Mojo for the Modern Man

Tina Meyers joins us once again, and she opens up our conversation with advice on how to center oneself, slow down the world, and find your voice within. We discuss the importance of intuition, vulnerability, and the healing journey that Tina has embarked on as a leader. Before our conversation ends, we discuss how a person can strengthen their intuition, and just how much our lives stand to gain...

Tina Meyers joins us today, and we dive right into stories about her time as a young girl in Buffalo, NY, and how her sensitive disposition contrasted those around her. A quiet and creative child who loved the water, Tina eventually became a lawyer, where she finally found her voice in the world. Before wrapping up Act 1, we converse about the power of stepping out of comfort zones, the importance...

Christopher Maher continues our discussion with an enlightening conversation about the power in lowering the defenses of the ego, and really going toe to toe with the deepest parts of ourselves. He muses on the intelligence of the body, the wonders of our defense systems, and just how they might actually work to our detriment, transforming stress into trauma. Before wrapping, Christopher leaves us...

Christopher Maher , a former Navy SEAL, author, and practitioner of traditional medicine, shares his harrowing journey from a tumultuous youth to finding resilience. He reflects on the challenges of his home life, his time in Kinderhaus—a group home that provided fleeting stability—and the transformative power of emotional self-reliance. Before wrapping up Act 1, he shares a story about how a nigh...

Dan Doty is back for Act 2 of our conversation, describing one of the most important moments in his life, courtesy of his professor and mentor, Jim, in the beautiful green mountains of Ecuador. He describes a transformative moment between them where Dan felt fully alive and full of the confidence to push for a life full of adventure around the world, sparking the fires of Dan’s passion for adventu...

Today I am joined by Dan Doty , a men’s coach specializing in intensive wilderness transformations, who hails from the small town of Jamestown, North Dakota. By Dan’s description, Jamestown was insular and disconnected from mainstream culture, which shaped his desire for adventure, ultimately leading him to studying abroad throughout college. Dan wraps up Act 1 sharing some of the amazing experien...

David Goldsmith joins us once again, and we kick off the conversation by touching on the transformative properties of coaching, specifically through open-hearted connection and honesty. We share stories from our experiences as coaches, and David leaves a breadcrumb trail of wisdom throughout the conversation, and before we wrap up Act 2, shares some of the best advice for anyone considering coachi...

David Goldsmith shares his story of growing up in the suburbs of New York City, alongside a plethora of interesting, intelligent and important people who helped shape the fabric of his community. He talks about his inability to fit in during High School, not really ever identifying with one particular group - likely fueled by a desire to grow up quickly - and the impact of connecting with people t...

James Ferrigno and I delve into the impact of societal constructs on men's emotional health in Act 2. We talk about how women have more emotional support than men, and how this can lead to men suppressing their emotions and experiencing shame, while also touching on how this shame can affect every aspect of men's lives, from relationships to career choices. We also discuss ways to addres...

In this episode, we chat with James Ferrigno , a man whose upstate New York childhood left him with a love of nature. Growing up, he spent his childhood exploring the woods and building tree forts, however, after a traumatic experience, James became more withdrawn, seeking refuge in the works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the rest of the fantasy giants. We discuss James' journey and he finishes...

Join us as Alan Heymann , carrying momentum from Act 1, leaps right into the importance of failure and the lessons it serves up. He shares a wizened view of failure, posing a simple question: What’s the worst that can happen? Alan reminds us that the potential to learn is hidden within every endeavor, so long as you have the tenacity and courage to try, trust the process, and remain mindful. He le...

In this episode, Alan Heymann takes us on a beautiful journey, recounting the quiet Midwestern childhood that shaped his introverted personality. A child of an immigrant family with a love for travel, Alan was shaped by art, history and an exposure to ancient sites and cultures, which ultimately transformed his worldview. We discuss a lifelong thought-experiment on mortality, and how his philosoph...

Ed Hisscock returns to continue our conversation, beginning with the ways his life was transformed following his TIA experience, how that moment changed the way he interacted with the world. We speak about finding purpose and how, when paid attention to, it positively impacts our relationships, careers, and just about every other aspect of life! Ed leaves us with some wise words guiding us toward...

Ed Hisscock muses about his childhood in the small town of Lupton, Michigan. He shares stories of his introspective youth, the challenges of growing up in a place where everyone knows your business, and the day a TIA - a “mini” stroke - changed the trajectory of his life - at the tender age of 25. Ed reflects on his brush with mortality, the impact it had on his decision-making, and how it served...

George Stoimenov continues our discussion about healing the inner child - and shares his journey of self-acceptance in the wake of becoming a father. He speaks about the impact of anger on his behavior, coloring his perception of the world, stifling the intimate connection that his children needed from their dad. We dig into the power of expression, the scars of trauma, the importance of forgivene...

George Stoimenov   shares the story of his youth in Bulgaria, where the beauty of the untamed wilds are enchanting. He speaks about some of the most impactful individuals in his life, from his father who had challenges with alcohol, intimacy, and love, to a preacher in Africa who saved him from the echoes of his past. George closes Act 1 with advice to new fathers on the topics of love, intimacy,...

Tim Sae Koo joins us once again for a  powerful plunge into the world of 1Heart and plant medicine. . We touch on the big topics of love, the self, and connection, and Tim shares some tips on how to approach the psychedelic realm with respect, safety and reciprocity. He reminds us all to keep our minds open, be present, and live with intention, emphasizing that life is a journey to be be enjoyed w...

Tim Sae Koo was always an overachiever.  He excelled in school and started his first successful company before even finishing college.  But there are never any winners in the rat race, and he eventually found himself struggling with health issues and burnout.  After some experimentation, Tim found deep healing through life-changing plant medicine journeys.  Through 1Heart , the company he co-found...

David Morales opens Act 2 with his early days after moving to Lynn, Massachusetts, a diverse city that David describes as an urban gateway.  David’s experience of walking with his mother to register for school was a wake-up call, a mirror of the violence he witnessed in Puerto Rico.  He lived a double life, tough on the streets but, determined not to let his parents down, a good, studious son at h...

David Morales, podcast host, author, and public speaker, shares the story of his childhood in a loving, hard-working family in Puerto Rico. He describes living a rich life, surrounded by tropical forest, a whole lot of fruit and love, and being sent out of the house to play.  David’s grandparents and his community played a huge role in his upbringing. He was encouraged to be independent and explor...

Danusia Malina-Derben , speaker, organizational leadership consultant, researcher, podcaster, author - and mother of 10 - begins with her story of growing up in the rural southwest of England, longing for human connection and the energy of the city.   At 19 she moved to a small mining town two hours outside of Johannesburg, South Africa.  There, informed by the obvious, everyday inequities of Apar...

Jon DiSavino continues our discussion with an enlightening conversation about living in the moment and appreciating the “now.” He speaks about the power of reflection, the ways in which Short Story Today has helped a flourishing community of writers, and the trauma of being unseen as a creative. Jon leaves us with impactful words on passion, creativity, and courage, reminding us that the momentum...

Jon DiSavino , actor and host of the Short Story Today podcast, shares his story of growing up in the Boston suburbs in the ’60’s and ’70’s.  He talks about being impacted by assassinations, the Vietnam war, the moon landing - and a high school audition that changed the course of his life.  Jon closes Act 1 with sage advice on living in the moment, facing pressure and rejection, and finding gratit...

Chris Plourde opens Act 2 responding to observations about asking for help, crossing the line to do the work of his own soul’s calling, and moving beyond lingering cultural resistance to getting paid for work he loves.  Chris digs deep into patterns of fear, highlighting the courage it takes to break free and follow one’s callings.  Mountains – a whole lot of mountains – become a metaphor for gett...

Conscious Performance Coach Chris Plourde spent his early years in Brockton, Massachusetts, as a sensitive kid who learned very early in the game to bury his emotions.  It wasn’t until his move to Marina Del Rey, California in his 20’s that he learned that it was OK to feel. Chris does a brilliant, transparent job of describing the mechanics of shutting down his inner child, reflecting on the limi...