! Thank you for listening, and if you like what you hear, l...
Sep 03, 2020•17 min
Piracy. Gunrunning. Human trafficking. The harvest of endangered animals. Vigilantes pursuing justice. All happening in a world most of us know nothing about: the open ocean. This week, I sat down with Ian Urbina for an episode unique in the ManTalks canon. It’s my belief that cultivating or embodying the healthy masculine (or feminine) has to involve both inner and outer work, and a big part of outer work is being aware of what’s happening in--or happening to--the world. Ian’s expertise, passio...
Aug 31, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Men, brace for some real talk. I’m asked this question a lot, and it can seem like a straightforward problem to tackle. At first. Any time it involves another person, it’s a big decision, and you owe it to both yourself and the person you’re with to really dig deep and ask the hard questions. Listen in to hear what I ask back and what you need to ask yourself. As always, let me know what you think! Leave a rating or review, or share and tag @mantalks on Insta. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Aug 27, 2020•20 min
I’m often asked to examine and debunk some of the myths and info gaps surrounding a woman’s desire and arousal, especially in long term relationships. So I sat down for a phenomenal conversation with one of the leading global researchers in sexual health: Dr. Lori Brotto. If you want real science, practices that work, and great conversation on sexual health, listen in. We dive into what research is showing about arousal, the effects of chronic stress on desire, and so much more. Let me know your...
Aug 24, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 297
The title says it all, team. In this week's mini episode, I debunk some of the myths—some of them hilarious—and give you some straight facts about masturbation (want fewer headaches? You know what to do). At the end of the episode, I also provide some tips and insight on how to incorporate healthy masturbation into your life or relationship. Play safe, play healthy! PS. if you happen know where the "hairy palm" myth started, DM me @mantalks on Instagram. Are you looking to find your purpose, nav...
Aug 20, 2020•26 min
Is the warrior in us to blame for the division we see in today’s society? Yes...and no. Join me for an in-depth look at the warrior archetype. I cover its modes, its shadow, and why—and this might surprise you—it’s one of the best archetypes we have. From the warrior, we can light the fires of focus, develop clean anger instead of unhealthy aggression, set boundaries instead of borders, and leverage our unique capabilities to bring about positive change inside and outside. At the end, I detail s...
Aug 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 296
You engage, I respond! A recent post about meeting your edge generated a ton of responses both publicly and in my DMs, so I wanted to elaborate. Whether you call it the masculine, the yang, or something else, there’s a part of us that always craves moving towards our edge: our mental, physical, or spiritual limits. Meeting it with conscious practices can help expand us, but suppressing or avoiding it pushes it into the shadow, which can lead you away from what you really want. So listen in to he...
Aug 13, 2020•22 min
Now and then, I feature an anonymous session with someone I’ve never worked with before. This was a powerful one, and it’s a unique opportunity for you to listen to some real-time shadow work. I guide them through and into their shadow so they can get at what’s keeping them stuck or sabotaged. We go deep into my guest’s history with infidelity, relationships, living in the shadow of a sibling, and family dynamics. If this episode resonates with you, let me know, and share it with someone you fee...
Aug 10, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Today, I’m going to dive into shadow work. This is one of my favorite things to talk about, and you’ll hear me outline what the shadow archetype is, what shadow work is, and I’m also going to sprinkle in why shadow work is so valuable. I fundamentally believe everyone should do shadow work at some point, and I’ve seen the results firsthand. There are many different access points to shadow work, but I’m going to talk mostly from the perspective of Carl Jung, the creator of the shadow archetype. L...
Aug 06, 2020•17 min
(Content Warning) This week we go deep in an incredible conversation with author and business coach John Romaniello. John's clear, level-headed openness--about his father, psychedelics, recovering from abuse, forced vs. developed empathy, the meaning of becoming a man--I'll just say there's a lot to unpack here! Let me know what you think. Leave a review or tell me on Instagram! John Romaniello is an author, angel investor, media personality, and consultant who helps entrepreneurs improve commun...
Aug 03, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 294
Today, we're going to be talking about some current events. So this little segment, it's called "Thinking Out Loud", and it's just going to be me thinking out loud about some of things that are happening right now. I've had a lot of people reaching out to me asking what do I think about what's happening in terms of the rioting and the feds picking people up out of Portland and wanting me to comment on police reform and a lot of other topics. I sat with this, and wanted to come at it not from the...
Jul 30, 2020•17 min
Michael is co-creator of Global Citizen, a movement and music festival dedicated to ending extreme poverty in accordance with the UN sustainable development goals. The festival brings together over 70,000 people annually on the great lawn in Central Park, with musical performances by including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Coldplay and other leading artists which brings together world leaders from the Secretary General of the UN to the president of the World Bank. The festival has leveraged the voices of more...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 293
So this week, I wanted to talk about numbing out. Why it happens, what it’s hiding, and how to tackle it in a healthy way. Because the more you reject or ignore an emotional state, the more often numbing out will happen, and the more you’ll turn to potentially unhealthy coping mechanisms. With everything going on these days, it’s more important than ever to bring some conscious awareness into things. I hope you listen in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your...
Jul 23, 2020•16 min
I’ve followed Buddy’s work for a while now, and it was great to finally connect with him! This interview is full of incredible stories and is equal parts humorous, poignant, and uplifting. We cover a lot, including what it was like growing up gay in Texas, how that’s shaped his life and work, and finding the point of connection in everything. Buddy Wakefield is a three-time world champion spoken word artist, signed with Sage Francis’ Strange Famous Records as well as Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Bab...
Jul 20, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 292
In this episode, I talk about the art of saying no—and it is an art. Over the next 14 days I invite you to say no without feeling like you have to justify yourself or giving a backstory for your no. A lot of people grow up as kids feeling like they’re not able to say no in their family system and that causes them to feel like their no doesn’t matter as an adult. Listen in for hear more. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group...
Jul 16, 2020•15 min
Why is marriage so difficult? Should you even bother? This week I sat down with acclaimed documentarian Roger Nygard. Using his latest film, The Truth About Marriage as our focal point, we explore partnership in all its forms, biology vs. culture, and the origins of monogamy. Roger Nygard is perhaps best known for his acclaimed documentary Trekkies , about the most obsessive fans in the Universe. Nygard’s previous documentary, The Nature of Existence , addressed the impossible subject of the wor...
Jul 13, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Today we’re going to talk to someone about how to call someone forward and not call them out. When we call someone out it’s often about satiating our own ego and almost never has the desired impact on the other person or our relationship with them. We often deploy shame, guilt or anger to call someone out. Many of us haven’t been taught any other way to give feedback in a productive way. Calling someone forward means we communicate from a position of invitation and camaraderie. It’s about being ...
Jul 09, 2020•15 min
This week's interview is with GS Youngblood, and it is chock-full of useful advice and insight. In our conversation, we deep-dive into his exciting new book, "The Masculine in Relationship", and cover sexual leadership, the importance of embodiment practice, where we make mistakes in relationships, and what it looks like to respond in a grounded way instead of pure reactivity. I encourage you to listen in with your partner for this one! GS coaches men in relationship how to live, love, and lead ...
Jul 06, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Today we’re talking about conflict and how to deal with relationship problems. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to deal with relational conflict and turn conflict into connection. It’s hard to think clearly when you’re disconnected from the emotional data that’s in you. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today. Check out our Facebook Page or t...
Jul 02, 2020•15 min
Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” He chose to use his time locked in that small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. He has helped hundreds of people improve their health and wellness. H...
Jun 29, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 289
This week I’m going to talk about increasing sovereignty. I’ve seen that people have been struggling to find a sense of individuality or sovereignty in their life because so much of their opinions and beliefs and identity are outsourced to these large systems like, politics, religion, media and groups. We need the duality between the individual and the collective. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the...
Jun 25, 2020•18 min
Charles Eisenstein is a public speaker and author focusing on themes of civilization, consciousness, money, and human cultural evolution. His books include Sacred Economics, Climate -- A New Story, and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. Check out Charles’ work - www.charleseisenstein.org Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today. Check out...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 288
This week I’m going to dive into what it means when your partner says they aren’t good enough for you. It might sound like a basic question but there’s more to it. Listen to find out. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today. Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community . Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify For more episodes visit ...
Jun 18, 2020•20 min
Michaela Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and sexuality. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her background in psychology and extensive clinical experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts as a classical Kashmiri Tantric lineage holder into a unique offering of experiential learning. She is passionate about teaching skills that enhance deep intimacy, lasting attraction and give each participant the tools for full embodiment and capacity. M...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 287
I wanted to talk about this because as I have watched some of the current events unfold and watched the commentary on social media I’ve noticed that social shaming has been used more and more as a tool for conformity. Shame is one of the emotions that we try to avoid the most. When it’s used against us socially it will become the thing we want to avoid. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Che...
Jun 11, 2020•19 min
Raghu Markus spent two years in India with Maharaji and Ram Dass. He has been involved in music and transformational media since the early 1970s when he was program director of CKGM-FM in Montreal. In 1974 he collaborated with Ram Dass on the box set Love Serve Remember. In 1990 he launched Triloka Records and Karuna Music in Los Angeles, California. Triloka established itself as a critical leader in the development of world music and for 17 years was home to such artists as Krishna Das, Hugh Ma...
Jun 08, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Are you a nice guy? Do you struggle to get your needs met, battle with insecurities, or feel like you’re constantly stuck in a loop of pleasing others at the cost of your own happiness? In this interview Dr Glover unpacks Nice Guy Syndrome, how it is created, what the impact is on our relationships, and provides real life tools like building reciprocal relationships. We also talk about building relationships with other men as a main priority, something you can do in the Alliance. www.connorbeato...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 285
I’ve had 7 direct messages from women in the last two weeks asking why men break-up with them and then come and break-up with them and come back. So today I’m diving into this question. There’s pieces in this episode for women and men. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today. Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community . Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ...
May 28, 2020•18 min
Stephen de Wijze is senior lecturer in political theory at the University of Manchester. His work is concerned with the interface between ethical constraints and effective political action. To this end he publishes on the the problem of 'dirty hands' and the need for a 'political ethic' that recognises the particular difficulties inherent to this domain of social activity. He co-edited (with Eve Garrard) Thinking Towards Humanity: Themes from Norman Geras (2012). Are you looking to find your pur...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 284
I’m going to talk about ending relationship complacency. The reality is we can get very stagnant in relationships. I think this is a big fear that a lot of people have. We have this fear that our freedom will be infringed on, that the relationship will get boring, that the excitement will fizzle out. There’s a concern that instead of a vehicle for growth the relationship will become a vehicle of stagnation. Tune in to find out how to move through this. Are you looking to find your purpose, navig...
May 21, 2020•19 min
