Kings of Hearts Podcast

Our latest KOH podcast episode about the Joker mask is coming in hot this week. What is the joker mask? It is the mask we put on that is playful, humorous, makes light of situations, etc. It becomes a problem when we make it our identity or start hiding behind this mask to avoid our feelings, difficult situations or otherwise. Join Yenukwa and Andy on this powerful episode and expect to get into t...

Thank you for joining us again on the Kings of Hearts Podcast. We truly enjoy creating this content for you as we know how important it is to create "entry points" to topics that are often discussed or even brought up. In this conversation, expect deeper perspectives between Yenukwa and Andy on loneliness, aloneness, and chosen family. We specifically chose this topic to talk about and release in...

Yenukwa and Andy break down another powerful section from John Wineland's book: From The Core. As mentioned in a previous episode about John's book, we like to take an inspirational piece and extract practical uses for our listeners. At KOH, we believe that growth isn't only in the information or wisdom but in the action of it. In this episode, we look at the 11 Precepts of Conscious Warriorhood a...

Welcome back, and glad to have you join us on this powerful episode with Josh Looy. Josh is a deep guy. Our connection with him stems from his co-working relationship with Yenukwa at Lululemon. Deep conversations in the work environment has now evolved into us having Josh on our podcast to continue the dialogue. In this episode, we discuss... Dealing with social constructs of manhood Reclaiming ma...

In this episode, we welcome Jim Vance. Jim owns a successful masculine identity and relationship coaching business, The Conscious Man . Jim leads high-achieving men to master their masculinity, stand in their power, and elevate purpose & passion in their life & relationships. His mission is to be the man that men turn to when they are ready to turn their life around and step into their ful...

Thanks again for tuning back into the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Today we bring back Hafeez Sumani for his third appearance as our guest. It is extra special today because he is here on his birthday (October 3rd). Not only do we drop in and celebrate his life, but we also allow for the conversation to move toward a few deep topics on life, leadership, and growth. In this episode you can expect conve...

We are excited to release this episode about how to be conscious under pressure or “chaos.” It is a valuable topic for everyone, not just men. As we navigate life, life sometimes presents us with challenges and obstacles (most of these for our highest good). These challenges are not always comfortable, so in this episode, we share with you ways to be self-aware and present, as well as the value th...

Hello and welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast. Here where we dive into all things men's work, masculinity, men's mental health, leadership, and more.  In this episode, we dive into the realm of Intimacy -- specifically the three pillars that we identify as important aspects to consider. These are Intimacy with Self, with others (same gender), and within a romantic relationship. The mo...

Hello and welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast, where we dive into all things men's work, masculinity, men's mental health, leadership, and much more.  In this episode, we are unpacking ancient wisdom from Stoic Philosopher King and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The man, the myth, and the legend. Time and time again, we reference Marcus Aurelius in our men's groups, on IG, and in podc...

Hello, welcome back to the Kings of Hearts Podcast where we dive into all things men's work, masculinity, men's mental health, heart-based leadership, and much more.  In this episode, we are reading and extracting wisdom from John Wineland's new book, From The Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World. In the first couple of chapters, John...

Our commitment to you is to continue putting out content to help you navigate life as a man in this generation. Part of the journey is unlearning, reimagining, and deconditioning old narratives to reinstall healthier ways of showing up and leading life.  One of these topics is working vs. resting and "playing." Play is a word that might trigger some men, as many of us have lost touch with tha...

This episode is an extra important one! Tune in and learn why Kings of Hearts decided to move away from a non-profit structure. Yenukwa and Andy dive into what led to this decision, the blindspots, the evolution, and how we intend to move forward as a community. Transparency is fundamentally key in our organizational ethos as well as personal integrity, so recording this episode was a non-negotiab...

This is an episode to remember. Today we have with us Chantai Minet. A dear friend, a Registered Provisional Psychologist, an avid supporter of Kings of Hearts, and a beautiful soul. We get into a deep dialogue with Chantai about drawing wisdom from the land, returning to remembrance, men's mental health, the intersection between embodiment and spirituality, and much more. There is a line that Cha...

This is another one-on-one session between Yenukwa and Andy. They take the opportunity and deep dive into the power of feedback, criticism, and accountability. We discuss what the differences are between the three, our own personal experiences with it, how it all ties into men's work and mental health, and most importantly how men can integrate it into their lives and leadership. Enjoy this episod...

Jon started his career as a Royal Marines Officer at the commando training center in Devon, England. Following two tours of duty in Afghanistan, he left the Marines in 2014. After his tour of duty, he worked in large corporations doing operational roles before realizing there is more to life. Since 2016 Jon has been heavily involved in personal development and is focused on leveling up and helping...

Kyle is a relationship alchemist and architect who coaches people on how to bridge the gap between fear and love to help them build stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships with themselves, their intimate partners, and the world around them. He is also the co-host of Modern Maskulinity, a men's personal development podcast focused on unpacking and redefining what it means to be a mod...

Angela Epp (aka Burkey) is back! She was so excited from the last episode having more to share she wanted to make a swift return.  If you haven't listened to Part 1, do yourself a favor and listen to it before this episode!  In this episode, Angela addresses the topic of body image in sports/athletics and the impact it had on her self-image and mental health.  We also break down the...

This is a powerful episode between just Andy and Yenukwa. We want to drop in and call in more of these types of one-on-one episodes. In this session Preventative or Proactive, what is the better approach when it comes to men's mental health? Our conversation naturally evolved into also discussing relationships and being responsible for our own mental health as men so we don't put it all on our par...

Angela Epp (aka Burke/Burkey) joins us today. She is a former university hockey athlete (U of L) and was drafted to the professional Canadian Women's hockey league in 2017 (CWHL). Angela studied Psychology at the University of Lethbridge and is currently working to become a licensed psychologist. She is a big deal.  Burke gets vulnerable in sharing her journey (the highs and lows) navigating...

Welcome to another episode on the Kings of Hearts podcast! Today, we have Shaun Street gracing us with his presence for this episode. Shaun is a valuable member of our team and a board member behind the scenes.  In this episode, we talk about what modern masculinity looks like for today's men. Shaun shares with us how he consciously juggles being a husband, new father, firefighter, brother, u...

Welcome to another episode on the Kings of Hearts podcast! Today we have an insightful dialogue with Andy Evans! Andy is a leadership coach, mentor, and speaker. We got to know him through a men's group where we were fascinated with his delivery of questions, insightful comments, and silly banter. Thus, we had to have him on the podcast: it has been a long time coming. He brings so much wisdom, ev...

Welcome to another episode on the Kings of Hearts podcast! Today, we are joined by Mariano Tettamanti. We've gotten to know Mariano through the men's work community. He is a men's coach and a group facilitator in many areas. In this episode, Mariano goes deep and shares how he has and continues to navigate handling ADHD. He shares his highs and lows, getting vulnerable about his wins and losses.&n...

Welcome to another episode on the Kings of Hearts podcast! Today we welcome back our brother from another mother, Hafeez Sumani. There was so much juice from the last episode; we had to have him back. In this conversation, we dive into the concept of the divine masculine, what that means, and how it relates to us as men. Enjoy!

In this episode, we have Aaron Tam (most commonly known as just Tam) joining us where we share at length about anxiety and the relationship to self-worth; being man enough. He is one of the first Kings of Hearts volunteers, and a great friend. Tam shares with us how meditation can be a powerful tool to navigate through anxiety having had extensive experience with these practices. He goes in-depth...

In this episode, we’re joined by Lissette. We connected on Instagram and a beautiful connection has blossomed organically into having her on the podcast. Lissette is the co-founder and owner of the Sage and Hood; she’s also a registered social worker with a clinical specialization here in Calgary! Under Sage & Hood, she offers non-profit consulting, and she has a background in psychoeducation...