Miles Ahead: Strength for The Inner Life

Join us for an insightful conversation with Chris Engasser as he shares his profound experiences from serving in Afghanistan. Chris delves into the realities of military life, discussing the challenges faced on the ground and the camaraderie among soldiers. He opens up about the mental health struggles that often accompany veterans upon returning home and the difficult transition to civilian life....

Can we truly find strength in the parts of ourselves we’ve spent a lifetime trying to hide? Welcome back to the show. Today, I’m sitting down with someone who has become a mentor and a guide for many men—including myself.  Connor Beaton  is the founder of  Man Talks  and the author of the powerful book,  Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom.  In ...

The Grounded Warrior is back! Miles and Phil Horning explore the significance of living by a personal code, emphasizing the importance of values, presence, and vulnerability in building meaningful connections. They discuss the concept of containerization and how it can hinder emotional expression, as well as the necessity of healthy boundaries to protect one's sovereignty. The dialogue also de...

In this episode of the Miles Ahead Podcast, host Miles speaks with Roxanne Turner, a neurodiversity specialist and equine coach. They explore Roxanne's journey from professional equestrian to coaching, the therapeutic benefits of working with horses, and the complexities of ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. The conversation delves into the impact of technology on mental health, the cha...

Josh is back on the podcast again, and we bring on our friend, Dave Smith, who is a well traveled and well read historian, and all around renaissance man. These two decided it would be fun to go against the state department's travel advisory and go into an active war zone. For Josh, this isn't new, except this time he had to pay for it vs being paid. For Dave, this also wasn't his firs...

In this conversation, my guest, Mike Ljubsa, shares his transformative journey from Canada to Jamaica, where he now runs Mycomeditations, a psilocybin-assisted therapy retreat. He discusses the profound impact of psychedelics on mental health, emphasizing the importance of integration and the therapeutic use of psilocybin. Mike also highlights the significance of men's work in creating safe sp...

In this conversation, Traver Boehm discusses the importance of creating dedicated spaces for men to engage in open conversations about their experiences and challenges. He shares insights from his own journey through darkness retreats with a discussion on what occurs in this type of retreat, emphasizing the profound personal growth that can occur when one confronts their ego and past traumas. The...

Miles, Josh, and Frank discuss the complexities of military life, focusing on the challenges of burnout, mental health, and the transition to civilian life. They explore the importance of community and support systems for veterans, the impact of deployment lengths, and the need for effective transition programs. The discussion also highlights the role of chaplains and the significance of open conv...

In this conversation, Miles and Karden explore the intricate relationship between the body, nervous system, and emotional health, awareness and agency in managing one's autonomic nervous system, the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, and the necessity of emotional tools for navigating discomfort. The dialogue emphasizes the allostatic load and its effects on health, the signifi...

In this conversation, Miles and Zac Miller delve into the transformative experience of Ibogaine treatment, exploring its potential benefits for mental health, particularly for veterans and first responders. Zac shares his personal journey of surrender, the importance of medical supervision, and the holistic approaches taken during the treatment. They discuss the neuroplasticity effects of Ibogaine...

The legend himself joins me this episode to talk about some of the body of his works. I talk about being MIA and going through a difficult time. In this episode, Miles and Duey Freeman explore the complexities of personal challenges, attachment theory, and the importance of male figures in healing. They discuss the impact of fragmentation in relationships, the role of addiction in emotional strugg...

My guest today is Lindsay Dettwiler. She has an amazing back story and thousands of amazing stories of survival, perseverance, and the best dating "war stories". Topics covered: Origin Stories Childhood wounding and trauma Addiction and Recovery Journey to becoming a Personal Trainer Bonus content on dating and what women want Work with Lindsay: Lindsay’s IG https://project360pdx.com Email contact...

Josh Sabraw is back and drops in to let us know what he has been up to. We get off and go like he never left. Early adopters of the podcast will especially enjoy this one. Topics covered: Music currently listened to What Josh is creating Making decisions and how grief and loss are involved How shame is involved if you don't make decisions and try to do it all How to make and trust change &quot...

My guest today is Zac Miller. He is a former civil servant of Public Safety, having been in Law Enforcement, Dispatch, and the Fire Service, a rare feat, and is now working with the Uncivilized team. He also does coaching, breathwork, and other healing modalities for first responders, veterans, and people from all walks of life. Topics covered: 00:00 Introduction to Zach Miller and His Journey 02:...

Michael Returns to the podcast. We get an update from him moving from New York to Georgia and the contrast between the two. Then we get into all things relationships, dating, mating, and much more. Here are some of the topics covered: 03:00 The Importance of Male Friendships 06:03 Navigating Dating and Relationships 08:58 Understanding Masculinity and Vulnerability 17:59 Accountability and Externa...

My guest today is Marlin Bernabe who is one of the most impressive fitness trainers I have seen work live. I have the fortune to watch him work at my gym and am always amazed at how differently he works with people individually and in a group setting. We cover a range of topics: Marlin's background and brief origin story How he got into becoming a trainer and coach The types of training her provid...

My guest today is Davy . We were connected through Dave Boyd and the Man Uncivilized Nation. We hit it off immediately and knew we needed to plant the flag for the Uncivilized Nation's Men's Group in the Portland area, and that we would become close friends given we have similar origin stories and backgrounds. We cover a lot of interesting terrain in this one: Religious Trauma. Davy's story from h...

Phil Horning and I are freshly returned to the relative and "civilized world". We give a brief synopsis of what we learned and went through at Traaver Boehm's Men's Initiation Retreat, as well as the deep healing we received from the experience. For the Women listeners, this episode will help you understand the men in your life more and the pain they face (and good news, Uncivili...

Ever wondered how massage can heal men? Wonder no more. Martin and I get into a lot of interesting topics: Plant-based medicine. Martin's Origin Story, growing up "on base", running from the military police, being homeschooled, his messaging about what manhood was and was not, and how he has come out of a dark night of the soul recently. Martin talks about male loneliness, the proble...

In today's chat, I have Todd Leuch who is a Voice Actor and also does Men's Work With Connor Beaton. We get into a lot of interesting topics: Men's Work, how we both got into it. Todd's growth experience doing the work, his adverse childhood experiences and trauma, and how he navigated having his father go to prison and needing to become the "man of the house" as a young boy. Todd's voice-acting c...

My Guest today is Dr Grant Headley, who is a Dr of Physical Therapy. We cover how to be active and avoid injury, what to do about it if you are injured, how to stay physically healthy, and how one's psychological health can play a factor in injury prevention or contribute to it. Other topics include how endurance sports or physical training can sometimes masquerade as addictions to avoidance of un...

This was my first-ever crossover podcast. Michael has a podcast called The Adaptive Men. We decided to get together and talk about a variety of topics. We cover a lot of ground. How Michael is transforming his gifts as a massage therapist into becoming a Men's Work Coach How to Prioritize yourself What Society Teaches Men Why you need to Feel your Feelings How hormones can dictate perception W...

Fork in the Road Episode In this episode, Miles and Josh discuss the struggles of the sandwich generation. How each of us copes with family, career, and health demands. Miles shares his breakthroughs with his therapy and what has led to his growth in terms of addressing his narratives. How to complete the loop of learning and dismantle the trauma holding you back from your best. What Josh is up to...

This was a super fascinating and engaging conversation. Cedric's work is very powerful (as you will witness as Josh offers for me to be in the hot seat). He is sharing the stage at some big conferences coming up, (check his website and social media for more information) such as Gabor Mate, Matthias Barker, Peter Levine, and Thomas Hubl. I think you will find this a very interesting and unique...

This is a spur of the (big moment) minisode brought about by the Eagle's HUGE win last night. I thought I'd take some time to relish in this but also use the moment to talk about the great connector for men, AKA, sports, and how we can move to more conversations of depth, and ultimately closer friendships. If you are female and have a man in your life who struggles to find male friendships...