Ex-Men Roundtable Podcast: A Mastermind of Exceptional, Extraordinary, Excellent Men

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Hope. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • The definition of hope • Is hope just passive wishing? • How hope and action must happen together • How to not be crushed when hope is unfulfilled • How to avoid feeling hopeless and much more......

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about why we get angry and how we can control it so it doesn’t make things worse. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • Who usually gets hurt from anger? • What is the expectation that can trigger anger? • What expectations ‘should’ we have • Wh...

This is an episode every parent, man or woman, going through a divorce can benefit from. In this conversation from around last Christmas, The Ex-men share what they learned and determined to be the most valuable "gift" we can give our children. " We are not raising kids, we are raising adults " and so the gifts we give them will carry forward for the rest of their lives. As you...

Here's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about the value of accountability. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: What does it mean to us to be accountable?  How accountability can help keep us keep in integrity with ourselves.  How accountability with someone who is safe and experienced can give you...

Here's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about the grief of divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: •  How organizing areas of your life move you forwards •  Why starting small with planning builds the momentum you need •  Why getting things done builds a sense of self-worth and achievement •...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about self sabotage as it relates to going through divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. It is in this time of a divorce that emotions are high and so are the hurts. Self Sabotage is something very common as we fight for what is ours while going through our own fear, insecurities, a...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time our own Dustin Droen shares his own story of divorce. From the discovery of what led to the fall of the marriage to kids, to logistics, to working though acceptance and what he learned from it. Dustin shares from the heart the most important thing someone shared with him that helped get him through the divorce and what advice he has for s...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Parental Alienation, what it is and how you might deal with it. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • The 5 factors that define Parental Alienation • Unspoken behaviours that can contribute • Having the awareness of when WE might be aliena...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about loneliness. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young, Jason Blount and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: • The difference between 'alone' and 'lonely' • Why suffering is an indicator • The reasons why people spiral down • Strategies to deal with loneliness • Nurturing the relatio...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about grief of losing the marriage. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, Stuart Young and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: •  Explaining the Kübler-Ross cycle of grief and how to use it •  Why the initiator of divorce doesn’t seem to suffer the grief •  What is actually being grieved with divorce? •  Connect...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about "Why Painful Experiences Are Pivot Points". Present were me, Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler, and this week’s host Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: • ‘Know’ that things will change - changing focus really helps • Pain becomes a tool to evolve and become a better, stronger you • What are you prepared to...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about conflict in divorce. Present were Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen and Larry McInnes. In this episode we talk about: •  Finding common ground is key •  Rehearse how you ‘could’ respond to conflict ahead of time •  Pause... in order to respond instead of reacting to conflict •  Asking a pointed question in the heat of conflict...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about your reaction to fear. Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: •  Fear can be subtle and relate to how we think we’re perceived by others •  Lacking a sense of control in a situation can lead to fear •  Understand what triggers you to feel fear, and why •  Taking control...

Here's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about: "How to Shape Your Identity After Divorce Pt.4". Present were Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, and this week’s host Jason Blount. In this episode we talk about: • You are shaping your identity NOT your circumstances • Using hindsight to evaluate your identity • The importance of mentors • How will y...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about: "Your Identity After Divorce Pt.3". Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler, Dustin Droen, and this week’s host Jason Blount. In this episode we talk about: • Recognising who you’ve ‘been’ and now who you want to BE • How personal growth can feel like diluting yourself due to compromise • Being treated badly can...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about: "What Happens to Your Identity After Divorce". Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen, and this week’s host Jason Blount. In this episode we talk about: • Reinventing yourself through forced evolution • Recognising what needs to change about yourself • How we ‘should’ be vs how we ‘could be •...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about: "What Happens to Your Identity After Divorce". Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and this week’s host Jason Blount. In this episode we talk about: • Reinventing yourself through forced evolution • Recognising what needs to change about yourself • How we ‘should’ be vs how we ‘could’ be •...

Here's the next Ex-Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about  'The Impact of Forgiveness'. Present were Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen, and our special guest Jill Kaufman. In this episode we talk about: • Forgiving ourselves • The purpose of forgiveness • Does forgiveness = closure? • Do WE need to be forgiven? • The timing of forgiveness • The power of respond...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about "How To Effect Positive Change Pt2". Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Dustin Droen and our Jason Blount. In this episode we talk about: • How fear stops us from taking positive action • How our primitive brain protects us from change and why • How to embrace fear to keep moving forwards...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about 'How To Effect Positive Change Pt.1'. Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount and Dustin Droen In this episode we talk about: • Recognising when you need positive change and how your vocabulary is key • Understanding your part in where you are right now • How changing your energy can...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about Toxic Masculinity. Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount, and Dustin Droen In this episode we talk about: • How toxic masculinity is related to the ego and vulnerability • What "toxic" actually means • Is toxic masculinity subjective? • How toxic masculinity is learned behaviour...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's all about personal identity. Present were Stuart Young, Larry McInnes, Peter Hobler and Dustin Droen. In this episode we talk about: •  The 6 Human Needs that drive us all •  The 5 Love Languages, recognising them and using them •  How focusing on your own needs can blind us to our partner’s needs •  Communicating your expectatio...

Here's the next Ex Men Roundtable discussion, this time it's PART 2 of the importance of developing the right MINDSET. Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes, Jason Blount and Dustin Droen In this episode we talk about: • How it's ok to lapse into autopilot - it's how we get things done • Recognising our own behaviour gives us choices • Not understanding your feelin...

Here's the next Ex men Roundtable discussion, this time it's PART 1 of the importance of developing the right Mindset. Present were Stuart Young, Peter Hobler, Larry McInnes and Dustin Droen In it we talk about: • How looking back affects how we look forward • How shifting our focus to what we want instead of what we don't want can ignite our purpose • How awareness is the first key to...

Here's in this discussion,  it's all about Initial Coaching questions... In this discussion we talk about the first questions we use when coaching someone (particularly divorced dads) to uncover some of the root causes of emotions in order to deal with and heal them. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. ***Proud to be selected by FeedSpot’s panelists as one of the Top...