13 Minutes

Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi connects with entrepreneur and visionary Shahar Link for a deeply intimate conversation that ranges from a chance meeting in a Colorado hot spring to the frontlines of modern fatherhood. Shahar, a cor...

Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down for a raw, unfiltered conversation with former professional triathlete Collin Chartier, a man who reached the absolute pinnacle of his sport, only to have it all come crashing down. At 29 ye...

In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi welcomes Melody Hu , an energetic force of optimism, Enneagram 7 visionary, artist, and speaker, for a profoundly deep and wide-ranging conversation that moves quickly from the material world into the spiritual and psychological realms. Melody opens up about a profound spiritual awakening of universal love and oneness she experienced at just 11 year...

In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Trent Poulsen , co-founder of Ember and Ice and host of the upcoming Out of Pocket podcast, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build a meaningful life from the inside out. Trent opens up about growing up in a small mountain town outside Boulder, battling depression and suicidal thoughts in high school,...

In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Natalie Levy, founding partner of She's Independent Investments and author of Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey into Angel Investing , for one of the most unexpected and expansive conversations the show has ever had. What starts as a conversation about finance quickly becomes something much deeper. Natalie shares her journey from Wall Street t...

In this episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Ravi Rothenberg, also known as The Peaceful Papa, for a grounded and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live with purpose. They explore the tension between survival and meaning, the crisis of men’s mental health, and the idea that purpose is not something you find once—but something you live moment to moment....

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Leah Young to explore the deep intersections of generational trauma, healing, identity, and purpose. Leah shares her lived experience growing up in a wounded family system, navigating a high-demand religion, and ultimately becoming a cycle breaker committed to emotional safety, conscious parenting, and inner healing. Together they...

In this deeply honest episode of the 13 Minutes podcast, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi and Dave Mann unpack the hidden cost of “tough guy” culture and what it really means to become a good man. Together, they explore the journey from emotional survival to emotional freedom — confronting shame, healing inherited patterns, learning vulnerability, and discovering the strength found in accountability, brother...

In this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs a Why, B sits down with AI consultant and entrepreneur Patrick McCiser for a powerful conversation on technology, purpose, relationships, and what it truly means to be human. What begins as a discussion about AI quickly unfolds into a deeper exploration of identity, loneliness, love, men’s work, and the danger of losing ourselves in achievement, p...

Did you know that every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life? This heartbreaking statistic is the driving force behind this show. My guest today, Kyle Emanuel Brown, is a man who was living the "hustle culture" dream—fitness empire, elite health metrics, world-class performance—until it nearly killed him. In this episode, we dive into Kyle’s journey from a septic shock ICU bed...

Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Amanda Frederick for a powerful conversation about breathwork, relationships, self-worth, and living with purpose. In a world where a man dies by suicide every 13 minutes, they explore how discovering your “why” can become the foundation for healing and resilience. Amanda shares her journey from perfectionism and people-pleasing to self-worth and unconditional love. Tog...

Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Dan Marston for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about purpose, pain, and the search for meaning. Centered around the stark reality that a man dies by suicide every 13 minutes, this episode explores the urgent need for men to discover their “why” and anchor their lives in something deeper than success, status, or external validation. &nbsp Dan shares the stor...

Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Howard Snooks for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to live with a “why.” Drawing from decades as a psychotherapist and a life marked by deep personal loss, Howard shares stories that reveal the real impact of unspoken pain, generational patterns, and the importance of emotional honesty. Together, they explore men’s mental health...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi sits down with Savinay Nathan for a raw and deeply honest conversation about purpose identity and what it truly means to face yourself. At the heart of this discussion is a confronting question what do you see when you look in the mirror and more importantly can you respect that man. Together they explore the pressure many men feel to perform seek valida...

B HaLevi sits down with his co-founder and brother, Dave Mann, to talk about one of the most important lessons for men: integration, bringing the growth, clarity, and love we experience in retreats, peer groups, and personal journeys back into our everyday lives.   If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, or just want to see how men can lead with love and integrity, this epi...

Dr. B HaLevi and Dr. Dan Franz dive into what it really means for a man to look in the mirror, literally and figuratively, and face the truth about who he is and who he wants to become. They explore the classic Guy in the Glass poem, personal stories of guilt, growth, and accountability, and why many men struggle to be honest with themselves. This conversation isn’t about ego or bravado; it’s abou...

What happens when a man can no longer look himself in the eye?   In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dave Mann and B HaLevi explore the inspiration behind The Guy in the Glass, the book every man needs when facing identity, pressure, and the crossroads of life. Based on the timeless poem, this discussion goes beyond surface success to examine what it really means to become the...

Is love about February 14th… or February 15th and onwards?   In this honest, emotional, and deeply intimate conversation on 13 minutes (The Podcast), B and Ariela explore what happens to marriage after the chocolates fade, the kids grow up, and midlife sets in. Nearly 27 years in, they unpack the difference between peak romance and everyday intimacy and what it really takes to evolve together...

The world feels like it’s falling apart but the real crisis is where you place your attention. This message is about taking back your power, turning off the noise, and focusing on what you can actually change your marriage your children your purpose and yourself. Stop doom scrolling. Start leading. Change yourself and you change your world. &nbsp #TakeBackYourPower #MindsetShift #PersonalResponsib...

In this episode of 13 Minutes, B sits down with Steven Brandwayn for a raw, honest conversation about purpose, identity, and the courage it takes to stop sleepwalking through life. Steven shares his journey through burnout, ego driven success, and a years long dark night of the soul sparked by the pandemic and a realization that he was living a life programmed by expectations, not truth. &nbsp Tog...

What actually gives life meaning in midlife? &nbsp In this honest, raw, and deeply reflective conversation, Baruch and Greg explore the real foundations that carry men through loss, career shifts, and the challenge of defining purpose in the second half of life. &nbsp They dive into: • How to discover your “why” and live it every day • Turning tragedy and crisis into growth and forward motion • Na...

Sooner or later, every man comes to the dark woods — that place where the straight path is lost and life no longer works the way it used to. &nbsp In this episode of 13 Minutes, we explore the dark woods through the lens of midlife, Carl Jung’s life phases, and lessons from The Guy in the Glass: Are You Ready to See the Man You Were Meant to Be? &nbsp We discuss: • Why midlife feels like the strai...

A man walks into a bar — and that man could be you. &nbsp In this episode of 13 Minutes, we dive into the newly released book The Guy in the Glass: Are You Ready to See the Man You Were Meant to Be?. This book is for every man — whether young and just starting out, or at midlife and standing at the crossroads of choice. &nbsp We explore: • The challenges men face at midlife and beyond • Why 40 is...

Every man struggles with PELF — whether he realizes it or not. &nbsp PELF, an old English word meaning ill-gotten gains, isn’t just about money. It’s about anything pursued as an end rather than a means. In this episode of 13 Minutes, we explore the original meaning of The Guy in the Glass (1934) by Dale Wimbrow, the poem that has guided generations of men toward integrity and self-reflection. &nb...

“God is dead. And we have killed him.” — Friedrich Nietzsche   I believe God is dead—if what you mean by God is the version most of us were handed. The old man in the sky. The cosmic judge. The spiritual vending machine who dispenses blessings for good behavior and consequences for bad ones.   That God couldn’t survive real life. He couldn’t carry suffering, grief, doubt, or the quiet ache that sh...