Man to Man with Logan and Ben

What happens when your partner makes more—and why can that feel threatening? This week on Man to Man with Logan and Ben, we unpack money, masculinity, and the pressure to provide. From tying your self-worth to your paycheck to navigating different incomes, we explore how money can shape confidence, power, and resentment in a relationship. Does earning more give you more say? What counts as providi...

One year of Man to Man with Logan and Ben! In this anniversary episode, we catch up on life, share what's been happening personally, and reflect on a year of honest conversations about masculinity, relationships, fatherhood, and personal growth. Then we dive into a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention: the male body-image crisis. From muscle dysmorphia, steroids, and TRT to extre...

In this episode of Man to Man with Logan and Ben , we sit down with Andy Torgersen for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, fatherhood, and finding a deeper sense of purpose. Andy shares his journey through addiction, the challenges he faced while trying to find his way, and the lessons he learned while rebuilding his life. We discuss how parenthood can completely shift a man’s...

Your phone was supposed to make life easier. Instead, it may be changing the way you experience your life. In this episode, Logan and Ben are joined by Anthony Brickhouse to break down what constant connection is doing to our attention, relationships, and ability to be present. We get into social media comparison, cyberbullying, phantom vibrations, phishing and online manipulation, porn, outrage,...

Episode 15 — What Every Man Learns Too Late Guest Host: Anthony Brickhouse We spend a lot of our lives believing there will always be more time—more time to get healthy, repair relationships, chase what matters, or become the person we know we should be. In Episode 15, we sit down with guest host Anthony Brickhouse to talk about the lessons men often don't understand until life forces them to....

EP14 — The Male Friendship ProblemEpisode Summary For many men, making friends gets harder with age. Careers, relationships, parenting, and responsibilities slowly replace the time and intentionality that friendships require. Many men find themselves surrounded by people yet lacking the deep brotherhood they once had. In this episode, Logan and Ben discuss why male friendships are disappearing, ho...

In this episode of Man to Man with Logan and Ben , we sit down with Ian Acker —father, husband, athlete, and founder of Fit to Recover (FTR) . Ian shares the story behind building a recovery community centered on fitness, connection, and purpose, along with the lessons he's learned through fatherhood, marriage, leadership, and personal growth. We talk about what it means to lead by example, ba...

In Episode 12 of Man to Man with Logan and Ben , we sit down with Brad Jensen for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, entrepreneurship, health, and the conversations that challenge the way we think. Brad opens up about his journey through addiction, the moments that forced him to change, and how recovery became the foundation for building a successful business and a meaningful li...

In this episode of Man to Man with Logan and Ben , we explore a question many men avoid until life forces them to answer it: Who are you when what you do is no longer available to define you? From careers and achievements to status and success, many men build their identity around performance. But what happens when the job ends, the business fails, or the title disappears? Logan and Ben discuss wh...

In this episode, Logan and Ben sit down with Philip Millerberg, audio engineer, event producer, community builder, and co-founder of Mentor and Muse and Own It SLC. Philip shares his journey through recovery from substance addiction and pornography, the lessons he learned rebuilding his life, and how those experiences shaped his views on intimacy, relationships, and personal growth. The conversati...

Sex is everywhere—but real intimacy is declining. In this episode, Logan and Ben break down the growing gap between physical access and emotional connection, and why presence is the missing piece. They explore how distraction, stress, and constant stimulation are pulling people out of the moment, making intimacy feel routine instead of meaningful. The conversation dives into how phones, social med...

Money isn’t just numbers—it’s one of the biggest psychological drivers in our lives. In this episode, Logan and Ben break down how money creates stress, shapes behavior, and quietly influences the decisions we make every day. They dive into why financial anxiety often has less to do with income and more to do with uncertainty and comparison, how fear and pressure can lead people to make reactive o...

Episode 7 — Patrick Dimoh Patrick Dimoh shares his journey from military special operations into fatherhood and entrepreneurship, highlighting how discipline, leadership, and resilience shaped his identity. He opens up about transitioning out of the military, redefining purpose beyond service, and applying those same principles to being a present, intentional father. The conversation also explores...

Enhanced vs Natural — The Truth About PEDs, Peptides, and Performance No hacks. No hype. No bullshit. In this episode of Man to Man , Logan and Ben break down the real landscape of performance enhancement—what works, what’s overhyped, and what it actually costs to push your body beyond natural limits. From steroids to peptides to the rise of GLP-1s, this conversation cuts through the noise and get...

In this episode of Man to Man , Logan and Ben break down the hidden cost of avoiding conflict—and why what feels like peace in the moment often leads to long-term damage. They dive into how avoidance builds resentment, fuels passive-aggressive behavior, and weakens relationships over time. This conversation challenges men to embrace honest communication, have difficult conversations early, and und...

In this episode, Logan and Ben sit down with licensed trauma and addiction therapist Jen Carlson for a real, unfiltered conversation on what trauma actually looks like—and what happens when it goes unresolved. Jennifer shares her personal story of addiction, the road to recovery, and how those experiences led her to become a therapist helping others navigate the same battles. Together, they break...

In this episode, Logan and Ben break down the hidden weight of emotional labor, how over-functioning slowly kills attraction, and why real partnership requires shared emotional responsibility—not silent sacrifice. They unpack what happens when one partner becomes the emotional regulator, the fixer, and the one holding it all together—and how that imbalance quietly erodes connection, respect, and i...

In this episode of Man to Man with Logan & Ben , we break down why emotional safety matters more in relationships than love alone. Many men believe love should be enough, but without emotional regulation and consistency, love can still feel unstable to a partner. We discuss how emotional predictability builds trust, why women pay attention to patterns instead of promises, and how calm, regulated r...

In the first episode of Season 2, Logan and Ben tackle a pattern many men know well but rarely talk about: shutting down instead of speaking up. They explore why silence often shows up during stress, conflict, or emotional pressure—and why it’s usually not about a lack of care, but a lack of skill. The conversation breaks down how many men were never taught how to communicate what’s actually going...

Logan and Ben talk about the fine line between inspiration and idolization — and why your heroes can’t save you. Heroes show us what’s possible. But the moment you start worshipping someone else’s life, you stop evolving your own. In this episode, we break down how to take their discipline, not their identity. Their mindset, not their mask. Be inspired. Then move. Your path starts where theirs end...

Nice guys chase approval. Good men earn respect. In this episode, we break down the quiet trap of being “nice” — avoiding conflict, hiding needs, and trading integrity for validation. We contrast that with what it actually means to be a good man: grounded in values, clear in communication, and willing to face discomfort to stay aligned with truth. This isn’t about being harsh or agreeable — it’s a...

Silence isn’t empty — it’s a tool. In this episode, we break down why so many men stay busy, distracted, and overstimulated… because stillness forces you to hear what’s really going on inside. The thoughts you avoid. The stress you bury. The truth you keep outrunning. You’ll learn how solitude builds clarity, emotional control, and presence — and why the strongest men aren’t the loudest, but the m...

Fear isn’t just about failure, rejection, or taking risks. In this episode, we break down the deeper psychological fears that quietly shape men’s lives — fear of inadequacy, losing respect, emotional exposure, powerlessness, and living without purpose. But the real enemy isn’t falling short. It’s staying the same . We talk about how fear operates in the brain, why comfort can feel safe while slowl...

In this episode, Ben and Logan break down the idea of societal blueprints —the inherited scripts we’re handed about success, masculinity, relationships, and self-worth. They explore how negative and positive self-talk quietly reinforces these blueprints, often keeping men stuck in cycles they didn’t consciously choose. The conversation challenges the habit of blaming parents, upbringing, or circum...

Hosted by Logan and Ben , this episode explores a hard truth: a man without a mission doesn’t just drift—he self-destructs. Together, we break down how comfort without direction turns into chaos, why a clear mission makes men dangerous in the right way, and why serving something bigger than yourself is essential for discipline, meaning, and long-term fulfillment. This conversation is for men seeki...