CultureLab is an array of delights from the world of culture and the arts. Sometimes we interview the world’s most exciting authors about their fascinating books, other times we delve into the science behind a movie or TV show. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the ultimate podcast for men. The most pressing topics relating to men, covered in one podcast by Marc Azoulay, a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience. Using Neuroscience, Jungian Psychology, and Buddhist Philosophy, we explore, Men’s Mental Health Modern Masculinity, Authentic Leadership, and Shadow Work. Welcome to “Men’s Therapy Podcast” where we tackle essential questions like “How can I be a good man?” “What do leaders need to succeed?” “How do we break childhood wou ...
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Secrets of Great Sex & Deeper Intimacy w/ Shana James
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Are you craving a deeper connection in your relationship but don't know where to start? Today's episode of Men's Therapy Podcast is just about that. Marc Azoulay sits down with relationship coach, Shana James. She is a renowned author of "Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deeper Connection and Keeping Relationships Alive." Shana has over 20 years of…
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Top Psychologist: Stop being a Nice Guy w/ Dr. Robert Glover
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In today's episode of Men's Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Dr. Robert Glover. He is the renowned author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and a leading expert on men's issues. Dr. Glover discusses his transformation from a "nice guy" to promoting genuine masculinity. He now advocates for building healthy relationships based on authentici…
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Beyond Cultures: Shifts in Masculinity and Machismo w/ Mauricio Verduzco
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In today’s episode of Men's Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Mauricio Verduzco. He is a therapist specializing in men's issues and cultural dynamics. Verduzco has a unique background. Having lived in both Mexico and the United States, he provides a rich perspective. He discusses the complexities of masculinity across different cult…
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How to be the Perfect Dad w/ Larry Hagner
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In a world where the role of fathers is constantly evolving, Larry Hagner stands out as a beacon of wisdom and guidance. He is the host of the popular Dad Edge podcast and author of "The Spirit of Fatherhood." Larry has spent over a decade exploring the intricacies of modern masculinity and parenting. In today's episode of the Men's Therapy podcast…
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Men's Mental Health: Why Do So Many Men Suffer in Silence? w/ Dr Ryan McKelley
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Ryan McKelley is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is at the forefront of men's mental health research and education. McKelley's expertise in clinical psychology, adds valuable insights to discussions on masculinity. His coaching focuses on men's emotional well-being. In this episode of the Men's Therapy podcast, host Marc Az…
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Amorina Kingdon on the grunting, growling and singing world underwater
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Have you ever heard a haddock knock? What about a cusk eel’s chatter? Sound travels four-and-a-half times faster through water than air and can be heard across huge distances. It’s how whales are able to communicate hundreds of kilometres apart. Yet, for all its wonder, much of the underwater acoustic world remains a mystery to scientists. Although…
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Power of Personality Types in a Creative Space w/ Eric Gee
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In this episode of the Men's Therapy Podcast, we sit down with Eric Gee. He is a renowned author and a life coach. He developed a groundbreaking personality types system based on "animal personality types’. Eric has a diverse background, including experience with major companies like Disney and Hulu. He is running a creative space called, Utopia Cr…
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Your Dog Has Superpowers You're Unaware of w/ Brady Foulk
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Discover how dog psychology can lead to anxiety relief and personal growth. Brady Foulk discusses positive reinforcement and mindfulness for dogs and people. Today's episode of the Men's Therapy Podcast features Brady Foulk. He is an innovative dog trainer revolutionizing our relationship with our four-legged friends. Foulk's journey into dog train…
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Lucy Foulkes on how adolescence shapes us
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Ever wondered how your teenage years shaped the person you are today? Or why certain rebellious behaviours, like underage drinking, seem almost inevitable, no matter which generation you look at? Adolescence is a crucial, yet often misunderstood, phase of life. Adolescent psychologist Lucy Foulkes’s new book ‘Coming of Age: How Adolescence Shapes U…
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Survival Guide for Young Men - Why ‘Today’s Masculinity’ Isn't Working w/ Patrick McHeyser
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In a world where young men often struggle to find their place, Patrick McHeyser is blazing a trail through the wilderness. He is the founder of Odyssey Adventures. Patrick is on a mission to help young men connect with their masculinity. He aims to guide them in developing crucial life skills. His approach focuses on the power of nature and surviva…
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Men and Mental Health: How to Navigate Terminal Illness with Sheila Clemenson
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Explore the impact of terminal illness on men and mental health and relationships. Learn from Sheila Clemenson about coping with terminal illness. When life falls apart, our resilience makes us rise again. In today’s podcast,we dive into the complex intersection of men and mental health and terminal illness with guest Sheila Clemenson. She is a cer…
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The best science TV of the year – so far.
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With so many new TV series and documentaries available, it can be tough to decide what's truly worth your time. That’s where our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley comes in. From the genetically-gifted superheroes of Supacell…to a sobering documentary about the ethics of assisted dying, she has a wealth of options for your next night in. Bethan and host …
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Carlo Rovelli on the link between quantum physics and world peace
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Quantum theory describes the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us. It has made many successful predictions but could a new, more radical idea help us make better sense of the world around us? Could it even be the answer to creating world peace? Carlo Rovelli is an Italian theoretical physicist and writer behind the relational inte…
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Multinational Men’s Work w/ Carlos Davidovich
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Our guest, Carlos Davidovich, has run men's groups in Argentina and Spain for decades. He comes on the show to talk about cultural differences in masculinity and how Spanish cultures gel with the messages in Iron John. Carlos's Links:www.carlosdavidovich.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich/Get the Book! Iron John by Robert Bly:https://a…
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Across all cultures spiritual and philosophical texts talk about the importance of uniting the internal masculine and feminine energies. An awaken person has access to the multitude of their humanity rather than being confined into an emotional box. Our guest, Dené Logan, comes on the show to ground this spiritual concept and provide step-by-step d…
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The incredible, intelligent abilities of plants with Zoë Schlanger
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What if we told you plants can hear and see? And memorise information? And track time to adapt their pollination techniques? And even look out for their family members? These are just some of the remarkable behaviours plants are capable of – many of which we’re only just learning about now. Science journalist Zoë Schlanger’s new book The Light Eate…
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On this episode of the podcast our guest, Philip Botha, comes on the show to talk about building a healthy workplace culture. He'll detail how to cultivate a culture from hiring, to policy creation, meeting structure, and incentives. The workplace of the future looks more like a community rather than a military unit and Philip is on the cutting edg…
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The Role of Behavioral Health w/ Max Higa
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While this show focuses on depth psychology and coaching there is a role for more traditional mental health treatment in an individual's healing journey. Our guest, Max Higa, is the clinical supervisor at Peak View Behavioral Health - a psychiatric hospital. He'll share how the industry has modernized and when to pursue hospitalization when in a me…
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Sonifying Mars, symphonically, with David Ibbett
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Despite humans having never set foot on Mars, scientists have been working for decades to paint a picture of life on the red planet. With the help of photos and videos from robotic rovers, scientists now know more than ever about its rocky terrain, early history and current climate. Now, experts are painting a fuller picture of the dusty planet by …
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Encore: You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything w/ Beth Kurland
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Beth Kurland has helped people overcome and work through difficult emotions for the past 30 years. She has developed a system that build 6 inner vantage points within the psyche to analyze and work through problems. On this episode she'll detail each of these vantage points and help you to access them during times of stress.Beth's Links:https://bet…
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The catastrophic health consequences of racism with Layal Liverpool
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We like to think of science and medicine as unbiased, unaffected by social constructs. But we see evidence to the contrary everyday, from false yet persistent claims that black people’s bones are denser to the reality that the covid-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted people of colour. In her debut book Systemic: How Racism is Making Us Ill, sc…
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You Don’t Have to Change to Change Everything w/ Beth Kurland
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Beth Kurland has helped people overcome and work through difficult emotions for the past 30 years. She has developed a system that build 6 inner vantage points within the psyche to analyze and work through problems. On this episode she'll detail each of these vantage points and help you to access them during times of stress.Beth's Links:https://bet…
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On the hunt for alien life with Lisa Kaltenegger
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If (or maybe when) we find alien life in the universe, will it look like us? As telescopes become bigger, our ability to peer into the cosmos is only getting better. So the question may not be “will we find something?” but rather “what exactly should we be looking for?” Lisa Kaltenegger is an astrophysicist and founding director of Cornell Universi…
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Using The Bachelor to Study Gender Norms w/ Desmond Cohen
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MTO therapist, Desmond Cohen, comes back on the podcast to provide commentary on how reality TV can be a vehicle to study gender norms. He'll describe how the contemporary ideals of masculinity have changed over the years by analyzing different seasons of The Bachelor. Tune in for a humorous, yet poignant, look at how the media portrays men.…
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Releasing Panic Attacks w/ John Graham
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Our guest today is 3x Memory Champion John Graham. He's competed and won in memory competitions all over the world. However, he has struggled with panic attacks and anxiety that almost cost him his title. In this episode we'll hear John's story of how he overcame his panic attacks and how he helps other high performers do the same.John's Links:http…
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Emily H. Wilson celebrates the expansive world of science fiction
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From Dune to The Three Body Problem, is science fiction having a moment? Attention to the genre, as well as TV and films based on it, seems to have exploded in the past few years. With sci-fi often getting a bad rap, it’s time to ditch the snobbery and celebrate its complexity and diversity. And who better to do this with than New Scientist’s scien…
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Encore: The Importance of Mentorship w/ Zachary Parker Harris
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Mentors can be hard find. So many of the guys that we work with struggle to connect and learn from older men. In this episode, Park Harris, the founder of Junto Global, comes on the show to share about the value of mentorship and how to find a mentor that you respect.Parker's Links:https://junto.global/…
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The Importance of Mentorship w/ Zachary Parker Harris
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Mentors can be hard find. So many of the guys that we work with struggle to connect and learn from older men. In this episode, Park Harris, the founder of Junto Global, comes on the show to share about the value of mentorship and how to find a mentor that you respect.Parker's Links:https://junto.global/…
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Elizabeth Kolbert on what we’re missing in the fight against climate change
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How do we understand the stakes of climate change, and communicate them? As we’re facing the consequences of climate change and our historical inaction as a species, how do we come to terms with the reality and uncertainty of our situation? In H is for Hope: Climate Change from A to Z, Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert …
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What is grit? And, how does one develop it? Many men are embarrassed by our lack of grit, determination, and discipline. We think it comes naturally and that we either have it or we don't. Our guest, David Ask, turns all of that on it's head and teaches guys how to build grit in their lives - it's a skill that you can learn just like any other. Tun…
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Encore: Building a Community of Recovery w/ Rashad Sutton
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We are not an island. Men need support from other men. Our guest, Rashad Sutton, is a peer recovery coach and works as a business development professional for Raleigh House, a substance abuse treatment center in Denver, CO. He is passionate about connecting men in recovery with other guys who are on the same path. Join us as we talk about the impor…
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Meredith Broussard on trusting artificial intelligence
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How much faith should we be putting in artificial intelligence? As large language models and generative AI have become increasingly powerful in recent years, their makers are pushing the narrative that AI is a solution to many of the world’s problems. But Meredith Broussard says we’re not there yet, if we even get there at all. Broussard is the aut…
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Building a Community of Recovery w/ Rashad Sutton
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We are not an island. Men need support from other men. Our guest, Rashad Sutton, is a peer recovery coach and works as a business development professional for Raleigh House, a substance abuse treatment center in Denver, CO. He is passionate about connecting men in recovery with other guys who are on the same path. Join us as we talk about the impor…
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Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs w/ Max Rosencrantz
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Each of us carry limiting beliefs - we're not smart enough, strong enough, or skilled enough. Our mind is full of can't, won't, and never. Our guest, Max Rosencrantz comes on the show to show us how to break through these mental barriers and become the man that we know we are meant to be.Max's Links:coachmaximum.com. rockymountainrites.comboulderme…
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Jen Gunter on the taboo science of menstruation
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Half of the human population undergoes the menstrual cycle for a significant proportion of their lifetimes, yet periods remain a taboo topic in public and private life. And that makes it harder both to prioritise necessary scientific research into conditions like endometriosis and for people to understand the basics of how their bodies work. Blood:…
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Relational Leadership w/ Donald Bialkowski
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The authoritarian style of leadership is on it's way out. People just expect more. They want someone that inspires them, motivates them, and cares about their success and wellbeing. In this episode, our guest Donald Bialkowski, will share how to become a relational leader - someone who leads by influence and compassion.Donald's Links:www.onpurposem…
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Encore Man Up. Sober Up. w/ Ryan Penley
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On this episode we'll take a cold, hard, look at the reality of drug addiction and recovery. Our guest, Ryan Penley will share his story of reaching rock bottom and having to build back from nothing. You'll learn some of the lessons and wisdom that Ryan gleaned from this experience and why it's important to look into that brutally honest mirror.Rya…
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Stranded on a fantastical planet: The strange creatures of Scavengers Reign
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Fish you wear like a gas mask, moss that turns a robot sentient and critters that will eat your rash – all these oddities and more cohabit on the planet Vesta, the setting for the animated miniseries Scavengers Reign, where a group of human space travellers must innovate with what they find in the landscape to survive. While all this sounds fantast…
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On this episode we'll take a cold, hard, look at the reality of drug addiction and recovery. Our guest, Ryan Penley will share his story of reaching rock bottom and having to build back from nothing. You'll learn some of the lessons and wisdom that Ryan gleaned from this experience and why it's important to look into that brutally honest mirror.Rya…
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Shadow Work involves confronting the parts of ourselves that we deny - our aggression, our sexuality, our grief, or our sensitivity. Our guest, Jason Lange, is a men's coach that specializes in helping guys access and heal their shadows. Through men's groups and retreats he brings a light to the darkest parts of ourselves.Jason's Links:https://evol…
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Rebecca Boyle on how the moon transformed Earth and made us who we are
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There’s no moon like our moon. A celestial body twinned with Earth, the moon guides the tides, stabilises our climate, leads the rhythms of animal behaviour and has long been a source of wonder and awe. Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are, is a new book from science journalist R…
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Getting Unstuck w/ Dr. Matthew Zakreshi
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As our understanding of neuroscience grows we are discovering that there are significant differences in how people perceive and process the world. This is called Neurodiversity and it covers things like Gifted, 2e, ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. Our guest, Dr. Matthew Zakreshi is an expert in this field and comes on the show to shed some light on this…
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Embarking on the Hero’s Journey w/ Bodhi Aldridge
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The Hero's Journey has resonated with men for time immemorial, it's a map for men to follow on their path towards meaning. Our guest, Bodhi Aldridge, specializes in guiding men through the trials and tribulations of becoming. He shares his background in yoga, men's work, and the lessons that he learned from his divorce. Tune in to hear how one man …
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Dissecting the Concept of Masculinity w/ Joel Bouchard
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On this episode we're joined by Joel Bouchard, the host of the philosophy podcast From Nowhere to Nothing. We'll lean into his philosophical roots and try to understand the concept of masculinity from the bottom up. What is masculinity? How do we create it? And how do we give it meaning?From Nowhere to Nothing Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/…
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The Return of the King w/ Alain Dumonceaux
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On this episode we talk with Alain Dumonceaux, the Founder of the Awakened Man Movement. He uses the wisdom from story and myth along with his experience of competing in the Culinary Olympics to help guys begin their own personal hero's journey. Tune in to hear how to embrace your Inner King and start taking back your life.Alian's Links:Web: https:…
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Footprints of Schizophrenia w/ Dr. Steven Lesk
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On this episode we'll interview Dr. Steven Lesk who has a groundbreaking theory that weaves evolutionary evidence with neurological findings. His conclusions promise to forever change the lives of the mentally ill by generating much-needed cultural dialogue about this stigmatized illness, and ultimately by provoking new psychiatric and pharmacologi…
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Building Adaptive Capacity w/ Dr. Erik Korem
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On this episode of the show we chat with Dr. Erik Korem, a High-Performance thought leader that introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and NFL football. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. He'll share how t…
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As our society and culture are rapidly changing many men are left confused about their role. What seemed so simple - advance your career, make money, protect your family - no longer works. Men are being asked to be more emotional, more nurturing, and more flexible. Our guest, Magda Kay, is an intimacy expert and certified Tantra teacher that helps …
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Traditional Masculinity w/ Nico Lagan
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Our guest, Nico Lagan, is the powerful voice for traditional masculine values. He pulls from ancient wisdom and religious texts to provide a tried and true definition of masculinity. What makes Nico stand out is that he shares this traditional view without being toxic. He speaks to the male role of provider, protector, and leader in a way that insp…
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Destigmatizing Male Trauma w/ Jocelyn Eve
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In this episode our guest, Jocelyn Eve, will talk about male survivors of trauma. We'll break down how toxic masculinity seeps into this world as well - with the only valid trauma victims being soldiers or first responders. Jocelyn aims to make space for men who have been victims of sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse. Join us as we t…
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