Thumos - School for Men

Vince Bavaro, a father, a retired Innovation Director for medical devices, and a lifelong outdoor thrill seeker, shares his incredible post-retirement health (mind, body, & spirit) transformation.

Simon VanDyk, a father of four and devoted husband with a passion for men's work, shares his journey through over 10 years of men's work, the impact of a tribe, and the fulfillment of effective communication.

John Fink, a father, a husband, and a friend, shares his perspective on the powerful nature of family legacy.

Jeff Henderson, father/husband and child of God, shares how discomfort at an early age has helped him choose discomfort throughout his adult life impacting all of those around him including his family and martial arts students.

Josh Curry, soon to be husband and athletic director, shares how he leverages his research on primitive tenets in his coaching and his life that is fit for today’s society.

Adrian Del Monte, a husband, a father, and founder of Bedrock, shares how life lessons from his own father have paved the foundation for his physical and vocational transformation and the impact it is having on his family and community.

Dr. Mark Richard, a father and licensed chiropractor, shares his views around the importance of work life balance with his family and the psychological significance of pain management solutions.

Mike Barkman, entrepreneur and father of two sons, shares the impact that humor has had on his life and how tools, such as laughter, have helped him with loss and taking advantage of time with his wife and kids.

Mike Powers, father of 3, lifelong entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, shares his profound experience tackling a cancer diagnosis and strengthening his belief that there is no such thing as a coincidence.

Sam Ridgeway, a lifelong entrepreneur, father of 4, and owner of Viking Alternative Medicine, details his perspective on the power of positive mindset, grit, and prioritizing health to overcome life's struggles.

From an abusive childhood to having 5 kids of his own, Brian Townsend, shares how his childhood, time in the military, and continuous self reflection evolved his perspective of fatherhood.

Brad Flournoy, a veteran marine pilot and father of three, explains his struggles adapting his laser-like focus and protector mentality, which made him extremely successful in the military, to his teenage and young adult children.

Nate Feathers, a father of 5 and social media influencer, provides learned insights from real life struggles and why he has a passion to help men be better dads and husbands.

John Olson, a retired father of two, explains how growing up working on a farm has translated to raising kids in today's modern society. "Tradition is a set of solutions for which we have forgotten the problems. Throw away the solution and you get the problem back." Donald Kingsbury

Josef Poncik, a divorced father, explains how he uses the scarcity of time to enhance the quality of his relationship with his son.

Brian Palma, a crossfit inspired functional fitness gym owner, shares his unique experiences mentoring young adults through his platform of physical fitness.

Jason St Cyr, a father of two, shares his journey through men's work and how being inquisitive has changed his son's self confidence.

Chad Cielencki, a military father of three young daughters, learns something new about his approach to developing strong, independent children.

Vito was raised by parents from the great depression. The lessons he learned as a kid are shaping his own children.