The Rising Man Podcast

Do you care more about deepening a connection or being right? Jeddy educates us on the tried and true approach to breaking a stalemate, which includes always leading with humility and having the willingness to go first. It's not just about making peace, it's about recreating a place where love and connection can thrive.   Show Notes:   What does it take to break a stalemate with your partner? How...

As men, we have a tendency to hide things from women in order to portray ourselves a certain way. This temporary fix comes at a greater price, as trust erodes and intimacy breaks down. Today's guest, Erica Vargas, is a love evolution coach and sees men play out this pattern all the time. We talk about how to uphold dating standards, why purpose is fundamental to healthy relationships, and what rol...

Do you fear conflict because you are worried about disturbing the peace? At what cost are you biting your tongue? With a growth-first attitude, disagreements can lead to more authentic relations and be an evolutionary catalyst. Click play and hear Jeddy's rewarding approach to conflict!   Show Notes:   Can conflict serve a greater purpose? Why our fear of conflict goes back to our need for social...

Motivation and passion can give you a jumpstart, but they are fleeting. As a men's work leader, podcast host, and former US Army Ranger, Johnny Elsasser helps men build practices to SUSTAIN excellence. In the 150th episode of the Rising Man Podcast, we hit the major issues plaguing men today - emotional suppression, limiting beliefs, and avoidant behavior. We also talk about why looking inside can...

Don't let a single mistake ruin a commitment. Lapses in judgement happen, but our response to that slip-up needs to be intentional in order to regain momentum.  Listen in for Jeddy's grounded advice on how to conduct ourselves after a miscue and avoid the sticky shame spiral! Show Notes:   How do you respond after you break a commitment? We are not bad people, even when we make mistakes Why keepin...

As the founder of the Igknight The King platform, Michael Diamond has a constant stream of men coming to him for guidance around purpose and fulfillment. Many of these men have achieved the traditional, societal definition of success but have found the destination hollow. Our current cultural norms neglect many fundamental truths, to the detriment of all. We talk about how to find meaning in the j...

As the founder of the Igknight The King platform, Michael Diamond, has a constant stream of men coming to him for guidance around purpose and fulfillment. Many of these men have achieved the traditional, societal definition of success, but have found the destination hollow. Our current cultural norms neglect many fundamental truths, to the detriment of all. We talk about how to find meaning in the...

We can't control our emotions, but we can harness their energy constructively. By creating space between ourselves and the feeling, and by naming the emotion, we regain inner sovereignty. Jeddy breaks down the key steps and practices needed for emotional mastery in today's Monday Morning Meditation.   Show Notes Can we control our emotions? How to navigate emotions without giving them full control...

John Beede shares his harrowing experiences and life-altering insights from summiting mountains on all 7 continents. Mountaineering has given John unique and ultra valuable lessons on death, goal setting, and empowerment. John sees many men entering the same toxic patterns of repression and concealment, and has made it his mission to offer men a new strategy for dealing with inner pain. We also ta...

A man of integrity is not made overnight. He is forged over time, growing each time he honors a commitment or acts with impeccability. There is a tried and true path to masculine mastery, which you'll learn in today's Monday Morning Meditation.   Show Notes:   Why preparation is vital for masculine mastery How can we respond to life's unexpected twists and turns? Why decisiveness is a trait to wor...

Sharing our raw authentic truth, especially when it comes to sexual topics, often invokes the fear response. Matthew Ayriss reveals the most high priority actions we can take to level up our authentic relating game and connect more deeply with women. Matthew leads men in gaining masculine sexual embodiment and emotional mastery, making him an ideal source of inspiration. We also cover how to safel...

Expressing your truth is essential while walking the Rising Man path. There will be fear of judgement, and worries that no one else will understand. Jeddy breaks down why these concerns are false and how to own your truth, no matter how messy.   "By choosing yourself, you are in essence choosing all the people depending on you"   Show Notes: Why there's no benefit to judgement Are we biologically...

As the founder of the Rising Woman platform, Sheleana Aiyana has been a way-shower for millions of women. Her daily posts on topics such as conscious relationships, feminine embodiment, and shadow work are wildly insightful and impactful. In this meeting between Rising Man & Woman, we get to the heart of the blockages keeping men and women from divine partnership. We also cover how to overcome soc...

The greatest and most joyous life experiences require time and effort. Hard work gets a bad rap, but a healthy perspective is possible - as you'll learn in this episode. Are you an active participant in building a life of abundance, or are you perpetuating stale cycles by expecting change to just happen?   Show Notes:   Why we all play a role in creating a new generational culture Do you avoid har...

There's an important story that no one in the men's work community is talking about. Our two guests, Taylor Houchens and James Panther, address taboo topics and express their vulnerable truths in this hugely helpful episode. We identify the areas that are plaguing men - including isolation, suppression, and fear of intimacy. With brotherhood and authentic expression at the core of their message, t...

All too often, we mistake some influencer's or coach's opinion as the TRUTH. Relying on external sources for truth has its drawbacks, which you'll learn in this episode. Listen in, as Jeddy encourages us to reclaim our throne as the author of our own realities.   Show Notes: How our societal conditioning and educational model set us up for failure Why it's easy to give your authority away How opin...

Ryan Yokome is an internationally recognized expert in the field of personal transformation. After nearly committing suicide, Ryan reclaimed his inner courageous & loving nature by co-creating an abundant life complete with a wife, child, and a successful business. Ryan shares grounded wisdom derived from his experience as a father and entrepreneur. We also cover how to break free of stagnation, w...

"Mastering your sexual energy is learning to direct it with clear intention and purity of heart"   A man's sexual energy is his greatest gift. We've been conditioned to believe that sex or masturbation are the only uses of this energy. Jeddy shares practices that can invigorate our lives by harnessing this primal force in new ways.   Show Notes:   How to claim your passage into manhood How to use...

Kevin Wilkinson assists men in intentionally designing the life of their DREAMS. As you'll learn in this episode, getting crystal clear on how to use both masculine and feminine energies cohesively is vital to this process. Kevin shares his tried and true practices for living a full, abundant, and expressed life. We also talk about how a man handles a crisis, why many men lack purpose, and how you...

Is your need to be right stronger than your desire for harmonious relationships? While the choice seems obvious, a primitive part of our brain craves being the "correct" one. Jeddy breaks down how to cultivate trust and respect in relationships by dropping the need to be right.   Show Notes: Do you feel like you need to get in the last word? Why we attach our value to having the right answers and...

Initiation and ancestral connection are key components of the Rising Man movement. Our guest, Ke'oni Hanalei, can trace his lineage back thousands of years, resulting in profound, fresh perspectives on masculine mastery. He imparts sacred knowledge from the Mū culture and zeroes in on PURPOSE as the foundation for a healthy life. Among the unique teachings shared in this episode, Ke'oni explains w...

Unresolved emotions won't simply disappear one day. They will plague your existence until you meet the uncomfortability head on. If you find yourself caught in stagnant webs of logical thoughts and beliefs, listen in and learn how to live from YOUR HEART.   Show Notes: What happens to unresolved emotions? Why learning how to handle emotions is essential work for the collective's evolution How to g...

Serving the world is only possible for men living in their purpose. Through Phil Gomez's work facilitating and serving the Rising Man community, he understands how to lead men into deeper purpose. As a keen walker of The Red Road, Phil has developed limitless respect and appreciation for Native principles. He shares from his wealth of knowledge and offers guidance in healing from trauma, connectin...

"A man's power comes from unconditional certainty and trust in himself"   While jealousy will naturally arise, we have incredible control over what we do with those protective feelings and emotions. Jeddy shares why getting curious about your jealousy is the best course of action and how we subconsciously hide deeper expression in the flames of jealousy.      Show Notes:  Why community is more imp...

Today's solocast comes straight from the heart. Jeddy demonstrates what he teaches by sharing his truth, despite the discomfort and fear of judgement. He speaks to the dynamics at the core of all of the recent hot button issues, including climate change and protests. He also shares his approach to dealing with conflict and disagreement, perspectives gained from ceremony and Native American princip...