Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Real Men Feel #262 7/15/22 Thinking I Want to Die WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts and attempts. If you are in a crisis, do not listen to this. Please call or text 988 to be connected to trained counselors that are part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. If you are outside of the US, please search for suicide prevention in your country. You matter! Please choose...

Real Men Feel #261 7/6/22 WTF Happened? Where Is Andy? This is the first episode of Real Men Feel since October of 2021. Such a long break was not my plan. Today I attempt to explain what happened and open up about my dark night of the soul and all the underlying shame that had me withdraw from everything. I've spent months living in complete apathy. I've only recently gotten to a place of genuine...

“So many of us grew up with male emotion just being an explosion rather than an expression,” says Charles Matheus, author and Mankind Project facilitator. In today's episode, Charles describes how men’s emotions are frequently neglected and explains how a different approach to emotions can give men powerful spaces to be fully authentic. Charles dives deep into a common masculinity trope: men who r...

“What is resiliency?” Andy Grant asks Resilient Culture Specialist, Jodi Woelkerling. Jodi is a coach and author who works with individuals and business leaders to help them build resilient cultures and individuals. In today’s episode, Jodi and Andy have a topical discussion about the importance of stress management and how it goes hand in hand with resilience training. Jodi explains her three-lev...

“Men are fixers. We think we need to know how to fix everything. I tell the men pretty much every week that we are not here to fix each other,” explains Alan Cantor, Spiritual Guide, Transformational Coach, and Founder of The Surround Men’s Group. Alan Cantor has dedicated his life to creating a vision for children to live in a better world, and that starts with men. He believes there are three co...

“Change is a good thing,” says Rick Ornelas, Positive Change Expert, Author and Founder of I Spark Change. On this episode of Real Men Feel, guest Rick Ornelas explains the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, looking at life with a glass-half-full mentality, and acknowledging that change is not always a negative thing. Rick introduces the positive mindset of learning to adapt, grow and...

“The truth is a lot of people just need to be heard,” says Kimberly Hill, Dating and Relationship Coach. Kimberly explains her not-so direct path to her current position. She started out her career overseas in the world of finance and was one of two women on a floor of 100 men. Kimberly explains how being around men, observing their lives and being their point person with relationship and life iss...

“Value family over everything, over everything,” says Billy Potter, the Zen Plumber. On today’s episode, host Andy Grant and special guest Billy dive into the intricacies of families and how unconditional love trumps all. They dive deep on the many ways a father’s role during childhood can dramatically impact our perception of the world. Billy opens up about his father’s drug problems and how subs...

“I think the really beautiful thing about me partnering in these groups of men is for them to see what a healthy role model is for dialogue with a woman.” Elysia Jane Buss is a coach, speaker, equine connector, massage therapist, and men's group facilitator. We discuss her passion of advocating for men's rights. Episode 254, Aug 31, 2021 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram |...

“There's something greater out there that we can’t comprehend that is helping guide us and I think certain animals are brought to certain people for certain reasons.” Michael Overlie is an energy healer, life-purpose coach, and dog fanatic. Michael's purpose is to help men awaken to their path by letting their dogs lead. We discuss how men can live a fulfilled life. Episode 253, Aug 24, 2021 Conne...

“What we assume that ‘all’ men are this and ‘all’ women are that, is not true.” Beate Chelette is an author, speaker, and Growth Architect who joins us to discuss the men’s code in business, the women’s code, and the need to bring them together. Episode 252, Aug 17, 2021 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant....

“I’ve always had this thirst for understanding more, instead of going out to play I’d rather read a book.” Nathaniel Brown is a speaker, coach, author, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse who believes we can all learn to "re-see" our traumatic experiences with a new perspective, allowing us to engage with life differently. When you change your perspective, you change your story, and you change...

“Telling myself I’m a good guy is probably the hardest thing I’ve had to do.” Tony Novello is an artist who makes things, from slate mountainscapes to fused glass wind chimes. He joins us to speak about his mission to serve others and help mend the fabric of the world. When he's not doing art, he serves as an Air Force senior consultant and servant-leader for the Department of Defense. Episode 250...

“By living in purpose, we fulfill something greater.”  Demetri Albizu is a husband, dad, entrepreneur, and a higher-level initiate of the Modern Mystery School who is focused on knowing himself and creating a better world. We discuss the importance of hearing and taking action on your calling.  Episode 249, July 27, 2021  Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram |...

“Men's groups are an amazing forum and vehicle to train us in how to communicate with others.” Brett Churnin is an Australian dad, husband, and passionate champion of men’s well-being and the potential for men to support each other in a safe and constructive space. He started his first Men’s Group in 2005, a group that still runs today and inspired him to create the free Men’s Group Field Guide in...

“A man recognizes the reality of the situation and finds a way to powerfully move through it.” Adam Hommey is a speaker, author, consultant and podcaster who helps people grow their businesses at the junction of brilliance and passions. He joins us to discuss how to find your own empowering version of manhood, why challenging questions are the antidote to conflict, and how a willingness to be wron...

“Every mistake is recoverable, as long as you’ve got breath you’ve got a chance.” Mike Shereck returns to the show to share a story of forbidden love and sociopathic dysfunction. As an executive coach, speaker, and author, Mike holds potent wisdom for men seeking to understand women and find harmony with the feminine. We examine his long-lasting relationship with a sociopath, share wisdom around l...

“In order to forgive myself, I had to actually trust myself that I had changed.” Entrepreneur, coach, author, and advocate for a violence-free world, Andrea J. Lee, shares how she stopped perpetuating abusive cycles. We talk about the power of forgiveness, the importance of authentic communication, and examine the causes of abuse. Episode 245, June 29, 2021 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel...

“I can embrace the fact that this sucks, because I know that I'm going to be better.”   Author, business owner, and podcast host, Justin Long, shares his roadmap for breaking free of unconscious behavioral patterns and addictions. We discuss the issues with modern masculinity, methods to help handle heavy emotions, and the key mindsets that will lead to sustainable fulfillment.   Episode...

“I want men to understand what it takes to have a connected, fulfilling, and heartfelt sexual experience.” Speaker, author, podcaster, and coach, Leah Carey, joins us for an open exploration of sexuality, intimacy, and the questions men most often ask her about sex. Episode 243, June 15, 2021 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Perso...

“How much permission are you going to give yourself to actually go after what you really want?” Michael Challenger is a coach, motivational speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning filmmaker on a mission to help men take charge of their lives. In today’s episode, Michael shares inspiring wisdom around cultivating courage, celebrating challenge, and transcending fear. Episode 242, June 8, 20...

“If we're able to consciously pay attention to our breath we can remain in a state of ease, flow, and health.” Nate Zeleznick is the founder and CEO of Vibravision®️, the only licensed academy in North or South America authorized to teach the Merpati Putih martial arts, breathwork, health, meditation, and sensory expansion system from the royal family of Java, Indonesia. Episode 241, June 1, 2021...

“Instead of feeling insecure, I felt self-compassion and that’s when everything changed.” Jason Wood is turning his own battle with orthorexia, anxiety, and OCD into a mission to raise awareness and confront the stigmas and stereotypes that exist around men and mental health. Episode 240, May 25, 2021 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_gr...

“Conscious cock is about embodying our sexual power and masculinity in a positive way.” Sex educator, couples counselor & author, Kristopher Lovestone, joins us for a straightforward exploration of sexuality, relationships, understanding women, and much more. Episode 239, May 18, 2021 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Websi...

“We’re all responsible for leading our own lives.” Mike Shereck is an executive coach, speaker, and author of the upcoming book, "Manhood Manifesto: How Men Must Lead at Home, at Work, and In the Public Sphere". We discuss the keys to authentic leadership, including why there is freedom in responsibility, how to utilize men’s natural competitiveness, and why enrollment is critical to success....