Man Made: Good Guys Who Drink and Cuss a Little

Greg asks Jeff to answer some questions from men who are on the journey to becoming Man Made.

Jeff and Greg talk to local lead pastor Bret Nicholson about why the church sucks.

We talk to Rocky Hoard, a former marine committed to helping veterans integrate back to civilian life.

In this episode we sit down with Claire as she tells us her story. Join us as we chat about fathers, decisions, and braces.

This episode is a bit of a loaded topic. We are going to start exploring the topic of purpose in life. What makes a life worthwhile?

We talk a lot about transformation and being “good guys”. In this episode you will here a transformation like no other. We recorded this before Christmas, but wanted to wait until the new year to release it. You know what they say, new year equals a new you.

There are certain obstacles that are faced by everyone, but can be particularly problematic for men. In this episode we are going to look at those obstacles and how to overcome them.

We have had a lot of people wanting to know about Man Made. In this episode we are going to explore the Man Made program and how you could benefit from it.

Anxiety is something that we are deal with in life. In this episode we are going to look at how to start using anxiety in a positive way.

Death is a subject that many people fear talking about. In this episode, we are going to start the conversation about the one thing that is certain about life, death.

The world is a judgmental place, but we don't have to be. In this episode we are going to explore this concept and see how we can be better men.

What attributes make you a man? Today we are going to talk about empathy. This is one you don't want to miss.

Do we need to be perfect or is good enough ok? In this episode we are going to talk about the difference in the two and how you can take some of the stress out of your life.

In this episode we are going to talk about about a pyramid. Not just any old pyramid, but the “hero, victim, never the villain” pyramid.

Pleasure is something we can all agree is enjoyable, but does it give our life meaning. Join us this week to explore the nuances of pleasure.

Raising a child can be one of the most stressful and rewarding experiences in your life. Check out this episode for some tips and tricks to make it a little less painful.

Dating is a topic that we could spend weeks covering. In this episode we are going to touch on some things you should be doing and things you shouldn't be doing.

Suicide is typically a pretty taboo subject. However, it is too important for us to ignore it and not have a conversation. Remember, if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, reach out to someone. 1-800-273-8255 is the number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.

Our guest this week is Neil. Neil grew up in a rural area, became a Marine, become a lawyer, and traveled the world. He has stories to tell. Listen along as we chat with Neil about what makes him Man Made.

In this episode we are going to look at a fundamental disagreement of faith. Jeff is representing team Atheism and Greg is representing team Christianity. Let's take a look at how we can start to have a meaningful conversation.

When is drinking too much? How do I know if it's a problem? In this episode we explore these questions and more about alcohol.

So, you have something big in your life you want to change. Maybe you need to lose some weight or start working out, but every time you try you fail. In this episode we are going to talk about why that happens and what you can do to fix it.

There are some things that we here at Man Made believe bear repeating. Some of you may recognize this episode from Season 1. If so, good, listen again. For those that are new here, this is worth your time.

Every single day we trade our time for money at our jobs. One thing we know for sure is that we are not getting out of life alive. Time is valuable, so why do we waste it working to buy things we don't need? Let's take a look in this episode.

For the start of season three we are going to be talking with Jaclyn. We wanted to introduce an authentic woman that we can get some feedback from on future episodes. Jaclyn is a badass woman with an interesting past.

Unfortunately, divorce has a negative connotation in our culture. We are going to look at divorce and when it can be beneficial. We are also going to talk about some of the ways to spot trouble before it escalates.

Bobby is “old school”. Join us as we chat with Bobby about his upbringing and how despite adversity, he got it right.

So many times men have to experience a catastrophic event before they make changes in their life. In this episode we are going to explore that phenomenon. Let's look at how we can do better in the future.

This is one of our favorite episodes we have done. We had a chance to sit down with Tommy Breedlove and talk about his life and mission. This conversation left us inspired and we know it will do the same for you.

We all deal with anxiety and depression at points in our life. The world tells us that we should be “fine”. In this episode we are going to learn why emotions are there to help us. We are also going to look at using emotions instead of just “feeling better”.

Friction is not just an engineering term or something you hope to achieve in the sheets. Friction can help and hinder us as we go about making new habits in life. Listen and learn how to make friction work for you.

In this episode we are going to learn about the backstory of the Shaman. What motivates and drives Jeff? Listen to this episode to find out!

In this episode we are going to learn about Greg! One of the questions we will finally answer once and for all, is Greg really a rocket scientist? Learn what makes 50% of Man Made.

In this episode we are going to take a look at the often dreaded midlife crisis. Even though Jeff comes up with the dumb name, midlife awakening, we will be able to see how this is a time period to be embraced rather than dreaded.

Why do we treat the ones we love worse than we treat a stranger at times? In this episode we are going to explore the double standard. We will look at why it happens and how we can avoid it.

Music is one thing that has the power to unite and open our emotional vocabulary. There are plenty of times where we don't have the words to express our feelings, but we can always turn to music to help.

Don't let the title fool you, we are going to talk about happiness, but we are going to do it in a positive well rounded way. Happiness is not the end all be all that people make it out to be.

Typically we think of spirituality as religion, that the terms are the same. However, in this episode we are going to learn about the difference.

We here at Man Made feel like we know what we are talking about. However, sometimes you might ask yourself as a listener, what would a woman think about this? Well, we are glad you asked. In this episode, Leslie will be sharing her insight on the Man Made series so far.

It seems like everyone is always talking about their work/life balance. Personally, we think the concept is bull****. In this episode we will teach you some tools to be more present in your relationship with your significant other and children.

So, you want to be a better guy. How about you start taking care of yourself so you can be better enabled to take care of others. In this episode we are going to cover self care.

What is the one thing that all great civilizations have in common? The answer, they have all failed and fallen. In this episode we look at our current climate and see how contempt is affecting our interactions and where that will ultimately lead. Check out this episode to see how we can fight back against the downfall of civilization as we know it.

We have all heard the saying, “Secrets, secrets, are no fun, unless they're shared with everyone.” It seems like a silly thing that children say, but there is a lot of validity to this. In this episode we are going to look at the power of secrets. We will discuss how secrets can cause destruction as well as your perception of reality to change.

In this episode we are talking with David. David is an example of the embodiment of Man Made. Join us as we talk with David about his struggles and journey, and learn what makes him a real man.

Today we are going to talk about porn. This is definitely not an easy conversation, but considering just one porn site is the 3rd most visited site on the internet, we felt like it's important to start the conversation.

So, you've listened to the last few episodes. You may have some questions or want to dig a little deeper. If so, this is the episode for you.

In this episode we take a look at how it is important to make meaningful, deep connections with other guys. We will look at why guys in the military do heroic sh*t and how we can form those bonds in our everyday lives.

You are no one, you can't change, and you should give up. In this episode we are going to learn that statement is not necessarily what it seems.

Valentine's Day is b******t! Do we have your attention? Good. But guess what guys, it doesn't have to be. Stick with us through this episode as we talk about how men are generally socialized to hide vulnerable emotions and hopefully, you'll walk away with a new perspective on the "holiday of love".

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