Men With Heart Podcast

In this episode, I interview one of my mentors, Tom Hendrickson, DC about the power of daily practice and dedication. Tom has been a Chiropractor and Healer for close to 45 years and has had over 100,000 patient visits with his hands and heart being one of his many guides. We discuss the power of listening and presence with his/ your patients and the power of self-practice. I am really happy to have interviewed the Man that initiated my Chiropractic career. More about Tom- (Check out a free Lumbar spine demonstration video at the bottom of the page.) Tom Hendrickson, DC is a world-renowned authority on musculoskeletal disorders. The Founder and President of the Hendrickson Method® Institute, Dr. Hendrickson has been teaching his unique method of massage and manual therapy since 1982. He also maintains a successful clinical practice in Kensington, CA, specializing in soft tissue injuries. Dr. Hendrickson’s book, Massage for Orthopedic Conditions (LW &W, 2003), summarizes his discoveries as a clinician and synthesizes his insights of energy medicine with the latest scientific research in orthopedics. Published in five languages, the book is required reading for many massage courses throughout the United States and internationally. The second edition, titled Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions, was released in September 2009 and an instructional DVD showing the techniques described in the textbook was released in September 2011. To find out more about Tom please visit- https://hendricksonmethod.com/about-tom-hendrickson/ Hendrickson Method Lumbar Spine Demonstration -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4hEn7tTD0g

Meg McCracken has been sharing the yoga life with all kinds of seekers for over 18 years and is the Co-Founder of the Alaya Yoga School, a Wanderlust Presenter, and a Teacher Training Mentor; and the original founder of Simple Yoga and Wellness Studio in Montana. She is a passionate community builder and gives talks, leads teacher trainings, satsangs, workshops, and retreats all over the world.In this episode, we discuss our relationship to pain, and how we can stop fighting through it to find peace and healing. We also chat about what it means to "surrender" as a man and a woman. Meg brings many years of experience around the art and dance of being present and guiding others through their pain without the need to change it. She believes that by focusing on what is right with you will help you see the whole of yourself rather than what is wrong with you. Here are links to the books we talked about at the end of the podcast. Wild Mercy - by Mirabai Starr Quantum Theology - will update as there are 2 options Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix - JK Rowling The Sun Does Shine - Anthony Ray Hinton   To find out more about Meg McCracken, please visit her website at https://megmccraken.com/about-meg.html You can also find her at classes online at  www.Gaia.com/Meg You can find her on Instagram @MegMcCrackenyoga and Facebook @Meg McCracken

On this week's episode, I interview my friend Erin Low from Goula Gals on the importance of changing the conversation around Women's health care. We discuss the importance of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery that the medical field doesn't talk about in detail. FREE 5 MINUTE VIDEO LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE I do apologize for the audio skipping as the zoom call froze a few different times during our recording. To find out more about Erin Low please check out:  https://www.goulagals.com/about Here is Erin's online program link:https://www.goulagals.com/total-re-set Free video link of Erin's 5 Star Breath Circle:https://www.goulagals.com/opt-in-394ecdb1-9f7a-4661-81eb-35e7ed09305e

In this weeks episode, Dr. Eric Goodman from Foundation Trainings pulls over to the side of the road and steps out to share with us his journey to find heal and healing though intelligent movement. Dr. Goodman is a Chiropractor who developed Foundation Training which is a way of moving, living and breathing that brings strength and space back to your body. I ask him the question that we often hear in the movement sector which is "what is healthy movement" and we also discuss his passion for CBD. Dr. Goodman also opens up about his growth and realizations on becoming a father and growing a business. To find out more about Foundation Training please visit www.FoundationTraining.com To nominate Dr. Eric Goodman for the next TedTalk please visit- https://speaker-nominations.ted.com/

In this episode I interview Kelle Rich who is a mother, yoga teacher and host of her own podcast called Higher Conversations Podcast. She shares her life's story to empower others on self-healing and health after she survived not 1 but 2 strokes that left her paralyzed on the right side of her body.     Kellee Rich, E-RYT 200, YACEP, is a yoga instructor, healer, SUP Yoga & AIReal Yoga certified instructor, mother, traveling yogi, podcaster, speaker, activist, poet & writer located in Lake Tahoe, CA.  She traveled and toured with Wanderlust Festivals teaching AIReal Yoga from 2016-2019, and is an internationally recognized yoga teacher. With over 6000 hours of teaching experience, 425+ hours of Yoga Alliance Certified training hours, and a true love of yoga, each day she’s living the dream. Kellee has had Lyme Disease for over 29 years and has used yoga as medicine, and as a means of survival after two major strokes paralyzed her right side in late 2012 and early 2013. Bikram, Vinyasa, SUP Yoga, and Aerial Yoga (hammock yoga) all assisted in bringing back her Quality-Of-Life, and she believes yoga has many therapeutic and healing applications. Fully recovered from the strokes and in remission from Lyme, Kellee celebrates life every day and brings love, peace, light and magic to every class she teaches.   Connect with Kellee Rich - The Yogi Poet: iTunes & Spotify: Higher Conversations Podcast Instagram @theyogipoet Website: www.theyogipoet.com Email:  higherconversationspodcast@gmail.com

On this weeks episode I interview my man-friend Coury, on the challenges of what to do with the frustrations/ emotions we often face as men and how to diffuse them constructively. This conversation is all about how we as men often stuff our voice due to our past as children or from our fear of not being heard and validated. Stay tuned for season 2 in a couple of weeks where we dive into the potent discussion on healing our bodies, minds and souls to create a more safe and alive world.

Elaina Love drops by the podcast today to discuss how eating "whole foods" will change the way you experience life. She shares tips on how she was able to change her relationship with food to deal with the loss of her son. Elaina also shares some insight and tricks to start changing the way you look at your current diet. Elaina Love is one of the pioneers in the steadily growing plant-based raw food movement. She is the founder and director of Pure Joy Culinary Academy and author of 3 vegan recipe books. Elaina's teachings and recipes focus on low carb ingredients, healthy fats, and full flavored holistic plant food. She is the creator and developer of the original Nut Milk Bag, The Amazing Nut Milk Bag, which is used to make everything from coconut milk to green juice. Living a clean, holistic lifestyle since 1997 enabled her to heal herself form Candida and food allergies. Her courses will teach you how to feel satisfied and energized on low carb, high flavored, healing foods.   Find out more about Elaina Love at Pure Joy Planet

In this episode Amy Turner stops by to chat about connecting humans to self and other for satisfying lives and healthy families, communities, and workplaces. We also chat about the Masculine-Feminine within our own bodies and interdependence vs. co/in-dependence. This is a great episode with a very inspirational Woman and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. I'm sure you will, too. Amy Turner is Founding Partner & CEO of The Courage Tribe; founded in December 2014. Amy is a courage visionary, community builder, and true believer in the power of possibility. She is the creator of a variety of professional and personal development workshops, some of which include Man Camp, Allow Create Flow, Masculinity and Femininity for Success, The COURAGE Model, and Emotional Graffiti. Amy is the heart centered founder of The Courage Tribe, creator of Courage Cards - a self awareness tool- mama of two curious kiddos, a world traveler, and has resided in the Bend, OR community since 2003. Upcoming Events:Emotional Graffiti 9/28-29 | Communitas 10/18-20 | Man Camp 11/9 | Feb 2020 To find out more visit The Courage Tribe

On today's episode Dr. David Lutz, DC stops by to chat about how to keep the love alive and fresh when you have a new baby in the mix. We chat about how new fathers seem to want what "was" instead of surrendering to what is. Dr. David Lutz graduated from Michigan State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology with a specialization in the promotion of healthcare. He completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at Life University in Marietta, GA. During his internship, he worked alongside the leading pediatric chiropractor in the profession and cared for hundreds of children with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorders, allergies, and ear infections. He is certified in the Webster Technique for pregnancy care and is currently pursuing his diplomate in pediatric chiropractic from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. To find out more about Dr. Lutz, visit - Pure Light Family Chiropractic David highly recommends this book to help you along the way - The Married Man Sex Life Primer David also hosts Conscious Fatherhood in Bend, Oregon. To find out more visit here- FaceBook  

In this episode I chat about my return to my inline skates and how my inner teen has been wanting to be seen and recognized. I also chat about my upcoming retreats called "The Weekend" in my RV.   Feel free to email me at MikeLaneDC@gmail.com if you have any questions about the upcoming retreats.

Dr Luke Adler, DACM stops by the podcast once again to chat about a topic that most of us try to avoid talking about, Shame. We discuss how shame can be the doorway to deep intimacy and loving connection. We chat about healthy shame for children and how we can bring about more ease for our children by simply working with our own shame. Please check out LukeAdlerHealing.com to learn more about this incredibly generous and gifted man and how you can find out how your shame can transform your life for the better. Shame- The doorway to Intimacy and trust- A deeply transformative audio program that puts you in touch with the reality of how shame and unworthiness affect your life. Shift toxic shame to healthy shame and use breath work to release what you no longer need. Audio meditation

In this weeks episode Dr. Nick Wirtz is back to chat about the power of words and we are surrounded by suggestion. As doctors, our word choice has a dramatic effect on the results we want for our patients. If we keep asking them about their pain, why would they want to move beyond that? By asking how they have improved sets them up to focus on the benefits. As parents we might be fearful for our children and say things are going to happen only to protect them from learning and suffering   Dr. Nick is a Chiropractor in San francisco, Ca where he practices Zone Therapy. To find out more about him visit https://judahstclinic.com/ Dr Nick mentioned to read Rays of the Dawn

In this weeks episode Kali Cathie from "It's time to talk" podcast shares an interview she did with me from her podcast back in May of this year. I thought this would be a great way to share more on my view around being a Man with Heart. Find out more about Kali's podcast here at https://www.dearkali.com/podcasts/In this episode we discuss how to tap into the heart and honor our pain so we can stop hurting others through fear of our own pain. In this vulnerable, transparent and juicy conversation Mike flips the mic around on me (Kali Cathie) and puts my inner little girl center stage, we worm-hole our way through judgement, anger, pain, sadness, love and what it means to be a man in the 21st century to eventually find ourselves popping through the portal of pain into the vision of a safe and kind world for all. You’ll learn how to tap into your own heart, access your own pain and how to set a safe space in which you can do so being raw and vulnerable in heated conversation. You’ll also get to peek through the window of what it’s like to communicate with a man who is in touch with his heart talking with a woman navigating her own vulnerable inner child.

In this week's episode I bring back a lovely man and friend, Bobby P. He shares how he dealt with betrayal from his lover and business partner at the same time. Bobby also runs a startup compant driven to help people find medical services outside their zip codes. Listen to the end as he shares some great advice on how to balance your life while running a startup. Bobby P is a serial tech founder and has dedicated most of his professional life to helping patients find medical and dental solutions abroad.  He is also on the board of the Protea Institute, a non-profit organization with the goal of bringing transformational shadow work into the mainstream and works with If Not Us Then Who?, a non-profit organization that provides grants to indigenous groups throughout the world to create documentary films to target unjust policies and advocate for greater rights for indigenous people to bring about positive social and environmental change. Bobby is also a certified yoga teacher, capoeira instructor, and aspiring surfer and salsa dancer.If you are looking for medical procedures beyond your zip code visit www.Medrepublic.com And to find out how you can help fight climate change visit  www.Ifnotusthenwho.me

In this week’s episode Anastacia Armstrong stops by to share her passion for Conscious Transformation, and her wisdom, expertise, story and music. We chat about the “law of resonance” to attract what we are actually wanting in our life from the inside out. Listen as Anastacia takes you through the process to find more happiness and purpose in life by training your mind and thoughts. Anastacia Armstrong is a certified Energy Practitioner and Trainer of Conscious Transformation. She teaches throughout Central Oregon and serves on the Conscious Transformation Energy Practices Leadership Team, supporting and guiding others as they step into their own potential. With a focus in philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors, Anastacia is a visionary, serving to inspire others to experience freedom, fulfillment and empowerment, to support the expansion of a loving, cooperative global community.  In addition to teaching classes, private mentoring and public speaking, Anastacia is a professional musician serving as a conduit for others to experience transformation on a deeper level. Anastacia has cultivated her entrepreneurial acumen as President of the International Art Organization and Wildlife Artisans, while creating and managing successful businesses, focused in the healing arts. While blending her artistic talents with practical and professional life application, Anastacia brings an uplifting, creative approach to collaborating with individuals and communities that share a common vision.Contact Anastacia Armstrong here

My guest on the this weeks show is Justin Michael Williams (JMW) who is a very close friend of mine and we get right into the juice of how do we as men cultivate and manifest more creative energy in our lives to build the life we want to live. We discuss how masturbation and sex most likely lead to ejaculation which depletes our life force and limits our ability to build that energy within us to create. Who Is Justin? Justin Michael Williams is an activist, meditation teacher, and top 20 charting musician with a mission: to bring personal growth TO THE PEOPLE — empowering people of all identities, ages, genders, and economic backgrounds to claim their innate and limitless potential. His unique approach blends music, motivation and meditation to help people break free from toxic cycles and reconnect to their life’s purpose.Between his keynotes, podcasts, videos, music career and other ventures, Justin has amassed an audience of over 4.2 million across platforms. Metamorphosis debuted at #18 on the iTunes pop charts alongside Taylor Swift and Britney Spears in 2016. He has since been featured by Billboard.com and Yoga Journal magazine, shared stage with Deepak Chopra, and headlined at events including Wanderlust and SXSW.To find out more about JMW visit - JustinMichaelWilliams.com

In this week's Men With Heart Podcast, I interview Christopher Yucho from Saving Grace. Saving Grace is a non profit organization in Central Oregon that supports survivors of domestic violence. We discuss how patriarchal systems are set up to keep men in a position of entitlement and power-over. Chris shares how the root of aggressive, violent and controlling behaviors is actually a deep hurt. One big issue Chris talks about is how we all want to be heard and how much pain guys are really experiencing. Men talking to other Men and being vulnerable with other Men will help heal the issue of gender-based violence. It's up to us to take responsibility. If you need help or want to help, visit Saving Grace here:https://www.saving-grace.org/

In this week's episode I chat with my friend and colleague Dr Bjorn Bostrom about "The Weekend" - a Men's Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains June 7- 9. Dr. Bjorn talks about how struggles in our life can actually manifest from the body's inability to assimilate and process trauma, stress and day-to-day challenges. Bjorn Bostrom has a big love for people finding their soul's calling, and being a part of their healing journey and catalyst for performance in life, that fuels his purpose for helping his community achieve healthier self-love strategies, and passionate lives through holistic Chiropractic care.  Bjorn has been leading transformative events, classes, and workshops for over a decade that inspire his clients to claim their own freedom and trust through empowering consciousness centered care.  Bjorn is the owner and clinic director of Network Chiropractic Wellness Center in Santa Cruz.  He is advanced certified in Network Spinal Analysis, and mentors other Chiropractors, and bodyworkers in the art of caring for the 'whole' person.  He enjoys surfing, mountain biking, playing music, fly fishing, camping, and being in the great outdoors.  Bjorn lives in Santa Cruz with his partner Cindy, and son Theo. Find out more at SpinalSense.com

Dr. Lance von Stade, DC stops by the Men with Heart podcast this week to chat about the importance of your "why" and especially whom you are doing your why for. We also chat about the body's processes of learning, adapting and changing as we grow into our destiny and how to get more life per moment. Lance is a Father, Husband, Chiropractor and a brilliantly put together Man. He travels the world lecturing and sharing his vast knowledge of human performance and the power of Chiropractic all while maintaining a healthy outlook on life, running a successful practice in San Francisco, taking care of his kids and running some pretty sweet side businesses that are raising consciousness in significant ways. To find out more about Lance please visit him at Golden Gate Chiropractic.

In this episode I chat about my most recent trip to the Netherlands to teach AnatomySense and my trip to Ashland, Oregon where I spent 5 days with my friends/ brothers doing deep shadow work with Robert Masters, where we dove deep into our wounds to find the courage to be tender and more loving with ourselves and each other. I also chat about my journey from my head to my heart and how our minds are so good at distracting us from our own truths. Please listen as I also share new ideas I have coming through the pipeline in the upcoming future.

In this weeks episode I interview my buddy Slade Machamer, who is a relationship and life coach. He and his wife Mesha Machamer run Essence lab where they lead couples and individuals workshops to take what you know and embody it. You can find out more at EssenceLab.orgWe chat about how there is only one fight that is going on in a relationship. Sounds crazy to think that but t sounds to be true. Please listen as Slade and I discuss the importance of healing our inner and outer relationships. Some of the websites Slade talked about are listed below. www.ToniHerbineblank.comIFS- Internal Family Systems

In this episode I chat with Robert Kandell about his book unHIDDEN. We dive deep into why men hide and how shame and external validation make it challenging for men to find peace within themselves. We also chat on the subject of porn and how we are loosing our ability to be physically intimate and turned on by our partners. Robert also talks about the importance of strong communication skills in relationships and how to make your partner feel safe to open up. Please listen all the way to the end of the podcast as Robert will share 3 points on how to come clean if you are hiding anything from your partner. Robert Kandell is an interpersonal communication expert, speaker, podcaster and the author of the bestselling book, unHIDDEN: A Book for Men and Those Confused by Them. Since 2002, Robert’s mission has been to help people find themselves and use their internal power to live their best lives. He has helped thousands of students up-level their communication, leading them to live more balanced, energized, connected and purposeful lives. Website: https://www.robertkandell.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kandellconsulting / https://www.facebook.com/robert.kandellTwitter: https://twitter.com/Robertkandell @Robertkandell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.kandell/ @robert.kandell Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkandell/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4BLzufNXxgKGUsLVDTnlQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/robertkandell/pins/Skype: Rbk_ot   

In this episode, I interview Kali Cathie and we explore the rift between the masculine and feminine and how to cultivate balance between them within oneself and in a partnership. Find more about Kali Cathie and her offerings on her webpage - https://www.dearkali.com/

In today's episode I share my experience on this weeks exercise to celebrate my past accomplishments. The reticular activating system (RAS) is part of your brain stem and focuses on the important things you need to know about your environment and what your head space is focusing on. I chat about how I am activating this part of my brain by celebrating my wins. What you think about your dream about!

In this episode I chat with my friend and colleague, Dr. Nick Wirtz, about his path to being truthful and vulnerable with himself and others to find true love within himself. We talk about how our addictions and vices could be tools for us to find and heal our deepest pains. We also discuss the importance of your subconscious mind and physical pain. Find Dr. Nick at www.judahstclinic.com/

In this episode I interview my brother who is an exercise physiologist on the topic of muscle dysmorphia/ self image. We talk personally about his own experience around self image and how loving yourself can help you get what you are actually looking for in your life and personal relationships - connection.

In this episode I chat on the importance of self-awareness and strategies to find freedom from pain through honoring what you are feeling in your body. I find that by simply learning to state what you are feeling, even if it is not an emotion, it can bring freedom and empowerment to your life.

In this podcast my brother from another mother, Jason Lange and I chat about the importance and need for Men’s groups. We also chat about the conditioning and judgements most men have about emotions and how healthy anger can be productive. To find out more about Jason Lange check him out on his website https://www.jasonlange.me/

My dear friend Brent and I chat about the importance of trust and integrity in the workplace, family life and in personal relationships. Brent is a successful businessman and an ultra runner.

In this episode I interview my dear friend Masood Ali Khan about being a new father and the trials and tribulations that accompany this adventure. We chat about the importance of honoring your emotions and how to be present for your child. To find out more about Moose please click here http://masoodalikhan.com/

In my first episode I interview one of my good friends, Luke Adler on the importance of having compassion as a man. We discuss how to find compassion and how to use it in your relationships to improve communication and how to deepen your relationships. You can find out more about Luke at https://lukeadlerhealing.com/