The Man Enough Podcast

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, a...

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 curio...

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 sing...

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 betwee...

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...

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 dedica...

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...

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...

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 exper...

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, therap...

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...

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 ancien...

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 inva...

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...

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 op...

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...

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 bi...

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, ch...

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 suc...

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 co...

What happens when we are too concerned with being perceived as the “good guy” that we forget we are human? Award winning singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes shares experiences from his childhood, career and current relationship that have shaped his ideas of masculinity, privilege, and service. With wisdom beyond his years and a calmness that is contagious, Shawn’s vulnerability gives us permission to o...

Activist, author, and one of the stars of the hit series “Queer Eye,” Karamo Brown provides humor, insight and truth on this premiere of The Man Enough Podcast. He opens up about his past experiences with abuse, how domestic violence impacts the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the importance of accountability, doing the work to grow and making amends along the way. Karamo’s powerful presence and eye-...

Get ready for the first episode of the podcast on Monday with an intimate chat with hosts Justin Baldoni, Liz Plank and Jamey Heath. Get to know each of them a bit better, hear their goals for reframing the conversation around positive masculinity, and what to expect on this season of The Man Enough Podcast. Make sure to download the first full episode with Karamo Brown, available June 21. Learn m...

New episodes every Monday, starting June 14. The video version of every episode will be available on ManEnough.com/podcast If you're interested in learning in real-time, this is the podcast for you. Following the popular release of Wayfarer Studios Co-founder Justin Baldoni’s debut book, Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity, he and his cohosts, longtime collaborator Jamey Heath and prominent masc...