13 Minutes

When a marriage ends, a man's entire world can break open overnight. Statistically, divorced fathers are eight times more likely to choose suicide than divorced women going through the exact same process. Yet, this public health crisis remains largely hidden in plain sight. In this episode of 13 Minutes , Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down in person with Jude Sandvall, founder of The Di...

In 2024, Liddy Romero faced a pivotal fork in the road. After 16 years as the founder and CEO of a national non-profit social enterprise and 22 years with her partner, she navigated a divorce, walked away from her executive role, and stepped into an entirely new chapter of reinvention. In this episode of 13 Minutes , Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Liddy Romero, founder of Romero Co...

When outward success no longer matches internal alignment, we are forced to confront our own inauthenticity. Oliveyah Fisch, host of the Be Human Medicine podcast and executive coach, experienced this profound pivot firsthand before dedicating her work to helping high-performing leaders move beyond survival into deep self-trust and emotional regulation. In this episode of 13 Minutes , Dr. Baruch &...

At 40, faced with the sudden loss of his brother to addiction, Jeremy Bronson stood at a pivotal crossroads. He took a bold leap from a career on Capitol Hill and high-tech into entrepreneurship, acquiring Occasions Catering in 2008 right before the Great Recession struck. In this episode of 13 Minutes , Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Jeremy Bronson, owner of Occasions Catering. To...

After years of running a meal delivery service that nearly ruined his health, chef James Barry realized something fundamental was missing. Instead of forcing his life to fit into the relentless hustle of corporate culture, he flipped the script: he built a business designed entirely around his family, fatherhood, and well-being. In this episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with J...

At 25, working 80-hour weeks in architecture with six-figure student debt, Samantha Warren looked successful on paper, but inside, she was experiencing a profound identity shattering. That crisis forced her to take a leap into the unknown, leaving the 9-to-5 world behind to discover her true vocation and help others unleash their authentic message. In this episode of 13 Minutes , Dr. Baruch "...

From living an opulent lifestyle abroad to humbling herself to rebuild her identity, Dr. Alise Cortez experienced firsthand what Dr. Viktor Frankl called the "existential vacuum." That profound shattering transformed her into an organizational psychologist, organizational logotherapist, speaker, and author dedicated to helping individuals and companies find their true "Why." In this episode of 13...

In this eye-opening episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Dr. Jordanna Quinn , founder and director of Kore Medicine, for a profound exploration of human health, longevity, and root-cause healing. Dr. Jordanna Quinn shares her journey from discovering her calling as a healer at age 14 to pioneering work in physical medicine, osteopathy, and regenerative therapies. S...

In this compelling episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi connects with entrepreneur, health optimization advocate, and CEO Boomer Anderson for a candid conversation on mortality, mental health, and disrupting outdated systems. Boomer shares the formative experiences that reshaped his life, beginning with the loss of a close friend to suicide while working in Investment Banking dur...

In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi is joined by renowned musician, educator, and leadership mentor Rick Recht for a powerful conversation on identity, transition, and what it truly means to step into the second half of life. From performing in front of thousands of screaming teens to enjoying total anonymity in Colorado, Rick reflects on navigating national fame while keeping his ide...

In this profound continuation of our conversation, Wally Klatch returns to dive even deeper into what it means to face terminal illness with radical honesty, courage, and grace. As his dementia progresses, Wally opens up about the real human fears, the dark nights of the soul, and how stripping away the "noise" of life allowed him to uncover his authentic self before losing the ability t...

When Wally Klatch was diagnosed with dementia in late 2022, everyone expected despair. Instead, he found his true meaning. This is a raw, deeply honest conversation about facing the end of life on your own terms, and how a devastating diagnosis became the exact catalyst Wally needed to move his life out of his head and into his guts. About This Episode: Every 13 minutes in America, a man dies by s...

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...