The EVRYMAN Podcast

This week's guest is Remi Warren. Remi is one of the most popular and impressive outdoorsman in the hunting/travel/cooking media space. Remi lives many men's dream: traveling the world living in nature, hunting, cooking all while acting as his own film crew; capturing some truly unique media. On this episode we explore:living on your own termshunting ethically the value of a truly supportive environmentadventure as a way of lifecreating great media Discover more about Remi:https://www.remiwarren.com/IG: @remiwarren

“If I start something I don't want it to be because there is a hole in my life because I'm not doing business.”John grew up an easily overwhelmed introvert. It wasn't until he asked the simple question: “Hey, what are you excited about?” did he discover that human connection wasn't as harrowing as he assumed. John is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world's largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company. John is also the founder of Change Maker Academy, devoted to helping would-be change makers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career. On this episode we explore:NutritionFitnessConnection and freedomGrowing your passion into a successLearning to feel full without accomplishmentDiscover more about John:https://www.johnberardi.com/https://www.precisionnutrition.com/

Our guest this week is David Ashkenazy. David is a certified consulting hypnotist, certified smoking cessation specialist, and founder of Inspired Living Hypnosis.“I'm dedicated to offering you the latest, most reliable and most effective hypnosis techniques. Your sessions utilize advanced hypnosis along with cutting-edge neurological processing to help you make powerful, positive change in your life. Our work together will help you release habits that plague you, such as smoking addiction, weight issues and stress, once and for all.” On this episode we explore:Men's groups as a fast track to deep friendshipTrance StatesHypnosisCreating trustDeeper states of awarenessDiscover more about David: https://inspiredlivinghypnosis.com/

Our guest this week is Michaela Boehm. Michaela is among the most gifted and in-demand teachers, speakers, and counselors to be found globally today. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela received degrees in Psychology and further extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, and NLP. Upon moving to the United States in 1994, Michaela established a 20+ year counseling practice logging over 40,000 client hours. She quickly became counselor to the stars in Hollywood, California, and her on-going clients include Oscar-winning actors, producers, writers, multiple Grammy-winning musicians, CEO's, and multi-billion dollar fund managers.On this episode we explore:Friction in relationshipExploring polarityHaving good sexMen and emotionsDirectionality in relationshipFind Michaela at: https://www.michaelaboehm.com/

Our guest this week is Peter Oppermann. Peter is a German engineer turned meditation teacher. At 16 Peter discovered ‘Autogenic Relaxation, a self-relaxation technique to overcome stuttering that came on after his parent's divorce. Realizing that every outer problem has an inner solution, he left a promising engineering career in Germany to follow his spiritual path. In 1996 Peter started a business based on the concept of mindfulness meditation at the work place.On this episode we explore:Following your conscienceWhere men get stuckMission and PurposeApplying spiritual practicesMonetizing your purposeInjury as wake up callDiscover more about Peter:@__peteroppermannhttp://futureselfmethod.com/

Jaycee Gossett is an Internationally award-winning dancer,  television host and Founding Teacher/VP of Experience at The Class by Taryn Toomey. After a successful dance career on stage and in front of the camera, including hosting and producing a project on the Travel Channel called “Dance the World,” Jaycee immersed herself in an intensive study of various forms of movement. On this episode:Movement and expressionReleasing traumaEmotional maintenanceNon-judgemental expressionDiscover more about Jaycee:https://theclass.com/jaycee-bioIG: @jayceegossett

Our guest this week is Brian Von Ancken. Brian is a former lawyer who decided to pursue his ultimate passion; to lead people deeper into themselves through physical, mental and social well-being. Picture a workout with emotional and social perks. Brian is a hero in our books. He took the time to slow down and figure out exactly what he wanted to offer the world. He took a leap, cast aside the “should's” of life and is now truly in deep on something that fulfills him.On this episode we explore:Social connectionMen's workPhysical healthMental healthWellnessFollowing your passionDiscover more about Brian and Anckor: https://www.theanckor.com/

Our guest this week is Evryman facilitator Justin Ternes. Justin is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Men's Emotional Health Advocate, and Stress Coach. Through breath work, research-based performance & rehabilitation, psychodynamic psychology, pain science and emotional health principles, Justin helps people step into their True Self and True Health. This episode is for anyone who is experiencing pain, physical or otherwise. As we get deeper, we see it's all connected. In this episode we explore:The connection between the mind and proper healingLimiting beliefsGetting past the noisePain perception and realityWhen the body says noCreating an anti-fragile system Discover more about Justin:https://trueself.health/

“There is an overvaluation of knowledge in peoples lives. If you don't do anything with what you know, your fooling yourself.”This week's guest is Phill Nosworthy. Phill is an executive advisor, speaker and writer in the areas of meaning, leadership and high performance. His approach to personal mastery and career acceleration have gained him a dedicated following among high performers across the planet. He has worked in more than 70 cities globally and counts Microsoft, AFL, Boston Consulting Group and Universal Music amongst his long term clients. More than that, and definitely more importantly - he punches well above his weight in his marriage to Jess, and is the proud Dad of Zander and OdinOn this episode we explore:LeadershipResisting labelsHaving a tool vs using a toolPersonal stock-takingLeading yourself firstCommitting to yourselfEmotional leadership https://phillnosworthy.com/

The scientific reality of global warming projections and food supplyHow regenerative agriculture can serve to help humanity from falling off a cliffHow men may be able to lend their time and energy to help the crisis in a practical way

“I realized that the adults were never coming to save me. They were really messed up and it was up to me.”This week's guest is Tucker Max. Tucker is the co-founder of Scribe Media, a company that helps you write. publish, and market your book. Tucker puts his skills to work, and flips the tables on Dan to run him through an exercise in fleshing out his own book idea. Tucker has also written four New York Times Best Sellers (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. In this episode we explore:Hacking schoolStumbling into writingShifting into true manhoodArchetypesHow to be yourself all the wayPivoting during crisis Discover more about Tucker:  https://www.tuckermax.com/

Hitch-hiking out west to become a forest fire fighter in Idaho.A wild time the Bay area with multiple UFO sightings as a Naval weatherman.Working all over the west, deep connection to nature.Giving flocks of waterfowl doses of LSD to keep them away from airports.Living close to the land and eating food you grew and killed.Writing books about life.

On this episode we explore:Childhood traumaInterpersonal workRock bottom to introspectionCircle workBeing the best human you can beSelf knowledge in prisonSacred spacePure, raw, empathyDiscover more about Eldra: https://bit.ly/3ceOJFLhttps://www.ted.com/speakers/eldra_jacksonhttps://twitter.com/eldraj

 Leading from a heart-centred placeMaking decisions from fearThe courage to stick with tough feelingsPaying attention to mundane beautyAmplify the attention on mundane beautyDevotionThe importance of languageGround and open to win Discover more about John: www.johnwineland.com

Joe Hawley is a giant Viking of a man with a beard as bis big as his giant heart. A was seasoned and respected offensive lineman in the NFL he spent time at both the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He made a conscious decision to leave the game before it destroyed his body, and in an effort to find himself post-career, he bought a van, adopted a dog, and hit the road for a year. His Man Van Dog Blog became a cult sensation and he's shared his personal journey with the world ever since. Joe is definitely a man to follow.

This episode covers much, including:How to frame this current time without being a victimWho do you want to be at the end of this time period?How embracing fear and uncertainty leads to better leadershipPersonal fears and vulnerability from Dan and OwenHow we can come together without coming together in person 

On this episode we explore:Physical training as armourBecoming embodiedStaying centred  while in your feelingsThe power of archetypesThe fear of getting lost in feelingStructure as freedomDiscover more about Maddy:  maddymoon.com

On this episode we explore:The trap of the teacherThe power of the spoken wordUsing mantra and posture to change your habitsFinding balance inside yourselfGetting out of your own way Discover more about Mike: https://mikedenicola.com/

EPISODE NOTESIn this episode we explore:InterconnectionGrasping and ClingingTraining the mind to suffer lessAnxiety and AddictionCommunity in MeditationFamily Pressure to Succeed Discover more about Manoj:www.manojdias.com.auIG: @manojdias

On this episode we explore:Writing without clicheEquanimity and connectionScience and the mysticalThe high of connecting fullyThe pitfalls of the New AgeFinding a practice your own wayFreedom through commitment Discover more about Jeff:https://jeffwarren.org/https://app.www.calm.com/narrators/Lmt8BPw58UMeditation For Fidgety Skeptics:http://bit.ly/3bg3lER

On this episode we explore: Skepticism and the Woo-scaleAlternative modalities Social changeThe power of small groupsMedical DisruptionTrue wellnessFamily check-insDiscover more about Danny and Kensho:  www.kensho.com

On this episode we explore:Men are not hairy womenSeeing through our filtersAre men doomed?The shifting womenWomen and Subtle foreplayEmasculation and Self-Emasculation Discover more about Alison:  https://www.understandmen.com/

On this episode we explore: Owning your fallibilityHumble leadershipThe duality of manStepping into your truthShowing up fully Corey works passionately with the following initiatives:http://peaceprintswny.org/https://compassionprisonproject.org/

“In life you can't force anything” This week on the show we are revisiting a past episode. We were very moved by our guest's story and wanted to share it again. After being diagnosed with cancer Chris set a simple goal: live long enough to see his daughter graduate from high school. Chris is a driven man who has made a living in the masculine field of outdoors/hunting media; teaching white tail deer hunting skills through his books and online media. As we head into the holidays, we are taking a moment to slow down and reorient to what truly matters.

On this episode we explore:Recharging through stillnessMaking mental health coolThe mask of resiliencyPowerful yogaMale depression and irritabilitySelf medicatingMorning routinesMisunderstanding depression https://www.gregoryscottbrown.com/

On this episode we explore:Forums for guys to express themselvesBeing ‘One of the good guys'Carrying your own emotional loadNavigating female/male dynamics in the workplaceThe power of owning our mistakesFull on communication Discover Cleo here: https://www.cleostiller.net/Modern Manhood can be found here: https://amzn.to/2qHG3VU

On this episode we explore:Giving context to the spiritualTrusting yourselfEgo deathImprov for healthDealing with old storiesPlayfulness as a toolThe psychosomatic element http://www.andrewkippen.com/

On this episode we explore:Emotion and writingThe origins of infidelityExpecting the world from our partnersEmotional affairsLiberation in opennessBottling joy to seem cool https://toure.com/https://toure.com/toure-show/

On this episode we explore: Functional MedicineBeing a KetotarianBiggest drivers of inflammationFinding your version of ‘food peace'Chronic stressFocusing on the things you can actually change www.drwillcole.comhttps://goop.com/goopfellas-podcast/

On this episode we explore: Hitting bottomRelationship as art formPrimitive skillsShowing up and sticking with itFinding breath and embracing cold waterFinding courageMeditation

On this episode we explore:Bringing men's work into therapyEmotional language styles of men and womenHumour as a defenceLeading with vulnerabilityNumbing out to cope with lifeLearning to connect to feelingsLinking words and experiencesThe power of being alone in nature Connect with Paul at: https://www.paulbrowde.com/

In this episode we explore:Quality fatherhood supportMeditation for fatherhoodThe inner gameGetting out ahead of the shift into fatherhoodThe transcendence of birthThe emotional landscape Check out the Expectful app at https://expectful.com/

“Taking the time to really settle into nature you get this sense that your problems back home are very solvable”On this episode we explore:The fear of being alone with our thoughtsFinding clarity sitting in natureCommitting to taking the time to slow downThe absolute need to disconnectDeciding to make work a truly fulfilling experienceEmotional awareness in the workplaceCarving your own path in an open companyArctiq.ca

In this episode we explore: Post traumatic growthThe Challenge responseBeing designed to face stress in relationships with othersOxytocin's nudgeThe need for successful emotional experiencesThe cost of not experiencing joy Goerge is leading a one day connection course in greenwich CT on nov 1st 2019-https://hopeandrenewal.org/connection-course-nov-1/Find George Faller at: www.nyceft.org

Our podcast this week features Elliot Aronow, a self-described “cool kid” that has had a pretty wild life. He's taken his own path and journey deeply serious and is a great example of a man who found himself and stuck with it. Elliot is a lifestyle coach and meditation teacher in NYC and has worked in fashion, music, magazines, and other cool kid stuff with artists and brands like Mark Ronson, LCD Soundsystem, GQ, and the Strokes. And at times he's just another dude in his undies. On the episode we explore: -The non instagram able self -What makes a man truly happy -Finding a sense of humor in personal growth -Moving away from a model of scarcity http://bit.ly/2LfGjmP

This week's guest on the EVRYMAN podcast is Dan MacCombie. Dan was one of the first 17 men who showed up to the very first Open Source retreat in December 2016, before EVRYMAN had even left the nest. He showed up and he's been showing up ever since, and has built much of the infrastructure of our events, and countless other parts of this organization. He sat in a men's group for YEARS in college, was the co-CEO of Runa—which involved a truly wild run of time in Ecuador, and he has a wicked combination of a big heart and a goofy-big mind. He recently co-lead our last Open Source retreat on the East Coast, and he is an EVRYMAN coach as well. On the episode we get into: Ceremonial indigenous drinks including chicha, ayahuasca and guayusa The implementation of emotional leadership into community planning and large scale institutional settings Magical meetings at the Israeli Burning Man How diligence and a bit of wildness helps in the start-up game Evryman.com

“I thought I had my shit together, and didn't think I needed more.. Then life happened and I decided to dive in fully.” This week's episode is a throwback to the beginning of EVRYMAN. Two years ago Founders Dan, Sasha, and Lucas sat down in upstate New York to dream up the future of men's work. EVRYMAN has since grown into a true movement that is helping men slow down, connect and move fully into the lives they want. In This Episode: Facing darkness when your a positive guy Playing it safe vs dropping in deep Facing your persona Not needing to have your shit together Men's Groups as a multiplier of life experience Truly stepping into your power Training to be able to show up in life fully Healthy tension EVRYMAN.com

 'It's never a good life when your operating out of fear, waiting for the next shoe to drop.” Our guest this week has lived an enormous amount of life in a short period of time. Gabriel Rao was thrust into fending for himself and his siblings at age twelve. He threw on a mask of survival and convinced those around him that things were fine when they were far from it. Gabriel is an amazing example of resiliency and he has used this gift to slowly open up and move from surviving to thriving.   Being stunted by survival Having to parent out parents The upside of adversity Owning our story Receiving love for our dark sides Seeking control through work The family we are brought up in and the family we create The power of validation Post traumatic growth The courage of vulnerability   www.taps.org

“What we don't talk about culturally is how afraid men are of each other.”   This week's guest is Rocco Kayiatos. Rocco is a writer, performer and organizer. He released his first album under the moniker Katastrophe in 2004, becoming the first openly trans-man to release an LP. He is the founding editor of Original Plumbing magazine. The world's first trans-male quarterly print magazine. Rocco is also the founder of Camp Lost Boys, the first sleep away summer camp exclusively for adult men of trans experience.   In This Episode:   Leading with vulnerability Being ‘one of the guys' Owning one's true self The gifts of adversity Celebrating the binary and everything in between Bringing intension to maleness The Good Man: it's about love and openness Observation vs Control and Domination Call outs vs Call ins   www.camplostboys.org www.roccokayiatos.com

“If you can't get the emotions out, they just stay in there” Our guest this week exemplifies what Evryman is all about. Luke Stutzman is a salt of the earth midwestern dude. He's a father. In the most beautiful way Luke is a regular-ass guy. He works out, he works hard, and he is asking deep questions of himself. Check out Luke's podcast: Unfamous podcast, https://apple.co/2LpMF3u   In this episode:   How to be truly strong Showing emotion to our children Feeling safe enough to break down Joining the “everybody's got their own shit” club The weight of repression Feeling stuck Regretting the past Being comfortable with not knowing  

“Anything that feels unfamiliar to me, I protect myself from committing by telling myself that I can stay on the outside observing.” Our guest this week is yoga teacher and Ayurveda practitioner Marc Holzman. Marc recently brought his skills to our Open Source retreat in the Berkshires. Marc's openness leaps out straight away with the admission that he considered showing up to teach his practice and remain an observer. Luckily for us he dove in instead.   In this episode:   The importance of living an authentic life The vitality and spark in finding your purpose “Coming out” as a catalyst for full self-ownership The deep need to contribute to something larger Want to find your purpose? Try everything The beauty of men when they drop the macho role Just say the scary thing! What your missing when your checked out Being vs Doing The duty to take care of yourself to be able to fully show up   marcholzman.com

“I have all of this to give but don't know where it goes. I don't have pipes big enough to flow it through.” Cherie Healey is back on the podcast. Cherie is a powerhouse and she's one of Evryman's most exciting allies. Cherie is a self described “Possibilitarian”.  She works with leaders in tech and entertainment to help them create workplaces that solve the world's biggest problems. Dan and Cherie sat down following a coed workshop in Tulum Mexico.   In this episode:   Bringing men and women together Over complicating the relationship game The power of just listening The burden of ungifted love Trusting that your love is ok The consequences of being unseen The truth behind the desire to fix others Creating an epidemic of joy   http://cheriehealey.com

“When you sign up for something big, your required to get bigger. The smallness gets exercised out of you.” Our very own Yoda, Owen Marcus is back with us on this episode of the Evryman podcast. Dan and Owen sat down at the foot of the Berkshire mountains in the barn Evryman calls home. This conversation follows a successful Open Source retreat and precedes the launch of Evryman's first Fundamentals Training program for facilitators. The love and excitement in this conversation is palpable. Owen brings the wisdom every time…   In this episode:   Relaxing stress held in the body Connecting to the body is the missing piece Finding a mission and purpose in life The edge of emotional expression Vulnerability and giving up control Love courage and commitment Finding true diversity in men's groups Survival and distraction Sensitivity without reactivity   https://owenmarcus.com

“Fulfillment is working my edge. It doesn't feel easy, it's outside my comfort zone, it feels like I'm being asked to grow, to show up.” This week's guest is Tim Corcoran. Tim helps people who feel a deep connection to nature and want to really discover their place in the world. Those with a burning desire to live their vision and a willingness to work with resistance and fear. He believes that men can't settle down until they find their meaning and purpose.   In this episode:   The perceived narrow options of pursuing a life ‘outdoors' The low points as a catalyst to change What to do when your current experience of life isn't working The moment you realize people truly see you and they care The power of being honoured Being present in your body and senses Investing in yourself so that you can give what's truly yours to the world   www.purposemountain.com

“Murder can be an attempt to eradicate pain by acting it out on someone else: “I hurt, so you must hurt too.” Our guest this week is Susan Olesek. Susan is the founder of the Enneagram Prison Project. Her life's work is freeing people from the prisons of their own making by helping them understand why they do what they do. As you'll hear in this episode Susan is fired up by pursuing peoples potential.   In this episode:   Creating presence to tolerate whats in front of us Identifying motives behind behaviour: the why before the what How committing murder can be an attempt to gain love Why we can't change what we can't see The critical role of proper attachment to our parents Why being present requires safety The freedom between stimulus and response   https://susanolesek.com

“If boys do not learn to read by the third grade, their whole future is an upward battle.” This week's guest is children's author Robert Gould. Robert is lit up by getting our boys engaged in reading. As a boy he learned to link reading with love while sitting on his grandfather's lap being read to. Recognizing the vitality and visual nature of young boys, he set out to create content that would engage young men, and to give them books they actually wanted to read.   In this episode:   Why Boys are not reading Why its crucial that men read to their sons Engaging boys with books they actually want to read The visual nature of young men Camouflage, toxic masculinity and political correctness The need for male teachers   https://greatbooksforboys.com/

“This journey of trying to figure out what it means to be a man in a home where your the man of the house. I'm the oldest male, and all of these responsibilities are put on my back, to help raise my sisters and brothers. At seven years old my uncle said “your the man of the house” and I'm like “I don't want that job, can I go back to my big-wheel?” This week's guest is Ashanti Branch. We became aware of Ashanti's powerful heart in the film The Mask You Live In. He was born and raised by a single mother in Oakland, California. After finding success as a civil engineer, he found a deeper calling as a teacher. He found the “fire” that was missing in his life and hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students. He went on to create the Ever Forward Club, a mentoring initiative aimed to help underserved and at-risk young men of colour.   In this episode: The power of a good teacher Opening up to move forward Giving young men space to recognize their human emotions The damage done by archaic school design Knowing your own mask Why do we wait to teach fundamental human skills until shit hits the fan http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in-film/ https://everforwardclub.org/

Imagining a future where women and men are able to slow down and reunite in mutual trust, love, and respect--this episode shares that underneath all of the cultural noise, men and women are missing each other. What if men and women stood arm in arm, far beyond the scope of being allies, to turn together toward the biggest problems at work, at home, and culture-wide?  Cherie works with leaders in tech and entertainment to help them create workplaces that solve the world's biggest problems. She does it by elevating their skills in mind and heart so they can become the leaders of the Imagination Age, tap limitless creativity and innovation and inspire a new way to work. She's worked with orgs such as Google, X, Genentech, Apple, Nike, and many more. Cherie and Dan / Evryman are collaborating on events and trainings together, bringing wisdom from men and women together for the betterment of all. You can find out more about Cherie's work at: http://cheriehealey.com

‘When I enter these spaces where we are doing mens work, I find that I'm usually the only man of color. And I'm usually the only openly gay man.' On this week's episode Dan sits down with Evryman team member Mike Sagun. Mike is the co-founder of The Unshakable Man, an organization focused on men's total health & wellness: success, purpose, and fulfillment. Mike is also a queer man of color. Evryman stands for ‘Every-man' yet we acknowledge the reality that more can be done to grow into a more diverse movement. Dan and Mike slow down, connect and feel into what it means to truly belong. In this episode: Reckoning with self-hatred Moving out of cultural bubbles Owning your truth The power of diverse perspectives Feeling safe enough to ask for what you need www.mikesagun.com IG: @mike.sagun www.unshakableman.me IG: @theunshakableman

“If you open up and actually be yourself, your not only going to be accepted and seen. It's going to power you through all of the tough shit your going through. It's going to power you towards the things you actually want and who you actually are.” On this week's episode host Dan Doty leans into an old part of himself and plays a recording of a song he wrote about loneliness. We then jump into an interview with Evryman's Owen Marcus to discuss how NOT to be lonely. I'll give you a hint: it starts by taking a risk and being vulnerable. In this episode:   Can you be artistic and creative if you are full of connection Going it alone Connecting to your own experience The impact of vulnerability How to reach out and connect Braving the discomfort of being you True connection comes from being connected to yourself first   Link to: Brene Brown, On Being Podcast   http://bit.ly/2F3SS0f

“You can use philosophy to stop feeling but that's a heavy burden.”  This week's conversation is with Daniel Stillman, who actually designs conversations for a living. Daniel is brother to Matt Stillman, a long time friend of Dan's and a previous guest on the show. Daniel and Dan were united by chance at an Evryman Open Source retreat a year ago. Daniel is an independent design facilitator and coach, he works with teams and organizations to frame and sustain productive and collaborative conversations. He's worked with clients of all shapes and sizes on product, service and organizational innovation. He hosts The Conversation Factory podcast and is the author of the upcoming book, “How Conversations Work” a handbook for change makers and innovators.   In this episode:   Having an open and connected conversation with fathers The endless masturbation of the mind Reading to learn vs reading to feel Recognizing the chapters of life The importance of every man having his own experience Conversation theory Slowing down to speed up To be frank or diplomatic? Showing up as a facilitator   http://theconversationfactory.com/