Mind Over Masculinity

In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Nazish, Jerry Brazie shares a raw journey from poverty, violence, and addiction to building multiple successful businesses—and the inner cost of that path. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in survival mode, even after achieving success. Jerry unpacks the discipline, identity shifts, and emotional detachment that helped him rise—an...

What happens when the identity you built your life on suddenly disappears? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Shreya, this episode explores the raw truth behind strength, vulnerability, and rebuilding from rock bottom. Featuring Hakeem Bourne McFarlane, this conversation is for anyone navigating grief, addiction, or identity loss. You’ll hear how performance, anger, and silence can mask deeper p...

Fear does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like silence, overwork, control, or emotional distance. In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Archita, Tommy Hines explores how fear quietly shapes identity and how self-awareness can begin to loosen its grip. This episode is for men carrying pressure they rarely name. Listeners will walk away with a gentler understanding of fear, why self-forg...

What happens when a man no longer feels respected in his own relationship? In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Nazish, this episode explores how grace and dignity shape a man’s sense of identity, safety, and purpose. This conversation is for anyone navigating relationships, especially those seeking deeper understanding of respect, emotional safety, and partnership. Dr. Doc Harmony shares how smal...

What if leadership isn’t about dominance, but about connection? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sana, this episode explores a quieter, more human way of building companies. Christopher Bellamy shares his journey as a co-founder working closely with female collaborators. This conversation is for founders, leaders, and anyone questioning traditional ideas of masculinity. You’ll hear how collabo...

What if your calendar isn’t just scheduling your life—but quietly revealing it? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sana, we sit with Jay Meacham to explore how time reflects identity. This conversation is for anyone feeling busy but misaligned. You’ll walk away seeing your calendar not as a productivity tool, but as a mirror—one that reveals your values, boundaries, and the life...

What if masculinity isn’t about proving yourself—but about knowing yourself? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Archita, this episode invites men into a deeper, more grounded way of showing up in dating and relationships. Featuring Ross Lewin, this conversation is for men who feel confused, pressured, or disconnected in modern dating. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of emotional re...

What does it really mean to be a man today? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Archita, this conversation explores the silent struggles many men carry—and why strength without connection often comes at a cost. This episode is for men who feel the pressure to perform but lack spaces to truly be seen. Michael Ostrolenk shares how brotherhood, emotional awareness, and accountability can transform n...

What if the strongest thing a man can do is finally tell the truth about how he feels? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Shreya, this episode opens a raw conversation about fear, emotional suppression, and the hidden struggles many men carry. Featuring Vincent Hazenboom, this episode is for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves or trapped in patterns they don’t fully understand....

What happens when a case challenges not just the law, but our instincts? In Mind Over Masculinity , host Sayan sits down with veteran criminal defense attorney Saul Bienenfeld to explore one of the most uncomfortable yet essential conversations in justice today. This episode is for anyone who has ever formed an opinion before knowing the full story. Together, they unpack the emotional weight, publ...

Money is never just about numbers. On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sana, Dr. Nicholas Michels shares how small budgeting changes can create more breathing room, confidence, and peace. This episode is for anyone feeling stretched by money stress, family pressure, or silent shame around finances. You’ll hear a practical, grounded approach to tracking spending, aligning money with values, and tu...

What happens when intimacy fades even in relationships that look successful on the outside? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sayan , this episode explores the hidden reality many couples quietly struggle with — the desire gap. Joined by intimacy coach Laura Jurgens, the conversation unpacks why mismatched desire affects most long-term couples, especially during midlife. This episode is for any...

What does it really mean to be a man in a world full of expectations? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Yusuf, this episode explores the tension between strength, responsibility, and emotional reality. Joined by Lance Cayko, the conversation dives into the pressures men face—from leadership and high-risk work to the quiet experience of loneliness many carry. This episode is for anyone trying to...

On Mind Over Masculinity, Sana (filling in for Avik ) sits with pastor-turned-coach Jason Lyle on how cold water immersion helped him come back into his body. For men stuck in anxiety, compulsive patterns, burnout, or quiet shame. Jason explains intention vs performance, 20 seconds of fight-or-flight, and a breathwork option when an ice bath isn’t realistic. Follow Mind Over Masculinity for ground...

Money stress can feel like a verdict on manhood. In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Avik , Joey Ruffalo shares how that belief pushed him into debt—and how asking for help changed everything. If you feel behind, ashamed, or stuck, this episode offers a steadier path: honest conversations, practical steps, and a definition of wealth that includes health, time, and community. About the Guest: Joey...

What if caring for your skin isn’t vanity—but biology? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Avik and co-host Sana, the conversation explores why men are beginning to rethink how they approach skin health. Pharmacist and ATIKA Wellness founder Lily Shapiro joins the show to explain the science behind skin longevity. This episode is for men who want a simple, evidence-based way to su...

In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Cyan , we unpack a quiet truth: your work can be powerful—and still invisible. This episode is for anyone doing meaningful work but hesitating to be seen, because visibility feels risky, awkward, or “too much.” Guest Susan Saravo shares what she learned from TV news and coaching leaders: being visible isn’t ego—it’s leadership. You’ll learn how to create opport...

In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Yusuf , Darrow Kirkpatrick unpacks a hard truth: the fear you refuse to name doesn’t leave—it waits, grows, and eventually runs the show. This episode is for men (and anyone who loves a man) who’ve been trained to stay silent through pain, pressure, and self-doubt. Darrow shares how learning to acknowledge fear—without letting it hijack the story—can become a r...

In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Yusuf , we unpack why “starting strong” so often turns into quiet burnout—and why that’s not a character flaw. This episode is for men who are tired of streak pressure, shame-spirals, and restarting every Monday. Roger Webb shares a nervous-system-friendly way to build habits that actually last: randomness, identity-based design, and celebrating progress withou...

What if sensitivity isn’t weakness—it’s advanced perception? In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sayan , we explore why deep feelers and deep thinkers may be built for the era we’re living in. This episode is for anyone who processes slowly, replays conversations, feels overloaded by information, or wonders if sensitivity disqualifies them from leadership. You’ll learn how “more processing time”...

What if peace isn’t the prize at the end of success—but the starting point? On Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Yusuf, author and teacher Robin H. Clare invites us to rethink strength as alignment, not force—and to explore how harmony inside us shapes everything we build outside. This episode is for anyone who feels caught between proving and becoming—especially men navigating pressure, burnout,...

If you’ve been doing “everything right” and still feel like the finish line keeps moving, you’re not imagining it. In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sayan , investment veteran Paul Musson breaks down why modern money systems can quietly reward one generation while exhausting the next. This episode is for younger men trying to build stability without drowning in jargon. You’ll learn a simple, gr...

What if the reason you can’t forgive yourself isn’t weakness—it's wiring? In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Avik , Adam Brownlie challenges the idea that forgiveness is a simple decision, and reframes it as something that happens when our inner judgments change. This episode is for anyone carrying regret, guilt, or resentment—especially if you’ve tried to “move on” and couldn’t. You’ll hear pra...

What if the “strong” version of masculinity—push harder, stay in control, hold it together—has been quietly disconnecting men from their real power? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sayan , we explore what it means to reclaim sovereignty through the body, not the ego. This conversation is for men who feel the quiet knowing that something is off—success on paper, but disconnecti...

Fitness isn’t a willpower test — it’s a behavior story you live every day. In Mind Over Masculinity , hosted by Sayan , Arjun Sundararajan reframes fitness as the quiet choices that remain when motivation fades. This episode is for anyone stuck in the “start strong, fall off” loop. You’ll hear a grounded way to define fitness (hint: energy), how sleep, stress, nutrition, and training shape each ot...