ManTalks Podcast

I wanted to talk about this because as I have watched some of the current events unfold and watched the commentary on social media I’ve noticed that social shaming has been used more and more as a tool for conformity.  Shame is one of the emotions that we try to avoid the most. When it’s used against us socially it will become the thing we want to avoid.  Are you looking to find your purpose, navi...

Raghu Markus spent two years in India with Maharaji and Ram Dass. He has been involved in music and transformational media since the early 1970s when he was program director of CKGM-FM in Montreal. In 1974 he collaborated with Ram Dass on the box set Love Serve Remember. In 1990 he launched Triloka Records and Karuna Music in Los Angeles, California. Triloka established itself as a critical leader...

Are you a nice guy? Do you struggle to get your needs met, battle with insecurities, or feel like you’re constantly stuck in a loop of pleasing others at the cost of your own happiness? In this interview Dr Glover unpacks Nice Guy Syndrome, how it is created, what the impact is on our relationships, and provides real life tools like building reciprocal relationships. We also talk about building re...

I’ve had 7 direct messages from women in the last two weeks asking why men break-up with them and then come and break-up with them and come back. So today I’m diving into this question.  There’s pieces in this episode for women and men. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out  The Allianc...

Stephen de Wijze is senior lecturer in political theory at the University of Manchester. His work is concerned with the interface between ethical constraints and effective political action. To this end he publishes on the the problem of 'dirty hands' and the need for a 'political ethic' that recognises the particular difficulties inherent to this domain of social activity. He co-edited (with Eve G...

I’m going to talk about ending relationship complacency. The reality is we can get very stagnant in relationships. I think this is a big fear that a lot of people have. We have this fear that our freedom will be infringed on, that the relationship will get boring, that the excitement will fizzle out. There’s a concern that instead of a vehicle for growth the relationship will become a vehicle of s...

Traver is inspiring millions of men to shift their experience of masculinity by combining the Primal Masculine with the Divine Masculine.  He is an author, speaker, and founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement, as well as a former Strength & Conditioning coach, a CrossFit gym owner, an MMA fighter, a bodyguard, an acupuncturist, and a surfer.     Traver’s men’s group The Nation - https://www.ma...

I’ve heard a lot of people talk about how it’s “too late” for them. They feel like they should be at a certain place in life and they’re not there. It’s the feeling that you haven’t done enough in life.  Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out  The Alliance  and join me today.  Check out...

Jason Rosario is a versatile and experienced strategic thinker with an analytical mind and a creative spirit. A passionate storyteller, his work explores the intersection of modern masculinity, identity, and culture. He works with brands to authentically promote diversity, foster inclusion, and impact culture through product development, content creation, and live experiences.      Jason is the Ex...

We are all dealing with so much right now that we could all use a little more calm and grounding in our days.  In this episode I talk about why breathwok is such a powerful tool for releasing stuck emotions and dealing with stress and anxiety. There’s a lot of good information about breathwork so make sure to listen all the way though.  I’ve also created a breathwork course, Room To Breathe, that...

Gabe Kennedy is the Co-Founder of Plant People. The award winning chef turned entrepreneur grew up in Boulder, Colorado where he developed an affinity for plant-based nutrition, sustainability and alternative wellness approaches from an early age. He began his career at the age of 14 working in local restaurants and his passion for health led him to graduate from The Culinary Institute of America...

Let’s be honest, not all quotes are created equally. This episode digs into some of the most unproductive and comically bad personal development sayings, while unpacking the lessons to be learned from the epic fails.  Don’t forget to sign up for the FREE breathwork challenge that starts next week. If you’re looking for a real, tactical practice, breathwork is the main thing I use to stay grounded....

Today I have an anonymous guest on the show and we dive into helping him heal some of his childhood trauma. You'll learn about the impact that loss and trauma can have in our childhood. This episode is a great resource as an example of what it can look like for someone to get into the core of their own emotions as well as the ramifications of not dealing with these emotions in childhood. It’s a po...

This week I talk about the idea of the golden ticket. That one simple and easy thing that will save you from your pain and suffering immediately. The magic cure all if you will.  Spoiler alert there isn’t a golden ticket.  Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out  The Alliance  and join me...

Charles Eisenstein is a public speaker and author focusing on themes of civilization, consciousness, money, and human cultural evolution. His books include Sacred Economics, Climate -- A New Story, and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible.   Check out Charles’ work Website: www.charleseisenstein.org Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships...

This week I talk about the wisdom that can be found in guilt. How guilt can play an important role in informing you when you’re not being in line with your authentic self. We can use guilt to cultivate a more fluid relationship with what it looks like for us to be authentic. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from a...

Today I have an anonymous guest on the show and we dive into helping him heal some of his childhood trauma, loss, grief and some of the struggles we’ve had in relationships.  You learn about the impact that loss and trauma can have in our childhood. This episode is a great resource as an example of what it can look like for someone to get into the core of their own emotions as well as the ramifica...

This week, I talk about how to get unstuck in your life. I share about the recent moment when I was feeling stuck in my life.  I give you some practical tools on how to move though the place of being stuck. Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out  The Alliance  and join me today.  Check o...

Myles Spar, MD, MPH is an expert in Integrative Men’s Health and is board certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Vault Health and the Director of Integrative Medicine at the Simms-Mann Health and Wellness Center at Venice Family Clinic. He is a Clinical faculty member of the University of Arizona Schools of Medicine and faculty member for the Academy for...

This is the final episode in the three part codependency segment. This episode is going to talk about breaking free from codependency.  If there’s codependency in your relationship it doesn't mean that your whole relationship is codependent. You may have it show up in just certain parts of your relationship.  Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all...

Gabe Deem is an activist for better sex education, international speaker, writer and personal trainer. After recovering from porn addiction and a porn-induced sexual dysfunction himself, he has spent years studying the science of addiction, and now runs RebootNation.org, a free, online community to help addicts and their partners overcome problems related to porn use. Gabe has presented at West Po...

How can you tell if you or someone around you is codependent? What are the signs, symptoms, and impact?  After looking at what creates codependent people, this episode takes a deep dive into identifying if you or someone you know is codependent.  Don’t forget to follow me on instagram @mantalks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

If you're like most people, life has taken some serious turns over the past few weeks. Jobs have been lost, families are split (or stuck together), people are panicked… the list goes on.  This mini episode is all about finding grounding amidst the chaos. Vienna Pharaon (@mindfulmft & my wife) joins me for this special episode. Also if you're a man and looking for a little extra support right n...

Eduardo Garcia is a chef, entrepreneur, public speaker and passionate outdoorsman. He is a co-founder of the clean label, national food brand, Montana Mex.  In 2011, Eduardo was electrocuted by a exposed high voltage power source, where he suffered extensive, life-threatening injuries and had to have his arm amputated. Today Eduardo is the subject of the award winning feature length documentary “C...

Today I’m going to be talking about how to support your partner with anxiety.  I’m going to talk about the mistakes people make when trying to help and give you some tools to help you support them. I’ll also share some insight on what your partner is going through when they’re feeling anxious.  Are you looking to find your purpose, navigate transition or fix your relationships, all with a powerful...