The Mature Male

Marvin Wilkerson is a spiritual astrologer, hypnotherapist since the 1980s, author of "Soul Fusion Healing," and cosmic psychology practitioner who specializes in helping people access their subconscious mind to heal childhood programming and find their authentic selves. Most men spend decades trapped in their heads, living by social programming that tells them how a "man's man&...

Wes Lambert is a practicing psychotherapist, host of The Mature Male Podcast, and a specialist in men's personal development based in Boston, Massachusetts. What does it actually mean to be a mature man in today's world? Most men are operating from childhood wounds they've never addressed, carrying father wounds into every relationship, and feeling directionless without understanding w...

Mikael Avatar is a Paralympic world record holder in the long jump, international speaker, life coach and author who was born clinically dead for 45 minutes with cerebral palsy. Finding your purpose doesn't require a grand revelation - it requires testing. Mikael Avatar shares his counterintuitive "100 method" for discovering what truly matters through deliberate experimentation, his 1% pause tech...

Fred Rabinowitz is a psychotherapist, professor of counseling psychology, men's group facilitator for 40+ years, and author of five books including Deepening Group Psychotherapy with Men. Most men are silently drowning in isolation, shame, and unprocessed emotions - and they don't even know it. Fred Rabinowitz has spent over 40 years pioneering therapeutic men's groups and watching men...

Jeremy Mohler is a therapist licensed in Maryland, writer of the Substack newsletter "Make Men Emotional Again," former labor union organizer, and men's group facilitator who helps men navigate capitalism, emotional vulnerability, and modern masculinity. Most men believe their friends won't understand if they open up - but this episode challenges that myth. Jeremy shares his own...

Ashanti Branch is the founder of the Ever Forward Club, creator of the Million Mask Movement, author of Diary of a Confused Educator, and a former engineer who left a six-figure career to work with young men in Oakland. Behind every "I'm fine" is something a man isn't saying. Ashanti Branch has collected over 80,000 masks from men in 100+ countries, each one revealing the gap bet...

Jason Gaddis is a relationship coach, therapist, founder of Relationship School, author of Getting to Zero, and host of a relationships podcast. He has worked with thousands of people over 20 years helping men and women build stronger partnerships through conflict repair and communication skills. Most men avoid conflict because they've set it up as an impossible choice: speak up and risk losin...

Peter Shankman is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast about ADHD. Most men with ADHD hear it called a superpower, but the reality is far more complicated. Peter reveals the brutal truth about living with ADHD - the moments when you think you're crushing it only to realize you've completely missed the mark, the imposter syndrome that never fully g...

Brad Gage is a TV producer, podcast host and modern masculinity advocate who runs Real Feels - conversations exploring what it means to be a man today through vulnerability, humor, and honest dialogue. Most men in their 30s can't name two close friends they could call in a crisis. Brad Gage treats friendship like a part-time job - from organizing monthly diner gatherings to planning his 20-yea...

Duey Freeman is a psychotherapist with over 80,000 client hours, former professor at Naropa University for 31 years, founder of the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, and specialist in attachment theory and equine-assisted therapy. Most men struggle with deep feelings of being misunderstood, isolated, and inadequate - but they don't know why. Duey reveals how boys receive half the physic...

Dr. Dominick Shattuck is a Research Fellow at the American Institute for Boys and Men, Johns Hopkins faculty member, men's health researcher and a consultant specializing in friendship dynamics. Most men optimize their gym routine but neglect the one thing that actually keeps them alive. Why do men avoid healthcare until it's too late, and why does the healthcare system fail them when they...

What happens when the masculine identity built on strength and achievement crumbles? Daniel from Beyond Equality shares his journey from pro athlete to bed-bound, revealing how rigid masculinity definitions harm men themselves. Why achievement-based masculine identity leads to crisis when challenged by injury, unemployment, or aging How to break through the defensive "arms crossed" stanc...

Jonathan Jacobs discovered his dad was an alcoholic on his deathbed—revealing the isolation that killed him and the pattern Jonathan was repeating. How father-son relationships create your template for all male connection The Be a Pal framework: practical steps to build real friendships as an adult Why you don't need solutions to share your pain—and why that belief keeps men isolated Jonathan...

Career burnout before 30? Alex Pang reveals why working 80-hour weeks in your 20s destroys long-term success and how your brain is built for 5 focused hours, not 14. - The neuroscience proving long work hours kill learning and memory- Why social media comparison warped our entire career timeline- How to build sustainable success that peaks in your 40s-60s instead of burning out by 35Alex Pang is t...

In this solo episode, Wes breaks down one of psychology's most influential frameworks as a tool for understanding what's actually blocking your growth. In this episode, we cover: The five levels of human needs and why order matters - From physiological needs to self-actualization, understanding which needs must be met first before higher-level growth becomes possible, and why skipping step...

Episode Highlights: Ish shares his remarkable journey from illegal immigrant to US Army veteran, and how this shaped his approach to men's work How growing up in a fear-driven, conservative household taught survival through conformity, and the liberation that came from breaking free The transformative power of a post-divorce celibacy period as a "dopamine detox" and its lessons on intimacy Why "co...

Ross Morales Rocketto is a Democratic political strategist, co-founder of Run for Something, and one of the most candid voices in progressive politics willing to say what most won't: the left has a men problem. Working class men, young men, and men of color are walking away from political institutions that once claimed to represent them — and the physical spaces where men once gathered, connec...

THE GUIDE TO GROWING UP - Your Year-Long Journey to Masculine Mastery If you're tired of living reactively and want to become the man you're meant to be, this is your roadmap. The Problem: Most men today are stuck in unconscious patterns—drifting through life without direction, struggling with relationships, lacking purpose and authentic confidence. The Solution: A scientifically-designed...

Stuart Motola is a men's relationship coach with over 15 years of experience helping thousands of men break free from frustrating relationship patterns. Unlike traditional therapy approaches, Stuart focuses on explicit action and reprogramming old relationship dynamics through his unique system that offers men a clear roadmap to lasting positive results. In this episode, we explore: The Perfec...

Lee is a business psychologist, male allyship specialist, and founder of Male Allies UK and Essentialized Workplace Wellbeing. Inducted as a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023 and recognized as a gender equality changemaker by UN Women, Lee is one of the UK's leading voices on male allyship and gender equity. He's also the author of "Momentum: 13 Ways to Unlock Y...

Jake Stika is the co-founder and executive director of Next Gen Men, where he's passionate about changing how we see, act, and think about masculinity. He's spoken at the United Nations, co-authored a children's book about masculinity, and recently became the new publisher of Voice Male magazine, continuing a 40-year legacy of the pro-feminist men's movement. Currently completing his master's in s...

Tripp Lanier is the author of "This Book Will Make You Dangerous" and host of The New Man podcast, which has garnered millions of downloads. He coaches high-achieving men—from small business owners to startup founders to Navy SEALs—helping them escape the rat race and build meaningful careers aligned with their authentic selves. Tripp lives a quiet, simple life with his wife and daughter...

Nick Firchau is a journalist, podcast producer, and creator of Paternal, an acclaimed podcast featuring conversations about fatherhood, manhood, and masculinity. Over six years and 120+ episodes, Paternal has been featured in the Washington Post, Apple Podcasts, and Lifehacker, exploring the complexities that unite men across different backgrounds through conversations with psychologists, bestsell...

Marlo Pedroso is a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience specializing in integrative approaches including somatic focusing, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and internal family systems. As a queer child of Portuguese immigrants, Marlo brings a unique perspective to helping men transform their relationship with masculinity and develop authentic connections. In th...

Jeff Hittner is an executive coach, leadership expert, and founder of Ambitious Dads. After learning he couldn't become a biological father, he redefined what fatherhood meant and now proudly parents two boys. The former founder of IBM's corporate social responsibility consulting practice has spent two decades coaching CEOs and, after interviewing over 200 modern fathers, now helps high-performing...