Challenging the status quo and creating a space for men to reimagine their version of masculinity. The Kings of Hearts Podcast is a conversational podcast that dives deep into uncomfortable, but necessary topics on what it means to show as a man today.
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Hi, Welcome back, friends! In this episode, Andy and yenukwa celebrate the massive accomplishment of facilitating and leading their first retreat (July 2024) for the Kings of Hearts. Throughout the episode, Andy and yenukwa reflect on their successful transformative men's retreat: exploring the impact of expectations, the power of trusting the proc…
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Internal Death: Shedding Old Habits As A Path to Transformation
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Hi FOLKS. Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode Andy and yenukwa discuss the theme of internal death, letting go, in the context of personal growth and transformation, focusing on embracing change and shedding old habits. They also explore the balance between individuality and community in personal development and the importance of seeking f…
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The Silent Leader: Vipassana's Quiet Power in Leadership & Well-Being
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Hey folks, Welcome back to another episode. We're so happy you've chosen to spend time with us. In this episode, Andy shares his recent experience with Vispassana (inward vision), which entailed 11 days of NOBLE SILENCE. Wow, what a feat! Andy goes in-depth sharing his experience, downloads, and insight about the journey WITHIN. He answers question…
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The Importance of Men's Retreats: Every Man Ought To Go!
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Hi Folks. Welcome back to the Podcast. In this episode Andy and yenukwa discuss The Importance of Men's Retreats! Have you ever been curious about what a men's retreat is? Or what does it entail? Well ... in this episode Andy and yenukwa share their experiences of attending MEN's retreats. They offer their attitude, perspective, and wisdom on the t…
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Tony Endelman: Embracing Abundance AND The Importance of Psychological Maintenance
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Tony Endelman is an author, popular self-help blogger, certified transformational life coach, and certified happiness trainer. He is also one of Dr. Robert Glover's elite certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coaches. Tony's recently released book, THE BIG STICK: Collected & Applied Wisdom from the Teachings of Dr. Robert Glover encapsulates nearly 40 yea…
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Reframing Qigong for Peak Health & Performance: A Physical Practice for ALL Men w/ Nick Loffree
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Hi KOH family. On today's episode, we got Nick Loffree! Nick's journey in health and fitness began at 12 with strength training and sports conditioning. After a challenging period involving drug use and head traumas, he was hospitalized at 17 for paranoid psychosis. Determined to heal, Nick explored diverse practices and diets, ultimately finding Q…
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KINGS CODE: Navigating Manhood w/ Purpose and Integrity Part 3
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Hey Kings! Welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast. KINGS, we are excited to bring you PART 3 about the importance of having a code to live by ie. THE KINGS CODE. This is the final episode of KINGS CODE. We can't stress enough the significance of having a code to live by. Having a code helps provide robust inner guidance, shape identity, foster…
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KINGS CODE: Navigating Manhood w/ Purpose and Integrity Part 2
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Hey Kings! Welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast. KINGS, we are excited to bring you PART 2 between Andy and Yenukwa about the importance of having a code to live by ie. THE KINGS CODE. Again, having a code is crucial for modern men providing guidance, shaping identity, fostering accountability, building trust, and promoting personal growth. …
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KINGS CODE: Navigating Manhood w/ Purpose and Integrity Part 1
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Hey Kings! Welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast. KINGS, we are excited to bring you a conversation between Andy and Yenukwa about the importance of having a code to live by ie. THE KINGS CODE. Having a code is crucial for modern men providing guidance, shaping identity, fostering accountability, building trust, and promoting personal growth.…
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Heart to Heart: Asian Men's Journey From Insecurity to Empowerment with Andy Nguyen
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In this episode, Yenukwa and Andy delve into the Asian experience of man. Based on Andy's own personal experience, they explore the enduring impacts of trauma, childhood, and war particularly within immigrant families. They also shine a light on the emotional challenges faced by men of color and advocate for internal reflection over external valida…
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Learn How To Consciously Work With Anger, Sadness, and Joy As Men
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Hey Kings! Welcome back to the next episode on the Kings of Hearts Podcast. We are excited to bring to you today a conversation between Yenukwa and Andy about Anger, Sadness, and Joy. Specifically unpacking each of these experiences as it relates to men. A few weeks ago we did a poll within our community about which emotion was most difficult for g…
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Reshaping Black Masculinity with Yenukwa Kombian
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Join Andy and yenukwa in a thought-provoking exploration of Black History Month, self-esteem as a black man, and the complexities of identity within the black community in relationship to inclusion and inner work. Delving into topics such as the challenges of standing up for beliefs, and the importance of confronting one's shadows, this podcast pro…
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Transitioning From A "Nice Guy" Into An Integrated Man with Dr. Robert Glover
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We are incredibly excited to introduce our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Robert Glover, renowned author, men's leader, and coach. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the Nice Guy Syndrome as Robert shares profound insights on the importance of authenticity, the transformative power of speaking one's truth, and much more. From navigat…
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In this episode of the Kings of Hearts podcast, Andy and Yenukwa embark on a poignant exploration of alternatives to suicide. Recognizing the prevalence and impact of suicide, especially among men, they delve into proactive approaches to prevention and the importance of regular check-ins and support. Through candid dialogue and personal anecdotes, …
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Unveiling Masculinity: Removing Your Mask for Deeper Connection (Part 3)
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Welcome to the third and final installment of our three-part series, where we dive into the intricate world of masculinity and the masks men often wear. In this episode, inspired by Lewis Howes' powerful book "Masks of Masculinity," we unravel the layers behind the Invincible Mask, the Know-it-All Mask, and the Alpha Mask. Join us as we explore how…
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Beyond Shame: Transforming Men's Sexual Wellness with Kirby Freeman
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Join us in this introspective episode featuring Kirby Freeman as we delve into the intricate landscape of men’s sexual health, shame, and shadows. Kirby, Andy, and Yenukwa lead a thought-provoking discussion exploring the often overlooked aspects of masculinity, shedding light on the emotional shadows that intertwine with men’s sexual wellness. We …
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Unveiling Masculinity: Removing Your Mask for Deeper Connection (Part 2)
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Welcome to the second installment of our three-part series, where we dive into the intricate world of masculinity and the masks men often wear. In this episode, inspired by Lewis Howes' powerful book "Masks of Masculinity," we unravel the layers behind the Sexual Mask, the Aggression Mask, and the Joker Mask. Join us as we explore how these masks i…
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Redefining Manhood: Insights on Generative Masculinity with Michael Young
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The Kings of Hearts presents an episode featuring guest Michael Young. Delving into various themes, Michael shares his Asian American experiences, highlighting men's mental health, leadership, and emotional intelligence. The discussion allowed Michael to publicly share personal experiences for the first time. What you can learn in this episode: Man…
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Unveiling Masculinity: Removing Your Mask for Deeper Connection (Part 1)
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Welcome to the first installment of our three-part series, where we dive into the intricate world of masculinity and the masks men often wear. In this episode, inspired by Lewis Howes' enlightening book "Masks of Masculinity," we unravel the layers behind the Stoic Mask, the Athlete Mask, and the Material Mask. Join us as we explore how these masks…
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12 Excuses We Make And How To Overcome Them - Part 2
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Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the everyday excuses that hold us back, keeping us from stepping into our true potential. At the heart of our mission to empower men is the call to embrace victorhood over victimhood. It's time to break free from the cycle of making excuses and reclaim your agency in shaping your life. In Part 2 of this …
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12 Excuses We Make And How To Overcome Them - Part 1
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Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the everyday excuses that hold us back, keeping us from stepping into our true potential. At the heart of our mission to empower men is the call to embrace victorhood over victimhood. It's time to break free from the cycle of making excuses and reclaim your agency in shaping your life. In Part 1 of this …
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The Dance Between The Warrior and The Lover
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In this episode we explore: The extreme polarities of the Warrior and Lover (archetype) The Light and Shadow aspects of the Warrior and Lover (archetype) Public figures such as David Goggins and Andrew Tate, and their influence on modern men The importance of leadership discernment in the moment Accessing many facets of yourself as a man, not limit…
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The Return of The Kings - with Sohan Fonseka and Sunjeev Prasad
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It's been 6 years since the four Original Kings got together to what was the beginning grassroots journey of the Kings of Hearts. Sohan and Sunjeev join Andy and Yenukwa for a powerful nostalgic conversation, an update on their lives, how Kings of Hearts started through their eyes, we also talk about purpose, passions, and much more. Kings of Heart…
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Using Psychedelics and Plant Medicine Consciously
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In this episode Yenukwa and Andy discuss the use of psychedelics and plant medicine. This subject is a popular matter in 2023, and with almost anything that rises in popularity is without a doubt at risk of misuse and abuse. The two KOH co-founders come together to break down their own experiences and offer encouragement in a conscious direction fo…
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Leadership, Love, and Legacy - with Devin Fredericksen
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Devin Fredericksen has been an emerging expert in the fields of personal development and self-mastery, regenerative agriculture, high-frequency cooking, and men’s work. A native of Hawaii and known to his friends as the Hawaiian Viking, his broad range of work, studies, and experience has crafted a singular capacity to approach the most pressing ch…
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Embodying Integrity As A Conscious Leader - with LeRoy Gordon
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LeRoy Daniel Gordon/ Roy "Flash" Gordon is an Authentic Relationship Coach who helps men embody healthy masculinity and develop greater emotional intelligence. He believes through balanced masculine practice that men can thrive. In this episode we explore: Men's work and community The Nice Guy paradigm Leroy's journey of Leadership Getting your sh*…
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Mastering The Art Of Relational Masculinity - with GS Youngblood
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In this episode with GS Youngblood, we explore: What is Relational masculinity Aspects to the Masculine in Relationship blueprint Navigating break ups Receiving her fully The darker energy and it's importance Initiation Slowing down GS guides us through a simple embodiment technique GS coaches men in relationship how to live, love, and lead from th…
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Lead and Love with Courage - with James Bravelove
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James Bravelove is the founder of Alpha Rising Menswork and the podcast Men Doing the Work. He is a men’s relationship coach and breathwork facilitator. James is on a mission to challenge men to lead, love and play wholeheartedly. In this episode we explore: How to connect with your intuition Conscious relationship Surrender/Trust What brave love i…
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The Exploration of Spirituality Part 3 of 3
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Welcome to part 3/3 of this episode where we continue our exploration and deep dive of spirituality. Spirituality is a crucial pillar to exploring inner work and self-development; however, spirituality is such a vast topic that one can easily get pulled in many directions (or even the opposite, boxing oneself into a narrow tunnel). We aim to help m…
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Coming Back To Your True Essence As A Man - with Ben Goresky
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Today we welcome into the community and podcast Ben Goresky. Ben Goresky is a men's coach, addiction counsellor, and the host of The Evolving Man Podcast. With a focus on men’s work, conscious relationships, and addiction recovery, Ben breaks men out of their unconscious patterns and helps them find their power. Ben is co-director of The Arka Broth…
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The Exploration of Spirituality Part 2 of 3
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Welcome to part 2/3 of this episode where we continue our exploration and deep dive of spirituality. Spirituality is a crucial pillar to exploring inner work and self-development; however, spirituality is such a vast topic that one can easily get pulled in many directions (or even the opposite, boxing oneself into a narrow tunnel). We aim to help m…
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The Exploration of Spirituality Part 1 of 3
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Spirituality is a crucial pillar to exploring inner work and self-development; however, spirituality is such a vast topic that one can easily get pulled in many directions (or even the opposite, boxing oneself into a narrow tunnel). We aim to help men become heart-based leaders at the Kings of Hearts. To do this, the man must become whole within hi…
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What It Takes To Become A King of Hearts with Josh Blair
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We are excited to introduce in our podcast today a long-term member of the Kings of Hearts community: Josh Blair. From our perspective, Josh embodies the Hero on the Hero's journey from man to King. In this episode, we dive into Josh's story and why he embarked on this inner journey. We discuss leadership, masculine archetypes (King Warrior, Magici…
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Why Relationships And Love Is Your Greatest Mirror Part 3 of 3: Equipping You With Tools And Practices To Succeed
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The final episode of our 3-part Series On Relationships; thank you for your patience; we had lost the recording and had to redo it! Glad we did, as there was more that came up in a sharper and more compact. In this episode, we wrap things up with more actionable pieces to take while navigating relationships. Equipping men with tools and practices h…
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What You Don't Transform From, You Transfer On To: A Dialogue About Men's Work and Generational Impact
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Yenukwa and Andy are back with a 1v1 dialogue about the generational impact on men's work, masculinity, and KOH. This conversation was inspired by the popular anime Attack On Titan's storyline. It got both KOH founders reflecting on the importance of doing the inner work for us AND future generations. There is a line that Yenukwa received from his …
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Showing Up As You Are, Being You IS Enough with Erin Hinton
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Welcome back to the King's Podcast. In this episode, we are excited to introduce the beautiful Erin Hinton. To us, Erin is a connector, a wonderful spirit, a sister, a collaborator, and an awesome human being. It is an absolute honour to have her on our podcast. Tune in with us as we dive deep into the dialogue about serving the world, men's mental…
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The Power Of Personal Story And Vulnerability with Chantai Minet
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Back on for a second round, we have Chantai Minet joining us for yet another impactful conversation with Yenukwa and Andy. In this episode, we cover many juicy topics, yet the essence of this dialogue is centred around personal stories coupled with the vulnerability of leaning into this edge or area. Chantai opens up about a powerful chapter of her…
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Masculine Embodiment and Leadership with Amir Khalighi
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We've been itching to get this podcast recording to you featuring our friend and fellow men's leadership teacher Amir Khalighi. In this episode, we learn about Amir's roots and how he came to be on this path of leading men; we dive deep into what masculine embodiment is, what the state of men is in today, and why this inner work is essential. Of co…
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Why Relationships And Love Is Your Greatest Mirror: Part 2 of 3
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The Textures of Relationship and Love. In this episode, Yenukwa and Andy continue the dialogue around Relationships, Love, and, specifically, the TEXTURES of love. The intention is to continue to bring more awareness into the field and minds of men, as self-awareness is the beginning of change. This is part two of a 3-part series where Yenukwa and …
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Why Relationships And Love Is Your Greatest Mirror: Part 1 of 3
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Wow. We have to start with that expression. Just wow. What a passionate and heart-led topic on relationships. We talked about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Deepening the topic with why these experiences and people we relate to/dance with become our most excellent teachers (if we choose to see it this way). This will be a 3-part series…
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The King's Code: 12 Principles To Lead Life As A Conscious Man
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What's up? Great to have you back on the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Today we dive into our infamous King's Code. We created this code 2 years ago as an expansion of our four pillars: Awareness, Character, Vulnerability, and Service. Many modern men today live without principles, resulting in a lack of direction, ungroundedness, and reacting to life i…
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Identifying The Joker Mask In Yourself, Your Friends, And Moving Forward In A Conscious Way
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Our latest KOH podcast episode about the Joker mask is coming in hot this week. What is the joker mask? It is the mask we put on that is playful, humorous, makes light of situations, etc. It becomes a problem when we make it our identity or start hiding behind this mask to avoid our feelings, difficult situations or otherwise. Join Yenukwa and Andy…
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Exploring Loneliness, Aloneness, and Chosen Family
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Thank you for joining us again on the Kings of Hearts Podcast. We truly enjoy creating this content for you as we know how important it is to create "entry points" to topics that are often discussed or even brought up. In this conversation, expect deeper perspectives between Yenukwa and Andy on loneliness, aloneness, and chosen family. We specifica…
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John Wineland's 11 Precepts of Conscious Warriorhood
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Yenukwa and Andy break down another powerful section from John Wineland's book: From The Core. As mentioned in a previous episode about John's book, we like to take an inspirational piece and extract practical uses for our listeners. At KOH, we believe that growth isn't only in the information or wisdom but in the action of it. In this episode, we …
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Refining What It Means To Be A Man With Josh Looy
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Welcome back, and glad to have you join us on this powerful episode with Josh Looy. Josh is a deep guy. Our connection with him stems from his co-working relationship with Yenukwa at Lululemon. Deep conversations in the work environment has now evolved into us having Josh on our podcast to continue the dialogue. In this episode, we discuss... Deali…
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Love and Leadership Is A Contact Sport With Jim Vance
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In this episode, we welcome Jim Vance. Jim owns a successful masculine identity and relationship coaching business, The Conscious Man. Jim leads high-achieving men to master their masculinity, stand in their power, and elevate purpose & passion in their life & relationships. His mission is to be the man that men turn to when they are ready to turn …
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Shedding The Old Skin And Usher In New Growth With Hafeez Sumani
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Thanks again for tuning back into the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Today we bring back Hafeez Sumani for his third appearance as our guest. It is extra special today because he is here on his birthday (October 3rd). Not only do we drop in and celebrate his life, but we also allow for the conversation to move toward a few deep topics on life, leadership…
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How To Stay Aware and Present Under Societal Pressures
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We are excited to release this episode about how to be conscious under pressure or “chaos.” It is a valuable topic for everyone, not just men. As we navigate life, life sometimes presents us with challenges and obstacles (most of these for our highest good). These challenges are not always comfortable, so in this episode, we share with you ways to …
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EP33: The Three Pillars Of Intimacy: Self, Community, And Relationship.
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Hello and welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Here where we dive into all things men's work, masculinity, men's mental health, leadership, and more. In this episode, we dive into the realm of Intimacy -- specifically the three pillars that we identify as important aspects to consider. These are Intimacy with Self, with others (same gender)…
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EP32: Wisdom From The Philosopher King Marcus Aurelius
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Hello and welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast, where we dive into all things men's work, masculinity, men's mental health, leadership, and much more. In this episode, we are unpacking ancient wisdom from Stoic Philosopher King and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The man, the myth, and the legend. Time and time again, we reference Marcus Aure…
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