With Love, Men

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos celebrate The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships hitting Amazon Bestseller status with a 4.9 rating — and dig into two things men often struggle with: commitment and celebration. Jake opens up about why so many men, himself included, struggle to feel their achievements are ever "enough," tracing...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos share the origin story of their novel The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships — ten years in the making — and why male friendship might be the most underrated force in a man's life. Nick traces the book back to his frustration that almost nothing existed about men's mental health and transformatio...

In this episode of With Love, Men, co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos explore a foundational concept from their upcoming novel: the myths we tell ourselves about who we are. Jake and Nick introduce the idea that we're all "meaning-making machines" who create stories—myths—about ourselves. These myths come in two forms: the Minotaur (shame-based stories like "I'm...

In this episode of With Love, Men, co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos tackle the timeless question: What does it mean to be a man in 2026? Jake reflects on lessons from his father—leading with heart, embracing vulnerability, and making a difference without seeking credit. Nick shares his immigrant father's blueprint: being a man means contributing more than you take, not from unwort...

In this episode of With Love, Men, co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos explore why men chase money—and what they're really seeking beneath the surface. Nick argues men are chasing self-worth and validation, measuring themselves against others to prove "I'm okay, I'm a real man." Jake adds that economic shifts have stripped away traditional pathways: only 15% of 30...

In this episode of With Love, Men, co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos tackle one of the most avoided topics in men's work: sexuality and physical intimacy. Opening with a striking story from a joint men's and women's group session where men were paralyzed by fear while women spoke explicitly and comfortably about sex, they explore why this topic remains so taboo—even in sp...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos tackle one of today's most contentious questions: Is masculinity a prison? Inspired by a recent debate they attended at Comedy Cellar in New York's West Village, they dive deep into what masculinity actually means and whether it constrains or empowers modern men. The conversation begins with a fundamental ch...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos tackle one of the most fundamental yet avoided aspects of masculinity: why men struggle to ask for help and express genuine gratitude. From the age-old joke about men refusing to ask for directions to today's digital age equivalent of wandering grocery store aisles rather than asking staff for help, this pattern...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos tackle one of the most pervasive yet unspoken challenges in modern masculinity: the dangerous entanglement of self-worth and career identity. Through raw vulnerability and unflinching honesty, Nick reveals his own journey of career addiction—how titles, responsibilities, and external validation became the sole source...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos tackle one of the most avoided topics in men's conversations: pornography and its profound impact on intimacy and relationships. With 91.5% of men aged 18-73 reporting porn consumption in the past month, this isn't a fringe issue—it's affecting nearly every man and their relationships. Nick courageously...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos explore a fundamental question: Are you living in the arena or watching from the stands? Drawing inspiration from Teddy Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech, Jake and Nick challenge listeners to step out of the safety of spectating and into the messy, vital experience of being fully alive. Throu...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos dive into a question at the heart of modern masculinity: What gives men their sense of self-worth? From childhood heartbreaks to the quiet pressures of adulthood, Jake and Nick explore how men lose touch with their intrinsic value—and how they can reclaim it. They share personal stories of early rejections, the cultur...

In this episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos dive into the surprisingly complex world of sharing—why it’s so damn hard for men, and why it might be the most transformational thing they can do. From childhood messages about “manning up” to the unspoken fear of losing an edge, Jake and Nick explore the emotional minefields that keep men quiet—and the magic that ha...

In this inaugural episode of With Love, Men , co-hosts Jake Fishbein and Nick Papadopoulos dive into the big, beautiful, messy question: What does it mean to be a man today? Drawing from their 25+ years leading men’s groups and their own personal journeys, Jake and Nick explore success, role modeling, emotional expression, fatherhood, heartbreak, vulnerability, and how real change often requires c...

When men become fathers, what impact does that have on their identity, way of living, and sense of self? Is it something they prepare for or something that’s sprung on them? Few relationships impact a man as much as his relationship with his father, whether his father was absent or present. Many times, the nature of this relationship carries far into his life and impacts how he chooses to be a fat...

Coach Nick Papadopoulos, Coach Jake Fishbein, and Dr. Jessica Koblenz to explore ‘Men & The Cave’ in this 75-minute conversation. When men are living in the cave, what impact does it have on their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being? When men don’t take care of themselves, what’s the impact on them and others? For men, it can be challenging and societally unacceptable to ask...

Coach Nick, Coach Jake, and special guest Stephanie D’Ambra explore Men & Friendship in this episode of The Arena Series. What does friendship mean to men in general? How has COVID-19 impacted men’s relationship to friendship? There are many stereotypes and jokes about male friendship, but most of the time we don’t talk about what’s at the core and what’s possible when men connect with each ot...

In this hour-long conversation, Coach Nick Papadopoulos, Coach Jake Fishbein, and Dr. Jessica Koblenz explore Men & Intimacy.  What does intimacy mean to men? What gets in the way of men experiencing and creating the intimacy they desire? Men often find themselves in a competitive mindset, focused on winning and accomplishment. While this mindset can lead to tremendous tangible results, it can...