The Liberation Project: A Movement for Manhood

This is the end. Or is it? In this episode, Justin and Blair reminisce about The Liberation Project...and all it has meant for them and the listeners. This is a no miss episode about "A Movement for Manhood" and all we should take away from the podcast.

All good things must come to an end. The Liberation Project, after over three years, is ending. It is a bittersweet announcement for us, and we hope you'll join us for the last few episodes. In this episode, we discuss some of your burning questions...and talk about what's next! 

In this festive episode, we dive deep into the psyche of the Stumvolls. It's lighthearted but deep. Intriguing but entertaining. Just how a Christmas episode should be!

Want to have an incredible holidays season!? Simple, just follow these keys for making the most out of your holiday...and time with friends and family. These straightforward steps will give you peace of mind heading into this hectic season!

It's that time...holidays! For some, it's amazing! For others, it can be pretty dang stressful. In this episode, we share ask some great questions and discuss entertaining stories–all to help you have a brighter holiday season!

In this episode, Blair and Justin (with guest Abi Stumvoll) discuss how to recognize your season, and when it is shifting! The Stumvolls discuss their difficult season, and how it switched...suddenly! Learn about navigating your season in life in this powerful episode.

All of us have needs. And most the time they go unfulfilled. In this episode, Laura Duncan teaches us how to get our needs met in healthy ways...and why most of us are walking around relationally starving!

It's a birthday miracle! No, not really. But it is a surprise birthday interrogation for Justin! Today, we ask Justin a lot of questions...hard ones, easy ones, funny ones. You'll want to listen so you can ask these questions to your spouse, friends, or maybe even yourself. Happy Birthday big guy!

Dating's not easy. For anyone that's been "in the game," you know that dating can be trying, confusing, challenging, AND exciting! In this episode, Justin and Blair discuss dating...and specifically Blair's dating life. Ummm, yeah, this is going to be good!

What does it take to be a leader? Do we have to be perfect? Are we all supposed to be leaders? What if I mess up? Or feel unqualified? In this episode, Justin and Blair tackle these monster questions!

Is happiness truly happiness if we're just choosing to turn a blind eye to the painful reality that exists right before us? In this episode we join Justin Stumvoll and special guest Marcus Miller as they explore Marcus' happy go lucky attitude that Marcus spent most of his life using to hide from his pain. If you've lived a life of never being affected by anyone then you might have a case of hiding in happiness that is nothing more than an illusion. Now is the time to find a life full of real happiness without all the denial.

The Carr fire has ravaged much of California. This time, it is Northern California dealing with destruction and tragedy...but it will happen to all of us at some point. In this episode, Justin and Blair share their personal experiences with the fire, and talk about how to respond well to difficult situations!

How do you feel about money? Frustrated, stressed, excited, scared? Most of us have STRONG feelings about money, but it's often talked about in black and white terms: good or bad. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to create and maintain wealth...but also how to continue being an incredible person while you do it!

Money is the no. 1 reason that relationships fail. In this episode, we discuss the role of money in our lives, and how it affects our relationships. We share strategies and stories on how to handle money in any romantic relationship!

Life can be hard. REALLY hard. What does it take to create an incredible life despite life's obstacles and setbacks? Willpower? Wisdom? Community? We answer this question and more in this transformative episode.

In this highly vulnerable podcast, Justin candidly shares his wrestling with his circumstances, opportunities, and calling. Through his story, you'll learn how to accept your own talents and embrace your destiny...even when it challenges the status quo or those you love!

Do you know you were "born for more?" Do you feel like you have a giant within you that needs awakening? In this episode, we discuss the factors necessary to break out of "playing small"! 

Justin and Blair rapid fire HARD questions at one another. This very lighthearted (and occasionally deep) episode will be sure to make you laugh, think, and reflect. Follow along to answer these questions for yourself, OR invite a friend or significant other to answer these questions with you! Don't blame us if you're shocked by some of our answers. We're just keepin' it real.

In this VERY candid episode, Blair talks about his own battle with shame. Justin and Blair discuss what shame is, how it affects us, and what to do about it!

We've all been affected by divorce...whether directly, or indirectly. In this episode, we take this topic head-on, and discuss how we can respond to divorce from a place of health and wholeness!

Life is incredible. But we can miss a lot of our lives if we don't value and appreciate the time we have. In this episode, we discuss the passing of a friend, and how to make the most of our lives.

The movie, Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution was just released. Amongst other themes, the movie follows the "hook up" culture revolving around spring break. In this incredible interview, we talk with the filmmaker, Benji Nolot, and the main person highlighted in the film, Shay Ryan. We discuss the culture, the purpose of the film, and if anything can be done to deter destructive decisions!

All of us hit a funk now and then...or have a low season come out of nowhere. But we don't have to stay there! In this episode, we share some simple steps to re-connecting with our happiness and zest for life.

Rarely do we get the privilege of hearing the inside story of how someone's life fell apart, and how they put it back together again. In this highly vulnerable episode, Tyler shares his personal story of mistakes, and the road back to creating a beautiful life!

All of us want to let loose our inner wild side! In this episode, we talk with real jungle living, adventuring wild-man Forest Kerbow. Learn what it takes to reignite with your inner-adventurer! 

No more resolutions! Just listen to this episode to define the real you and get connected to your authentic, powerful self. In this gut-wrenchingly funny episode, Justin walks Blair through the process of identifying his core self (your avatar), and teaches you how to do the same!

In this comical episode, Justin and Blair discuss how to best "handle" going home for the holidays. They also share how to make crucial adjustments to ensure that they leave the baggage from 2017 behind, and are prepared to make 2018 a stellar year!

We all have hard seasons. These seasons challenge us, frustrate us, and can often rob us of our hope for the future. In this highly vulnerable episode, Justin shares about his darkest season...and the steps he took to get out of it, and learn from it!

Have you ever heard of Laura Duncan? If not, you are in for a paradigm shifting episode. She describes, in detail, what happens when we go through pain, how it affects us, and what to do about it. In straightforward language, she explains how to alleviate stress, emotional pain, and breakdowns in our relationships. Don't miss this one!

We all have big dreams, but there are inevitably massive obstacles standing in our way. In this episode, we interview Hollywood Director Michael Carney about his challenges launching the major motion picture “Same Kind of Different As Me”! He shares his personal journey, what drove him, and how to tap into creativity and the motivation to push through our personal barriers.

Is your life out of balance? Have you found that you don't have enough energy, you're stressed, or your relationships are out of whack? In this episode, we tackle the primary areas where we lose life balance and how to regain it!  

Harvey Weinstein. Hugh Hefner. The shakeup in the movie industry. Something disruptive is happening, and it is bringing to light sexual exploitation and objectification as never before! In this episode, we share about healthy responses to what is happening, give some ideas of where these perversions come from, and most importantly what WE can do about it.    

We all have denial...about something. Locating our "denial areas" can be one of the most liberating and life-enhancing things we can do! In this episode, we point out the various forms of denial, and how to root it out of our lives!

Have you ever been curious about undercover work? This week, we interview a person who covertly worked in the Middle East de-escalating violent groups. He shares his process to 1.) Understand your authentic identity, and 2.) Teaches how we can be empowered to change culture when we walk in it! 

This week on Catalina Island we talk beachside with David Pope, an identical twin and brother to five other men. We explore the complexities of feeling invisible amidst a lot of testosterone, as well as feeling invisible when one of your brothers is famous... Join us as we tackle the steps it takes to step out the shadow of Hercules in order to find ourselves and discover who we were made to be. You for sure won't want to miss this one!

This week we talk with Pastor Brian Tome, a very direct man's man, who pulls no punches about the reality of what it is to be a man. As a pastor, Brian is a relatable breath of fresh air who approaches life and his faith in an very non-religious way. Brian is the pastor of the Mega Church known as Crossroads based in Cincinnati, with a congregation estimated at over 22,000 attendees. With all his wisdom, insight, and realness, it's no wonder that he leads one of the fastest growing churches in America. This is a MUST listen to interview that will challenge every man to the core.

Dr. Dan Allender is a nationally known psychologist with over 3 decades of experience. He is a leading voice in relational and emotional recovery as well as the author of over a dozen books. In this episode he lends his sage wisdom to our listeners as he shares practical and profound ways to get emotional healing for ourselves, and to lead others into the same! If you've had a struggle personally, or are struggling romantically, this is the episode you must listen to!  

Sometimes movies have a deeper, more profound meaning. In "The Heart of Man," we're invited into exploring our darkest desires, and a road back from our mistakes. You won't want to miss this candid interview the movie's producers! 

Having trouble getting the body you want? In this episode, Taylor Robbins shares the physical, emotional, and spiritual strategies to getting in shape. His insights, and unorthodox approach, is sure to give you new momentum in creating the healthy life you've desired!

Relationships are hard. A lot don't survive. However, most relationships that fall apart have similar characteristics. By identifying them, and removing them, we can have vastly improved relationships! In this episode, we talk about seven of relationship's "poison pills."

Compassion may be the most underrated emotional health tool. It has the capacity to improve our relationships, free us emotionally, and set us on a collision course for the lives we want. In this episode, we break down compassion and how to apply it!

Have you ever wondered what Hollywood is really like from an insider? In this episode, Pierson Fode, two time Emmy nominated actor, shares with us his insiders perspective of Los Angeles. You'll hear the good, the bad, and the ugly from someone inside the industry. You won't want to miss this candid interview!

In this episode, we interview one of our all-time favorite clients. She epitomizes someone who took ownership of her life, and was willing to do what it took to create the life she wanted! We wanted to understand her process, and how she was able to differentiate herself from so many other people! We uncover some pretty phenomenal secrets!

Does life feel hard? Or are you in a difficult season? In this episode, we discuss the different seasons we face in life, and how our handling of them determines if we are happy or unhappy. If we can discern our current season, we can enjoy the fruits and ride out the storms! You can learn how in this episode.

Bullying seems to be an epidemic. Whether it's a kid in school, or a boss or co-worker, it seems like bullying is everywhere. We're waking up to to the pain of bullying, but are we addressing the root causes? In this episode, we dive into bullying and explain where bullying comes from...and hopefully, how to stop it!

It's more and more common. The feeling of loneliness. Even when we are surrounded by people we can feel like we aren't really connecting. In this episode, we discuss the root causes of loneliness, and more importantly, what to do about it.

What does it take to be a "Liberated Man"? In this episode, we highlight stories from our recent conference that exemplify how to become a powerful man. We share insights and observations about men on the journey of becoming free and emotionally healthy. 

All of us have a soldier within us...someone that is willing to fight for what we believe in, and protect those we love. In this episode, we talk with a Marine (Josh Cearbaugh) about his experiences in the armed services, and adjusting to life after service. 

Suicide seems to be prevalent. More and more people are either contemplating suicide, or attempting it. Are these people alone? Or is this something that is far more common than most people admit. In this episode, we share our struggles with suicidal thoughts, and a few encouragements for those people struggling and those who love them.

Do you know you're meant for influence? Are you confident that you're supposed to make a difference, but don't know how? In this episode, we discuss people who have created lasting changes, and the strategies that allow people to fulfill their potential.  

Sometimes a good life isn't about what we do or have...but what we don't include in our lives! In this ridiculous episode, we dissect some of the most poisonous, confusing, or just energy-draining things that we shouldn't keep in our lives. Join us to learn what to discard and to become "misery-proof" (That's a word now. Yes, it is. Don't argue).