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•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Traver is inspiring millions of men to shift their experience of masculinity by combining the Primal Masculine with the Divine Masculine. He is an author, speaker, and founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement, as well as a former Strength & Conditioning coach, a CrossFit gym owner, an MMA fighter, a bodyguard, an acupuncturist, and a surfer. Traver’s men’s group The Nation - https://www.manuncivilized.com/thenation Connect with traver Instagram - @traverboehm Website - www.manuncivilized.com ...
May 18, 2020•55 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how it’s “too late” for them. They feel like they should be at a certain place in life and they’re not there. It’s the feeling that you haven’t done enough in life. 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 m...
May 14, 2020•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Rosario is a versatile and experienced strategic thinker with an analytical mind and a creative spirit. A passionate storyteller, his work explores the intersection of modern masculinity, identity, and culture. He works with brands to authentically promote diversity, foster inclusion, and impact culture through product development, content creation, and live experiences. Jason is the Executive Producer and Host of the Yahoo! News original “Dear Men” a web series that explores the evolution...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast We are all dealing with so much right now that we could all use a little more calm and grounding in our days. In this episode I talk about why breathwok is such a powerful tool for releasing stuck emotions and dealing with stress and anxiety. There’s a lot of good information about breathwork so make sure to listen all the way though. I’ve also created a breathwork course, Room To Breathe, that I’d love you to check out. Use the link below or go to my Instagram @mantalks and click the link in my...
May 07, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gabe Kennedy is the Co-Founder of Plant People. The award winning chef turned entrepreneur grew up in Boulder, Colorado where he developed an affinity for plant-based nutrition, sustainability and alternative wellness approaches from an early age. He began his career at the age of 14 working in local restaurants and his passion for health led him to graduate from The Culinary Institute of America and Cornell University. A rising talent in the culinary world, Gabe won ABC’s primetime cooking comp...
May 04, 2020•59 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s be honest, not all quotes are created equally. This episode digs into some of the most unproductive and comically bad personal development sayings, while unpacking the lessons to be learned from the epic fails. Don’t forget to sign up for the FREE breathwork challenge that starts next week. If you’re looking for a real, tactical practice, breathwork is the main thing I use to stay grounded. Click the link to join. Breathwork Challenge - https://bit.ly/daily-release See omnystudio.com/liste...
Apr 30, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I have an anonymous guest on the show and we dive into helping him heal some of his childhood trauma. You'll learn about the impact that loss and trauma can have in our childhood. This episode is a great resource as an example of what it can look like for someone to get into the core of their own emotions as well as the ramifications of not dealing with these emotions in childhood. It’s a powerful opportunity to see the correlation of our past pain and our current situation. Are you lookin...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast This week I talk about the idea of the golden ticket. That one simple and easy thing that will save you from your pain and suffering immediately. The magic cure all if you will. Spoiler alert there isn’t a golden ticket. 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 Podcas...
Apr 23, 2020•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Website: 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. Ch...
Apr 20, 2020•59 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast This week I talk about the wisdom that can be found in guilt. How guilt can play an important role in informing you when you’re not being in line with your authentic self. We can use guilt to cultivate a more fluid relationship with what it looks like for us to be authentic. 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 ...
Apr 16, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I have an anonymous guest on the show and we dive into helping him heal some of his childhood trauma, loss, grief and some of the struggles we’ve had in relationships. You learn about the impact that loss and trauma can have in our childhood. This episode is a great resource as an example of what it can look like for someone to get into the core of their own emotions as well as the ramifications of not dealing with these emotions in childhood. It’s a powerful opportunity to see the correla...
Apr 13, 2020•52 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast This week, I talk about how to get unstuck in your life. I share about the recent moment when I was feeling stuck in my life. I give you some practical tools on how to move though the place of being stuck. 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 Fo...
Apr 09, 2020•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Myles Spar, MD, MPH is an expert in Integrative Men’s Health and is board certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Vault Health and the Director of Integrative Medicine at the Simms-Mann Health and Wellness Center at Venice Family Clinic. He is a Clinical faculty member of the University of Arizona Schools of Medicine and faculty member for the Academy for Integrative Medicine and Health, where he teaches on men ‘s health. Dr Spar has served as a consult...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast This is the final episode in the three part codependency segment. This episode is going to talk about breaking free from codependency. If there’s codependency in your relationship it doesn't mean that your whole relationship is codependent. You may have it show up in just certain parts of your relationship. 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 ou...
Apr 02, 2020•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gabe Deem is an activist for better sex education, international speaker, writer and personal trainer. After recovering from porn addiction and a porn-induced sexual dysfunction himself, he has spent years studying the science of addiction, and now runs RebootNation.org, a free, online community to help addicts and their partners overcome problems related to porn use. Gabe has presented at West Point, and on Capitol Hill to address members of Congress about porn's impact on youth. He was feature...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast 
