Mind Over Masculinity

We call it grit, hustle, “handling it.” For many men who build things, it is also a way of never putting themselves on their own list. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana talks with founder and author Mike Murphy about what finally changed that for him. Mike shares how losing his wife Margot broke him open and taught him vulnerability, why he turned grief into giving, and why loving yourself is th...

Many men are raised to keep it together, say little and carry everything alone. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Swati talks with 80-year-old author, veteran and retired attorney Rand Timmerman about what strength has meant across his life. Rand reflects on being told to bury his war experiences, learning from his daughter to listen instead of fix, his long-term recovery, and why he believes resilie...

Why do so many men struggle to talk about their emotions, even with the people they love most? From childhood, many men receive messages telling them to be strong, hide their fears, and handle problems alone. Over time, those expectations can make vulnerability feel dangerous, leaving men disconnected from their feelings and reluctant to ask for help. In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host...

What if the strength men have been taught to demonstrate is actually preventing them from experiencing genuine connection? From childhood, many men learn to stay strong, hide their emotions, remain in control, and handle life's challenges alone. But what happens when emotional suppression becomes a barrier to healthier relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth? In this episode of Mind Ove...

“I’m fine.” Two words that end so many conversations between men. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana talks with therapist Jaron Vesely about what those words hide, and what it costs when strength is never allowed to ask for help. Jaron explains why crying is as natural as breathing, how men can tell which stories are theirs and which they’ve inherited, and why expanding emotional range gives men...

Many men grow up believing strength means carrying everything alone and keeping feelings locked away. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Swati and counselor and author Frank Healy look at what that belief really costs. Frank shares how pushing down his own emotions at 19 left life feeling dull and robotic, and why asking for help, opening up in small steps and letting go of perfection make a man fulle...

Many men are taught that strength means putting themselves last and suffering in silence. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Swati talks with health coach Keith Ross about what that belief quietly costs, in the body and the mind. Keith shares his own story of struggling silently through his late forties, and how small weekly habit changes, better food choices and regular strength training helped him r...

What if the armour you wear to feel strong is the very thing keeping you from real connection? On Mind Over Masculinity, host Swati sits with Eyal Matsliah of Intimate Power for an honest conversation about masculinity, intimacy and the pressure to perform. Eyal shares why the problem is not masculinity itself, how men can express emotion without blame, and a practical five-step approach to lastin...

Most men never chose the rules they live by. Do not cry. Do not apologise. Always be right. If you have ever wondered where those rules came from, this conversation is for you. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Sreemedha talks with Norbert Heuser about masculinity as something taught, not inherited, and why he believes men and women thrive in harmony, not hierarchy. You will leave with one simple que...

We were all sold one version of strength: never flinch, never ask for help. If that armour has started to feel heavy, this conversation is for you. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Ria talks with Todd Krause about the lone hero myth, why rigid things break, and how masculine and feminine qualities are meant to work together. It is an honest exchange, including moments where host and guest see things...

A note from Healthy Mind by Avik™: This conversation includes the guest’s personal views on health, therapy, and relationships between men and women. They are her opinions alone and are not shared as medical or professional guidance. If you are living with depression, anxiety, or a long-term health condition, please keep working with a qualified professional and do not stop any treatment or medica...

A lot of men can tell you what they do. Far fewer can say who they are once the title is gone. If your worth has ever felt tied to your work, this conversation is for you. On Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana sits down with Jon Ostenson to explore the provider role, the quiet pressure to keep climbing, and what it takes to leave a secure corporate seat for business ownership. Expect honest reflecti...

We often assume that when a man goes quiet, he doesn't want to talk. But what if silence sometimes means he hasn't been given enough time, safety or space to find the words? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity , Swati welcomes Robin Quinn Keehn for a thoughtful conversation about emotional armor, vulnerability and the outdated definitions of strength that can keep people disconnected from the...

Be strong. Do not cry. Provide. Protect. What happens when those old rules stop helping and start weighing you down? This episode is for any man tired of performing a role. On Mind Over Masculinity, Russell Cohn shares an honest look at emotional strength, authenticity and being present. You will hear why feeling is not weakness, and how joy can come from within instead of from circumstances. Abou...

Do you wait for a health problem to fix itself rather than ask for help? On Mind Over Masculinity, host Swati and optometrist Dr. James Beckwith explore redefining strength beyond old scripts, from men's health habits to positive aging. You will hear why acting on small sparks matters, how play keeps the mind young, and how to reframe setbacks as lessons. About the Guest: Dr. James Beckwith is an...

Is the strength you have been chasing really yours, or was it handed to you? On Mind Over Masculinity, Peter Gunn explores redefining male strength beyond traditional roles, ego and the need to always win. You will hear why failure teaches more than winning, how gratitude keeps competition healthy, and how small acts of selflessness build real strength. About the Guest: Peter Gunn is a US-based wr...

Were you raised to believe a strong man handles everything alone? On Mind Over Masculinity, host Swati and Tai Chi teacher Richard Leirer question the stoic ideals many men absorb without ever choosing them. You will learn why real strength is soft and supple, how old beliefs live in the body, and how breath, meaning and self-worth help men respond differently. About the Guest: Richard Leirer is a...

What if the "no pain, no gain" mindset is quietly working against you? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for anyone who has tried to muscle through change and wondered why willpower alone never seems to be enough. Physician Dr. Delali Hevi explores how childhood conditioning shapes both our ideas of masculinity and our eating habits, and why lasting change comes from understanding the mind,...

What if the armor you wear to protect yourself is the very thing holding you back? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for any man who has learned to push through alone and wonders whether it's actually working. Author Willie Handler shares how writing his family's history brought buried trauma to the surface, why he nearly quit therapy several times, and how opening up changed his marriage....

What if the armor you wear to protect yourself is the very thing holding you back? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for any man who has learned to push through alone and wonders whether it's actually working. Author Willie Handler shares how writing his family's history brought buried trauma to the surface, why he nearly quit therapy several times, and how opening up changed his marriage....

What happens when the mask of strength gets too heavy to hold? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for any man who has learned to keep his emotions locked away and is starting to feel the cost. Author David Fiala explains why real strength means opening your heart, how childhood lessons teach us it isn't safe to be seen, and how to stop letting fear make your decisions. About the Guest: David...

Why does the armor men were taught to wear so often push away the people they love? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for men who feel distant from their partner, short with their kids, or tired in a way sleep doesn't fix. Relationship counselor Dr. Eric Williams unpacks where our scripts about manhood come from, why "provider and protector" needs a third P, and how asking "does this work f...

What if the strength you were taught is the very thing keeping you from connection? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for anyone holding onto an old script of strength that no longer fits. Linda Sutton uses lessons from Argentine tango to show why old identities are hard to release, how your body speaks before your words, and why owning your vulnerable places makes you the strongest person...

Why does admitting you're struggling still feel like failing as a man? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for any man who looks successful on paper yet feels tense, reactive, or quietly unfulfilled. Somatic men's coach Duncan Rich explains how old patterns live in the body, why a small trigger can feel huge, and how nervous system work helps men respond with agency instead of reacting. About...

What if real strength means knowing when to soften? This episode of Mind Over Masculinity is for anyone questioning the scripts they were handed about being strong, in control, and never needing help. Yoga teacher and author Veronique Ory explores masculine and feminine energy as fire and water, where our gender scripts come from, and why always appearing strong is often perfectionism in disguise....