Best Christopher Veal Podcasts (2024)

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The Vulnerable Man Ep093 - Michelle Hollingshead 45:10

8h ago45:10

45:10

Michelle is a culture consultant, a leadership and team development coach, a mother and wife, and the author of the newly published book, “Meaning Indicator.” Our conversation ranges from how she is learning to be with her husband’s vulnerability, raising kids to be independent, being an entrepreneur, her journey of publishing a book, being more vu…

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Britta Bushnell - Wildly Transformed by Birth 1:08:55

3d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Britta Bushnell is a highly esteemed birth educator that uses the power of myth and storytelling to illuminate what the fuck is really going on when we become parents. Her perspective is both deep and broad, and in this interview we dive into what is really going on with the mind, heart and hands of expecting dads. This episode is a crash course no…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep092 - Matthew Sloane 47:54

27d ago47:54

47:54

Matthew is a husband and father of two, a facilitator, an ally to fathers, and he’s the author of the book, “Hiding Inside a Man.” Our conversation moves from how his conversations with male friends has evolved, to external measures of masculinity, showing emotions in front of our kids, the journey of creating his book, and he shares a technique to…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep091 - Appropriate Vulnerability 11:56

1M ago11:56

11:56

In this episode it's just yours truly. I decided to record a short episode and share some thoughts I have around what I like to call, 'appropriate vulnerability.'By The Vulnerable Man

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The Vulnerable Man Ep090 - Eric Fitzmedrud 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

Eric is a husband, a partner, and a father. He’s also a therapist who focuses on sex ed and relationship issues. And if that’s not enough, he’s the author of the book, “The Better Man.” There’s too much to capture everything that we talk about. From doing versus being in relationship, to navigating a polyamorous life, having choice versus having co…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep89 - Christie Mann 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

Christie is the co-founder of UpLevel Productions, a best-selling author, a leadership coach, learning consultant, and in her own words, “a work in progress.” We go deep pretty quickly in this one. We talk about calibrating our levels of vulnerability, asking for help and making room for others to step up, how she’s growing her capacity to be with …

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Mark Groves - Liberated Love 1:10:13

3M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

How do we care for the needs of others without losing sight of our own needs? What kind of impact would it have on our relationships if our cup was full enough to spill over into the lives of those around us? These are just some of the core questions we tackle in this enlightening conversation with Mark Groves. He and his wife Kylie McBeath just co…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep088 - Conrad Hayter 42:47

3M ago42:47

42:47

Conrad is a coach who works with people in transition, he’ an entrepreneur, an Air Force veteran, and he loves blueberries. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation, including his upbringing around vulnerability, being diagnosed with dyslexia, being with differences, compassion, the choice of living with a closed heart or a bruised heart, and h…

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Christopher Veal - Vulnerability = Connection 1:25:10

3M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

What does a man have to do in order to feel the freedom to let his guard down? What threshold of success does he have to cross before he’s allowed to be vulnerable? Is there ever a time where its appropriate to be weak? These questions are at the heart of this conversation with Christopher Veal. Coming from the military and a career in construction…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep087 - Roxanne Hobbs 42:49

4M ago42:49

42:49

Roxanne is a leadership coach, founder of The Hobbs Consultancy, an advocate for inclusive leadership, a wife and mother of two boys, and author of the book, Diverted. Our conversation takes us through boundaries, the origin story of Masculinity in the Workplace, the importance of owning it when you get it wrong, genuine vs. false vulnerability, an…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep086 - Laban Ditchburn 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

Laban is a speaker, an executive coach, an author, and a husband. We talk about the story of writing his book, the power of generosity, he and his wife’s struggles with multiple miscarriages, not having all the answers, and honest communication in relationships. Website: https://labanditchburn.wordpress.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/la…

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Stefanos Sifandos - Feeling is the Pathway to Freedom 1:16:33

4M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

We all experience trauma in our lives. Too much too fast of anything can leave a mark. For some of us, that mark was left by our parents. Knowing they did the best they could doesn’t negate our own need for Healing. In this heartfelt conversation, Stefanos shares hard truths about his childhood, but ultimately reveals these wounds as the catalyst f…

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David Shechtman - Letting Your Kids Fail, With Love. 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

I have over a decade to prepare for my kids going off to college. So David is giving me the crash course on what to expect, as well as profound insights into the importance of letting our kids go a little so they can fail and learn on their own. Trying to be all loving all the time, while honorable, isn’t all that likely. Instead, David tells about…

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Bayo Akomolafe - Raising a Powerful Person 1:03:18

4M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

We're back with an incredible guest, Bayo Akomolafe Ph.D, who's way with words makes beauty out of hardship. We connect from very different parts of the world to find our core commonality in the simple and seemingly mundane aspects of fatherhood. Keeping the ship afloat amidst chaos and storms outside, only to find more chaos in the home and in our…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep085 - Philip Folsom 49:28

4M ago49:28

49:28

Philip is an anthropologist, author, culture consultant, and a husband and father. Our discussion wanders from his work with culture in organizations, to intentionally taking off the armor, depression and post-traumatic stress, hierarchies, and his work with wolves. Website: https://www.mywolftribe.com/ http://k4men.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linke…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep084 - Jason Blydell 47:22

5M ago47:22

47:22

Jason is a father of four, a husband, a career and executive coach, and he leads men's groups for dads. In our conversation we discuss how his vulnerability created more intimacy in his marriage, his experience of being a dad, letting ourselves feel emotions, the example of masculinity that his own father provided, and his experiences with Ayahuasc…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep083 - Hector Santiesteban 44:39

5M ago44:39

44:39

Hector is a father of two, an entrepreneur, a podcast producer, and host of the Modern Masculinity podcast. We get into juggling fatherhood with life, giving our kids tools to build resilience, letting people see our humanity, learning with love, and wolf packs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-podcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.c…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep082 - Matt Englar-Carlson 50:07

6M ago50:07

50:07

Matt is a professor and researcher, a masculinity ally, and an advocate for healthy masculinity and mental health. Our conversation ranges from the idea of positive masculinities, conditioning boys around emotion, connection and community, homophobia, and supporting men’s mental health, plus lots more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-eng…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep081 - Joanna Lane 44:03

7M ago44:03

44:03

Joanna is a people champion, a wife and mother, an executive coach, and a DEI professional. We get to talking about her journey with vulnerability, asking for and receiving help, raising her two boys to be emotionally intelligent, cultivating vulnerability in a relationship, and sharing hard messages in DEI work. Website: https://www.lanesg.com/ Li…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep080 - Matt Drinkhahn 43:18

7M ago43:18

43:18

Matt is a husband and father of three girls, a business coach, a recovering perfectionist, and the host of The Eternal Optimist podcast. In our conversation we talk about his recovery from perfectionism, the catastrophic accident that changed his relationship with vulnerability, how a sincere and simple apology transformed what would be the last co…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep079 - Mike Skrypnek 49:59

8M ago49:59

49:59

Mike is a husband and father of two adult children, an executive coach, and the author of UNLimited Worth. This one isn’t for the faint of heart, folks. We discuss his journey through depression and suicidal ideation, healing his trauma from being raped as a young boy, how his secret became his story, the power of shame and guilt, and the idea of l…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep078 - Damian Reid 49:45

8M ago49:45

49:45

Damian is an international bestselling author, a keynote speaker, a serial entrepreneur, and a dog lover, among other things. We dive right into it and talk about living your freedom lifestyle, trust and vulnerability, his lessons learned from being a serial entrepreneur, the impact of bringing vulnerability into his romantic relationship, and he g…

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Journey into the Wilds: Mothering and Fathering with Courage with Rachelle Garcia Seliga 52:20

9M ago52:20

52:20

What does it look like for mothers and fathers to support each other fully? What world do we want to create for our children? These questions require both mothers and fathers in the room to answer, as we further the evolutionary process together, in relationship. That’s why Rachelle Garcia Seliga and I are conducting a 3 part online conversation, c…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep077 - Andrew Biggs 46:24

9M ago46:24

46:24

Andrew is a husband and father of two, a business owner, a coach, and co-host of the Better Than Rich podcast. In our conversation we discuss the idea of finding intentional space, how he’s a recovering chameleon, living authentically, the ongoing journey of self-discovery, creating intimacy, and Andrew shares some tips for being more vulnerable wi…

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Ben Redmond - The Space Between Endings and New Beginnings 57:19

9M ago57:19

57:19

For dads experiencing a divorce, or those curious about the taste of urine, or what it’s like to be spiritually cleaned by flies, this episode with Ben Redmond is for you. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Ben, is a ball of energy and knowledge and one of the best dads I know. His exuberant inner child keeps you laughing while sneakily dropping…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep076 - Matthew Hogan 50:13

10M ago50:13

50:13

Matthew is an executive coach, a world traveler, and a soul seeker. We talk about how he stepped into vulnerability while ending a relationship, the masks we wear that hold us back, consciously choosing challenge, sex and intimacy, and we both share some tips to help with being more vulnerable. Website: https://matthoganworldwide.com/ LinkedIn: htt…

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Josh Schrei - The Intimacy and Vastness of Fathering 1:33:48

10M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

The host of the Emerald Podcast joins us to stake a flag in the ground and say “Life is here”. As fathers, we’re facing the ever encroaching threats posed by our world and wondering: How do we protect our children and somehow stay totally present? This conversation points us to the balancing point between the vastness of everything we’re in the mid…

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Nathan Riley - From Medical to Mystical Childbirth 1:22:31

10M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

There is spiritual growth that can only come from bearing witness to the transformative event of childbirth. That is why OBGY Nathan Riley radically changed his practice from a medical interventionist model, to a more natural approach that believes in the power of the feminine force. Learning to recognize when NOT to fix a problem, and become the b…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep075 - Charles Sue Wah Sing 47:56

10M ago47:56

47:56

Charles is a husband and father of two, an executive coach, an author and blogger, and a lover of BBQ and house music. We talk about love (a lot,) the capacity to love, raising kids in a social media world, love and vulnerability in romantic relationships, navigating how male vulnerability is received, and why he created For Men of Color. Website: …

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Stuart McCalla - Creating Structure for the Family 1:21:06

10M ago1:21:06

1:21:06

In this episode with Stuart McCalla, we map out what take home skills from business can be applied to helping your family thrive, along with a rallying cry for fatherhood communities as a mandatory piece of a successful future for our world. Stuart McCalla is a Managing Partner at Evolution who supports senior leaders and leadership teams of fast-g…

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Ted Gonder - Getting Fit for Fatherhood 1:22:27

10M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

In this inspiring episode we hear a story that proves just about anything is possible with enough focused attention. You’ll walk away with some practical tools to become dads that are mentally and physically capable of not only surviving the rigors of fatherhood, but genuinely engaging enough to make it actually fun. Ted Gonder is an international …

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The Vulnerable Man Ep074 - Dan Doty 47:47

11M ago47:47

47:47

Dan is a husband and father, a men’s work leader, a somatic meditation teacher, and the host of the Fatherhood Unlocked podcast. In my conversation with Dan, we discuss his journey as a wilderness therapy guide and how it led him to men’s work, his co-founding of Evryman, his interactions with Joe Rogan, the changing roles and expectations of fathe…

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Josh Levs - The Facts about Fatherhood 1:03:31

11M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In this episode we dig into the common myths around fatherhood and present the case for a paradigm shift around men and parenthood, especially as it relates to the workplace and paid leave. Josh Levs is an entrepreneur, former CNN and NPR journalist, and the leading global expert on modern fathers in the workplace. He is the author of the award-win…

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Raj Sisodia - The Peaceful Warrior, the Wounded Healer 1:19:53

11M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

This episode holds a story of truly epic proportions that embodies the Father Wound more potentially and literally than any I've heard. We also have at the center a hero who emerges from a childlike victimhood, to a Peaceful Warrior calling for the healing ceremony of an entire family. I warn you that you will be changed if you listen to this. My h…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep073 - Seth Studley 53:55

11M ago53:55

53:55

Seth is a husband and father, a licensed marriage & family therapist, and co-host of The Anatomy of Us podcast. We talk about assumptions and expectations, how he has seen men show up in both couples and individual therapy, how his marriage recovered from the brink of divorce, the gift of going second, and responding versus reacting. Website: https…

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Ashley Brichter - Be a Courageous Befriender 1:13:37

11M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

And we're back! With the first in-person podcast to talk about the opportunities presented in parenthood to do the work, and to make a rallying cry for courageous dads out there to be the first to invite other dads to be your friend. It often takes just one to start the domino effect of creating community, and you know who you are if this sounds li…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep072 - Lisa Barnwell 47:32

11M ago47:32

47:32

Lisa is a transformational coach, a Healthy Masculinity Warrior, and founder of Leadership Redesigned. We discuss her journey of becoming a Healthy Masculinity Warrior, power with versus power over, finding community, and she gives us some tips for those wanting to support men in being more vulnerable. Website: https://www.lisabarnwell.co.uk Linked…

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John Wineland - Death Pulls Up A Chair At The Table 1:26:47

12M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

In this wisdom packed episode, our guest John Wineland shares his story of being a father who knows his child could die at any moment, and chooses to live and love fully because of it. John recounts how a men’s group helped him get sober and step into being a new father. He also shares his profoundly practical and accessible teachings for conductin…

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Dr. Robert Glover - A little bit of Structure and a lot of Love 1:14:31

12M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

In this value packed episode Dr. Robert Glover lays out the why behind his book, “No More Mr. Nice Guy” which reveals the pitfalls of being an overly nice, conflict avoiding man, and some of the essential steps away from being under-appreciated and disempowered. Dr. Robert Glover, therapist, coach, speaker, and educator is a relationship expert wit…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep071 - Jonathan Wilkinson 47:55

12M ago47:55

47:55

Jonathan is a Co-Active trained coach, the Chief Commercial Officer for CTI, a lifelong learner, and a man with a big, welcoming heart. In our conversation we talk about our ongoing learning from the Co-Active Leadership program, the cost of hiding our true selves, how vulnerability is like cardio, building our capacity to love, asking for help, an…

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Jen Mayer - Money and Safety in an Uncertain Future 1:03:20

1y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

This episode lays out simple yet essential mindset shifts and tools for getting your financial future secure. Jen Mayer created Fully Funded, a financial counseling platform that offers support to families and self employed individuals, helping them live in financial security rather than scarcity. Jen Mayer is a Brooklyn based mom of two, an Accred…

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Ken Mossman - Your Child’s Truth vs. Your Expectations 1:27:06

1y ago1:27:06

1:27:06

In this heart warming episode, Ken Mossman and I revel in the ineffable nature of a father’s love for their kid, the opportunities hiding in our failures, and the essential task of simply getting out of our children’s way. We pinpoint the willingness to be changed as an essential ingredient in successful fatherhood as it's the very first step of do…

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Dr. Dan Singley - The Psychology of Masculinity 1:31:05

1y ago1:31:05

1:31:05

In this exciting and clarifying episode, we deep dive into the Psychology of modern masculinity to reveal what makes or breaks the male psyche. We define a better language for understanding what’s labeled toxic masculinity, and lay out a definitive case for vulnerability as a staple for healthy relationships. Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board …

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Kimberly Ann Johnson - The double-bind of modern parenthood 1:10:44

1y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

In this refreshing and honest conversation with Kimberly Ann Johnson, we face the reckoning with parenting in modern culture. We dive into the meta topics of motherhood and fatherhood, we explore how to balance caregiving and providing, and redefine modern fatherhood from a mother's perspective. Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Som…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep070 - Jason Frishman 48:55

1y ago48:55

48:55

Jason is a father of two boys, a husband, a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, and a narrative consultant. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including adventure therapy & narrative therapy, social activism, how his work as a therapist informed the creation of his JourneyMen program, the in and out breath of his M.E.N.S. …

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Dedan Bruner - Fatherhood is an Intentional Project 1:37:42

1y ago1:37:42

1:37:42

In this deeply insightful episode we learn from Meditator, Podcast Host and devoted father, Dedan Bruner, about what it takes to be a single dad providing for all of your kid's needs under your roof. His background as Mediator for the DC courts adds a powerful perspective of what causes child abuse, and how it usually stems from a general lack of s…

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Reis Paluso - The Breathwork Toolkit 1:26:55

1y ago1:26:55

1:26:55

In this episode I get my mind blown at how powerful and practical the breath is as the first line of defense against so many of our problems. My friend and Breathwork teacher Reis Paluso lays out 4 simple tools that help individuals like father’s have something right at hand in every moment to help balance, restore and even heal us. Reis Paluso is …

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The Vulnerable Man Ep069 - Keith Edwards 48:34

1y ago48:34

48:34

Keith is a speaker, a consultant, a coach, and the author of the bestselling book, Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity. We talk about his book and the 15 years of research behind it; the journey from Masking, to Unmasking, and into Becoming; the interplay of identity and integrity; what authentic masculinity means to Keith, and watching his own…

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DadRant: How to be a provider AND be present with your kids 17:44

1y ago17:44

17:44

In this very first DadRant solo episode, I address the crucial issue of work and home life balance that so many dads face. In a recent poll we ran, the #1 issue and question dads have is "how can I be a monetary provider AND be physically and emotionally present with my kids?" The answer is straightforward, but confronting. To cut to the chase: it'…

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Alex Schwartz - AI and the Future of Fatherhood 1:08:20

1y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

This episode's topic may be the reigning challenge faced by today’s generation of providers. Artificial Intelligence and its effect on individual lives is the main focus of Alex Schwartz podcast The Disrupted workforce. In this episode we hit home on just how AI is affecting everyone’s lives, but especially fathers who are needing to adapt in order…

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