The Rising Man Podcast

How can we create a culture where men talk about more than sports, sex, and money? Where men no longer create hierarchies and bully one another? Jeddy introduces the solution and explains why it must be PRACTICED to make an impact.   Highlights:   Why most modern day men-only structures are unhealthy. What is a better way to model respectful and equity behavior for young men? How can we complete t...

In a world consumed by greed, coming back into right relations with nature and our ancestors is the only path to healing. We have three powerful guests today, all devoted to transforming the way humanity interacts with the Earth. Colonization's impact on men is the focus, as we identify solutions to end the self perpetuating cycles of violence. Listen in and learn how to live beyond material terms...

"Practice being who we say we are, do that long enough and consistently to prove that that's who we're going to continue being."   The same principles that go into loving another apply to self love. But, cultivating inner-admiration and respect poses a great challenge for many. Listen in as Jeddy shares his 3 steps for actualizing self love.   Highlights:   How is practicing integrity an act of se...

"The more you practice owning your sh*t, the more you have respect for yourself."    Brian Chaplin, founder of the Medicine Box wellness brand, is dedicated to teaching others about sobriety, entrepreneurism, and meditation. His empowering, simple message offers men stuck in their own way a path to recovery. We discuss how to get stronger from failure, why we need to bring discourse back to societ...

Too often, we confuse opinion with truth. By assuming someone else's view is correct without personal insights, we dampen our inner authority. Listen in and learn how to take your power back! Highlights:   What is a people pleaser? Why is this dynamic so common? Are you giving you authority to someone else and their views? Why coming to your own conclusion is necessary.   Rising Man Links: Element...

As a leadership coach and host of The Successful Male Podcast, Joseph DiRoma understands the need for authentic brotherhood. There's no way to see all your blind spots without reflections from honest men. Uncomfortable conversations are unavoidable while walking a life of integrity, and Joseph lays down the principles for clear, direct, and embodied communication. We also cover why most of today's...

Stop letting one broken commitment destroy all your progress. Mistakes happen, but beating yourself up and going into a shame spiral isn't helpful. Jeddy introduces his simple solution for recovering from the f*ck-it tumble.    Highlights:   Quit or re-commit - our choice when commitments are broken. Why the tumble will gain momentum the more you feed into it. How does instant-gratification play i...

Gratitude's easy when the going's good, but can you claim it in the face of pain? Business, mindset, and masculinity coach, Damian Nordmann, explains how to use hardship to transform your money story. Using his Thirteen Superhero Success Laws, Damian shares why self-value, authorship, and purpose are the keys to living in abundance. We also cover why avoiding risk leads to greater pain, how to ide...

"Spirituality is a relationship with something bigger than yourself"   No one can validate your spiritual experience. Everyone will have their unique relationship with prayer, and that originality is beautiful. Listen in as Jeddy introduces the basic spiritual principles that have inspired him into greater reverence for the great unknown.    Highlights:   How having reverence leads to fulfillment....

"Life becomes more magical when we realize we are a co-creator in it all" - Dr. Brett Jones   Taking full ownership over our lives is one the most masculine decisions we can make. Dr. Brett Jones utilized movement, breathwork, and meditation to turn his life around, and now shares his teachings through his books and chiropractic work. His thorough knowledge of energy and health systems, from both...

How did Earth Day become a thing? How do we take the message of Earth Day to heart and make changes in our lifestyles that support our environment? In this episode, your host Shawn Berry delves into the history of Earth Day, dealing with the guilt of "not doing more". He also encourages us to build relationship with nature as a key to make the difficult lifestyle choices that we know we need to ma...

"Nobody can do your work for you." While brotherhood is vital for accountability, a man must learn how to self-start. Since men frequently experience a lack of motivation, Jeddy teaches a sustainable method for generating enthusiasm. Listen in for the complete set of keys needed to create results in our lives.    Highlights: What 2 traits are required to create results? How does self-awareness tra...

"When presence is there and when there's no hidden agenda, it allows a woman to RELAX and TRUST."    As a marriage therapist and dating coach, Melanie Hersch thoroughly understands what holds men back from dating with confidence. In relationships, establishing trust and safety is crucial. This requires bold honesty, authentic expression, and clear intention. We also cover how to stop attracting th...

A leader expresses emotion cleanly, using his heart for the benefit of all. A boy expresses wildly, with little intention nor regard for others. Listen in for the keys to navigating emotions like a master, which include being solution oriented, acknowledging our triggers, and responding vs. reacting. Highlights:   Why lengthening the gap between the trigger and the response is vital. How to differ...

In the second part of this interview, Dylan Smith uses his extensive knowledge of the human body and Vedic philosophy to enlighten us on sexual energy. This energy is our sacred, vital life force and it affects far more than our sex lives. He shares how to optimize our digestive fire, why relational health boils down to love vs. lust, and how to respect a woman on her moontime.    Show Notes:   Do...

"What if I leaned into discomfort and busted through the barrier?"   When it comes to breaking free of familiar patterns, a DISCOVERY mindset is essential. Listen in as Jeddy explains why living for maximum comfortability will hold us back and how to welcome the unknown.   Highlights:   How every action has a motivation or purpose behind it. What are side effects of living in safe, familiar patter...

No one is holding you back except yourself. By prioritizing his ultimate purpose and participating in masculine embodiment practices, Luke Kohen makes an incredible impact on the world. Through his spoken word poetry, music, and stories, he offers transcendent guidance in these tumultuous times. We explore why peace is the warrior's ultimate goal, how to embody Indigenous values, and why a man's p...

No matter your level of education, you have something of value to teach others. Jeddy shares proven teaching principles that will help you create lasting, meaningful impact. He also offers self-reflection questions to ensure you aren't teaching material that you yourself have not yet mastered.   Highlights:   Why there is always an opportunity to lead and teach.  "I don't have to wait to give back...

"You cannot hold your wife's pain anymore than she can hold yours, but rather we witness, we support, we listen" - Chief Phillip Scott.    Unhealthy paradigms surrounding masculinity and femininity reign supreme in today's popular culture. In the quest to bring egalitarian principles to the world, we asked a seasoned elder for his perspective. We talk about achieving right relations among all peop...

What is the cost of holding back on your full expression? The short term pain might be manageable, but the long term ramifications are MASSIVE. Don't live to appease others, boldly express your voice, style, and gifts to the world.    Show Notes: Why altering and editing yourself constantly will lock the true you Are you walking and talking on eggshells, concerned about what others may think? How...

What is Ayurveda and how can it transform your life? As a humble student to this ancient medicinal system, our guest Dylan Smith answers these questions and shares practical tips that you can start using TODAY. His expertise contains wisdom that can boost vitality, including the physical, mental, and emotional bodies. We also cover the implications of hormonal imbalance, the advantages of a ground...

We are proud to announce a new segment to The Rising Man Podcast!  In First Nature episodes, Shawn uses the natural world to remind us of our sacred and ancient roots. With conscious gratitude for this connection, we can learn to live in greater harmony with nature's rhythms. Shawn is a leader and facilitator in The Rising Man's programming, and we are excited to regularly showcase his expansive w...

"Success becomes inevitable when you create a strategy and follow it up with consistent action" Shooting from the hip and improvising will only get you so far in life. A well thought out plan, combined with feedback from your inner circle, is vital to achieving greatness. Jeddy introduces his tried and true "Flight Plan" method - which is a free downloadable PDF accessible in the notes below.   Sh...

"Why am I not doing this and what is it going to take?" Growth won't happen until we unite our boundless imagination with intentional, grounded action. Aria Mae works with conscious leaders to transform their lives and livelihoods, and deeply understands the manifestation process. In this episode, we talk about transforming our relationship to flow, creating a world where all life is honored, and...

Honoring and affirming women is one of the core components of a Rising Man. In recognition of International Women's Day, today we are giving the feminine our fullest appreciation and respect. Jeddy details how an embodied man relates with the feminine, why this day is more important now more than ever, and how to out-grow sexual objectification.    Show Notes:   What our relationship with our moth...