The Rising Man Podcast

What does the word Tantric Sex bring up for you? For me, it elicits wild sexual scenes for those who have mastered certain techniques by training for years. Nic Warner is here to save the day, because Tantra is much simpler than I thought. It can transform intimacy for us all, no matter how much we know about sex. Our sex lives and our personal power are intimately linked, so this episode goes wel...

We didn't invent ourselves from scratch, we are the product of the men who have gone before us. It's a blessing to be able to draw on such wisdom, and formulate our unique avatar of manhood. There are countless archetypes, and we have the power to integrate those that work for us. This episode is about deepening that respect, and remembering that we are not alone in this. You are a vital thread of...

Rainier Wylde is a men's wholeness guide, powerful teacher, and brings some WILD wisdom to the podcast. His mastery of eastern mindfulness, western contemplative practice and the art of Socratic questioning makes for an intriguing episode. Rainier's holistic approach to manhood emphasizes tribe, initiations, Nature, and risk taking. In the episode we re-wire myths around masculine physicality, fat...

We live in an age of quick fixes and hacks, designed to help us get to our desired place in life quickly and easily. Unfortunately, these shortcuts are nothing more than empty promises. There is no substitute for time and experience when going for our win. The quick-fix approach is seeking an escape, while the mastery approach takes it one step at a time, with full presence.   Be in your process,...

Amy Louise Cash is a transformational coach, thought leader, and catalyst for truth who assists souls with showing up unapologetically. She dives into deep waters by sharing her story of abuse, and how she found forgiveness and beauty. Get an inside look at what a super strong woman most desires, and disfavors, in a man. My hope is that after listening, you will consider what the world is like for...

I broke a commitment … I gave my word and failed to back it up. Just two weeks ago, I was on the podcast teaching men to be their word. For me to stay within honor and integrity, I need you all to know that I was not that man last week. While it's been tough as hell, I'm realizing that this mistake is teaching me way more than any victory ever could. In this episode I share with you some of the bi...

For our special Father's Day episode, we have an incredible guest. Kelly Gardner is a story telling legend, Father, and Mancave Coach. We explore fatherhood in all its forms - from parenting children to inspiring the world. The greatest thing we can do for communities is guide with love, rather than control with judgments. Fathers and Leaders invite others into greatness by showing, rather than te...

Technology can certainly be a blessing, especially in the personal growth/spiritual world . But, it can quickly become an escape from our real day to day lives. Are your text messages communicating the same message compared to an in person conversation? Do you use Netflix or YouTube to zone out? We get to be intentional about the life we create, and being deliberate about our time online is someth...

This is a game changer in the Rising Man Movement. Henare O'Brien drops some truth bombs on pervasive failings and myths that are prevalent in new age and personal growth communities. It might be triggering at first, but once it lands, you won't be able to stop seeing the truth. Learn to embrace the rough and raw masculine, and witness your life shift.   Show Notes:   Words and lists are only wind...

Trust is not built overnight, it is accumulated over repeatedly demonstrating that we ARE OUR WORD. Even the best of us slip on commitments from time to time. A man of integrity deals with the consequences, while a boy will come up with excuses. "It wasn't in the flow anymore" or "It didn't feel right today" are common outs that our ego's come up with to keep us safe in our current level of maturi...

There is no correct way to be a man. True maturity is finding your own definition and way to walk the path of manhood. In this episode, you'll learn that your unique expression is the medicine you have to share with the world. Shems Heartwell brings 18 YEARS of men's work wisdom to the table, meaning he has lots of goodness to share. Tune in and learn how to stop outsourcing your need for validati...

Most of us have never witnessed the full expression of masculinity, a WILD MAN in his full power. This is not the violent man who harms himself and others or the man who feeds his base desires by operating out of selfish gain. We're talking about the WILD MAN who is unafraid to express any emotion, including guttural cries of pain and ecstatic screams of joy. This tenacious force has largely been...

The message is clear and to the point, but is often extremely difficult to follow: YOU determine your worth! We get trapped by thinking we will feel worthy after the compliment, award, million dollar bank account, or job title. But the truth is, we can ONLY create the most epic and everlasting joy by recognizing our own divine worth. Glyn Money, a rockstar coach in Mancave and content creating leg...

Inspirational ideas for businesses, artwork, and projects come to us frequently, but how often have we followed thru? Jeddy outlines 5 simple steps to turn those dreams into a reality. Don't let your genius ideas fall by the wayside. This happens because we don't know where to start. Give them the energy they deserve by following these 5 superpowered steps.   Show Notes:   We all have many ideas f...

Imagine facing ten years in prison, away from everyone you know and love, and without many of the conveniences we take for granted. How would you respond? Today's guest is going through such a journey, and has become a fully realized man thru this ordeal. He adopted the learner's mindset and put meaning to his suffering. True freedom comes from within, and can't be taken away. Pepe details how to...

We are better men when we have a clean emotional slate and lead from a grounded state. How do we do that? For starters, we don't bottle up emotions, find healthy practices to release, and allow ourselves to fully unravel. While feelings can seem like inconveniences that slow us down from living our purpose, they actually inform us about what we really care about. Listen in and hear Jeddy's tips on...

Music and self expression are integral aspects to the journey of manhood. Jack Star Rubin's agonizing wrist injury left him unable to give his gift of music for some time. But, the benefits that he collected thru this trial were momentous. When we hide and suppress parts of ourselves, they will eventually surface and keep confronting us until we learn the lesson. True mastery is being able to stay...

This title might sound inflammatory, but it's true if we are committed to service  To deprive the world of our gifts is the most selfish thing any of us can do, especially when we do so to fulfill our own cravings. We all have our unique gifts and can influence the world in our own way. Nobody else has what you do. What would happen if you woke up and treated every encounter, every exchange, and e...

While many believe a life of freedom is one filled with choices, true freedom for a man is a life with only commitments. My dear brother, Phil Gomez, is a living embodiment of a man who lives by his own code and honors his commitments. Back for a 2nd conversation on the podcast, Phil shares his recent discoveries about fatherhood, fathering men, why every man needs to be initiated into manhood, an...

By safety, we don't simply mean physical protection. What we are talking about is allowing women to shine without constantly sexualizing and fetishizing  them. Many men claim to stand for safety, but behind the eyes, there are underlying programs and stories running the show. Drop the shame, circle up with some brothers, set the bar higher for your personal conduct, and let's truly create safety f...

Vulnerability and sharing from the heart has been shamed in traditional male culture. In men's work, the opposite is true. The most respected man is often the one who shares the deepest. It's the man willing to go "there" - which might be a gut wrenching story from their childhood, or an inadequacy that they feel shame around. Our guest, Brian Jenkins, hits on this topic and others, including emot...

Receiving feedback from family members, friends, and mentors on how we live our lives can be useful and beneficial. However, if we simply submit to their advice without questioning or making it our own, we end up giving away our authority. This episode is about reclaiming our role as the author of our lives, while also respectfully and tactfully listening to feedback. Where are you giving your aut...

We live in a world where everyone is emulating someone else, but a self mastered man OWNS his signature style. When we are fully aligned with our soul's purpose, we invoke respect thru a style that compliments our energy. Today our guest is Jose Alejandro, a master storyteller and modern renaissance man. He shares his insights on finding our style, the challenges of being an outsider, embracing ou...

Fires are rife with life lessons, and Jeddy identifies the 5 most important elements to effectively nurture the flame of life. We like to think we are completely in control of it all, but that's not so. We need to practice deep listening and patience, in order to know when to add more fuel and energy, and when to let things rest. Being decisive and disciplined with our actions is vital, as too muc...

The FOOL PROOF way to cure ourselves of the comparison blues is to get CURIOUS. When we are curious, it creates a space of exploration where scarcity fueled comparinitus can't exist. Curiosity exists in our own hearts, and is our innate guidance system to our highest destiny. Tap into it, and let the comparison blues fade away. Our guest, Tully O'Connor nails this topic and many more, including ho...