The Rising Man Podcast

"No one goes through life without making a huge misstep" Can shame be an instrument of awareness, rather than diminishing and manipulative? What we make shame mean is an incredibly important question, one that doesn't get enough consideration. Listen in for Jeddy's unique non judgemental perspective, sure to help you see the tools right in front of you.  REFLECTION QUESTION: Can shame be useful? H...

"If you are determined to grow, you have to be willing to look in the mirror" How we perceive ourselves is an all-important inquiry that too many men ignore. The martial arts are an immensely helpful practice, as how we show up in a fight is one of the most raw mirrors out there. Listen in for how I leveraged martial arts for expansion and embodiment! REFLECTION QUESTION: Are you actively practici...

"Let's bury the idea that there's a PERFECT MAN out there to follow." Armed with decades of experience facilitating masculine healing in both ceremonial and psychotherapeutic settings, Tom McGee delivers potent truths on LIVING IN PURPOSE. As my father in law, Tom has been a stout and passionate supporter of The Rising Man from the start. Tom first came onto the podcast to share his sage wisdom wi...

"With every action I take I'm practicing something" Do you want to repeat habits or forge a new pathway? How you decide on this critical question sets the tone and direction of your life - so choose intentionally! Listen in as I share the blueprint for aligning our practices with vision and putting excuses to rest. REFLECTION QUESTION: Are you practicing who you say you want to become? Who is supp...

"Even the smallest most inconsequential thing can be inspiring and beautiful if you take the time to look at it." Harmonizing with the land is a surefire way to connect with your higher self! From this grounded place, clarity & inspiration arise effortlessly. Host Shawn Berry takes us on a journey into how he discovered nature's inherent healing power, what the land DIRECTLY teaches us about flow,...

"The longer we delay embracing the responsibility of leadership, the less prepared we are as a people." How well equipped are you to MOVE & BLEND with the adversity that comes your way? Leadership isn't only for those at the top of their chain of command at work - opportunities and contexts for leading are EVERYWHERE. In this episode I share how to establish a container VAST enough to tolerate the...

Reina Iizuka is valiantly blazing her own trail, becoming Canada's first female University men's tackle football player and a professional rugby player in the process. Her story is chock full of insights on masculine and feminine dynamics, as she was raised by a single mother and was constantly treated differently for being the only woman on the field. How she took this challenge by the horns and...

"Get curious about the compulsive patterns!" Do you want to show up as an authentic leader and an example for others? It requires getting uncomfortable and facing off with what we are avoiding! Willpower is a special gift, yet on its own it can't lead to the transformation you desire. Listen in for how I LEVERAGED my willpower to boost my effectiveness and sense of wellbeing! REFLECTION QUESTION:...

Straight out of Rainbow Rock Canyon, host Phil Gomez and podcast founder Jeddy Azuma explore FATHERHOOD. No matter where you are in your journey with fatherhood, from calling in children, to being an uncle, having your own kids, or anything in between, this episode has something for you. The archetype and energy of the Father contains potent universal masculine wisdom that anyone can implement. Th...

"Shame keeps you right where you are, but there's always an opportunity for correction"  Sequestering yourself in a shame spiral is an unconscious safety seeking strategy. What can you do to get yourself back to equilibrium? I introduce how integrity and self-love can shift stagnation and put you back in the driver's seat! Momentum is a huge part of life, and when we are at the low point, the empo...

"I didn't have to look outside of myself to learn how to be a man" Life is defined by transformation and change! My guest today is Samson Odusanya, a man deeply dedicated to supporting men in experiencing their full aliveness and allowing their old identities to die. We speak to the inevitable phases that come with maturation and how men can revive healthy masculine structures like mentorship and...

"You won't hit the mark if you never establish one" Failures are building blocks on the path to mastery! Finding perspective in the moment of perceived failure isn't easy, but is one of the most transformational choices available. Living WITHOUT clarity and direction causes countless men to feel stalled out and stuck - listen in if you feel like you are LIVING IN THE GREY! REFLECTION QUESTION: Whe...

"Can you see the incredible continuous cycle of life before you?" Nature connection awakens us to our bodies and to the present! As we welcome the softness of Spring, it's time to contemplate the significance this event has on our lives. What wants to begin, emerge, and grow? Listen in as Shawn explores these questions and more!   Highlights: [04:07] Where did seasonal awareness originate? What do...

"How could I possibly keep doing this thing that I'm doing?" Sweeping aside the victim story and standing tall in my purpose was the most empowering decision I ever made! And, wiping ass was a MAJOR motivator, as you'll comically learn. Let the challenges of today be a stepping stone to the life you are calling in! REFLECTION QUESTION: What's your version of my wiping ass story? How is your curren...

"Longevity and legacy CANNOT come from survival" Do you PUSH AWAY impulses, ideas, and insights that LIGHT YOU UP? This ultra-common tendency among men stems from a reliance on urgency and get sh!t done mode, and fundamentally an attitude of LACK! Elisha Halpin is a sacred life mentor with 20 years experience leading visionaries & creatives to trust their power and express authentically. In this e...

"I thought I was doing my best but really I was beating myself down" Men will treat others with kindness and understanding yet harbor intense judgments upon themselves. This unhealthy and unhelpful tendency to beat oneself down often perpetuates because no one is there to witness it. How can men free themselves from this dead-end thought pattern? Listen in as Jeddy shares what he learned from faci...

Is being a PROCRASTINATOR part of your identity? Are you selling out on your dreams by putting someone else's priorities higher than your own? Host Phil Gomez draws on inspiration from the highly respected book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to deliver clutch TIME MASTERY TOOLS in this installment of Fam Life! Listen in as Phil breaks down the nitty gritty details to help you decide on...

"Don't count yourself out of the game" Making declarative statements about WHO WE ARE based on a perceived misstep is a recipe for a life of misery! Getting 100% intentional about how we talk to ourselves is KEY to living in our full power and brilliance. One of the BEST BENEFITS of being on a men's team is having brothers calling one another forward when they hear disempowering self-talk - check...

"I root and ground so whoever is with me can feel the freedom and wildness of EMOTION" Sharing the masculine gift of STRUCTURE by allowing emotions to BE, without judgment, is potent medicine! This essential function serves men especially well in the dating and relationship department, BUT using this tool of composed compassion works wonders INTERNALLY. Our guest James Ferrigno has been a steadfas...

"If you want your relationship to work, you gotta put in the work" Partnership and intimacy are beautiful gifts AND often present significant challenges. Being prepared for these inevitable trials is essential for sustaining passionate & harmonious relations! TUNE IN as I share my 10 BIGGEST LESSONS from 10 years of committed partnership. REFLECTION QUESTION: Which of the ten lessons do you have t...

"REWRITE the social sexual narrative and LIBERATE your erotic nature" In this revealing episode with close Rising Man ally Eric Vargas, we hone in on how women experience SEXUAL CRAVINGS and where SOCIETAL SHAME prevents pleasure! It's impossible to NOT pick up some exquisite tips on relating to the feminine from this conversation. Erica speaks from ample experience, as she's helped hundreds of wo...

"Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see!" Are you content with the level of impact you are having in the world? If you are like me, there's a hunger to SERVE MORE! I share my top five KEYS for delivering massive impact and creating the life of your dreams in today's Monday Morning Meditation.  REFLECTION QUESTION: Where are you playing small? Are you surrounding yourself with people who are...

"Give yourself permission to have needs" In this First Nature installment, Sara shares from her wealth of beautiful experiences, including what she learned from Native American ceremonial life, nature connection experiences, and land based rites of passage work. She eloquently speaks to nature's wild power to bring us fully into the present moment and into our bodies. Check out this rare conversat...

"Go out and help someone, then watch how fast the story in your heads shifts" When we're in the throes of addiction and isolation it can be hard to see a solution - BUT THEY EXIST! It might require us to ask for support, finally have that difficult conversation, or take another edgy action. Can you see past the discomfort and choose a new way of being? Listen in for Jeddy's TOP 23 TIPS on moving o...

"Your Body Wants To Be Engaged" Straight from sacred land, Jeddy and Rising Man's own Shawn Berry reflect on what it means to live in peace & purpose. Recorded while awaiting the return of Vision Fasters, these two lead guides and facilitators share why COMMUNITY and SIMPLICITY are under-utilized masculine essentials. What could humanity's future look like if we honored Nature and Spirit? Can we G...