Man Alive

Many men experience being vulnerable as a huge risk, especially at work. In this episode we discuss the types of vulnerability that make you more respected and create an effective and enjoyable work environment.

High-quality, up-to-date, and accessible sexual education resources for adults is not always easy to come by. This is the mission of BEDucated, a company founded to empower grown-ups with pleasure-based sex education. In today's episode we talk about adult sexual phases, how to open beyond taboos and what makes it more likely for you to experience more connection and pleasure. 

Women can be confusing and ask you to act in what seem like contradictory ways, at the same time. Tobin Zivon talks about how to "please" a woman without becoming a "pleaser" – a man who lacks his own boundaries or spine!

When you are suddenly faced with a challenge you don't know how to overcome it's easy to go into overwhelm, or be overtaken by fear or grief.

As we get older, life becomes more complex. We find ourselves in the midst of loss, challenges, heartbreak — inevitable experiences that are not easy to deal with. Today's guests walks men through these challenging times to reclaim their power and innocence. 

Most men are taught to wear masks from a young age, to prove their worth through a societal construct of "manliness." These days we can see the pain and isolation this has caused men. Today's guest shows you how to break down these constructs to reclaim yourself and your life. 

Telling the truth can be one of the hardest things to do, especially when you're afraid to lose a relationship, job or something that matters to you. Dr Susan Campbell is a master of truth telling in a way that creates MORE connection and ultimately makes sure you don't lose yourself!

Men who love women have often been taught to play games and learn lines to catch a woman's attention. But it's ultimately exhausting and unsatisfying to keep up a facade and then you never get to be known or loved for who you really. These days women are looking for authenticity and today's guest talks about how to bring it.  

This episode shows you what it takes, beyond confidence or bravado, to be a truly powerful man and to "grow up" your younger parts, rather than avoiding them or trying to get rid of them. 

Stress can take you down and cause major health problems, or it can be a gateway into growth and greater health than you knew possible. Today's guest  has trained everyone from NFL and NCAA athletes, and Olympic gold medalists, to the U.S. Department of Defense. He helps you reduce the kind of stress that harms you and restructure your brain and body for optimal wellness. 

Whether you are looking to re-ignite passion in a relationship or start a new one, vulnerability is a cornerstone of being wanted and loved for who you really are. It also means less effort, strategizing or trying to get things right!

Men tend to think of surrender as woo-woo and feminine. But today's Man Alive guest gives grounded and clear reasons why surrender is the key to next level success and fulfillment, even for men. Kute Blackson, a best-selling author and transformational speaker, takes surrender to a whole new level, showing you how the greats -- MLK, Jesus, Gandhi, etc. -- are powerful examples of what's possible w...

A lot of people struggle with the fear of failure. This episode helps you to overcome this fear!

Men's mental health is a very serious matter, but bringing a more humorous angle to it could allow men to feel safer to get the support they need. Man Therapy is doing just that. A recent study shows it is decreasing suicidal ideation and increasing help seeking behavior for men! Learn more about resources for men's heath from co-founder Joe Conrad. 

When you value what others think of you, more than you value what  you  want and like, life becomes harder and less enjoyable. Many men experience this with women especially! Instead of feeling stuck and hesitant, you could feel free and relaxed, at ease with women. 

With three sex-positive, men-loving women in one place, you'd be crazy not to tune into this conversation! Today we talk about expanding your sex life by drawing on the ancient wisdom of Tantric and Taoist principles. We discuss what's possible for you and a partner, and many ways to make sex more exciting and intimate.

Vulnerability can be one of those words, or sentiments, that has men especially want to run. Today's guest was part of a very masculine world, without vulnerability, and eventually recognized the cost. We talk about how vulnerability doesn't have to be so scary and how embracing it can actually be a path to power and success. 

Being a man who has a powerful impact on the world while also feeling alive, free and at peace is no small task. Many men give up their fulfillment as they climb the corporate ladder and become more successful. But on today's podcast Tripp Lanier, author of the book  This Book Will Make You Dangerous,  proves that you don't have to give up your well-being, vitality, joy or anything else for succes...

Apologizing can be difficult. This episode is here to help!

Knowing and speaking your desires can lead to you having more of what you want, since desire is a powerful catalyst for meaningful and exciting experiences. Many men, unfortunately, shut down their desires, and sometimes without even realizing it. If you don't know what you want, or if you've found you have a cap on what you let yourself want, this episode will support you to breakthrough the barr...

Most men have thought they should limit what they express, or even feel.... That emotions are not manly and won't be well received. Times are changing though and there is a call to support men to be healthier and happier, which includes welcoming men's vulnerability.  A Call to Men's Chief Development Officer, Ted Bunch, talks about why it's important to be bold, brave and kind, and to teach your...

When you're afraid you're too small, or size seems like an issue, it is highly emotional. There are few options out there for safe and healthy growth. Today's guest, Dr. Judson Brandeis, developed the P-Long protocol. You'll find out about his research with patients and what is possible. 

Jim Benson lays out his four archetypes of a Sexually Integrated Man. Learn how to express these archetypes authentically so you don't lose your sexual power and pleasure, which happens when these archetypes become distorted.

The denial of the full range of emotions can be painful and isolating for men, and the people who love them. Men need the full range of their emotions to be healthy, but it's not always easy to tap into them, especially when they've been taught not to. Today's episode helps men understand the benefits of accessing their tears and other emotions. 

If you aren't functioning at full capacity or you're getting stuck in self-destructive patterns, it may be time to help your brain reach peak performance.