13 Minutes

Young men are lonelier than any generation ever recorded—and most are hiding behind a single word: fine. In this conversation, Yehuda and Baruch HaLevi (author of The Guy in the Glass) sit down to examine the deeper roots of the male loneliness epidemic—not just through statistics, but through lived experience. Phones replacing presence. P*rn replacing intimacy. Education systems that don’t fit bo...

What actually keeps a marriage alive for 26 years? &nbsp In this intimate, honest, and deeply spiritual conversation, B and Ariela share the real foundations that have carried them through four kids, career change, a move across the world, identity shifts, spiritual evolution, and more than a decade of “desert years.” &nbsp They dive into: • How to build a soul-centered marriage • Trust, vulnerabi...

What does it mean to truly belong - as a man, as a woman, and as a human being craving connection? &nbsp In this intimate episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi is joined by Ariela HaLevi for a deeply honest conversation about the growing loneliness epidemic and the timeless need for circles — men’s groups, women’s circles, and the ancient ways we used to gather long before modern life pulled us apa...

What does it mean to be truly seen? &nbsp In this intimate episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi welcomes lifelong friend, mentor, and psychologist Yochai, joining from Israel, to explore a powerful truth: every human being needs a witness. &nbsp Together, they reflect on their personal journey — from a rabbi–psychologist relationship to a brotherhood built on trust, vulnerability, and deep listeni...

Why are you here? What keeps you going when life gets hard? &nbsp In this episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi sits down with Scott Davis to explore one of the most important and challenging questions a man can face: What is your why? &nbsp Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s bold prompt — “Why haven’t you killed yourself?” — Scott shares how this piercing question became a catalyst for understanding purp...

A downpour, an empty tailgate—and one guest who still showed up. That tiny moment says everything about Euan Graham. In this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs a Why, Dr. B digs into Euan’s immigrant story, work ethic, and “give first” philosophy that took him from a blow-up mattress and a beat-up Accord to a relationship-driven real estate career. Expect straight talk on resilience, refus...

Every 13 minutes in America, a man dies by suicide. Dr. Baruch’s mission is simple and audacious—push that number back to 14. In this intimate conversation, Dr. Cody Young shares a raw journey through a school shooting that impacted his family, the loneliness many men quietly carry, and the seismic life shift of leaving his lifelong faith. Together, Baruch and Cody explore moving from “Mr. Nice Gu...

In this episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi explores the transformative power of commitment —one of the core tools used in men’s peer groups and one of the most essential virtues in life. Commitment isn’t just about showing up when it’s easy; it’s about aligning your word, your actions, and your integrity, even when it’s inconvenient. From being on time to honoring relationships, from saying yes only when...

On the morning of 9/11, former ATP top-100 tennis pro Jeff Salzenstein rode the subway through the World Trade Center stop—ten minutes before impact. That near-miss, and later the harrowing fight to save his brother from addiction, shaped a life philosophy that puts meaning over medals. In this raw, uplifting conversation, Jeff and Dr. B explore purpose (“your why”), identity beyond achievements,...

In today’s episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi explores one of the oldest yet most overlooked tools for transformation—confidentiality. In an age of constant oversharing, “leaky boundaries,” and broken trust, the ability to hold confidence is rare but essential. Drawing from his years as a rabbi and his work leading men’s peer groups, Dr. B unpacks why confidentiality is foundational for growth, vulnerabil...

Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. In this powerful episode, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi goes straight to the deep end with guest Justin Smith—an actuary and father—on how stats, fatherhood, and men’s peer groups can move us from numb survival to purpose. They unpack the cost of never stating your preferences, why midlife math matters, and how modeling emotional fitness at home can c...

In this episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi dives into one of the most transformative tools he teaches in men’s peer groups: the practice of experience sharing. Too often, men (and people in general) fall into the trap of giving advice—“you should do this”—which shuts down real connection and growth. Instead, Dr. B shows how shifting from fixing mode to sharing our own lived experience opens the door to au...

In this deeply personal solo episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), host B shares the single most important poem he has ever read: "The Guy in the Glass." This poem is the key to understanding B's life's work and the haunting story at its core, the suicide of his father. B recounts in visceral detail how his father's final moments were spent dying by suffocation while staring a...

Most men wait until tension boils over before they speak up. But what if you could prevent blowups by clearing the air while things are still small ? In this episode, Dr. B introduces one of the most powerful men’s peer group tools: clearing . It’s simple, but not simplistic—and practicing it can transform trust, intimacy, and resilience in every relationship. Big Ideas Covered What clearing is —...

In this powerful episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B sits down with Jared Wosmek, a retired police officer with a remarkable story of healing and transformation. Jared is a gentle soul—an artist, a helper, a peacemaker. So how did he end up spending 19 years in law enforcement? To fill a void, he put on the badge like a mask, hoping the uniform would make him feel noble and special.   For nearl...

In this powerful solo episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), host B lays his soul bare to reveal the raw, personal mission behind his work with men. He starts with the tragic statistic that gives the podcast its name: every 13 minutes, a man in America takes his own life. For B, this isn't just a number, it's the story of his father, his hero, who he lost to suicide 18 years ago. &nbsp B shares his...

In this powerful episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B and Dave sit down with Steven Ziegler, a man known as the ultimate connector who builds community wherever he goes. But what drives him? A deep-seated desire to ensure no one ever feels left out—a feeling he knew intimately as a kid. &nbsp Steve shares his 25-year journey with men's peer groups, which began with the Entrepreneurs' Organizatio...

On this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B and Dave sit down with Army veteran Deke Letson. Waking up in a jail cell after a DUI was just the beginning of his downward spiral. It led to losing his job and a moment of ultimate despair with a 9mm pistol in his mouth. In that darkest moment, the thought of his children became his reason to live. &nbsp In this raw and powerful conversation, Deke o...

Every 13 minutes, a man in America takes his own life. It’s a silent epidemic fueled by loneliness, isolation, and the pressure to "be tough." But what if there was a powerful antidote? &nbsp On this episode of 13 Minutes, co-founder Dave Mann answers one simple question: Why does every man need a peer group? He shares his raw, personal story of how, at 27, he was a "philanderer and a liar" on the...

How do the defining moments of our youth, the ones shaped by absence and adversity, forge the men we become? &nbsp On this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B sits down with his "brother outlaw," Brian Rosen, for a profoundly honest conversation about a life journey few could imagine. Brian shares his experience of being sent to a boys' home at age 11, the "father hunger" that shaped his path,...

What lies beneath a man's anger? And what happens when he finally finds a safe space to let it go—not just for a moment, but for good? &nbsp In this powerful episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast) with B, we’re joined by men’s coach and guide Phil Owens. Phil shares his incredible journey from a childhood in a religious cult and tumultuous military service—experiences that taught him to suppress his...

What happens when a man commits to the deep, vulnerable work of personal growth? And what does that look like from the other side of the relationship? In this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast) with B and Dave, we’re joined by spiritual medium Rebecca Rosen, who offers a rare and insightful perspective as the wife of a Man Uprising participant. Rebecca Rosen, who will share the profound transform...

Why do so many successful men feel isolated, as if they have to wear a ""superhero suit"" and have all the answers? And what is the most powerful vehicle for breaking this cycle? &nbsp In this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast) with B and Dave , we sit down with Cam Mochan, co-founder of Man Uprising and a 20-year veteran of elite peer groups like EO and YPO. &nbsp Cam shares his profound journey...

In this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast) with B, he sits down with TJ Westphal, co-founder of The Slog Co., for an in-depth discussion on navigating adversity—what he defines as 'the slog.' Moving beyond the common narrative of simply enduring the grind, TJ presents a powerful framework for slowing down, engaging in radical honesty, and moving through challenges with intention, purpose,...

special guest Dave Mann to their new studio. Inspired by the shocking statistic that a man takes his own life every 15 minutes in the U.S., Dave shares his personal journey from surviving cancer and deep depression to finding purpose through peer support. He opens up about balancing the “warrior” with the “lover” archetype—strength and vulnerability—and the life-changing role of structured peer gr...