ManReimagined

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Paul Robson, as we embark on an exploration of masculinity and tradition. Delving into the depths of men's work and the significance of embracing timeless traditions, Paul shares many insights drawn from his journey. From navigating the complexities of masculinity to the transformative power of faith, this conversation offers a captivating glimpse...

In the latest episode of Man Reimagined, join us as Rich embarks on a transformative journey with Malcolm, who shares his profound experiences from his time spent at a Maori retreat recently. Delving deep into the heart of Maori culture, Malcolm unveils the profound insights he gained, particularly regarding rites of passage and the timeless wisdom embedded within their traditions. Let us know wha...

Welcome back, listeners, to another episode of Man Reimagined. After a six-month hiatus, we're back - both of us. In today's episode, we're reawakening the conversation surrounding men in society. Has it evolved? Just how present is this discourse, and what's the current temperature towards men's development, and 'masculinity'? Join us as we thaw out old notions and exp...

Ever wondered what really goes on at men's retreats? Do aspects of them appeal to you, but you're put off by others? Are you curious but unsure about whether they're for you? Keen to know about a different approach, that doesn't involve theatrical initiation rituals, warpaint, and bellowing into the night?! Then keep listening. This episode takes a peek behind the scenes as I talk...

What happens to men when they get older? What role can they still play, and how can they share their life experience and wisdom? What function can they serve as they enter their 'golden years', for other men and their community, and why do so few men do so in the west? To answer these questions and find out about the value of being an 'elder', I've invited my friend and mentor...

So many men have an interest in the world of men's work and the personal development journey, but stay on the fringes and prefer to listen or read rather than invest their time and hard-earned money in showing up at a circle, yet alone a retreat. While this is understandable, I thought I'd share one man's inspiring journey who took the leap and jumped in. In the space of 18 months, Chr...

How can a lifelong Atheist suddenly find God and become an Orthodox Christian?!? Is there still a space for religion today? Why the trend for men (in the U.S. in particular) to look to religion more and more right now? How is it even relevant, given what science and New Atheism has shown us in the last couple of hundred years? In this episode, I welcome Paul Robson to help me make sense of this. I...

In this very special addition of the Man Reimagined podcast, we welcome internationally renowned embodiment teacher, Mark Walsh. I wanted to interview Mark in particular because he is not a man that minces words. He talks straight and is refreshingly candid in his views, whilst at the same time coming across as balanced and grounded in his thinking - a welcome thing. Mark Walsh is the founder of t...

It's time for us to have an uncomfortable conversation. The porn industry is often talked about as making the internet, being described as the true early adopters. And that may be the case, however, what has been the legacy of that pornification?  In this episode we invite Jeremy Lipkowitz to talk Porn Addiction and the impact that it is having on our lives. Jeremy is a coach and mentor to pe...

In this episode we welcome back Drew Lawson. Last year Drew came on to our podcast and shared an incredible amount of wisdom and insight in the world of sex and intimacy, shedding light into so many different areas that most of us don't talk about because we either have no idea about it (things such as kink and group sex), or because we feel too much shame around it (things like self-doubt, needin...

In this episode we here at ManReimagined are very proud to share with you a wonderful conversation we had with Mike Dyson, the founder of Good Blokes Co, an organisation that runs retreats for men, rights of passage for boys becoming men, and both father/son and mother/son weekends in Australia.  In this episode Mike shares his wisdom and experience about the journey to manhood and the profou...

In this very special addition of the Man Reimagined podcast, we welcome internationally renowned teacher and practitioner, Steve James. Steve James travels internationally teaching somatic practices, meditation, as well as leading explorations in contemplative & relational realms. Known for his direct, grounded approach and his enquiry-based ethos, Steve has extensive experience in elite athle...

Since we’ve started this podcast we’ve done a few interviews that have touched on relationships and communication. However, pretty much all of that has been more about communication within intimate relationships. In this episode we look to dive into how men are at communicating with their mates. What is it we do well, what do we not do so well, and how can we improve? This is about more than just...

In this very personal episode Mal shares the journey he has been on as he has supported his wife Evelyn through her battle with Leukemia.  The intention for this episode is to share what it is like to see a loved one go through the wild downs and ups that cancer can bring, and how it feels to be the primary caregiver through the whole thing. Everything that Mal shares is deeply personal, yet...

Ever heard of Nice Guy Syndrome? Well it's real, and it is affecting more men - and their relationships - than we know. For example, do you always focus on giving yet are uncomfortable receiving, or tend to avoid conflict at all costs? Do you have difficulty making your own needs a priority in your relationships, or find yourself constantly seek approval from others, especially women? Perhaps you...

This week we dive into a topic that is very close to Mal's heart, and that is understanding and treating stress and anxiety. In our modern world stress and anxiety have become an epidemic in peoples lives. We all talk about it, yet how many of us actually know what it is? And even less well known is how to treat it and get rid of it. In this episode we aim to change that for you. For the last 20 y...

In this first big interview of our second season we are honoured to talk to the inspiring James 'Fish' Gill about his take on communication and relationship. James is the creator of a whole new way for us as humans to relate to each other. His method incorporates the ancient knowledge of yogic philosophy into the modern need for us to bridge the interpersonal gap and find our way back to a heart c...

We're back and we're... well... As interesting and human as we've ever been! That's right a new season of ManReimagined is here to explore men and where we are in society. In this first episode of season 2 we look at what's in-store for the year ahead as we seek to build on the momentum we created last year by interviewing more wonderful people and diving into the mystery of being a man in the 21s...

For this episode Mal and Rich have taken time out from their break to do a special interview with the man responsible for starting International Men's Day - Jerome Teelucksingh. Jerome is a history professor from the Island of Trinidad and Tobago (and as a consequence he has a wonderful Carribean accent for you to luxuriate to), and started the movement for recognition of an International Men's Da...

After 23 episodes we have decided to take a break - not an ending but a break! As a consequence, this episode is a reflection on the journey we've been on with ManReimagined over the past 6 months.... The lessons, the insights and the gold that has been shared. If you have been moved by the journey we've been on over the past few months, then please reach out to us. We would love to hear from you,...

In this episode Mal and Rich interview John Niland, founder of the Self-Worth Academy. Self-Worth is a very misunderstood concept. It is one of the inner acceptance of who we are, something that is very different from self-esteem, which is more an externally validated experience... Through this episode John takes us through his own journey of self discovery and Self-Worth, sharing a story that we...

Have you ever wondered what it is like being a gay man, particularly for those men who lived through the challenging times of the 70's, 80's and in to the 90's - the period when being gay was still outlawed in many places and when AIDS first came on the scene? In this special episode Mal and Rich invite two men - Kris and Geoff - to share their experiences of how it has been to grow up and live as...

 So.... Spirituality..... why is it that so many men seem to have a fraught and often disdainful view of this word?  In this episode Mal and Rich begin to explore the incredible tapestry of life that can be experienced by tapping into our inner spirit. They look to break down the difference (as they see it) between spirituality versus religion, and seek to understand why men as a whole s...

Last week we talked to dad's, so this week as a counterpoint we're talking to a 50 year old newly single man to find out what it's like becoming single again in a very different world from his last time out. In this episode we run the gauntlet of relearning how to be on your own, dating apps, societal expectations of middle aged men, and the changing expectations for both men and women when it com...

In this very special episode Mal and Rich interview 2 dads (well, 3 if you include Mal) about the joys, challenges, and lessons of being a modern dad. In this wonderfully moving, and at times hilarious interview, the two men - Travis Field and Adam Mahmoud - bring incredibly heart-felt and open insights about what being a dad means to them and how it has shaped their lives. For any of us who want...