Modern Maskulinity

We couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible team and community behind us. We did NOT do this alone, and so this episode is dedicated specifically to everyone who took part in this journey with us. Thank you. Seriously.. thank you. Atlas and Anwar officially signing off. See you soon!

I think the title speaks for itself... see you inside.

Life is full of ups and downs, left and right turns, flying and falling, and in order to find success in it all, in our opinion, we must be willing to face the man in the mirror. But what does it mean to embrace the challenge of that? When people say "its you versus you", who is the you that you're facing? And "what" are you facing? These questions are what inspired us to focus this episode on breaking down what you vs. you means, what its been like for us to face the an in the mirror, and truthfully, why we both love it. Tune in, check it out, and let us know what stood out the most! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sAtlas Mecca | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

An updated look into the lives of your favourite co-hosts, Atlas and Anwar, as we continue to evolve, grow, and explore what it means to be a man in this world. From traveling to foreign countries to being a TV star, a lot has shifted, including our perspectives on this podcast. Join us as we update you, and each other, on whats new and whats to come.  Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sAtlas Mecca | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Our intention with this episode was to give you a modern mask co-host update, but something came up that we felt was much more pressing: men trusting other men + how to find a solid mens group and brotherhood. Atlas has been thru a series of mens groups over the last 6 months, and one of his biggest intentions was to learn how to trust men more. Thru that process, he learned a ton about where the men's space is currently at, what he feels is missing, and now he offers more insight into the world of mens work + he provides support on how to find a space that aligns with you. Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sAtlas Mecca | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

In this weeks episode, we put Atlas in the hot seat by bringing on his partner, Gabby, Women's Life Coach, to talk about their relationship. From behaving strictly based on their coping strategies, to being fully controlled by their subconscious attachment styles, all leading to a break up where they didn't speak for a year and a half until they reunite on the other side, their story of falling and getting back up again holds a ton of wisdom and lessons that we knew were incredibly valuable and needed to be shared. This was easily one of our favourite episodes to date! Follow Gabby:InstagramWebsiteFollow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sAtlas Mecca | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

One of our favourite things to do as men is fix things. We love a job, a task, a problem - we love to seek out answers and provide help for those around us. And - that isn't what is always needed, which can be really frustrating to understand sometimes. That's why we wanted to have this conversation - not to "fix" it, but to hold space (see what I did there..) for us to really talk about why it's so damn hard, what may be influencing our desire to fix or solve, why we struggle to make a change towards just holding space, and some tools we have used to help our own individual experiences with friends, family, acquaintances, and intimate relationships.  Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramTikTokYoutubeConnect with the Host'sAtlas Mecca | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

This was a fun episode. We decided to bring our produce, Chris "Clyde" back into the room for a New Years conversation and the energy was hot! Not only do we discuss the details of one of us changing our name (wait, whaaaat?), but we got real honest about our journeys thru 2022. This episode is full of great stories, exciting adventures, and a ton of lessons learned. Click play and listen in as the lessons just get bigger all the way to the end! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

This week we invited two leaders in the mens work space, Voy and Jose, to have a discussion with us. Voy is a Life Coach focused on empowering men to create a life without limits. Jose is also a Life Coach with his main focus being to empower men who lead to embody their truth, live their vision, and increase impact. Together, they co-found "The Modern Renaissance Man," know on instagram as @themrmofficial, a community space, coaching environment, and training ground with the intention of empowering modern men to create the life they love. As you can tell, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Topics we discuss: the importance of mens work, the necessity for an improved relationship with masculinity, the missing link in culture that is negatively affecting our experience as men, the value of somatic breath-work, mens rite's of passage/initiation, and more. Follow Voy on InstagramFollow Jose on InstagramFollow the Modern Renaissance Man Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Same outcome - new perspective. This weeks episode was inspired by recent events surrounding the unexpected and incredibly sad news about the passing of tWitch. On paper, he had it all. But within, none of that mattered.It's time to get back to the drawing board, because something is not working.Click Play - you're going to want to listen to this episode.(this episode was recorded on Sunday, Dec. 18)MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

The title speaks for itself, but to percolate your senses a bit more, here are some other questions we address: what does "alone" mean? What does "lonely" mean? Is it the same for everyone? Can you be physically alone and also not feel lonely? Are the two words one and the same? As men, we are told that "being able to do it on our own is a sign of success." Is this a helpful narrative? Does that end up equating to being alone or does it create feelings of loneliness? Click play to hear us unpack all of this and more. Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

It's nearing the end of Movember - mens health month. So what better way to close it out than with an incredible guest episode from the man himself, Dr. Premal Patel. Dr. Premal is the medical director and co-founder of Mens Health Clinic Manitoba, a brand new space created specifically for the purpose of supporting men with their health AND to also help break down the stigma of receiving support as men. This clinic offers everything you need from testosterone replacement therapy to infertility support to prostate cancer/awareness - they even do surgical procedures to help adjust the shape of your junk! This was a highly informative podcast with a great mix of facts and fun. Don't miss it - download now and let us know what you think. Full video episode is also available on our Youtube! Connect with Dr. Premal Patel at the Mens Health Clinic in Manitoba, CanadaInstagramWebsite Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com  Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Movember - a time to really hone in on the importance of both our prostate and mental health. And this year, we felt it was incredibly important to dissect one of the biggest influences to our mental health (and maybe even to our prostate) - our intimate relationships! The saying goes, "the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." So the questions we find here are: how does relational health correlate with our actual health? In what ways does improving our relationships actually improve our quality of our life? How do we actually elevate and improve the health of our relationships? Join us as we dissect all of these questions and more in an effort to improve our overall health as men. Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sAtlas Mecca | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

We spend most of our lives focusing on being successful men... but when do we stop and ask ourselves: who is this "success" really for? Do I want it because it gets me validated and seen by the world, or do I want it because it actually means something to me? Does it allow me to be who I really am, or do I have to wear a mask everywhere I go? Is success what I want, or am I actually scared of playing big? Is it possible that we struggle to find pride in our journey and our moments of success because they don't actually align with us or truly fulfill us? Join us as we unpack success, failure, and the struggle to be proud of ourselves along every step of the journey. We found a huge amount of value in this conversation, and we hope you do too.Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

It is one thing to know that we are the creators of our life, but it is a whole other to actually implement and follow thru on the necessary habits and routines to help us achieve our goals. So how do we do it? What are the tangible practices and real, practical, tangible perspectives that we can draw on to help fuel us forward? How do we know when the habits we implement are for the betterment of our own lives and not just to be seen as "worthy" in the eyes of others? What drives our goals, and is any of that intrinsic? Can it be okay that we have external driving forces such a material things? To help support this podcast, we directly reference the book, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. This book was revolutionary for both of us, and remains that way today. Click here to learn more about his simple yet powerful process.Sponsors:MENZLEAGUE: an online personal development platform for men. Visit menzleague.com and use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership. And BIG NEWS - MenzLeague Clinic is officially open in Calgary! Click here to learn more about the powerful work this clinic is providing for us men and how you can book in to see one  of their highly qualified therapists, coaches, or counsellors. MenzLeague - a space for men to become better men, together.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Do you struggle with change? Do you find yourself rejecting times of transition? Are you stuck in a certain season of life? Are you even aware of what season you are in right now? Inspired by the arrival of fall, we felt like this was the perfect time to unpack the concept of transition and change. Because like the seasons show us, change can be difficult. Transition can be even more difficult. And as humans, we tend to make it even more difficult by actually rejecting times of change. Our goal with this episode was to get into the raw experience of change, to unpack why it can be so difficult, and to share what we have done to create a smoother transition for ourselves as we both are currently navigating a ton of change in our own personal lives. Because as we continue to learn, holding on to what was prevents us from seeing what could be possible.  Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Self-awareness and self-development are not the same thing - they are incredibly different. Think about all those books you've read - you "know" the information now, but have you put any of it into practice? What about that new habit you took on - did it bring you the vitality you were looking for, or did it silently leave the room? Now imagine if you DID implement the things you learned in the book, combining self-awareness (what you read) with the actions you took (self-development). Big difference, right? Whether you're new to the self-development journey or deep in it, it is incredibly important to understand how these two concepts show up, how well we are focusing on both, and how to marry them together in a way that allows us to truly find the results we are looking for.  Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Andrew Tate - the most googled man on earth at one point. A man labelled as a misogynist and a danger to young minds, he was officially banned from social platforms last week... Now, we unpack his journey, including his latest video on youtube titled "My last Message", to help bring a zoomed out perspective towards his behaviour and how it was possible for him to take the world by storm. Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Finding our edge as men is something we all crave, but we often chase it in unhealthy ways, and often without any awareness that we are doing so. So our purpose with this weeks episode is to dive in: what is our edge, how do we find it, how do we know when we have moved too far beyond it, and what exactly are healthy ways of finding our edge that are driven by desire and not by desperation or insecurity? To support your journey with us, here is a quote we mention from the book, "The Way of The Superior Man." “In any given moment, a man's growth is optimized if he leans just beyond his edge, his capacity, his fear. He should not be too lazy, happily stagnating in the zone of security and comfort. Nor should he push far beyond his edge, stressing himself unnecessarily, unable to metabolize his experience. He should lean just slightly beyond the edge of fear and discomfort. Constantly. In everything he does.”Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Will Smith is one of the most iconic actors and celebrities in the world, and now, he is under fire for his behaviour at the Oscars earlier this year. If you haven't caught wind of it yet, youtube his name and it will be the first thing to pop up. Now, 3 months later, Will released a fresh video giving some more context into what happened and why it happened... and when we saw it, we knew it was time for us to speak on it. In this episode, we break down the episode into 3 parts: the initial shock of the incident, the first apology + period of silence, and then the new video released just last week. It's time to dive in... see you inside. Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com . Also, follow MenzLeague on Instagram here.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Katrina Shaw is a registered psychologist and founding partner of MenzLeague, the corporation we recently partnered with. We decided to bring her on for many reasons, of them being: (1) she frequently works with men in her therapeutic practice, (2) she is a part of a mens organization which are more commonly found to be men only, and (3) she brings forth a both a psychologists perspective and also a women's voice to the conversation surrounding mens mental health, which we believe brings immense value to the development of men becoming better men. Sponsors:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform designed to help men become better men amongst a community of other men focused on doing the same. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Self-love is a concept we have discussed in many separate episodes but have yet to give the concept its own space. And, from what we have experienced, self-love, or lack thereof, plays a huge role in our mental health as men. Unfortunately, the challenge we face is that loving ourselves seems weak, vulnerable, confusing, and honestly, a waste of time. So then why is it important? Why give it an entire podcast episode? Download, click play, and find out!Sponsor:MenzLeague: an online personal development platform for men. Use code MODERNMASK50 to receive 50% off your yearly membership at menzleague.com Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

From the very beginning, we here at Modern Maskulinity have been on the constant pursuit of the why behind what we do as men in this world, and in true Modern Mask fashion, we wanted to introduce you to the why behind what we do here and how it has evolved. Within that why, we have always been focused on not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk, which stems from our desire to not only bring you conversations, but to also bring you opportunities and resources to take the talk and turn it into action. With that being said, we are very excited, proud, and honoured to introduce to you our brand new partnership with MENZLEAGUE!  MenzLeague is an online platform for men created with the same intent as us: to help men become better men. By joining the league, you will get access to online courses curated specifically for men, a community full of other men doing the work and joining together both online and in-person, access to unlimited virtual check-ins with a mental health professional, and more. MenzLeague is offering our audience 50% off their yearly membership with the code MODERNMASK50 Click this link to get direct access to the checkout page or you can go to menzleague.com to find out more about who they are and why they do what they do. You can also follow them on their instagram here to stay in the loop on all their new announcements, workshops, and events! If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please subscribe & leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and also helps us grow this podcast. Your feedback means everything to us!Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

In so many ways, timing is everything, and 5 years later in true Kendrick Lamar fashion, a new album is released speaking deeply about masculinity and mens mental health. And when we really started to dive deep into the lyrics, especially in the song "Father Time", we thought, "did he write this for the podcast?!" Or maybe the podcast for was written for him... either way, this album represents almost perfectly what we are here trying to actively to do - to help men understand themselves more clearly, to create a safe space for men to seek out help, to address the challenges we face as men in this world, and to find and create opportunities to help us become better men.  If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

One of the greatest challenges we face as men is the disconnection we have with our own emotions. We know that it comes from being told "boys don't cry", "man up", and "don't be a pussy" when we were little lads... but have we ever considered what kind of emotions that version of us was experiencing? What would happen if we could time travel and talk to that little boy - what would we say? What would HE say? What was he going thru in those moments, and what did he truly need?  And what if we could heal this part of us? What would be possible then? This episode was Inspired by the movie, "The Adam Project", by Ryan Reynolds, available on Netflix!  If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

This week we are joined by Cyrus Henry, known as "the Panda Shaman", a mens transformational coach who focuses on using "the Haka", traditionally known as a ceremonial war dance, as a gateway to support men in fully expressing their emotions, their authenticity, and to experience the fullness and richness that life has to offer. We had such a great time conversating and learning from Cyrus, and he also did us the honour giving us the experience of a Haka first hand. Be sure to follow Cyrus below for more of his incredible wisdom and insight.If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow the Panda Shamanhttps://www.instagram.com/thepandashaman/Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Dr. Justin Houman, M.D. and mens urologist, joins us to discuss the most common challenges men face in regards to testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and mens reproductive health. We dive into the social influences that are impacting us as men like porn, the ego, and our modern sedentary lifestyle. He provides a scientific approach while also offering practical tips to help with increasing testosterone levels, managing erectile dysfunction, and fertility.Topics discussed: causes of low testosterone and how to boost it, navigating erectile dysfunction, the male ego, post sex fatigue, masturbation + the influence of porn, reproductive health + fertility, and more.If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Connect with Dr. Justin HoumanInstagramFollow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

The influence of porn is substantial in our society, and access has only become easier. Unfortunately, the negative affects of porn on our psyche and what we believe is "real sex" are also substantial. Men, it's time to talk. This is one of the most important conversations we have because sex is a huge topic in our lives, and yet something we rarely ever talk about with full honesty. We go deep, we share very vulnerable truths + hilarious stories, and we share our take on how to go about changing our own perspectives towards sex + how to start thinking about the next generation.   If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Addison Brasil, author of the brand new book, "Grief Club", joins us again to unpack the complicated world of Grief and what it truly means to be a part of grief club. Addison's insight is truly a game changer when it comes to life itself, and his coined character traits of "Honour the Journey" and "Find the Funny" always make for an incredible conversation, which is why we decided to bring him back. And if you want to dive deeper into his story, go back and listen to episode #015! Topics Discussed: what it means to grieve, what is grief club, why grief is a process and not a result, how to find support and be supported, the comeback versus the comethru, the difference between happening "to" versus happening "thru", addressing our inner child, and more.  Connect with Addison BrasilClick Here to Purchase His New Book on AmazonFollow his Journey on IG: @addisonbrasil Visit Addisons website for more!  If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Derek and Fabian, the co-founders of the powerful mens movement called "MenzLeague" join us to unpack some of the most prevalent topics related to men, masculinity, and our collective journey towards becoming better men, together. As you listen, be sure to check out their online platform (link below) which is FULL of different types of practical resources to support mens mental health and personal development. These men and their team continue to open up doorways of support to the mens community and we are honoured to have them on the show. Connect with MenzLeagueJoin the Community: https://menzleague.com/ Instagram: @menzleague Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

Topics Discussed: importance of conflict and conflict resolution, power of conversations and staying curious, feelings first and facts later strategy, navigating relationship miscommunications. If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please subscribe and leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @therelationshipcoach_Anwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith 

Topics discussed in this episode: handling irritation, the power of your language, influence your birthing process has on your psyche, breaking down what we see in the world of vulnerability, creating a new way of being "vulnerable", and more.If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith  

Topics discussed: our human ability to adapt, the need to change our scenery, breaking the stigma the world has towards the locker room, what our truth is - the "and both", the societal influence of this narrative, and does the mens locker room evolve over time? If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On: Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith

In this episode, we discuss: self-development, impact of depression, getting to the lonely part of the self-improvement journey, setting boundaries, losing friendships, being alone vs. feeling lonely, being in and out of motivation, and more.If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please leave us a rating! It really helps us reach more men and include more brothers in this community.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTokConnect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Featured On:  Top Masculinity Podcasts Audio Produced by: Chris Smith 

Topics Discussed: reflections from 2021 - wins, losses, challenges, lessons learned, official 1 year mark of the podcast and everything it has taught us so far, what we've learned, the wins and struggles, resolutions vs. goals, what we want from 2022, and more.Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith

Topics Discussed: abundance vs. scarcity mindset, the meaning and power of manifestation, living fully, embracing the spiritual, inviting in flow, masculine and feminine energies, how to live abundantly, and becoming aware of our energetic blocks.  This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith 

Topics Discussed: personal development, habits and routines, improving 1% each day, the books "Atomic Habits" and "The 5am Club", self-growth, mindset, finding what works for you, and our top habits of the year.  This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith 

Topics Discussed: character building, inner child awareness, boyhood to manhood, journey towards masculinity, growing up too quickly, the "man-box" epidemic, finding fun again, and more.  This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the Host'sKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith 

Topics Discussed: the purpose and importance of Movember + Mens Health Month, doing the maintenance, mental health, self-worth, masculinity, physical health, being at our worst, evading the lostness, finding our identity, and seeing the beauty in life. November is Mens Health month and has been fuelled for many years by the creation and influence of Movember, an annual event where people grow moustaches to raise awareness for mens health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mens suicide. Unfortunately, we feel as if November is often a forgotten month due to Christmas and yet, we feel that it needs to become one of the most important months of the year to ensure we as men are supported fully in our mental and physical health. Educate and Donate to the Movember Cause This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith 

Topics Discussed: taking intentional breaks, slowing down to speed up, the relationship between receiving + masculinity + self-worth, how to allow love in, why we reject compliments.  This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith

Amanda Chen is a retired entrepreneur, storyteller, speaker, and is the host of the "The Amanda Chen Show" where she held a powerful series called "100 Masked Men," a space dedicated to open but anonymous conversations with 100 men to talk about masculinity, fear, and self-worth + how this is all seen thru the eyes of women. Join us in this incredible dialogue as we explore the different perspectives between men and women on the topic of masculinity, how this shows up in relationships, why consent is such a challenging conversation, and if the world is truly ready for the unmasking of men + much more! Connect with Amanda Chen100 Masked Men - A Series on The Amanda Chen PodcastFollow Amanda on Instagram  This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook TikTok Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4 Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith

Preparing for this episode was tough. Just the thought of reflecting on our childhoods and asking ourselves,"what influence does our childhood have on our lives?" and "do I have a mother and/or father wound?" seemed both exciting and scary as hell. In this episode, we really open up ourselves to the idea of what a mother and father wound, if + how they have impacted our lives + current relationships, and how intensely our relationship with our parents growing up can + has influenced our current reality and the thoughts, patterns, and behaviours we frequent. We laugh, we cry, and we dive deep - an episode you do NOT want to miss. This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community! Follow Modern MaskulinityInstagramFacebook  Connect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4  Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity Podcasts  Podcast Produced by Chris Smith

"Men live lives of quiet desperation.""Women, children, and dogs are loved unconditionally. Men are loved under the condition that they provide something."Statements like these are everywhere with even more trying to counteract their validity, and while this may not be 100% of mens experience, just the fact that it is a reality for some is something to be addressed (btw, men are still 3 times more likely to take their own life...). In this weeks episode, we dive deep into these statements and how they have not only influenced but have actively shown up in our lives. This isn't an episode attempting to fix the problem - this is an episode to speak the truth - the truth of our struggles as men in our current era. We see you, we hear you, and we stand beside you, King. This episode is sponsored by:TETHR - a free mental health and wellness app just for men.  Click here to download now and join the community!Follow Modern Maskulinity:InstagramFacebookConnect with the UsKyle Rushton | @coachkylerushtonAnwar Ahmed | @anwarahmed4Check Out Our New Feature!Top Masculinity PodcastsModern Maskulinity is Produced by: Chris Smith

For the longest time, we presumed, based on our upbringing, that integrity only meant "stay true to your word" and "be honest, always.:" But where did our word come from? Is it truly our word, or someone else's? What does "honesty" truly even mean? Why does the dictionary define the word "Integrity" in two different ways, and what about a building or an airplanes integrity can we learn from? Join us in this weeks episode as we dive deep into the concept of integrity and how we can begin to cultivate a sense of wholeness.  Check out our feature as one of the top masculinity podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/masculinity_podcasts/Produced by: Chris Smith

Andy Nguyen is a mens coach and group facilitator focusing on cultivating a deeper resonance with our own personal confidence and integrity. And not just integrity of our mind + word, but also our integrity of within our body and our heart. In this powerful guest episode we discuss what it means to be a man, how our childhood has affected our journey as men, the importance of breath work + meditation, the social approval we seek to ensure our manhood, and how we can begin to cultivate a more conscious approach to our own masculinity.  Check out our feature as one of the top masculinity podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/masculinity_podcasts/Produced by: Chris Smith

Do you find yourself blocking happiness from entering your life because you feel as if you haven't accomplished enough yet and therefore are not worthy of it? To help cultivate our personal answer, we prompt the following questions: what does happiness mean to you? Is it something found outside of yourself? Is it a mindset? Is it something that we eventually achieve when we've accomplished a certain amount of goals? Can you just simply choose to be happy? Is a state of feeling optimistic the same as being happy? And finally - in this moment, are you happy? Seemingly ever-present and, at the same time, ever-elusive, we challenge the following notion - is the concept of "happiness" an appropriate measurement stick for a fulfilling life?  Check out our feature as one of the top masculinity podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/masculinity_podcasts/Produced by: Chris Smith

We as men are hearing a reoccurring theme: asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. And while this can be empowering for some, it can also feel like another task or a representation that we are never doing enough + not doing a good job. So what do we do? How do we navigate the knowing that asking for support is a good thing while it feels so uncomfortable? What are the possibilities that can + have come from this seemingly uncommon space amongst us as men? As always, we are here to talk about it, so join us on this weeks episode as we discuss some of the common challenges when it comes to seeking support, why it can be so hard for many including ourselves, what asking for help looks like for us, and how we can better navigate this space together within our collective brotherhood.

Conflict resolution is everywhere at almost every moment. How? Because conflict doesn't just exist with other people - it also happens inside of ourselves. Where should i go today? What career path should I take? What should i eat today? The choice between left and right, good or bad, right and wrong crosses our space constantly, and every one of these moments is breeding an opportunity for conflict. So that begs the question: how do we handle it? Do we shut down because it's too much? Do we deflect it because we don't want to deal with it? Maybe we just give into other peoples opinions because we don't want to upset them or be a burden? No matter what your conflict resolution style is, we invite you to listen in as we share our styles. how they were developed, what patterns we both have that we are working on doing differently, and the biggest lessons we learned that have helped us handle conflict - even between the two of us!

Have you noticed that stress has become a hot button topic these days? Is it possible to have a conversation that doesn't involve some sort of discussion around stress management? What even is this concept of stress, and why is it so prevalent in what seems to be every day of our lives? Listen in to this weeks episode as we dive deep + add context to the mindset of stress, how it has impacted our personal lives + our relationships with others, and how we choose to see it now in each of our current experiences.

Do you see your ego as a friend, or an enemy? Is it possible to fully rid ourselves of our ego? What is it even there for? Partly inspired by the book, "Ego is The Enemy" by Ryan Holiday, this episode is focused entirely on breaking down this concept of the ego and what part it played + continues to play in our lives. From reactionary outbursts to keeping us safe, dive in with us as we get down into the nitty gritty of our own personal egos + share perspectives surrounding egoism that have drastically impacted our relationship with ourselves + others + the world.

In order to best serve others, we must first serve ourself - but what does that look like? Why is it that we as men often find ourselves serving others and neglecting service to self? Is service to self, selfish? In true fashion, the two of us break down our own unique experiences with self-leadership, where we got it wrong, where we got it right, what society is telling us, and what we believe to be true about leadership as a whole.