In this episode, I sit down with fitness expert Alex Crockford to explore the real truth behind discipline, strength, and sustainable fitness. We uncover the biggest fitness myths holding men back, the mindset shifts needed for lasting health, and how fatherhood reshapes a man's body, purpose, and self-discipline. Alex Crockford is on a mission to help you get fitter, healthier and happier! Alex is the creator of his own app, has millions of followers across platforms, and is also an actor. KEY ...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this week's mini-episode, I break down the key signs that you're truly ready for a healthy, committed relationship. From emotional openness to handling conflict with maturity, I dive into the mindset shifts that help men move past avoidance and into deeper, more fulfilling connections. If you've ever struggled with shutting down, keeping your word, or letting someone truly meet your needs, this episode is for you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.the...
Mar 02, 2025•16 min
Struggling in relationships and wondering why you keep attracting the wrong partners? In this episode, attachment expert Quentin reveals the hidden patterns driving your love life, why good men often get left behind, and how to finally break free from self-sabotaging cycles to build deep, lasting connections. Quentin is a relationship coach, mentor, somatic practitioner and breathwork facilitator. He is a dedicated writer & content creator who uses the power of language, breath and energy to...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 23 min
In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the struggles men face after a breakup and why so many get stuck in emotional loops. From chasing closure to numbing pain with distractions, I break down the biggest mistakes that keep men from truly healing. More importantly, I share practical steps to process emotions, regain self-awareness, and build a stronger foundation for future relationships. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coach...
Feb 23, 2025•12 min
David Chambers and Kieran Pollitt explore the complexities of emotional intelligence, particularly in men, and the pervasive issue of people pleasing. Kieran shares his personal journey from a childhood marked by emotional dysregulation to becoming a coach focused on helping others navigate their emotions. They discuss the impact of societal conditioning on men and women, the importance of self-acceptance, and the challenges of expressing emotions in relationships. Kieran Pollitt is a Trauma and...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways men unknowingly sabotage great relationships. From emotional walls to overanalyzing flaws, I break down the fears and behaviors that push love away—and how to stop them before it's too late. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe...
Feb 16, 2025•13 min
Why do so many men feel like they're dead inside? Modern life is crushing men, disconnecting them from their purpose, their power, and their bodies. In this hard-hitting episode, I sit down with embodiment expert Mark Walsh to explore how men have lost their way—and how they can reclaim their masculine energy, confidence, and sense of meaning. We dive deep into the impact of modernity on men's mental health, the numbing effects of disembodiment, and the simple but powerful practices that can bri...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Main Topics: Nervous System, Men, Embodiment, Masculinity, Healing, Trauma, Emotions, Karden Rabin is a nervous system medicine practitioner and an expert in the fields of trauma and psychophysiological disorders. Over the last fifteen years, he has combined principles of bodywork, brain retraining, and somatic trauma therapies and helped thousands of clients across the globe heal from chronic pain and illness. Karden is the Co-Founder of SOMIA and a regular contributor to Bessel Van Der Kolk's ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 209
Main Topics: Men, Sex, Culture, Pleasure, Intimacy, Shame, Safety Emma-Louise Boynton is a writer, broadcaster and founder and host of the award-winning, sell-out live event series and podcast, Sex Talks. Launched in 2021 and inspired by Emma-Louise's personal experience doing sex therapy, Sex Talks exists to engender more open and honest conversations around typically taboo topics including sex, shifting gender relations and the future of intimacy. Emma-Louise previously worked as a producer fo...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 208
Main topics: Masculinity, Conflict, Relationships, Masculine Archetypes, Domination, Relationship Curlture Ian MacKenzie is a mythosomatic guide & filmmaker, as well as the founder of The Mythic Masculine, a platform dedicated to realigning masculinity with thriving life. For over 15 years, he's been tracking the global emergence of imaginal culture. From the desert of Burning Man to the heart of Occupy Wall St, he has sought and amplified the voices of visionaries, artists and activists who...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 207
Main Topics: Self-Esteem, Body Image, Fitness, Communication, Good Health Dan is a health and wellbeing coach and passionate mental health advocate. He has worked in the health and fitness industry for 19 years, with a wealth of experience as a personal trainer, strength coach and performance nutritionist. What's become apparent through years of coaching is that many coaches and clients alike struggle with deeper rooted issues surrounding their identity, relationship with self, food and their bo...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 206
James M. Newberry is an advertising and fundraising professional with decades of experience working on behalf of prominent museums and historic sites, animal charities, candidates, and veteran support groups. In Dating Profile Secrets for Men: Attract Your Dream Girl Through Storytelling, Newberry applies this expertise to the most important and challenging ad most men will ever create: a dating profile. He explains the most common mistakes men make in their profile, then walks them through the ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 205
Jamie Rea is a Spiritual Transformation Teacher, Award-Winning Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Storyteller, Comedian and Comedy Writer. Jamie created his own healing modality "The Divine Energetics Method," which he developed while going through his life-altering spiritual initiation, and now uses this process of "Energetic Mapping" in the body to help clients step into their body's innate divine capacity and power. Jamie has helped men and women all across the world to embody their God Frequency and b...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 204
Steffo Shambo is the founder of Tantric Academy and The Tantric Man Experience™, a pioneering transformational coaching program for men. With over 1500 hours of certified training in India and Thailand and 15 years of experience, Steffo has helped hundreds of men worldwide save their marriages and reignite passion in their love lives. Steffo has over 8 million views on his social media channels and has been featured on VICE, Fatherly, Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast, and Newstalk Radio for his lif...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 203
Main Topics: Masculinity, Feminine, Accountability, Devine Energy, Ancestral trauma Laura is a Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive Coach who utilizes a combination of her background in music, business, education, and studies in spiritual science to provide service for humanity. She is a channel for the Spirit world who is deeply connected to her Ancestors and Ancient Wisdom. Her professional studies in early childhood development and the power of play, along with her love for the arts, create a uniq...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 202
In this week's mini-episode, I discuss what you need to learn, overcome your fears, and take steps to create emotional depth in your relationship. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe ⛓️💥 Breaking The Chains Of Avoidance - 12-week Programme & Community. Apply Here: https://forms.gle/jZZdvmFka8mHp5gC7...
Sep 01, 2024•20 min
Main Topics: Relationships, Feminine, Shame, Sexuality, Polarity, Grounding, Trauma Niall is a mens work facilitator and guide based in Ireland. He works online and specifically works with men around Shadow work, Embodiment and integration of internal Masculine and Feminine energies to become whole adult males. His work is multi-dimensional and body based. Key topics include: ⭐️ Naill's Journey in Self-Discovery and Holistic Practices ⭐ Polarity and Gender Dynamics: Understanding the Differences...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 32 min
In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the fears that stop you from Initiating sex, how to overcome those fears and communication tools to create sexual confidence. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe ⛓️💥 Breaking The Chains Of Avoidance - 12-week Programme & Community. Apply Here: https://forms.gle/jZZdvmFka8mHp5gC7...
Aug 25, 2024•20 min
Main Topics: Overcoming The Anxious/Avoidant Trap, Parenthood, Trust, Relationship Change, Fears In this week's podcast episode, my partner and lover, Asa, joins me to discuss our lessons from the five years of our relationship, how we have navigated the most difficult times, and what life is like with our baby boy, Bjorn. Asa Baav is a dating, intimacy and relationship coach initiating high-achieving women to reclaim their power, awaken their authentic selves and attract and grow conscious rela...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 4Ep. 200
Main Topics: Purpose, Finding Yourself, Surrender, Desire, Safety Evan is a mentor, embodiment teacher, and ceremonialist who takes an animistic, soul-based approached to transformation. He is the founder of Thirteen Pines, an organization he started with his three best friends that is committed to initiating men into a new era of conscious masculine leadership. When he's not facilitating, he's likely strumming his guitar, finding a spring to swim in, or getting beat up at the local jiu-jitsu gy...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 199
In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the harm that picky and criticalness in dating do to your chances of finding the one and why it's not about the women you are meeting but about you and what you believe about yourself. Plus, what you can do to change this now. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe FREE Workshop: 🔥 Overcoming Avoidan...
Aug 11, 2024•18 min
Main Points: Self-Esteem, Confidence, Building Self-Esteem, Relationships Low self-esteem continues to be a hot topic among the men that I talk to and work with. Too often, we just accept that we have low self-esteem and believe that we can't do anything about it, but we can, and it's not as complex and difficult as you may think. In the episode, I discuss strategies backed by research and many that I have used myself to build self-esteem in myself and with my clients. Key topics include: ⭐️ How...
Aug 07, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 198
Main Topics: Fears, Relationship Problems, Emotions, Intimacy, Avoidance In this week's mini-episodes, I tackle a topic that ruin my love life for years. The dynamic of when women would start to get attracted or a relationship started to get more serious, I would get cold feet and consciously or unconsciously withdraw. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.ne...
Aug 04, 2024•21 min
Key Main Points: Relationships, disconnection, presence, distractions, quality time, fear of intimacy, appreciation, shared experiences, open communication, conflict, intimacy In another solo episode, I discussed one of the most common issues that men come to me for help with disconnection in relationships. I provided a deeper understanding of why it happens and what you can do about it. Key topics include: ⭐️ The Effects of Constant Distractions on the Relationship ⭐ The Importance of Showing A...
Jul 31, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 197
Main Topics: Sexual Performance, Anxiety, Men, Intimacy, Communication In this week's mini-episode, I explore a topic that many men won't and don't talk about: sexual performance Anxiety. In this episode, I tell you why it happens and what you can do about it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe FREE Workshop: 🔥 Overcoming Avoidance For ...
Jul 28, 2024•18 min
Key Topics: Commitment Fears, Avoidant Attachment, Relationships, Emotions A solo episode about a topic that spans my entire dating and relationship life. I talk about my own experience with the deep fear of commitment, how that damaged relationship after relationship, and what I did and do with my clients to help myself, and them, overcome the fear of commitment and create loving and deeply committed relationships. I also touch on my fear of fatherhood and the work I did to be ready to welcome ...
Jul 24, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 196
Main Topics: Feeling Love, Relationships, Dating, Building Connections, Patterns In this week's mini-episode, I explore topics that held me back for so many years and one that I help guide my clients through, struggles in feeling love and connectedness in their relationships and dating lives. Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theau...
Jul 21, 2024•16 min
Key Topics: Unhealthy Patterns, Nice Guy, Unavailable Partners, Anxious Attachment, People Pleasing, Low Self-Esteem Sven Loss is a relationship expert and helps people break free from their good guy & good girl conditioning. Having struggled immensely with relationships himself and coming from a background of unhealthy relationships he set out to understand himself and the dynamics he was caught in. Today he helps people to change their way of relating to themselves and others in order to c...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 195
After successfully navigating his own divorce, writing a best-selling book about the process and spending several years dating high value women before entering his current amazing relationship, Fidel Beauhill – The Modern Man Coach, is the perfect man to listen to when it comes to modern dating and relationships. You can find his book Divorce: A Modern Man's Guide on Amazon and Audible. Fidel is one of the UK's leading performance coaches for men. He helps entrepreneurs and high performers to ba...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 194
Main Topics: Relationships, Masculine Blueprint, Reactivity, Create Safety, Emotional Safety, The Masculine, Communication GS Youngblood is the acclaimed author of the groundbreaking book "The Masculine in Relationship", which challenges the modern notion that all Masculinity is toxic by offering a model - the Masculine Blueprint - for men to become grounded in their own power AND more relational with their Feminine partner. The Blueprint is something any man can embody, and it fits in our moder...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 193
