The Rising Man Podcast

Addiction and loneliness are plaguing men across the world. There is no simple solution, but sharing authentically from the heart in the presence of other men is a good start. Our guest, Aubert Bastiat, tells intimate tales from his darkest hours and reveals how he made the shift to serving others.

We all get to determine what "giving our best" really means, no other person can dictate that for us. It takes a great deal of honesty to accurately assess ourselves, and this honesty is vital to cultivate. Jeddy breaks down the topic in full and also teaches us why to make measurable goals.

There is always another edge to jump off of. For our guest, Brenden "Bam" Durrell, that edge included retiring from pro-baseball, learning how to love unconditionally, and allowing himself to be heard and seen. Bam also shares lessons on embracing discomfort and seeing beyond the financial aspect of abundance mindset.

There is no doubting the potency of life's peaks and valleys. These are the epic wins, the crushing defeats, and other defining moments. However, these events are actually quite rare and most of our time and attention is spent on the other 80% of life. The impact that the 80% has on our life is vastly under appreciated. Listen in, learn the secrets, and launch into the New Year with steam!

Thanks to your support, we hit EPISODE 50 ! We at the Rising Man are eternally grateful for you all. In this episode, Jeddy shares some of the most impactful lessons he learned in year one and also announces some important awesome changes coming in 2019.

No matter if 2018 was the best or worst year of your life, the wheels of time keep turning and 2019 is upon us! Start the year on the right foot by taking some simple steps to power up, RISING MAN style. Jeddy offers a template for doing a yearly review, encourages us to set a theme or a focus for the new year, and invites us to have an honest clearing conversation.

We unconsciously honor what we resist and push away, especially when it comes to the behavior and patterns of our family. Part of becoming conscious includes halting the ancestral patterns that are no longer in alignment. It's not your fault, but it is your responsibility! Our guest, Dallas Michael Cyr, is a global nomad and transformational life guide who will be imparting his wisdom on family he...

We think we are keeping ourselves safe and healthy by avoiding the painful and uncomfortable aspects of our lives. By hiding out and avoiding the topic, we block and delay our own growth. The unadulterated truth will create radical waves of freedom once one finds the courage to unleash it.

In our quest for romance and sex, we often put up an act in order to look more attractive. This often results in mismatched partners or lonely nights. There is a better way to date, it requires courage and a willingness to share our genuine self. Learn how with men's coach and dating expert Jeffrey Platts, as he contributes to the conversation around purpose, manhood, gender, and intentional datin...

Life is unpredictable and is filled with uncertainty. When visioning, it's vital to build in flexibility. The heart and engine of the vision should be firm, but allow the details and the "how" to unfold in time. Once we find that solid core vision, it becomes our True North, which we follow to our destiny.

Living in integrity is a baseline quality of the conscious man. When we pick and choose when to act in alignment, our power weakens. Our guest, Shawn Berry, shares his time tested wisdom on initiations, nature immersions, and much more.

When a man is in his full KING power, he is thinking beyond himself, and acts for his community. In relationships, he is the bedrock and supportive force. This also includes taking unpopular stands for the things in his life that truly matter and avoiding common toxic relationship patterns.

In our high paced world filled with social media, work, and errands to run, being present can seem impossible. Our guest, Inner Guide adept Tom Shelstad introduces us to the magic that unfolds once we allow the Still Space into our days. This journey into stillness makes it easier to truly Be Seen, which unlocks freedom and confidence.

We all have our struggles, fears, vices, and dragons to slay. It's vital to remember that we are stepping up and facing these issues head on not only for ourselves, but for our sons and future generations. Learn to view this as an opportunity, not a burden, on this week's Monday Morning Meditation.

An initiated man is in touch with his North Star. Such a man expresses his life with honor and alignment to his Vision. One of the vital components of initiation includes membership with a male-only group using time tested agreements and structures. Our guest, Kevin Oroszlán, has gathered wisdom from traditions around the globe and shares his vision of what masculine culture can look like when we...

We often get engrossed in a project or relationship and lose sight of what matters most. By taking a mini vacation and re-evaluating our direction, we gain clarity and peace of mind. When we focus on our foundation, we simplify our lives and live from our truth.

The personal growth space is rapidly expanding as humans around the world want to become better versions of themselves. In this pursuit, we often burn ourselves out as we ignore the cyclical nature of life. Our guest, Matthew Cooke, offers his wisdom on sustainable high performance practices including body movement practices, renegotiating stale agreements, and opening up to our inner intuition.

Everyone has their own definitions and conditioning around words like masculine and man. As we teach and learn about masculinity on this show, it's important to acknowledge that not every person in a man's body wants to express masculine energy. We all get to decide for ourselves what kind of a man we want to become. 

FEELINGS. Many men run from them, opting for the stable ground offered by rational thinking and logic. There are many forgotten, and crucial, benefits to living from a present, open state. Soak up the wisdom as you walk the path from the HEAD to the HEART with our guest, powerhouse speaker and coach, Oren Harris.

How often throughout the day do you consider how your actions are contributing to your legacy? Many of us are out of touch with our legacy, but by connecting to it, it becomes a road map used to navigate our vision. We don't need to become famous in order to leave a real, lasting impact on the world.

Words and language are among the most powerful and fundamental devices in our creative toolbox. How intentional and aware are we about the words and meanings we give the world? The words we choose create our reality, subconsciously or not.  Learn how to break approval seeking patterns, speak our truth, and find our inner leader with our guest, nomadic author, coach, facilitator, and founder of Tri...

The prevailing story in our society is one that places comfort at the pinnacle. The problem is that if we are only seeking comfort, we stay small. There is no way to avoid discomfort if we want to level up and improve our lives and the world. What is one risky, sweat inducing endeavor that you can do in the next 24 hours to challenge yourself?

A man chooses in service of his commitments, and a boy chooses in service of his feelings. Without dedication and movement in consistent direction, our dreams will stay in the ethers. How deeply connected are you to your dream and vision?  Our guest, the original dream mason, Alex Terranova shares the details on how to combine presence and action to manifest our dreams.

One of the biggest issues facing young men today is the lack of rites of passage and mentorship. Without community and having others in our lives with a shared vision, we cycle thru self destructive patterns. We can change this TODAY, starting with looking within and then by connecting to the Rising Man community.

The most powerful technology on Earth is the human body. Thru our perception of emotions and sensations, we help shape reality both within our lives and the world at large. By employing intentional meditative and physical techniques, there is no limit on what we can become. The RMP community loved Titus Kahoutek so much that we brought him back as our first ever repeat guest. Learn even more about...