Multifaceted Masculinity

Je’Von Ikner joins the show to share a raw, grounded conversation about addiction, honesty, and the slow work of becoming a rooted man. As the founder of The Rooted Man, Je’Von helps men reclaim their strength, clarity, and purpose through embodied coaching that weaves together nervous system awareness, somatic practice, and values-based living. His work is designed for men who are tired of numbin...

Introduction: In this episode, I open up about why I stepped away from the podcast for the past six months and share a candid look at what has been happening in my life. The discussion covers personal growth, mental and emotional challenges, and how these experiences impacted my marriage, health, and passion for this show. I reflect on codependency, navigating personal setbacks, and the importance...

Josh Trent has spent over two decades in pursuit of truth in wellness, driven by a deep curiosity that took root in childhood. Raised in a broken home, he turned to sports for solace, unknowingly laying the foundation for a lifelong journey toward personal well-being. Through plant medicine, breathwork, and deep self-exploration, he has turned struggles into wisdom, guiding others toward greater h...

David is a serial entrepreneur. He has helped launch and sell two multi-million dollar businesses, worked in the mortgage industry, and was CEO of a pet-food company, WAG . His passion, however, is supporting high-performers in being connected to themselves and their families, while excelling in their work. His clients have included one of the largest hedge fund managers in the world, a Grammy awa...

In this deeply personal episode, I explore the stigma around suicidal thoughts, particularly for men, and how these thoughts, rather than being purely negative, can serve as a powerful signal for change. Drawing from my own struggles—starting in my teenage years, through my divorce, and even recently—I share how I have learned to recognize these thoughts as an opportunity to take inventory of my l...

Marriage is a beautiful thing. It offers the gift of moving you into the healthiest version of you, but it has the potential to derail you if you’re unwilling (or unable) to take a hard look in the mirror. Today, we dive into my personal journey regarding the unhealthy aspects of how my marriage caused me to slowly withdraw from life…  with the hopes you’ll be able to catch certain cycles in...

In today’s solo episode, Josh is sharing honestly about his own journey. He dives into the ways pain and disappointment can create a byproduct of isolation, not only from others but also from God. He dives into how this happened to him and offers some practical ways to change your “spiritual status quo” if you’re unhappy with where you’re currently at. In this episode you'll learn: How pain and di...

David Peralta is a spiritual teacher, coach, and creator of The Soul Centered Founder. Since 2019, he’s been helping impact-driven entrepreneurs build 6- and 7-figure businesses by aligning themselves with their soul’s purpose. He’s spent over 20 years studying Zen Buddhism, eastern spirituality, and Christianity, and learned the science of how to awaken the soul directly from a spiritual master n...

We’ve all been there at one time or another… in a funk… in an emotional rut… feeling unclear about how we arrived there and how to dig out of it. Today, we will dissect how exactly we get into funks and, more importantly, the five things we can do to change things. In this episode you'll learn: What leads to being in a funk? Why isolation is so detrimental to our wellbeing. The five things we can...

Andrew Daniel is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from Nashville to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development i...

Today we unpack a topic I wish I had learned about 15 years ago… all of us will experience “storms” in our lives. The question is, how can you find anchors to hold on to during the storm? Learning how to identify your anchors, then integrate them into your life will help you stay locked into your True Self when the waves of doubt, fear, overwhelm, and pain come crashing in. In this episode you'll...

Today we get to dive into what I’m calling “my shitty week”... an unexpected (and intense) wave of pain that took me off guard. Like many things in life, for those who are willing to lean into discomfort, there can be some beautiful life lessons. In this episode you'll learn: Why it’s important to keep your heart open even after you’ve “processed grief” How to stay present with the emotions non of...

Today is special… because today you get to hear from the man who has helped me navigate life's challenges more so than any other man. The one and only David Charlson. He is the person I turn to when I feel stuck, overwhelmed, sad, or proud. He is my personal and business coach, as well as a dear friend. I’m confident you’ll be able to grab some nuggets of wisdom from our conversation that can fund...

As much as we are fighting the inevitable, it’s no secret that we all eventually pass. Today we will be talking about processing the grief of saying goodbye… more specifically, my process of saying goodbye to an amazing man… Grandy, my ex-wife’s grandfather. We’ll also dive into the unusual dynamics I have with my ex’s family and the amazing support of my wife. In this episode you'll learn: What i...

Breathe in…Breathe out… It’s time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O’Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He’s a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad...

We all desire to “reach our potential,” but how the hell do you practically do it??? Today we’ll dive into the primary actions a man can take (both practically and emotionally) to learn how to be more present in life and ultimately unlock his true potential.    In this episode you'll learn: The scariest but necessary thing you need to do on a regular basis. The top three things that hold...

In this episode, you'll learn: What's all the buzz about when it comes to biohacking? How do biohacking fit into masculinity? What's the connection between your biology and spirit? Why you need a gameplan Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com   https://www.instagram.com/joshcearbaugh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/   https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com

I’m baaaack! (picture Jack Nicholson in The Shinning)... ok, maybe not in that creepy kinda way, but I am back and fired up for what we’re going to be coving this year on the podcast! A lot can happen in seven months for any of us, and that rings true for me. 2022 was a year I’ll look back on and remember for a variety of reasons.    Today we’ll dive into what some of those reasons are,...

As a former Marine with an all-or-nothing personality, sometimes I feel as if I’m hardwired for burnout. I have to be proactive and go out of my way to take action on a few practical steps to keep me in a healthy place. Today we’re diving into what those action items are and how you can use them to navigate especially stressful or disruptive times in your life.    In this episode you'll...

Distance can help you gain clarity for dysfunction but only when you close out that old relationship in a complete and healthy way.  Today’s episode is a powerful tool I’ve used with clients to help them fully end a relationship and be able to move forward in life. It also helps keep you from recreating the unhealthy dynamics you hated so much in your old relationship.  In this episode y...

In today’s episode, I’m inviting you into some things that are deeply personal to me. You all get to meet a very special person in my life. My queen. My life partner. The woman who has been an intricate part of my story the last year.    Not only that, but today we’re diving into our King & Queen Journey… our first shared psychedelic ceremonial experience.    In this episod...

Danny & Vanessa are hosts of the Sovereign Lovestream, a love, sex, and psychedelics podcast.    Years in a toxic relationship they healed themselves and their relationship using plant medicines, meditation, and other healing modalities to create a beautiful marriage filled with love, joy, and gratitude.    Vanessa and Danny share those techniques and healing modalities wit...

“Death of ego” is a common thing you hear in plant medicine circles. The question is, is the ego ALL bad? Today we dive into that very question.  In this episode you'll learn: What is “the ego”? What is “Ego death”? How prevalent is it in our society? Where does it show up? How can it negatively impact your life? Can it serve you in a good way? Links Host Name: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcear...

Being cheated on is a deep emotional violation of trust that comes from the very person who is supposed to be closest to you. The question is, why do we cheat? Why do we look outside the relationship for comfort, sex, affirmation, etc? Today we dive into this painful topic to try and understand the underlying forces that move men from pursuing a woman to choosing actions that blow up the relations...

Most of us have either been through a divorce ourselves or know someone who has.   In today’s episode, Josh and Seth discuss what it’s like to “ride the waves” of grief that come with the loss of a marriage. As two men who have had to navigate this world, they have some first-hand experience on how to move through the grief to find a beautiful life on the other side.  In this episode you...