Mission Manhood: Recent Episodes
Angela Abide
Through interviews with exceptional men and women, and lessons from host Angela Abide, LPC, M.Ed, men are encouraged to strive for healthy, mature masculinity so they can thrive in their individual life, in their relationships with others, and be all they were meant to be in the world.
Emphasis: Establish a strong foundation through inner healing and learning self-love.
Understand the masculine/feminine dynamic and how to participate in the Divine Dance.
Learn the developmental stages of men; the tasks required to advance and the temptations to avoid.
Proverbs 31 "An excellent wife, who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not harm all the days of her life."
Proverbs 29 "He who is often reproved yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing."
Proverbs 28 "The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion."
Proverbs 27 "Know well the condition of your flocks and give attention to your herds for riches do not last forever."
Proverbs 26 "Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously believe him not, for there are seven abominations in his heart."
Proverbs 25 "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."
Proverbs 21 "To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice."
Proverbs 20 "The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water but a man of understanding will draw it out."
Proverbs 19 "He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach."
Proverbs 14 "Leave the presence of a fool. For there, you do not meet words of knowledge."
Proverbs 13 "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm."
Proverbs 12 "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."
Proverbs 9 "Do not reprove a scoffer or he will hate you. Reprove a wise man and he will love you, give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser, teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning."
Proverbs 8, "Whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. But he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death."
Proverbs 7 "Keep my teaching as the apple of your eye, bind them on your fingers, write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend.
Proverbs 6 "There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers."
Proverbs 5 "For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil. But in the end, she is bitter as gall. Sharp as a double-edged sword, her feet, go down to death. Her steps lead straight to the grave. She gives no thought to the way of life, her paths wander aimlessly but she does not know it."
Proverbs Four. "Whatever you get, get insight. Prize her highly and she will exalt you, she will honor you if you embrace her. She will place on your head a graceful garland, she will bestow on you a beautiful crown."
Proverbs Chapter 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Angela shares her vision for the Mission Manhood Podcast moving forward and closes with a reading of Proverbs Chapter one.
Angela and Jye discuss The Four Agreements from the book by Don Miguel Ruiz. Angela uses the Four Agreements with her clients as a tool useful for learning to manage the mind and emotions and grow in Self Leadership. This conversation between Jye and Angela was originally released as an episode of The Deepening Place Podcast in March of 2020.
Tom Gentry is an internationally-certified addiction counselor who works with individuals and families affected by addiction. He helps men navigate the terrain between early stages of abstinence and long-term recovery. He facilitates groups, focusing on relationships, codependency issues, and the transition into manhood. Tom found recovery as a young adult and is grateful to be breaking the cycle of alcoholism in his family, from which it has suffered for generations. He invited Angela to join him on Clubhouse for a conversation about her work as a therapist and her interest in men's work. This episode is the second part of that conversation. Tom produces and hosts several podcasts including "The Path to Authenticity" and "Men Who Talk" and writes The Manifest on Substack.
Tom Gentry is an internationally-certified addiction counselor who works with individuals and families affected by addiction. He helps men navigate the terrain between early stages of abstinence and long-term recovery. He facilitates groups, focusing on relationships, codependency issues, and the transition into manhood. Tom found recovery as a young adult and is grateful to be breaking the cycle of alcoholism in his family, from which it has suffered for generations. He invited Angela to join him on Clubhouse for a conversation about her work as a therapist and her interest in men's work. This episode is the first part of that conversation. Tom produces and hosts several podcasts including "The Path to Authenticity" and "Men Who Talk" and writes The Manifest on Substack.
This Episode contains highlights from The Deepening Place Podcast. This conversation with Jye Turk and Angela Abide is from Episode 2: A Wind in the Door. It was recorded just prior to the COVID lockdowns of 2020. They could never have anticipated what was coming in the following weeks and months.
When a man finds himself in a bad situation such as divorce, that is the time to rise up, follow established principles, stay strong, and provide leadership for his family. It may be more difficult, but it is possible and so important to stay regal. Angela Abide is a Licensed Prefessional Counselor and Certified Divorce Mediator. She discusses divorce mediation vs. litigation, and what she considers the best case scenarios in divorce. She also shares details about her divorce and tells the story of her parents; what they decided and how it impacted the lives of their children and grandchildren.
Everyone alive deals with what is known and what is unknown. How we deal with the unknown makes a difference in how we operate in the world, our relationships with others, and, most importantly, how we love and care for ourselves. In this episode, Graham joins Angela to share his journey into the unknown of his mind and body--thoughts, feelings, emotions--so that others might benefit from his insight and example. Sometimes it is hard to understand what you haven't experienced. This episode will help you understand what is meant by; learning to love yourself, becoming a good mother and father to yourself, the inner critic and the inner child, the importance of the masculine/feminine dance, and getting grounded and centered in Self.
This Episode contains highlights from The Deepening Place Podcast. This conversation with Jye Turk and Angela Abide is from Episode 1: Walk in the Desert. The Deepening Place Podcast debuted just prior to the COVID lockdowns of 2020. They couldn't have anticipated what was coming.
Traver Boehm joins Angela for the 50th episode of the Mission Manhood Podcast. Traver, founder of the Man UNcivilized Movement, has a vision to transform how a million men view and express their masculinity by reconnecting them to their inner strength, leadership and emotional intelligence. He talks with Angela about the origins of the UNcivilized Movement, men's work in general, the importance of elder wisdom, and issues of sexuality for men such as: lack of education, the problem of shame, and trust issues between men and women.
Nat Bradford in a native of Austin, TX and a proud University of Texas alumnus. He joins Angela to share his hard-earned elder wisdom. They discuss his experience growing up with racism and segregation, his perspective about the current racial divide, his thoughts about the destruction of monuments, forgetting history, and his ideas for peace and reconciliation. This episode was originally published June 23, 2020 as an episode of The Deepening Place Podcast.
Greg Wanberg is a husband, father, and coach who has a mission to empower men and women to transform their ability, reality, and legacy through right thought, right action, and the right systems. He believes that we are made for Glory but often people have trade their ability to live in purpose, focus, and control for the easy road of false faith, pleasure seeking, and doing things they regret. He joins Angela to tell his story of going from an abusive childhood, severe depression, and self-hatred, to becoming the man he needed when he was a child so he can be that man for others.
Eric Rutherford is the K4, King of the Four Houses, Man of the Year for 2022. Eric discovered K4 in the midst of the pandemic, after his father passed. He said he wasn't present as a husband and knew he wasn't living up to his potential. He joins Angela to discuss his journey of transformation that led him from "doomscrolling" on the couch to being nominated and selected by his peers for this honor.
Jason Littlefield and Erec Smith are the co-founders of EmpowerED Pathways and Free Black Thought. Jason Littlefield is an educator passionate about personal well-being, establishing a society of individuals at peace within themselves and others. Erec Smith is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania. Although he has eclectic scholarly interests, Smith’s primary focus is on the rhetorics of anti-racist activism, theory, and pedagogy. They join Angela to discuss their vision for a more empowering form of anti-racism, and their desire to decrease current human division while increasing personal well-being by bringing awareness to the impact and intent of the emerging ideology dominating our institutions.
GS Youngblood is a men's coach, teacher, and author who helps men in relationship live, love, and lead from their masculine core. GS joins Angela to discuss his newest book, "The Art of Embodiment for Men." GS wrote this book for men who are looking to become more powerful, intentional and grounded through the practice of embodiment.
Joseph of Humble-U Media, is dedicated to a radical search for the truth about who we are, what we are capable of, and the scientific mysteries that surround us. He believes we have boxed-in our minds, unaware of our true potential, and have lost the curious, hopeful child we once knew. Through Humble-U Media, Joseph provides a platform to raise self-awareness, extend our minds, heal our bodies, and allow for a new understanding about our narrative to take shape. He joins Angela to discuss his story, his path of awakening and enlightenment, his ideas about Reality, and what the world needs now.
Adam Schaeuble is a full time podcaster, podcasting business coach, and the host of the Podcasting Business School Podcast. His goal is to teach students how they can love their show like a hobby, AND build it like a business. He helps podcasters launch, grow, and monetize their podcast so that they can have a lucrative side hustle, connect with ideal customers and clients, and create an impactful brand via podcasting. Adam joins Angela to discuss his priorities in life and business, and what he's learned about being a successful entrepreneur and father.
Esmond Baring is a Founding Partner and Facilitator of The Privileged Man. He is passionate about supporting men toward a true state of emotional and mental health by helping them rediscover their innate sense of aliveness, wholeness and well-being so that they are able to lead sovereign, deliberate and purposeful lives. Esmond joins Angela to share his personal journey of learning to feel the pain of his past and explore the depths of his shadow. He also shares the hope he has for the future, and his commitment to modeling new ways of being for men.
Jessica Garner is a retired nurse with the goal of creating a world full of people having good sex. She joins Angela to discuss what she describes as the "poking pandemic;" a performance based way of having sex which was largely influenced by watching porn. Jessica's mission is to educate individuals about anatomy, and teach them practical ways to incorporate good, intimate, nourishing sex into their daily lives. Jessica can be found on social media at Tora Playtime. She offers classes and creates educational videos for Tiktok and Youtube.
Angela shares her thoughts about the prevalence of pornography and the unexpected consequences. She relates the current acceptance of porn to what she was taught about food: what is largely accepted and encouraged is not actually healthy. It wasn't until she stopped consuming certain foods that she realized the adverse effects on her health. Porn is changing the way men and women relate, it strips men of vitality, desire, and the will to pursue.
Drew Birch helps young men "Bust the Rut" of apathy and addiction so they may live life at their full potential using the same actionable steps
that worked for him. Drew's vision is to help men who "feel like a loser in their mother's basement," learn to attack life head-on, with confidence. He joins Angela to share his story and tell how he overcame addiction, to discuss the negative psychological, social, and physical consequences of porn, and reveal the steps he uses to help men he coaches achieve success.
This special episode is from Seanathan Cory's Livestream 96 which featured Angela as the guest. Sean Cory is a Christian-American live streamer, podcaster, blogger, and builder based out of Nashville, Tennessee. He identifies as an opinionated, truth-seeking, sacred-cow slaughterer, who's mission is to encourage righteousness, advance moral values, and spread optimism to others. In this episode, Angela shares what it means to her to follow Christ, what she considers healthy masculinity, and the pitfalls of pornography.
Chris Robertson is a writer, podcaster and philosopher who lives in the Inland Northwest with his wife and children. He is active on Instagram as "Caffeine and Philosophy" where he shares glimpses into his life, his thoughts and ideas, and lately "algorithm-generated images" some people call AI art. He joins Angela to discuss his knowledge and insight regarding politics, religion and men's development, how he has evolved and changed through the years, and what he values the most.
Brian Jaudon is a master coach who is passionate about bringing out the best in his clients. Brian works with leadership teams in a variety of industries including manufacturing, technology, health care and construction and considers his clients his biggest teachers. He draws upon his extensive training in family systems, mediation and emotional intelligence. Brian joins Angela to discuss "gift consciousness," facing the personal challenge of a health crisis, masculine development, and learning to surrender to life.
David Coates and Corey Kilpack join Angela to discuss their book, "Be Less Dickish." The book helps men understand why they do what they do when triggered, and how to halt or manage extreme reactions to triggers. David is a psychotherapist who supports men, women and couples in "figuring things out." Corey, who was at one time David's client, says he is "just a regular fella" who enjoys restoring old Lamborghini tractors and being a husband, dad, and grandpa.
Charles, AKA Teach Em Chuck on Social Media, joins Angela to discuss current events, politics, religion, ideology, and surrender. Charles is a public intellectual and Christian apologist who seeks to educate the masses in matters of faith, government, political systems, culture, and tradition. Charles is a husband and father who is motivated to take action in order to ensure his children's freedoms are kept intact: so they might have hope and a future.
Brad, who goes by "Middle-Aged Survivor" on Social Media, joins Angela to discuss how he and his family survived his prison sentence, the importance of attitude, how he stayed sane, and the things he learned while incarcerated. Brad seeks to inspire others by sharing his wisdom and the lessons he's learned and can be found on Twitter @aged_survivor or on Instagram @middleagedsurvivor.
Bryan Reeves is an author and relationship coach who joins Angela to discuss his book, "Choose Her Every Day or Leave Her." Bryan's goal is to "serve the world one awakened man, one illuminated woman, and one thriving relationship at a time." Bryan said, "Somewhere along my journey from military soldier to spiritual warrior, through the dank hells of heartbreak and despair, I slowly rediscovered the thrill of being alive, and the courage to fully live this wondrous life I was born for." His work is to encourage and inspire others to do the same. He and his wife Sylvie live in Austin, Texas.
Robert Althius is Founder of The Whisperer; a mindfulness organization that helps individuals and businesses become a force of good in the world. Robert is the author of Never Enoughitis, and joins Angela to discuss the story of his early success, his cataclysmic fall, and rising from the ashes. Robert hopes to inspire people who feel stuck, empty, unfulfilled, and at the end of their rope, unlock the "true why" of their best life.
Cyrus Henry, The Panda Shaman, joins Angela to discuss his work with men, the healthy expression of anger, the importance of brotherhood, and how he incorporates culture into his healing work. Cyrus is the founder of Tama Taane and is an indigenous Māori from New Zealand who now resides in Nicaragua, Central Latin America. He asked himself “How would I like to show up and serve the world with this work, being unconditionally authentically me?”. The answer to that is working closely with men, using a spiritual energetic approach and customs that he has learned from his indigenous cultural upbringing. Cyrus offers the Who Man retreat which focuses on Men’s work, Men’s circles, Men’s personal development, Sacred masculinity, Brotherhood, and Men’s empowerment.
David Jurasek is a men's coach and the founder of Powerful and Loving; "a community of men growing relationship muscles." He joins Angela and leads the discussion in this special episode of the Mission Manhood Podcast. David and Angela discuss the "mother wound," how it impacts boys and men and how men can heal and learn to offer the nurture and care of the mother to themselves.
Micah Buck is a US Marine Veteran and owner of Guardian-USA. He is a men's archetype and lifestyle coach, and helps both men and women take back their power in life and live without fear. Micah strives to be courageously vulnerable and live with empathetic communication in life. His calling is to be a guardian of truth and help people speak their truth in the most authentic way possible. He joins Angela to discuss his philosophy, his best practices, and share his insight into the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Rainier Wylde is a teacher, writer and facilitator who guides people in the art of working with their unacknowledged shadow, balancing the masculine and feminine, and experiencing spiritual awakening. Rainier has been a successful entrepreneur, a psychotherapist, a professor of psychology, and a spiritual director, but his current focus is speaking to men and women who long to take practical steps towards re-connecting with their essential self in order to live joyful and confident lives. He joins Angela to discuss kryptonite neighbors and solar gods, spiritual teachers and the liberation of the soul. His book, "As You Are" was published in 2021.
Joshua Wenner is an entrepreneur, veteran, filmmaker and founder of Emotional Resilience Training (ERT). His curriculum and frameworks are being used to help first responders, veterans and professionals who deal with grief, loss and trauma to reintegrate back into life. He joins Angela to talk about how he, along with his business partner, created King of the Four Houses; a global men's community dedicated to helping men become a man in full. Their goal is to initiate one million men, and create Honor Culture by showing men the maps and giving them the tools they need to move from Prince to King. They also co-founded Valor, a comprehensive resiliency and reintegration training program to work with police, fire, and military professionals who deal with grief, loss & trauma.
Samson Odusanya is a Coach, Healer, and Empowerment Guide based in Austin, TX. Samson believes his purpose is to support people and guide them into remembering their own power and lead them back to themselves. He joins Angela to discuss honoring our humanity, finding balance between and nurturing the body, mind and spirit, and how he defines self-acceptance.
In honor of International Men's Day, Angela recorded this solo episode to express her gratitude to the supporters of Mission Manhood and to let them know a little about her, the origins of Mission Manhood, and what she believes is the role of the role of The Great Mother.
Cameron Dixon is the creator of Praxis of Man, where he creates content centered around helping men understand "what it means to be a man" and reviving the masculine identity. He draws from his experience as an Eagle Scout, Black Belt and study of Computer Science, all of which influenced his formation as a man. After his Catholic faith, Cameron considers his identity as a Man, Father, Husband, and Brother to be the most important aspects of his life. He married his high school sweetheart and they have a 9 month old son whom they "adore more than anything in the world." He joins Angela to discuss faith, culture and one of his blogposts, "Enough Boomer Masculinity."
Evan Flory-Barnes is an artist, musician and philosopher who joins Angela to discuss his journey through the pain and suffering of a broken relationship, the loss of friends and a willingness to make the pursuit of truth and attaining individual sovereignty his greatest goal. This interview was originally released as The Deepening Place Podcast, E27.
Dr. Corey Castillo is an Executive Leader, a husband and a father. In his private practice, he partners with executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and business owners to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. Corey believes in creating value by showing up for others and honoring their trust by serving them with excellence. He joins Angela to discuss the pursuit of truth, suffering and glory, what he sees as different tiers of masculine maturity, and the mystery of masculine/feminine energy, power and dynamics.
Furkhan Dandia is a Life Coach and host of the EZ Conversations Podcast. He is a Mechanical Engineer by background with an MBA and is currently pursuing a Masters in Psychology. He has a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and working with them to find their purpose. Furkhan speaks with Angela about overcoming struggles, building resiliency, digging deep into childhood trauma and seeking therapy. He's spent many hours reading and learning about himself, opening himself up to difficult truths and working through issues with the help of a therapist. He believes that changing thought patterns, how we perceive situations, and having a gratitude practice are key in the pursuit of peace.
Trevor Wilkins is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the Lexington, KY area, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Wilkins is a 15-year veteran of uniformed law enforcement, serving with both the Kentucky State Police and the Lexington Kentucky Police agencies. Prior to his service as a law enforcement officer, Trevor was a firefighter, emergency medical technician, and a public safety dispatcher. Trevor’s experience and commitment to serving the community in high-stress environments has allowed him to personally understand the effects of trauma. He joins Angela to tell his personal story, what he has learned through training and experience, and how he helps men turn their lives around.
GS Youngblood is a men's coach and author. He joins Angela to discuss his book, "The Masculine in Relationship." Youngblood believes that if a man desires more sex, respect, electricity, fun, and closeness with his partner, and less meaningless bickering, he can achieve these things only by LEADING his partner out of the current pattern of relating. In his book, Youngblood presents a three-part framework describing a well-developed Masculine core that men can use to transform their inner dynamics and become the leader their partner craves.
Brendan Schmidt is a coach to men and couples. He is the creator of the Masculine Revival Instagram page where he talks in depth on different topics surrounding all things masculine, feminine and the dynamics of relationship. Brendan also facilitates men's groups and believes men's groups are "a place for a man to explore his masculinity, face himself and his fears, develop bonds through brotherhood, and be held accountable to becoming the type of man that he wants to be." He joins Angela to discuss what led him to become a leader in the men's movement, the cultural divide between men and women, how men can change their relationships, and his belief that restoration and redemption is possible.
Voy Wiancek is an embodiment and personal freedom coach who's purpose is to create spaces for transformation and to inspire men to lead lives of freedom and joy. Voy had a successful corporate run before entering men's work; he's been a designer, trainer, sales manager, creative director, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Modern Renaissance Man and founder of Freedom; a group program for ambitious men that focuses on embodied masculine leadership, personal freedom, and brotherhood. He joins Angela to discuss his background, overcoming his foundational wounds and creating an authentic life of joy.
Ed Nissen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who seeks to empower men to be the best version of themselves. A self-described "purpose enthusiast," he teaches men how to respond to adversity assertively and confidently so they can shift their focus in order to maximize potential in all aspects of their life. Ed and Angela discuss the dynamics between the masculine and feminine within relationship, and taming the dragon of chaos. Ed explains his philosophy of responding to challenges by showing up as his most magnificent self. Ed can be found on Instagram @ed.nissen.
In this episode, Angela is joined by Ian Mackenzie. They discuss the different ways of knowing; inner and outer, masculinity, activism, and our collective initiation. Ian MacKenzie is a new paradigm artist who lives on the Salish Sea with his partner and young son. For over 10 years, he’s been tracking the global emergence of new culture. From the desert of Burning Man to the heart of Occupy Wall St, he has sought and amplified the voices of visionaries, artists and activists who have been working toward planetary system change. He is the host of The Mythic Masculine podcast and the founder of A Gathering of Stories.
Patrick Spencer joins Angela to discuss the importance of discipline to a Warrior. Patrick is a CrossFit athlete, a personal trainer, and a published author. He believes that discipline is a tool that the Warrior has to use every day as his foundational building block. Patrick stresses the importance of training mentally as well as physically in order to be an effective, righteous Warrior and believes that a life of purpose is attained through hard work, self-sacrifice, and reaching to achieve something bigger for the greater good of humanity.
Vic Verdier joins Angela to discuss the role of violence in mature masculinity. Vic describes the difference between a Warrior and a fighter, the cultural shift and current attitudes toward violence, and the importance of training and being prepared to protect. Vic was an officer in the French Navy where he had the opportunity to train numerous soldiers in Close Quarter Combat, skydiving, long-range weapon shooting, first aid and explosives. One of the world’s top experts in deep mixed-gas technical scuba diving, he is also an expert in Martial Arts and fighting techniques. Vic is a Krav Maga Instructor, a firearm instructor with an extensive practice with athletes in South-East Asia. Since his certification as a Life Transformation Coach, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Specialist and a Trauma Release Specialist by the Bennet-Stellar University, Vic has been able to specialize in helping men deal with the challenges associated with the aging process. Vic established Vic Verdier Coaching with the goal of providing men in their 40s and 50s the physical, mental, temporal and spiritual tools to transform their life.
Philip Folsom is a US Army veteran and anthropologist who has studied ancient warrior cultures from every age. He describes The Hero's Journey as, "the unavoidable psychological response to the unknown that is encoded in our DNA." In this episode, Philip breaks it down in an easily understandable way using popular stories from our culture. He explains that in order to have a meaningful life, a man must move from self-centered "boy psychology" to self-sacrificing "man psychology." Philip is co-founder of K4 (King of the Four Houses) men's group which is committed to the values of growth and service and giving men the tools they need to move from "pride to honor and Prince to King."
In this episode, Will Spencer shares how The Renaissance of Men, founded in 2020, was the result of his own transformation through the world of men's personal development. Will was seeking the answer to questions such as; "What does it mean to be a man today? Who am I as a man? How am I going to show up in the world?" Through this work, Will was transformed body, mind, heart and spirit, and discovered that men's work is incredibly powerful and enriching to men and how they show up in the world as fathers, husbands, brothers, and as human beings. Now a leader in the work, Will envisions a bright future where Renaissance Men realize their masculine potential, reclaim their dignity and identity as men, and work with Renaissance Women to usher in "The Great Reconciliation."
Shaun Cooke is a Men's Coach and Men's Group facilitator who joins Angela to tell his story of how his multiple head injuries led to debilitating depression. Shaun discusses his healing journey of self-love, discipline, and the encouragement and accountability he received in men's groups. Shaun is, "on a mission to help men be better" by helping them discover their inner world and the importance of opening that inner world up to the outer world. By exposing "all of the dirty, dark secrets and mysteries that are within" and becoming aware of them, men learn to manage those parts and won't be controlled by them. Shaun also believes in the power of dance to help men understand true leadership and the life giving power of masculinity and femininity working together to create. This episode closes with some of his insightful thoughts about dancing.
Ewan Corlett is a therapist, men's coach, and founder of Young Men Evolution. In this episode Ewan talks with Angela about his vision for helping men, his own journey toward healing and his compassion for others. His dedication to self-healing is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and Ewan leads others by the example of his own healing journey. By teaching men self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and how to discover their talents and core skills, Ewan believes they will be equipped to serve others and live meaningful lives.
Michael Vilches is the founder of Man Under Construction. In this episode, Michael tells the story of his childhood; his parent's divorce, his absent father, and his reliance on his mother. As an adolescent, he became addicted to porn. That addiction led to problems in his first marriage which ultimately ended in divorce.
When he hit rock bottom he knew he had to change. Michael researched and started the process of healing. He realized the effect of his parent's divorce and his father's absence on his development, began to understand why he used porn and what void he was trying to fill, and began to construct the mature masculine version of himself so that he could be a great father and great husband to his new wife.
Michael helps other men through Man Under Construction. He offers encouragement to men on their journey and discusses relevant topics on his Instagram page and through his The Man Under Construction podcast.
Luke Smith's destiny was to play college baseball. He worked for it, his parents sacrificed for it and the scholarship was awarded. His life and identity were wrapped up in the game. When an injury ended his career, Luke felt lost and betrayed by God and went off the rails. Through the love and encouragement of a former coach, years of doing the difficult inner work, and being faithful to a men's group which offers tough love, accountability and grace, he has found new life as a husband, father and mentor to young men. Luke and his wife Holly were high school sweethearts and have weathered many storms together. They have 5 children and are teaching them the love of Christ, and that true success is found in living a life of love and service to others.
Chad Zueck is a husband, father and pastor who has a heart for working with and helping men learn about, grow and thrive in mature masculinity. He is the founder of A New Kind of Man and recently joined the Men of Iron team as a podcast host. Chad joins Angela to discuss his "Six Bulletproof Ways to Become a Better Man."
Chris Lee Wilson is a men's coach with a mission to help men take safe risks of vulnerability to heal, transform and grow to be unshakable. He joins Angela to discuss ego, the true Self, and the meaning of love. Chris provides great information, resources, as well as insight into his personal story and his own journey toward healing.
Jose Alejandro is a brand strategist, story teller and men's work facilitator. He is the co-founder of Modern Renaissance Man; a men's lifestyle and wellbeing movement, and also Reflex Media, which is an agency focused on amplifying the impact of the men's wellbeing space. Jose tells the story of his childhood, his early career and his experience with initiation and rites of passage. He explains his mission and purpose and his desire to see other men learn their truth so that they may thrive.
Adam Asher is the host and creator of The Edge of Adventure. Adam encourages people to push past their boundaries and go beyond the status quo to find adventure and meaning in their life. Adam highlights people on The Edge of Adventure Podcast who are leading purposeful lives and serving those in need around the world. In this episode, Adam discusses the importance of bravery, the hardships of 2020, how he got his start in communications through a love of radio, and what his vision is for the future.
Patrick Spencer is a warrior philosopher and wise beyond his years. We discuss balance: having a strong arm and a strong mind, the value of discipline, and discovering your True Self. The first segment is an update; Patrick shares the challenges he faced in 2020 along with the highlight of finally publishing his book. The second segment was recorded in February 2019 shortly after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, and Patrick shares how Bryant's life impacted him to strive for greatness. Patrick's book, "Defiance: A Tale of the Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae," can be ordered through Amazon. Patrick can be found on Instagram @trulyspartan.