The Evolution Project Podcast

What happens when the person who loves you most tells you that you need to go figure yourself out? Danny Edvalson is Bryan's close friend and now co-facilitator of The Evolution Project. But five years ago, he was a man who resisted everything this community stands for: closed off, guarded, and certain he had it all figured out on his own. In this episode, Danny shares the full story: the resi...

What do you want to take to your grave? Chip, Bryan's close friend and one of the most joyful men you'll ever meet, walked 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. First with his dad. Then with his son. And now he can't stop going back. In this conversation, Bryan and Chip talk about the Camino, father-son experiences, and the one thing every busy father needs to hear: the stu...

This episode is releasing the week of Father's Day. And it's for every man who has ever felt the weight of that day differently than everyone else. Chris Bennett is a life coach, motivational speaker, hiker of 400+ miles a year, and one of Bryan's closest friends. A few weeks ago, sitting around a campfire, Bryan told Chris something he meant completely: "When I'm with you, I...

What if God has been trying to speak to you this whole time and you just couldn't hear Him because of the noise? Kurt Francom is Bryan's friend of nearly two decades, the founder of Leading Saints with over 20 million downloads, and one of the main facilitators of the Warrior Heart Boot Camp, a transformative three-day men's experience based on Wild at Heart by John Eldredge. Bryan com...

Devin Rappleye is a chemical engineer, university professor, and 14-year recovering addict who spent most of his life doing what most analytical men do, locking down his heart and calling it strength. Then a friend sat down with him and changed everything. In this conversation, Bryan and Devin explore the journey from the head to the heart, what it costs a man to live entirely in his mind, what it...

Jason Clark has been through homelessness, addiction, rock bottom, and one of the most remarkable recoveries Bryan has ever witnessed up close. In this episode, one of the most raw and honest conversations on The Evolution Podcast, Jason breaks down how the 12-step program became his playbook not just for sobriety, but for becoming a man of integrity, faith, and genuine service to others. He walks...

What does it actually take for a man to burn everything down and start over? Brian Lund had the job, the stability, the résumé. And absolutely no energy left for any of it. Overweight, burned out, and quietly falling apart, until one decision changed everything. In this episode, Brian walks through his full 8-month physical transformation and the chain reaction it set off across his career, his re...

In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan sits down with Landon Peterson, co-owner of Crooked Sky Outfitters, to talk about why the mountains have the power to give men something many of them are searching for: a new beginning. Deep in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, far from phones, schedules, and the constant noise of modern life, something different happens. Time slows down. Co...

There are vacations… and then there are experiences that change the way you see the world. In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd sits down with John and Bennett Chugg identical twins who traveled with their father on a humanitarian trip to Chiapas, Mexico to help build a school in a remote mountain community. What started as a service trip quickly became something deeper:• l...

In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd engages in a deep conversation with Matthew Clark about personal evolution, the transformative power of breathwork, and the importance of emotional release. They explore Matthew's journey from a disciplined CrossFit coach to a practitioner of somatic breath work, discussing how breath can serve as a bridge to deeper consciousness and...

In this powerful episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd sits down with Sheila Petersen, a former fitness instructor turned DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) expert, to explore how mastering your emotions can transform your life. 🌟 We explore: ✅ What DBT is and why it works ✅ How to navigate “big emotions” effectively ✅ Mindfulness exercises to stay present ✅ Tools for stronger...

In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd shares a behind-the-scenes look at what’s ahead for the podcast and the Evolution Project this year, from a new podcast cadence to powerful in-person experiences designed to foster growth, connection, and embodied leadership. This episode is for new listeners wanting to understand what the Evolution Project is, long-time community member...

In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd sits down with Adrian Dayton, close friend and fellow adventurer, to explore how male connection, shared experiences, and stepping into adventure transform lives. What begins as a conversation about an upcoming horseback trip to the Bridger Teton National Forest unfolds into a deep exploration of brotherhood, overcoming loneliness, and t...

In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd sits down with Andrew Mangeris (father, humanitarian, and co-founder of Koltael) to explore how service, education, and shared hardship shape men and transform father–son relationships. What began as a single humanitarian trip evolved into a long-term commitment to building schools, creating access to education, and walking alongside ind...

In this episode of The Evolution Project Podcast, Bryan Hurd sits down with Kirk Chugg (father, mentor, and founder of The Gentleman Project) to explore fatherhood, legacy, and raising intentional men in today’s world. What began as a mission to teach values to children became a movement rooted in mentorship, service, and conscious leadership. Kirk shares personal stories from raising his sons, th...

Join us on Episode 5 of The Evolution Project Podcast as we sit down with Andrew Kent—a longtime friend, sounding board, and leader within The Evolution Project—to explore the role of courage, consistency, and brotherhood in a man’s transformation. Andrew opens up about his own journey, from chasing achievement to discovering the deeper call of fulfillment. Through stories of friendship, retreats,...

Join us on Episode 4 of the Evolution Project Podcast as we sit down with Matt Snead , a Canadian-born real estate investor and father, to explore his journey through emotional shutdown, life-altering setbacks, and the path to self-compassion. Matt shares how a series of personal challenges, including a separation, a severe injury, and emotional blockages, led him to a tipping point. Through the E...

Why do men shut down emotionally? In this raw and honest conversation, Bryan Hurd and Curtis Morley unpack the emotional masks men wear, the true nature of pain, and how choosing healing over misery changes everything.🔑 “Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional.”This episode dives deep into emotional resilience, identity, and why kindness is powerful, but niceness is performative. Whether you'r...

In this powerful episode, Bobby Macey returns to unpack what it really means to live disconnected: from your truth, your purpose, and your body. We talk about the ripple effect of emotional disconnection, how trauma hides in everyday patterns, and why healing means feeling, even when it's uncomfortable. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drifting through life, numb to your joy or out of sync with...

In this powerful kickoff episode, we share the deeper truth behind “survival mode” and what it means to truly become. We break down the mindset traps that keep us stuck and introduce practical shifts that help you realign with who you're meant to be. If you feel disconnected, emotionally drained, or like you're meant for more — this episode is for you.✨ You’ll learn:– Why survival mode fe...