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Multifaceted Masculinity

Josh Cearbaugh | Founder of Cearbaugh Consulting & Jumpstart Your Lifezencastr.com
Let’s have an honest conversation about ”healthy masculinity”. What is it and how do you embrace it?
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Josh Trent on Healthy Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Finding Inner Peace | Ep.# 69

Josh Trent has spent over two decades in pursuit of truth in wellness, driven by a deep curiosity that took root in childhood. Raised in a broken home, he turned to sports for solace, unknowingly laying the foundation for a lifelong journey toward personal well-being. Through plant medicine, breathwork, and deep self-exploration, he has turned struggles into wisdom, guiding others toward greater health, presence, and emotional intelligence. With over 700 podcast interviews featuring the world’s ...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 4Ep. 69

Leading with Heart: Emotional Health for High Performers - David Charlson | Ep. #68

David is a serial entrepreneur. He has helped launch and sell two multi-million dollar businesses, worked in the mortgage industry, and was CEO of a pet-food company, WAG . His passion, however, is supporting high-performers in being connected to themselves and their families, while excelling in their work. His clients have included one of the largest hedge fund managers in the world, a Grammy award winner, and one of the biggest marketers on the planet. Today, we’re diving into something I know...

Mar 10, 202551 minSeason 4Ep. 68

Why The Thought of Suicide isn't a "Bad Thing" | Ep. #67

In this deeply personal episode, I explore the stigma around suicidal thoughts, particularly for men, and how these thoughts, rather than being purely negative, can serve as a powerful signal for change. Drawing from my own struggles—starting in my teenage years, through my divorce, and even recently—I share how I have learned to recognize these thoughts as an opportunity to take inventory of my life, reach out for help, and create meaningful change. I emphasize the importance of community, vuln...

Feb 17, 202532 minSeason 4Ep. 67

The Unhealthy Traps of a New Marriage | Ep. #66

Marriage is a beautiful thing. It offers the gift of moving you into the healthiest version of you, but it has the potential to derail you if you’re unwilling (or unable) to take a hard look in the mirror. Today, we dive into my personal journey regarding the unhealthy aspects of how my marriage caused me to slowly withdraw from life… with the hopes you’ll be able to catch certain cycles in your own relationship and disrupt them before they create a destructive momentum that’s hard to come back ...

Jul 18, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 66

Spirituality + Masculinity | How They Are Interwoven & Why They're Important for Healthy Masculinity | Ep. #65

In today’s solo episode, Josh is sharing honestly about his own journey. He dives into the ways pain and disappointment can create a byproduct of isolation, not only from others but also from God. He dives into how this happened to him and offers some practical ways to change your “spiritual status quo” if you’re unhappy with where you’re currently at. In this episode you'll learn: How pain and disappointment can hinder your relationship with God. Why your spirituality is vital to nurturing heal...

Dec 11, 202332 minSeason 3Ep. 65

David Peralta - The Role of Spirituality in Healthy Masculinity | Ep. #64

David Peralta is a spiritual teacher, coach, and creator of The Soul Centered Founder. Since 2019, he’s been helping impact-driven entrepreneurs build 6- and 7-figure businesses by aligning themselves with their soul’s purpose. He’s spent over 20 years studying Zen Buddhism, eastern spirituality, and Christianity, and learned the science of how to awaken the soul directly from a spiritual master named Sri Kaleshwar in Southern India. For years, David worked as a sought-after SEO and content mark...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 64

5 Ways to Snap Out of a Funk... and How to Realize You're in One | Ep. #63

We’ve all been there at one time or another… in a funk… in an emotional rut… feeling unclear about how we arrived there and how to dig out of it. Today, we will dissect how exactly we get into funks and, more importantly, the five things we can do to change things. In this episode you'll learn: What leads to being in a funk? Why isolation is so detrimental to our wellbeing. The five things we can do to climb out of a funk. How to put together a detailed game plan. Practical action steps we can i...

Sep 13, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 63

Andrew Daniel - Overcoming a Victim Mentality... and so much more | Ep. #62

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from Nashville to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality. His book, Awaken to Y...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 62

Identifying Emotional Anchors - and Why They Matter | Ep. #61

Today we unpack a topic I wish I had learned about 15 years ago… all of us will experience “storms” in our lives. The question is, how can you find anchors to hold on to during the storm? Learning how to identify your anchors, then integrate them into your life will help you stay locked into your True Self when the waves of doubt, fear, overwhelm, and pain come crashing in. In this episode you'll learn: Why you need to identify your personal anchors clearly. What is an Emotional Anchor? What is ...

May 29, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 61

Unexpected Pain - How to Use it for Good | Ep. #60

Today we get to dive into what I’m calling “my shitty week”... an unexpected (and intense) wave of pain that took me off guard. Like many things in life, for those who are willing to lean into discomfort, there can be some beautiful life lessons. In this episode you'll learn: Why it’s important to keep your heart open even after you’ve “processed grief” How to stay present with the emotions non of us want to feel? How you can turn those negative emotions into fuel and motivation for moving forwa...

May 08, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 60

Dave Charlson - What is Healthy Masculine Vulnerability... and so much more. | Ep. #59

Today is special… because today you get to hear from the man who has helped me navigate life's challenges more so than any other man. The one and only David Charlson. He is the person I turn to when I feel stuck, overwhelmed, sad, or proud. He is my personal and business coach, as well as a dear friend. I’m confident you’ll be able to grab some nuggets of wisdom from our conversation that can fundamentally improve the trajectory of your life if you’re willing to implement them. Dave has over 24 ...

Apr 24, 202359 min

The Connection Between Death & Intimacy - Ep. #58

As much as we are fighting the inevitable, it’s no secret that we all eventually pass. Today we will be talking about processing the grief of saying goodbye… more specifically, my process of saying goodbye to an amazing man… Grandy, my ex-wife’s grandfather. We’ll also dive into the unusual dynamics I have with my ex’s family and the amazing support of my wife. In this episode you'll learn: What is the connection between death and intimacy? Key takeaways I gleaned from the man that modeled love,...

Apr 10, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 58

Michael O'Brien - The Need to Slow Down in Order to Build Momentum | Ep. # 57

Breathe in…Breathe out… It’s time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O’Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He’s a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America. Michael was also the Healthcare Businesswomen’s A...

Mar 27, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 57

Why Men Don't Fulfill Their Potential in Life | Ep. #56

We all desire to “reach our potential,” but how the hell do you practically do it??? Today we’ll dive into the primary actions a man can take (both practically and emotionally) to learn how to be more present in life and ultimately unlock his true potential. In this episode you'll learn: The scariest but necessary thing you need to do on a regular basis. The top three things that hold you back in life are. Why you need to establish a “core” of men. How to build your core if you don’t have one. W...

Mar 06, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 56

Biohacking Masculinity | Ep #55

In this episode, you'll learn: What's all the buzz about when it comes to biohacking? How do biohacking fit into masculinity? What's the connection between your biology and spirit? Why you need a gameplan Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com https://www.instagram.com/joshcearbaugh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/ https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com...

Feb 06, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 55

I'm Back! Lessons Learned from Going "Offline" for Seven Months | Ep# 54

I’m baaaack! (picture Jack Nicholson in The Shinning)... ok, maybe not in that creepy kinda way, but I am back and fired up for what we’re going to be coving this year on the podcast! A lot can happen in seven months for any of us, and that rings true for me. 2022 was a year I’ll look back on and remember for a variety of reasons. Today we’ll dive into what some of those reasons are, some key takeaways I’ve learned, and maybe a challenge or two for you to integrate into your year. In this episod...

Jan 16, 202332 minSeason 3Ep. 54

5 Ways to Prevent Burnout During Major Life Transitions | Ep #53

As a former Marine with an all-or-nothing personality, sometimes I feel as if I’m hardwired for burnout. I have to be proactive and go out of my way to take action on a few practical steps to keep me in a healthy place. Today we’re diving into what those action items are and how you can use them to navigate especially stressful or disruptive times in your life. In this episode you'll learn: 5 practical things you can (and should) do on a regular basis when you’re going through a major transition...

Jun 16, 202226 minSeason 3Ep. 53

How to Fully Let Go of a Toxic Relationship | Ep #52

Distance can help you gain clarity for dysfunction but only when you close out that old relationship in a complete and healthy way. Today’s episode is a powerful tool I’ve used with clients to help them fully end a relationship and be able to move forward in life. It also helps keep you from recreating the unhealthy dynamics you hated so much in your old relationship. In this episode you'll learn: 5 steps you can walk yourself through to gain clarity and move on. Why you need to find gratitude f...

May 13, 202232 minSeason 3Ep. 52

Unpacking Our First Couples Psychedelic Journey with Kristen Waltrip | Ep #51

In today’s episode, I’m inviting you into some things that are deeply personal to me. You all get to meet a very special person in my life. My queen. My life partner. The woman who has been an intricate part of my story the last year. Not only that, but today we’re diving into our King & Queen Journey… our first shared psychedelic ceremonial experience. In this episode you'll learn: Why working with psychedelics as a couple is important. The challenges that came up during our ceremony. How w...

Apr 18, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 51

Psychedelics & Healthy Relationships with Danny & Vanessa Velez-Panzella | Ep #50

Danny & Vanessa are hosts of the Sovereign Lovestream, a love, sex, and psychedelics podcast. Years in a toxic relationship they healed themselves and their relationship using plant medicines, meditation, and other healing modalities to create a beautiful marriage filled with love, joy, and gratitude. Vanessa and Danny share those techniques and healing modalities with their audience and also offer relationship coaching and intuitive readings. They love teaching individuals how to achieve sp...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 50

Fu*k Your Ego.... or Maybe Not?? | Ep#49

“Death of ego” is a common thing you hear in plant medicine circles. The question is, is the ego ALL bad? Today we dive into that very question. In this episode you'll learn: What is “the ego”? What is “Ego death”? How prevalent is it in our society? Where does it show up? How can it negatively impact your life? Can it serve you in a good way? Links Host Name: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com https://www.instagram.com/jcearbaugh/ https://facebook.com/joshcearbaugh https://www.jumpstartyo...

Mar 14, 202241 minEp. 49

Why Men Cheat | Ep #48

Being cheated on is a deep emotional violation of trust that comes from the very person who is supposed to be closest to you. The question is, why do we cheat? Why do we look outside the relationship for comfort, sex, affirmation, etc? Today we dive into this painful topic to try and understand the underlying forces that move men from pursuing a woman to choosing actions that blow up the relationship. In this episode you'll learn: Why do men choose to violate trust and cheat? What exactly is “ch...

Feb 28, 202247 minEp. 48

Riding the Waves of Grief Post Divorce | Ep#47

Most of us have either been through a divorce ourselves or know someone who has. In today’s episode, Josh and Seth discuss what it’s like to “ride the waves” of grief that come with the loss of a marriage. As two men who have had to navigate this world, they have some first-hand experience on how to move through the grief to find a beautiful life on the other side. In this episode you'll learn: What are the stages of grief How can you “move through” the grief and find hope. Why you should embrac...

Feb 02, 202243 minEp. 47

Tricia Macalka-Fisher: Surviving Narcisism | Ep #46

In Episode Five, we welcome our first female guest and one who gives voice to Narcissistic Abuse Survivors and a perspective that might be hard to hear. Her story of being in a relationship with an extremely abusive, passive-aggressive, covert narcissist is not a rare story, but one that may rarely be heard. However, with the release of her new book, “Misaligned Mind” the world has a resource to help them identify this form of toxic or distorted masculinity, and then empower its victims to walk ...

Jan 10, 202256 minEp. 46

Unpacking Narcissism - The Original Douchebag | #45

True Narcissists are douchebags! Well, they can be. Narcissism in relationships, Narcissism in the Church or other organizational leadership - it seems to be a hot topic lately and many are still trying to understand it. It tends to creep into even the most beautiful of environments and stifle initially benevolent intentions. In today's episode, Josh and Seth unpack Narcissism and its close proximity to our worlds and how it can negatively influence, control, limit and block a healthy reality or...

Nov 22, 202147 minEp. 30

The Confusion of CoDependency | #44

Have you ever felt like there was a wet blanket over your mind or your heart, making it difficult to think or feel good? One reason this may be happening is because of Codependency. We experience codependency in many ways; maybe with where we live, our careers, the climate of our lives in general, but in this episode, Josh and Seth discuss Codependency within relationships. Since they can be the most difficult to navigate, overcoming Codependency in relationships could ultimately help us to over...

Oct 27, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 3

We're Back!... and With Some Exciting New Changes. - Part2 | Ep #43

In this episode, Josh and Seth lay the foundation for season two of Multifaceted Masculinity with a discussion surrounding the use of Psychedelic Plant Medicine. Their conversation leads from their own personal journeys and gives a new perspective to those who are not familiar with the use of Psychedelics to assist in mental health. As Mindset and Integration Coaches, they champion the necessity of Psychedelic use for their clients. In this episode you'll learn: Why working with Psychedelics cou...

Oct 11, 202154 minEp. 29

We're Back!... and With Some Exciting New Changes. - Part 1 | Ep #42

In this first episode of the new season, Josh introduces his new co-host of Multifaceted Masculinity, Seth Conner. Naturally, they discuss and comically recall the inception and nature of their relationship over the 10 years ago to include Failed Marriages Psychedelic Plant Medicine Business Endeavors Spiritual Deconstruction and more! Seth Conner - Psychedelic Integration Coach: sethconner.com Josh Cearbaugh- Psychedelic Integration Coach: joshcearbaugh.com _____________________________________...

Sep 27, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Unexpected Takeaways From My Ayahuasca Retreat | Ep #41

I wasn't sure what to fully expect going into my first ayahuasca retreat. I had heard everything from "You're going to see demons and talk to the devil" to "it will be the most healing experience of your life." I came into it with a few intentions, but also a heart posture of being open to whatever the experience had for me. I walked away from the retreat with a few unexpected answers, some deeply healing moments, and mixed feelings about the experience. Today's episode dives into each of those ...

Mar 11, 202138 min

Five Reasons Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Emotions | Ep #40

Men can inadvertently become fickle and reactionary when they begin the journey of "emotional health". Today we talk about the primary ways your emotions can betray you, and how you can learn to differentiate the process of validating your emotions while not letting them overtake you. Links: Josh Cearbaugh Consulting 12-Week Course designed to help you find clarity, get unstuck and build momentum Free 15 Minute Consultation with Josh Cearbaugh...

Jan 18, 202122 min
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