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The Man Enough Podcast

Wayfarer Studios LLCmanenough.com
What does it mean to be a man, and human, in the world today? This Webby-nominated audio & video podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table, exploring how the messages of masculinity show up in relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all humans to participate and thrive in the world. The weekly series is hosted by filmmaker, actor & author Justin Baldoni, author & journalist Liz Plank, and President of Wayfarer Studios & award winning music producer Jamey Heath. It’s currently in Season 2 and is in the top 1% of most followed and shared podcasts on Spotify, beloved by men, women and people of all genders.  If you’re interested in learning in real time, deepening your understanding of yourself and others, and being reminded that you are enough, this is the podcast for you. More info at https://manenough.com/podcast
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Episodes

Man Enough to Care

Did you know that about 40% of family caregivers are men? In this special episode Justin Baldoni joins Caring Across Generations’ co-director Ai-jen Poo, former NFL star Devon Still, actor Nathan Kress, author & comedian Zach Anner and long-term care expert Robert Espinoza for a vulnerable, empathetic and uplifting exploration of caregiving. By opening up about their experiences giving and receiving care, they invite us to be a part of building a culture of care: where caregiving is consider...

Feb 14, 202247 min

Shaka Senghor: A Complex Hero

Best-selling author, recognized speaker and criminal justice activist, Shaka Senghor, brings his full presence to a deeply moving conversation about gun violence, fatherhood, breaking cycles, and healing. Formerly incarcerated, Shaka shares with us how journaling in solitary confinement allowed him to process his pain and gain access to his emotions and his humanity. With gentle power and a strong sense of purpose, Shaka reminds us that we can disrupt who the world tells us we should be and crea...

Feb 07, 20221 hr 20 min

Jon M. Chu: Telling a New Story

What story do you want to tell? Award winning director of Crazy Rich Asians & In the Heights, Jon M. Chu, brings his creativity and wisdom to a conversation about growing up in a Chinese restaurant as the son of immigrants and forming his identity as an Asian man and director. Getting real about the power of curiosity and the value of listening to criticism while remembering to celebrate, Jon invites us to meet the moment we are living in. New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of e...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 28 min

Tony Porter: Disrupting the Power Imbalance

Pioneering healthy manhood for decades through his organization A Call to Men, Tony Porter—author of Breaking Out of the Man Box, advisor to the NFL, and training facilitator to major sports leagues including the NBA—brings his expertise and humility to a powerful conversation about the actions men can take action to become their authentic selves. With transparency and heart, Tony invites us to disrupt power imbalances, focus on the experiences of Black women, and embrace the humanity of everyon...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 25 min

Introducing Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Saturday Night Live alumni Dana Carvey and David Spade take you behind the scenes to reminisce about the most memorable stories and moments with friends of the show. In each episode, you’ll hear from your favorite cast members, hosts, writers, and musical guests as they share never-before told stories about their careers; including how they made their way to the show and how being a part SNL’s cultural history has impacted their lives beyond the show. Fly on the Wall wi...

Jan 19, 20224 min

Richie Reseda & Mannie Thomas III: Breaking the Cycle

Once facing decades-to-life in prison, Richie Reseda and Mannie Thomas III are changing the way men view themselves and the world. As the respective co-founder and co-executive director of Success Stories—a transformational program for people who have caused harm—Richie and Mannie get honest about fear, vulnerability, and violence, as they challenge us to rethink the way we look at harm and healing. New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode and bonus features will always b...

Jan 17, 20221 hr 33 min

Reset Mindset

In this special episode of Man Enough, we’re looking back and reflecting on some of the great conversations we had throughout 2021 with guests including Alok Vaid-Menon, Shawn Mendes, Jay Shetty, Sam and Emily Baldoni, Emmanuel Acho, Jason Wilson, and more. New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Follow & listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts 🎧 The video version of every episode and bonus features will always be available here and at https://ManEnough.com/podcast RESET MINDSET What was it really li...

Jan 10, 202258 min

Man Enough Meets #ABtalks: An Interview with Justin Baldoni

The Man Enough Podcast goes to Dubai (virtually) as we share a wide-reaching interview with our host, Justin Baldoni. Anas Bukhash and the team at #ABtalks are doing incredible work in the Middle East to expand hearts and minds and “discover the human behind the title.” Immerse yourself in this honest and introspective chat as Justin opens up about his fear of dying, what love means to him, and how the worst moments in his life have allowed him to be the man he is today. New episodes every Monda...

Dec 13, 20211 hr 7 min

Jason Wilson: Teaching Our Boys To Feel

Jason Wilson, author of “Battle Cry: Waging and Winning the War Within” and “Cry Like a Man,” mentor, and founder of The Cave of Adullam Transformational Academy, brings his powerful presence and unyielding wisdom as he shares his life work in effectively reaching thousands of boys and youth in greater Detroit. Through martial arts, he encourages expression of true feelings with composure and self-compassion to become comprehensive men. Discussing fatherhood, redefining a man’s relationship to s...

Dec 06, 20211 hr 29 min

Wisdom Kaye: The Freedom of Fashion

Fashion model and Vogue’s “Best-Dressed Guy on TikTok,” Wisdom Kaye brings his charisma and confidence to the conversation as he opens up about being bullied, struggling with body image, finding his identity, and using fashion as a tool to undefine masculinity and uncover his inherent value. Wisdom’s strong sense of self, along with his magnetic sense of style, invites us to fuel our creativity and expression while reminding us that who we are underneath it all is enough. New episodes every Mond...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 2 min

Kier Gaines: Becoming Your Own Role Model

Mental health therapist and digital content creator, Kier Gaines shares about his fears, marriage and fatherhood, how his experiences being raised by powerful women shaped the man he is, and why it’s so important to him to be a part of breaking the stigmas of mental health, especially in the Black community. With his wisdom and magnetic personality, Kier shows that self-awareness, vulnerability, and therapy are not just trendy topics, but are powerful tools that allow us to be confident and comf...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 21 min

Giacomo Gianniotti: Awareness is the Superpower

Actor and philanthropist Giacomo Gianniotti opens up about his experiences growing up as the son of an immigrant, holding other men accountable, and why he considers his beloved character—Dr. Andrew DeLuca on Grey’s Anatomy—to be the role of a lifetime. With humility and sincerity, Giacomo reflects on the role that therapy and his wife have played in his growth as a man. He invites us to get curious about our thoughts and actions, reminding us that awareness is a superpower we can all possess. N...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 15 min

Healthline: No More Silence

For Men’s Health Awareness Month (November), we are partnering with Healthline.com on a special content series, "No More Silence", a 4-episode video series exploring different aspects of men’s health, why men avoid speaking up for their physical and mental well-being, and how we can create a world where more men are empowered to seek treatment. Enjoy the audio of all four episodes here in one single listen and visit http://healthline.com/nomoresilence to watch the video versions. With special gu...

Nov 08, 202159 min

Karan Brar: Becoming Someone I Love

Award-winning Indian-American actor, Karan Brar opens up about how his experiences with depression and anxiety, along with navigating grief from the sudden loss of his best friend, have shaped his values, identity, and ideas of manhood. With humor, empathy, and wisdom beyond his years, Karan invites us to embrace vulnerability, seek help to take care of ourselves and to start a conversation between our head and our heart one word at a time. New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of ever...

Nov 01, 20211 hr 19 min

Joy DeGruy: Access to Respect

Spiritual and scholarly, renowned researcher, author, and educator, Dr. Joy DeGruy brings her passion for racial and social justice, along with the facts from her research, to a conversation rooted in healing. Dr. DeGruy invites us to get curious about what’s going on inside our minds, while also challenging us to look at the systems that have caused incredible injury for generations. With warmth and wisdom, Dr. DeGruy gives us permission to connect with ourselves, and one another, as she helps ...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 10 min

Eldra Jackson III: Human Work, Not Prison Work

Writer, speaker, and a living example of transformation, Eldra Jackson III shares his personal journey of what led to hitting rock bottom and rehabilitating his life. Eldra invites us to embrace self-awareness, accountability and empathy, or as he refers to it, “human work.” While incarcerated, his transformation was made possible by the community of Inside Circle, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating spaces for healing for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Now, he is the...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 12 min

Russell Dickerson: A New Kind of Cowboy

Multi-platinum country artist Russell Dickerson opens up about how he’s working to create a new version of the cowboy mentality, why he doesn’t like talking about pain and the hard stuff, and how his life-of-the-party personality is sometimes a façade that keeps him from being vulnerable. He credits his wife, Kailey, and her wisdom for pushing him to open up more in his personal life, and he doesn’t shy away from giving her credit for his professional success. With eagerness and sincerity, Russe...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 2 min

Emmanuel Acho: An Uncomfortable Conversation

What’s the reward for not calculating your every move? Emmanuel Acho, the Emmy-winning host of the popular series Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, NY Times best-selling author, and former NFL player, opens up about how his actions are so carefully planned that he feels more like a robot than a human. When the hosts challenge him, which Emmanuel admits he’s not used to, he embraces it with honesty and begins to realize that his logical plan doesn’t quite fit with his happiness plan. ...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 15 min

Anthony Padilla: The Illusion of Control

How do we measure our strength and value as men? We’re joined by one of YouTube’s original success stories, comedian, and co-creator of SMOSH and founder of Pressalike Productions, Anthony Padilla. Anthony’s refreshing openness and honesty invites us to find strength in vulnerability and reminds us that our value is not measured by what we do, but by who we are. Anthony shares his story and experiences on a wide range of topics including: Achieving success, the pressure he felt to entertain, and...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 11 min

Jamey Heath: Healing My Broken Parts

How can we hurt the people we love so much? Jamey Heath, award-winning producer, musician, and our beloved co-host, shares his dynamic story with profound authenticity on difficult topics including: Being a survivor of sexual abuse, and how burying that trauma affected his life and relationships Navigating a white world while maintaining his identity Infidelity and betrayal Accountability, therapy, 12-step programs and what finally led him to face his shit Jamey’s courageous transparency gives u...

Sep 13, 202154 min

Rainn Wilson: The Unexpected Feminist Hero

What is the crap that is no longer serving us? In true comedic fashion, actor, comedian, and writer Rainn Wilson brings his humor and humility to an inspiring conversation on topics including: Workaholism as an expected and celebrated trait of masculinity Desiring acceptance and feeling excluded behind-the-scenes in Hollywood Family life, including parenting, couples’ therapy, and how Holiday, his wife of nearly 30 years, took the brunt of his entitlement Initiating conversation and connection i...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 9 min

Jay Shetty: Monk Enough

What happens when we ask ourselves if our actions are rooted in being of service to humanity or if they are self-serving? Podcast host, New York Times bestselling author, and former monk, Jay Shetty shares his fascinating journey of being raised by and around powerful women, how masculinity manifested in insecurities, and how he discovered that service is at the core of his being. Jay makes ancient wisdom relevant and accessible as he invites us to lean into self-compassion, solitude, and a purp...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 1 min

Emily Baldoni: The Invisible Work of Women

How can we start having more honest conversations so that our relationships are connected, balanced and ultimately, more fulfilling? Actress, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Amma, Emily Baldoni opens up about her marriage to Justin and how becoming parents revealed the stereotypical gender roles that are at play in their partnership. With compassion and urgency, Emily challenges us to see the invaluable and invisible work of mothers, and invites us to communicate in a way that deepens our connec...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 16 min

Andy Grammer: Strong Enough to Listen

How do we have more honest conversations, even when they get uncomfortable? Award winning multi-platinum artist and songwriter Andy Grammer brings his openness and humility to a vital, yet sometimes uncomfortable, conversation. This dynamic and wide-ranging conversation includes: How the pandemic revealed inequalities in his own home, as well as its disproportionate effect on women (with shocking statistics from co-host Liz Plank) Active steps to address inequality on tours and in the music indu...

Aug 16, 20211 hr 8 min

Lil Rel Howery: Strength in Imperfection

How can we begin to see our imperfections and vulnerability as true strengths? Comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Lil Rel Howery shares stories and insights openly, honestly and, of course, with unmatched humor, on topics including: Grief and how the death of his mother and little brother changed him The restrictions of masculinity, specifically for Black men Fatherhood and how his children opened up more after they saw his imperfections Body image, his love for pedicures, and loving what he...

Aug 09, 20211 hr 20 min

Sam Baldoni: Seeing Dad as Fully Human

What prevents parents and children from sharing their struggles and stories with each other and what valuable benefits are unlocked when they do? Justin’s dad, Sam Baldoni—producer and entertainment industry marketing pioneer—joins his son for an intimate and emotional conversation where they both open up to each other in ways they never have before. They share their perspectives and challenges as fathers and sons, including: The pressure and detriment of upholding the image of being superman Br...

Aug 02, 202158 min

Alok Vaid-Menon: The Urgent Need for Compassion

Do you know who you are outside of who you have been told you should be? Acclaimed gender non-conforming writer, performer, and speaker, ALOK, shares their story, and the stories of those who came before them, with an urgency that invites us to step into our power and the power of interdependence. As the creator of the growing movement to degender fashion, ALOK is helping others move beyond the binary into full expression. In a conversation filled with wisdom, historical insight, and radical mer...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 10 min

Matthew McConaughey: Redefining Success As A Man

How are society’s measurements of success—money, fame, and power—different from our own personal definitions of success? Actor Matthew McConaughey brings his confidence, charm, and authenticity to the conversation as he shares openly about body image, relationships, parenting, and how his ideas of success values have shifted throughout his life and career in Hollywood. He brings his confidence, charm, and authenticity to the conversation, as he inspires us to think beyond societal messages and i...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 4 min

Eugenio Derbez: Breaking Through Machismo to Become Your True Self

How can we begin to shift the universal and cultural messages of masculinity in a way that allows us and the next generations to realize our potential as humans? The hilarious, kind, and personable Eugenio Derbez talks openly about the role the “macho man” messages have played in his life. As a Mexican actor, comedian, filmmaker and global superstar, Eugenio shares what he’s learned about true success, the power of presence, and the need for representation. With disarming humor, he invites us to...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 8 min

Glennon Doyle: It’s Not Men vs. Women; it’s All of Us Together

How can we become more aware of the messages that tell us that boys and men need to act one way and girls and women need to act another way? And more importantly, how can we stop acting according to those traditional definitions and start being true to our authentic selves? Author of #1 New York Times bestsellers Untamed and Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle brings her honesty and transparency to the conversation as she opens up about parenting, faith, sexuality and the differences between the rules o...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 2 min
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