Men: A Work in Progress

In this episode, Mike and Kyler explore the meaning of masculinity and how their views have evolved over time. They discuss the impact of societal expectations on men's mental and physical health, why many men struggle to express emotions, and how this affects their well-being. They also talk about balancing strength with vulnerability, the importance of peer support, and how masculinity might evo...

In this episode, Mike and Kyler dive into expectations—what it means to have them as men, how they've evolved, and whether they've stuck to their life plans or taken detours. They chat about influences that shaped their predictions and how they feel now. They also explore why age is both celebrated and feared, and how their views on it have changed over time. Tune in for a fun and relatable chat!

In this episode, Kyler and Mike share their thoughts on insecurities and how they have shaped their lives.  Insecurities can be a tough emotion to manage as a young person and even into adulthood. Join Kyler and Mike as they talk about their lived experiences and how they are leaning about overcoming their own insecurities.  

In this episode, Kyler and Mike talk about generational differences and how they grew up living in different generations. They talk about what it was like to be a part of their respective generations and what they liked and disliked about their generation. They also talked about how generational differences play out in their work life, dating life and more and get into all things Gen X, Millennial...

In this episode, Kyler and Mike bring on their first guest, Jean Santos. This is not only a special episode because it is the first time a guest is on the pod, but it’s even more special because that guest is Kyler’s Mom! In the episode, Kyler and Mike talk about their moms and how they grew up and were raised. They also ask Jean questions about what it’s like being a parent, what it’s like raisin...

In this “from the vault” episode of Men: A Work in Progress, Kyler and Mike share with you the first episode they ever recorded! In this episode they talk about themselves and why they started the podcast. They go over the periods in their lives and how they changed throughout them and then give you a peek behind the curtain about why they are doing this podcast and why you should listen!

In this episode, Kyler and Mike talk about all things dating! They first talk about their own experiences dating, including how dating has changed with the popularity of online dating. They also discuss some of their insecurities related to dating and how their families and other people around them influenced the way they thought about dating. The guys then discuss their view on relationships as t...

In this episode, Kyler and Mike expand on mental health and do a deep dive into emotional health. They talk about how we can handle and manage our own emotions, how we can recognize our emotions and use them in positive ways. They also talk about expressing ourselves through our emotions and even mention some content they’ve listened to around emotional health!

In this two-part series of episodes, Kyler and Mike talk about all things mental health. They dive into what mental health and wellness is and what it means for them as well as their own personal journeys with mental health. They also give some advice on how everyone can take care of their mental health, even if in a small way. Stick around for the next episode on emotional health!

In this episode, Mike and Kyler talk about spiritual health and what that means to them. Sometimes people don't think about how our spiritual health and well-being plays into our overall health and attitudes. Spirituality comes in different forms and interpretations. Today they talk about that and what it means to them.

Kyler and Mike talk about their physical health and the importance of how it has shaped their own lives. They dive into the social impacts and the stigma behind physical health; what motivates them to take care of their physical health and appearance and recommend ways for others to stay engaged with their own physical health.

Mike and Kyler talk about what vulnerability is, why being vulnerable is important, how everyone can be more vulnerable, and their own experiences with being vulnerable. They also talk about their own goals with vulnerability in their lives and give listeners some content recommendations talking more about vulnerability.