The Rising Man Podcast

"You will not grow by just listening to the podcast and watching videos, the change will come only by stepping into spaces with other men" This is your nudge to take the next step and participate - that is where your next level of growth will occur. In community, you'll discover there are no unique men, our challenges and desires are all the same. In this episode, Jeddy discusses the exciting upda...

"Lets have high standards and performance while also balancing humility and grace." High performers have high standards, but as Kirk Cousins says, "We can drive ourselves crazy relentlessly pursuing perfection, but the key is to have those high standards while balancing humility and grace". Having an overly harsh inner critic often derails ambitious men if they don't anchor deeper kindness. This e...

"There is a key combination of being a strategic planner as well as adaptable, fluid and able to accept change." Have you ever made such a detailed plan where you made sure everything would be perfect? It might have been a birthday, a special event, or even your career. Did everything go as you planned it or have you had an experience like myself where right at the beginning of the execution nothi...

"Ancestral memories are waiting for us… they reawaken when we connect to the Earth" Ylenia Aguilar is a woman on a massive mission - she aims on becoming Arizona's first formerly undocumented Member of Congress. As a single mother with Indigenous + land based perspectives, Ylenia offers a fresh take on what it means to be a Earth protector and leader. Jeddy and Ylenia answer the most pressing ques...

Have you ever said "I told you so" to someone else that did not listen to your idea, judgment or point of view?  The "I told you so" energy comes from an underlying insecurity and needing to be validated. Think about a time where you told everyone to listen to you, and instead they choose something else instead only to find out you were right all along. Frustrating isn't it? In this episode you wi...

"The more time I spend looking at the character of a tree, the more seen I feel." Inter-special communication is possible - all it takes is SLOWING DOWN. This subtle transfer of wisdom must be experienced while out in Nature, unplugged from technology and open to life's mysteries. Host Shawn Berry drops genuinely Earth informed teachings and explorations in this beauty packed installment of First...

"The key lesson is to never give up because every attempt gets you closer and closer to your goal"   Have you ever played a video game and had to overcome a major boss battle that was so challenging that you had to keep dying and dying, failing over and over again? In order to get to the next checkpoint you had to go through the challenge, learn the lesson and gain the skill. Listen in and learn h...

"When there is a crisis and everyone is panicking, people will gravitate to the body that has put in the most reps."   There is always the unknown, things around the corner that you can't see coming. How do you prepare for the unexpected? In this episode I share why you should stop winging life and why PUTTING IN THE REPS is the most proactive solution possible. Listen in and be the man your commu...

"Taking care of yourself first is not selfish!" Father, entrepreneur, and chiropractor Dr. Mike Isseks shares his key expert insights on men's health in today's RMP installment. Jeddy and Dr. Mike discuss if men neglect their own self-care practices and how this impacts seemingly unrelated areas of their lives. The human body is a miraculous, interconnected system - it needs tender loving care to...

"Write the rules of the game & set yourself up to WIN" Have you caught yourself scrolling on social media comparing yourself to others? Unchecked, this very common unconscious practice leads to all kinds of negative side effects. Why do we even have these thoughts in the first place? Who made up the rules that say I have to have all this stuff to be happy? I address these questions and share my ro...

"Doesn't matter what background you have - there is evidence of rites passage WORLDWIDE" Ceremonial & Community Leader, Practitioner of Indigenous Medicine, Educator, Corporate Consultant, Wilderness Survivalist, Instructor in Meditation, T'ai Chi Chuan, Native Flute, Drum & Didgeridoo, and Bodyworker… today's guest Philip Scott is the embodiment of MASCULINE SERVICE. Of mixed ancestry and thrice...

"We look at our children with infinite possibility but how do we expect them to be able to shape their own lives?" Does society expect young people to know their life path too soon? These expectations have far reaching implications as many men struggle to transcend their family's plan for their lives. Listen in and learn how to find motivation and direction beyond what you've been given! REFLECTIO...

"The only thing we can do is ADAPT" Building a UNIFIED LIFE - both with Nature and others requires GIVING UP how we think things should be. Constance Lynn and Matt Cochran each embody this way of being, as you'll soon find out. By deeply listening for what wants to happen, they live in tranquility with one another while stewarding pristine Utahn land. Host Shawn Berry and these two highly connecte...

"Take a look at your life and identify the people that trigger you, then see if you can reestablish a boundary" Have you noticed it only takes ONE nasty comment to completely derail your day? Even with tons of positive support, we tend to fixate on that singular point of disharmony. Rather than throwing yourself into a loop of anger and doubt, there's a way to RECLAIM your energy. REFLECTION QUEST...

"I'm going to do EVERYTHING for the man next to me because he is pushing himself PAST HIS LIMIT" Joe Hawley underwent a massive transformational journey after retiring from the NFL. Thanks to a Rites of Passage journey and learning from Indigenous cultures, Joe found meaning and purpose BEYOND THE GAME. He now serves high impact leaders and former athletes in creating positive change via his Hart...

"The home is a sanctuary - an honorable man wields his warrior spirit responsibly." Before we are accountable for our masculine power we must KNOW our fierce side. Having a place to EXPRESS inner turmoil is vital - the sword is easier left at the door when its energy is discharged. Tune in for Jeddy's how-to on wielding your blade precisely! REFLECTION QUESTION: How familiar are you with your inne...

"A budget isn't a restriction - it's a statement of values" In the midst of bankruptcy, shame, and guilt, guest Dylan Bain made a DECISION to re-write his money story. After 7 years of walking a financially empowered path, his life is drastically improved and he's able to lead couples and individuals in crafting a life that serves ALL their needs. In this conversation, Jeddy and Dylan share how DE...

"Parents naturally hold their children's authority while they mature - have you RECLAIMED yours yet?" All too often men give away their authority to an "expert" OR they refuse to let anyone else in. There's a middle ground here where others' opinions matter but only in ultra-intentional, specific ways. This balancing act is a PRACTICE and choosing the right people is paramount to healthy boundarie...

"I want my kids to identify and appreciate differences, but to use them for CONNECTION rather than SEPARATION". Between these two Rising Man leaders, their children represent at least 6 distinct cultures - including Japanese, Colombian, African, Mexican, & Italian! This is an increasingly common dynamic that families and fathers are grappling with... How can we raise our children to appreciate ALL...

"Nature's rhythm awaits your attunement" You can't hear your internal guidance with 30 apps and tabs open! There's a PACE OF LIFE outside the hustle culture that many of us have completely normalized. There's no replacement for Nature's gift of stillness - so get out there and experience it DIRECTLY! REFLECTION QUESTION: When's the last time you sat in nature without doing anything? Do you feel li...

"Anyone can win when times are good. What happens when they're not?" With a relentless passion to serve and an endless curiosity, James Silvas infuses today's conversation with PEAK PERFORMANCE WISDOM. He shares how properly prioritizing changed his relationship with time and his quality of life. Jeddy and James speak to the most common issues plaguing men today - including bodily dissociation, a...

"If you want to raise the bar high, you have to be willing and able to tolerate failure" Failure is a requirement for growth while self-deprecating talk and shame STUNT IT! Coming into right relations with these principles makes all the difference for true transformation to occur. Learn how to miss the mark with grace and proper perspective in this Monday Morning Meditation! REFLECTION QUESTION: W...

"Your only task is to set your mind to become PRESENT to all your interactions with nature." Your nature connection journey can start simply - notice and acknowledge all the ways you are intimately connected to the world around you. As host and nature connection wisdom keeper Shawn Berry shares, the benefits are profound. From boosting creativity to finding calmness, this planet has plentiful gift...

"No matter how much you've learned, everyone can teach you something" Are you placing others above or below you? This prevents authentic relations - as an uneven dynamic destroys connection. True humility is having the capacity to see the wisdom and strength in EVERY OTHER PERSON. Listen in for how this simple shift will change your life! REFLECTION QUESTION: Have you put others on a pedestal or c...

"You can't intervene in a world you can't see"  Your decisions and actions create vibrational loops affecting everything else in your life! As Jeddy and guest Preston Smiles expand on, this fact means intentional, grounded decision-making is AN ESSENTIAL MASCULINE KEY.  As inspirational as ever, Preston returns to the podcast for the first time since episode 2! Preston shares why clinging to safet...