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In this deeply moving episode of Message in the Middle, host Marianne welcomes Andy Grant, a Transformational Energy Coach and the award-winning host of Real Men Feel. Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy shares his raw and inspiring story of navigating depression, surviving multiple suicide attempts, and discovering the tools to help himself and others embrace life's challenges with resilience and hope. This candid conversation is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the courage it takes to keep going. Together, they discuss:Andy's cyclical pattern of depression.The unique mental health challenges the holiday season can bring.How Andy has been able to be transparent, vulnerable, and authentic in sharing his story. Tools like gratitude and mindset techniques for managing mental health.How families and friends can support loved ones during difficult times.The award-winning success of Real Men Feel and the movement to encourage men to express their emotions.Akashic recordsTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about sensitive topics, including suicidal ideation and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more at: TheAndyGrant.comConnect with Andy on Facebook:facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/facebook.com/realmenfeelshowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-men-feel/id1107137758Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/78U5M6iDR2QWkPUl6Ch62cYouTubehttps://www.YouTube.com/realmenfeelExplore working together with a complimentary Clarity Call. You'll get clear on what you want, what's in your way, and what you can do about it. Visit TheAndyGrant.com/talk. Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in the Middle podcast on your favorite listening platform. Connect with Marianne:Website: Message In The Middle with MarianneMessage In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlistsEmail: Contact | Message In The Middle with MarianneSubscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

Life after Darkness: Andy Grant's Journey through Depression and Recovery   In this episode, Andy Grant returns to discuss his recent battle with a prolonged period of depression and suicidal ideation. He candidly shares his struggles, the importance of seeking help, and the various tools and steps he utilized to climb out of the dark place. The conversation emphasizes that mental health is not linear and provides hope and actionable advice for anyone facing similar challenges.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction 01:03 Andy's Struggle with Depression 03:16 The Turning Point 03:52 Reconnecting with Life 12:26 The Power of Gratitude and Tools for Recovery 18:54 Rediscovering Joy in Downsizing 19:46 Unexpected Fun in Letting Go 21:49 Adjusting to a New Home 23:42 Community and New Beginnings 27:05 The Power of Asking for Help 30:04 Gratitude and Moving Forward 31:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell   BIO   ANDY GRANT (noun)   transformational energy coach. founder of Real Men Feel. healer.  author and teacher. See also: husband, world traveler, actor, speaker, teacher, lifelong learner and suicide prevention activist. Andy believes in living a life you love and creates books, workshops, and programs supporting that. Andy Grant Healer & Life Activation Practitioner certified by The Modern Mystery School™ Transformational Life Coach Author   Contact Andy at andy@TheAndyGrant.com Socials  https://www.facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ https://twitter.com/navitascoaching https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/ https://www.youtube.com/@AndyGrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfgrant  

Life after Darkness: Andy Grant's Journey through Depression and Recovery   In this episode, Andy Grant returns to discuss his recent battle with a prolonged period of depression and suicidal ideation. He candidly shares his struggles, the importance of seeking help, and the various tools and steps he utilized to climb out of the dark place. The conversation emphasizes that mental health is not linear and provides hope and actionable advice for anyone facing similar challenges.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction 01:03 Andy's Struggle with Depression 03:16 The Turning Point 03:52 Reconnecting with Life 12:26 The Power of Gratitude and Tools for Recovery 18:54 Rediscovering Joy in Downsizing 19:46 Unexpected Fun in Letting Go 21:49 Adjusting to a New Home 23:42 Community and New Beginnings 27:05 The Power of Asking for Help 30:04 Gratitude and Moving Forward 31:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell   BIO   ANDY GRANT (noun)   transformational energy coach. founder of Real Men Feel. healer.  author and teacher. See also: husband, world traveler, actor, speaker, teacher, lifelong learner and suicide prevention activist. Andy believes in living a life you love and creates books, workshops, and programs supporting that. Andy Grant Healer & Life Activation Practitioner certified by The Modern Mystery School™ Transformational Life Coach Author   Contact Andy at andy@TheAndyGrant.com Socials  https://www.facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ https://twitter.com/navitascoaching https://www.instagram.com/theandygrant/ https://www.youtube.com/@AndyGrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfgrant  

Last Sunday, a man reached out to the Real Men Feel page on Facebook and said - I would like to appear on your show and debate "cultural appropriation in MKP." That man, B Crittenden Freeman, is my guest today. Crittenden has been a member of the ManKind Project for 30 years holding multiple positions, Center Director, Elder, Leader In Training, and Recording Secretary for the MKP USA Board. He was responsible for the occurrence of the 1st NWTA Urban Adventure.  Initially, I thought this subject had been played out. I've done two shows about it, but they were me alone, and I did ask for people to step forward and discuss this with me. So, here we are. I don't think we are on opposite sides of any issue for a brawling debate, but let's find out. To follow our conversation, you'll need to know a few acronyms; MKP is the ManKind Project, NWTA is their New Warrior Training Adventure weekend, and LKS is the Lodge Keepers Society, the group within MKP responsible for building and running sweat lodges. Topics and Questions 1:22 - Could you lay the groundwork; what is the controversy around cultural appropriation and MKP? 4:55 - Andy's experience of the NWTA in 2016 5:38 - Have indigenous people claimed MKP has been ripping them off from the beginning or only recently? 6:25 - What happened last year to make this a big issue and result in changes? 7:55 - Andy was ready to staff an NWTA last fall, but MKP halted everything. 9:51 - The millions being made. 13:14 - How MKP learned to put on sweat lodges. 16:56 - The shadow elements of the situation. 21:20 - Cultural appropriation in the melting pot of the United States. 23:57 - Are you good with the outcome but oppose the communication around it? 26:01 - With the changes made, are you in or out with MKP? 30:24 - What's your ideal scenario for resolution? 31:45 - Andy's experience with the updated MKP weekend. 33:45 - What drove your 30 years of participation with MKP? 36:42 - Tell me about the first Urban NWTA. 41:43 - Anything else you want to share? 42:57 - How can people connect with you? 43:37 - Is there a way to get off the limited activities list? "How does a dominant culture say to a non-dominant culture, you are coming from a wounded place?" - B Crittenden Freeman Links Critt on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/b.crittenden.freeman MKP USA -- https://mkpusa.org/ Spirit -- https://www.spiritprotection.org/ Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! RMF Facebook Group | realmenfeel.org/group YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmenfeel/support

Last weekend I was in Connecticut to staff the New Warrior Training Adventure weekend, a weekend-long rite of passage for men from the ManKind Project. This was the first NWTA in New England in three years, thanks to Covid. I was supposed to staff the weekend last October, but all the NWTAs across the US were halted due to charges of cultural appropriation. The charges of cultural appropriation were from a group of Native American elders called Spirit. I'm not going to rehash everything here. Visit the blog post for this episode at RealMenFeel.org, and I'll have links to every article and video I mention. When I discovered that all NWTAs were canceled, I was shocked, disappointed, and hurt. My NWTA was back in October 2016. There was a lot of Native American ritual and ceremony, and it was presented respectfully, honoring where they came from and giving full acknowledgment. It was stressed how much training ManKindProject (MKP) men had with the Lakota people to learn what we would be doing. There were months of negotiation between the ManKind Project and indigenous leaders. I didn't know when or if NWTAs would return, and I feared a watered-down weekend with no impact. I don't agree with all the things MKP let go of doing, but I also wasn't part of the process and have not had any interaction with the Native Americans who were upset. I do appreciate MKP's attempt to have integrity around the intended and unintended consequences of their training. When the NWTAs were rescheduled, I didn't sign up to staff. I had no idea what the changes were and if I was on board with making any, but as I had previously stepped forward, I was asked to join this staff. I decided to do so because I wanted to experience this updated version of the weekend and see if it was still as powerful and was something I could recommend. I intentionally did not promote or invite anyone to last weekend's training.  Real Men Feel's history with the Mankind Project goes back a long way. The ManKind Project, with Boysen Hodgson, Episode 26, September 6, 2016 New Warrior Training Adventure Weekend Report, Episode 32, October 24, 2016 I've also had many guests who've done the NWTA and are part of MKP. Sometimes that was part of the show, and sometimes it was something I learned afterward. Back to last weekend, I staffed my first NWTA since 2017, and I did so because I wanted to fall in love with the weekend again. I wanted to find that despite any changes, regardless of my opinion about them, this is still a powerful, potent weekend that I can recommend to men. It is.  I was flying high for days knowing there were 25 new men in the world. Men with vision, meaning, and mission. Men who have grown, healed, and reclaimed their Gold. I wanted to staff this New Warrior Training Adventure weekend to see if it was still something I could heartily recommend to men. YES Do it. Don't look for details about what happens. All of my videos are safe because I share my experiences without sharing details of what is done. You will go on a hero's journey - let that be enough of a description. If you've done the weekend, I highly recommend staffing it. You'll get wins and insights at another level. Make new friends and perhaps reconnect with old ones. Visit NewWarriorTrainingAdventure.com, and you'll get a list of upcoming weekend events around the globe. Pick one, and register. Links ManKindProject -- mankindproject.org NWTAs -- newwarriortrainingadventure.com Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! RMF Facebook Group | realmenfeel.org/group YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel invites you to redefine masculinity in today's world. The only definition of masculinity that matters is yours. We remind men that they are human beings and have the right to experience and express all of their emotions.  One of the most mentioned books among Real Men Feel's learned guests is When Boys Become Boys: Development, Relationships, and Masculinity, by Judy Chu. Based on a two-year study that followed boys from pre-kindergarten through first grade, When Boys Become Boys offers a new way of thinking about boys' development. Judy Chu is an educator, researcher, and author. She teaches a course on Boys' Psychosocial Development at Stanford University. Her book, When Boys Become Boys, highlights boys' relational strengths and how boys' gender socialization can impact their development, relationships, and well-being.  She also co-edited Adolescent Boys: Exploring Diverse Cultures of Boyhood. Judy currently serves as Chair of the Global Men's Health Advisory Committee at Movember and co-Chair of the Board of Directors at Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice. She also advises The Partnership for Male Youth and the Boys' Club of New York. Join us and discover how the comments of one thirteen-year-old boy launched a career. Judy shares that boys yearn to find out how they can show themselves to others without putting themselves at risk. The pressure to conform and be welcomed as "one of the boys" is intense and persistent.  Boys and men desire genuine, meaningful connections with other people, but some traditional masculinity aspects make such connections challenging. If you can't be your authentic self, having genuine, meaningful relationships is nearly impossible - yet those relationships are what boys long for. I had no idea that the masks many men wear start as early as they do in preschool. This conversation was enlightening and sad at the same time. Topics and Questions 1:25 - You do a lot in support of boys and young men. What first got you interested in that topic? 4:06 - Were these boys opening up and talking to anyone else? 6:17 - Tell me about the study that led to When Boys Become Boys. 10:20 - The three main points of the book. 12:27 - Does the pressure to confirm kick in when boys start going to school? 14:36 - Were the boys aware of the pressure to be more "masculine?" 20:07 - How long did you observe this group of boys? 22:23 - What surprised you the most in your research? 24:43 - What are the masculine norms for a boy in Kindergarten? 27:22 - Was there a price to pay for the boys changing their behaviors? 29:39 - Are masculine qualities more innate or learned? 31:21 - Based on what you've learned, do you have advice for parents? 38:00 - What's the best way for people to learn more about everything you are up to? "In an ideal world, you could be yourself without the risk of threat or punishment." - Judy Chu Links Judy Chu -- https://judyychu.wordpress.com LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/juchu/ Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! RMF Facebook Group | realmenfeel.org/group YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmenfeel/support

I think a lot of guys feel the exact same way as me. So why don't they talk about it openly? Because the patriarchy and modern masculinity tell us that if we do, we're breaking the bro code and we are the worst thing imaginable - feminine. But it's not gendered to feel emotions, it's human. Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage Subscribe for more conversations around modern masculinity and the inner lives of men.

Research shows that tubesite porn use is leading men to be less engaged in real relationships, have more erectile dysfunction, and have less motivation to make human connections. Plus, the main porn industry is fraught with abuse and inequity. This is not a deep dive about the injustices of porn, while there are many. This is a practical, reasonable guide for guys who want to ween off of a genuine compulsion. Written and Hosted and Edited by Brad Gage Subscribe for more conversations around modern masculinity and the inner lives of men.

A semi-regular feature of Real Men Feel is Regular Guy Chats. That is when I have a conversation with an average dude with nothing to promote, just a willingness to share. The first Regular Guy Chat of 2023 features Anthony Scire. Like most men, Anthony wears many hats; personal trainer, father, husband, friend, mentor, and outdoor enthusiast, to name a few. In my experience, Anthony is, first and foremost, a good man. We discuss Anthony's experiences growing up, encountering the "man box," the ManKind Project, and wanting to be a better man. We explore doing the hard inner work, honesty, integrity, authenticity, humor, and being of service. Anthony shares a number of books that have helped him and what he's learned about himself after feeling disappointed by other men. Topics and Questions 1:16 - What prompted you to get involved with the ManKind Project? 2:59 - How did you learn what it means to be a man? 4:43 - What led you to realize that this conditioning wasn't bringing out the best in you? 5:46 - What makes the difficult inner work worth it to you? 6:53 - Is it harder to be honest with yourself or with others? 8:08 - What are some of your best skills? 10:22 - How do you know you are a good husband and father? 12:21 - Why does service matter to you? 16:43 - What are you proud of? 18:15 - What is one thing you wish more men knew? 19:22 - Can you share a habit, book, or practice that has helped you? 21:49 - What man had the biggest impact on you? 23:10 - What was the root of your disappointment in men? 26:55 - Is that pattern of being disappointed driving you to be better? 29:25 - Is there some end state of a perfect man to reach? 28:23 - What are you looking forward to? 30:06 - Anything else you want to share? 32:22 - What's the best way for people to learn more and connect with you? "I want to be that person I didn't have. A better human, a better man." - Anthony Scire Links Anthony Scire -- https://www.anthonyscire.com/ Recommended Books: No More Mr. Nice Guy, Iron John, The Wonder of Boys, Do Hard Things, and The Talent Code Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andyfgrant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Andy Grant has been helping people for over a decade as a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Healer, suicide prevention activist, and host of the Real Men Feel podcast. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, Life Activation, and other leadership programs and energy work modalities.   Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016.   As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a facilitator at MensGroup.com, a contributor at GoodMenProject.com, and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School.   Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com   Explore working together with a complimentary Clarity Call. You'll get clear on what you want, what's in your way, and what you can do about it. Visit TheAndyGrant.com/talk.   Social Links Connect with Andy on Facebook: facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ facebook.com/afgrant facebook.com/realmenfeelshow Twitter:  https://twitter.com/NavitasCoaching https://twitter.com/RealMenFeelOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_grant/ https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfgrant/   See all of Andy's books https://amazon.com/author/andygrant   Real Men Feel Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-men-feel/id1107137758 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/78U5M6iDR2QWkPUl6Ch62c YouTube https://www.YouTube.com/realmenfeel  

Andy Grant has been helping people for over a decade as a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Healer, suicide prevention activist, and host of the Real Men Feel podcast. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, Life Activation, and other leadership programs and energy work modalities.   Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016.   As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a facilitator at MensGroup.com, a contributor at GoodMenProject.com, and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School.   Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com   Explore working together with a complimentary Clarity Call. You'll get clear on what you want, what's in your way, and what you can do about it. Visit TheAndyGrant.com/talk.   Social Links Connect with Andy on Facebook: facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ facebook.com/afgrant facebook.com/realmenfeelshow Twitter:  https://twitter.com/NavitasCoaching https://twitter.com/RealMenFeelOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_grant/ https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfgrant/   See all of Andy's books https://amazon.com/author/andygrant   Real Men Feel Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-men-feel/id1107137758 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/78U5M6iDR2QWkPUl6Ch62c YouTube https://www.YouTube.com/realmenfeel  

I subscribe to over 100 podcasts. On this episode I read my list and give you one sentence about each. Here is the list I can fit. 99% invisible, Atlas Obscura, The Al Franken Podcast, Think Differently, Impact Theory, The Dungeoncast, The Life and Times of Frederick the Great, Fantasy Footballers Podcast, The NPR politics Podcast, Bears Insider Podcast, What Roman Mars can Learn about Constitutional Law, This Job is History, My Favorite Murder, Just Breath: Parenting your LGBTQIA Teen, Not Another D&D Podcast, Articles of Interest, Harris Football Podcast, Spitballers Comedy Podcast, Lord of the Rings Lorecast, Pardon My Take, Revolutions, Heavyweight, Our Fake History, Fantasy Focus Football ESPN, bananas, Tides of History, Hidden Brain, Real Men Feel, Love Life with Matthew Hussey, Based on a True Story, American Scandal, Will be Wild, The Sick podcast with Adam Rank,The Leftover Pieces, Luvbites with Dr. Tara, The Trojan Horse Affair, Starve the Ego Feed the Soul, Queer As Fact, Warlords of History, Altered States of Context, ArtCurious, A Slight Change of Plans, Savage Lovecast, Where Should We Begin, The Happiness Lab, Stuff the British Stole, Unread, ADHD for Smart Ass Women, View from the Cheap Seats, Outside/In, This American Life, Notes from America, Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates, When Diplomacy Fails, Science Vs, Strict Scrutiny, The Last Archive, LIfe After Suicide, This Day in Esoteric Political HIstory, This is Love, Over the Road, Swindled, Ear Hustle, Sidedoor, Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford, 30 for 30 podcasts, The memory Palace, Shat at the Movies, Criminal, Inside Trader Joes, People Fixing the World, Every Little Thing, The Anthropocene Reviewed, Reveal, The Moth, Trump Inc, Revisionist History, Money Talks from the Ecconomist, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy, The Allusionist, How To Save a Planet, Without Fail, Planet Money, Up First, How I Built This with Guy Raz, Code Switch, Invsibilia, Throughline, Embedded, Rough Translation, The Indicator from Planet Money, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, The History of Rome, Serial, S-Town, The Big Red Bus, First Draft, I Said no Gifts, Kick Back: The global anti corruption podcast, Unlocking Us: Brene Brown, Start Up Podcast, Reply All, If I were You, Nancy, Dare to Lead: Brene Brown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-j-maigler/message

For the first time, Real Men Feel is on location. This week's show checks in from Covenant House's Sleep Out in Boxboro, Massachusetts. Andy took part in a fundraising event for Covenant House that involved giving up his bed for one night to raise funds to get more young people off the streets. People choose to spend a night outside to help those who don't have a choice. We talk with Jill Vorndran, Covenant House's Chief Development Officer. Topics and Questions 2:59 - What is going on tonight? 3:25 - Is this a global event? 3:54 - What is the point of the Sleep Out? 4:34 - What is the age range of Covenant House clients? 5:30 - What are you saving people from? 8:12 - Is this an annual event? 9:38 - It is an issue of individual circumstances that brings someone to Covenant House. You can create a Sleep Out event at any time by visiting CovenantHouse.org. Andy shares his immense gratitude for all his blessing. You can contribute to the cause until the end of the year. Please visit https://www.sleepout.org/participant/andygrant "I attempted to treat Friday like a typical day, but it wasn't possible. I knew I'd get less sleep at the Sleep Out, but I didn't expect how little I got. My thinking and energy were a struggle. I fell asleep twice in my office chair while attempting to work. I couldn't hit the gym, conversations were a challenge, and editing this week's show took much longer than it would normally. I fell asleep around 9 pm Friday and slept straight till 7 am Saturday. This was all from only one night on the streets. Many homeless people have full-time jobs, are full-time students, or even both, and can't afford a safe place to live. They deal with the daily battle of never having enough sleep and struggling to think clearly. If you are not in that situation, please give some compassion to those who are." Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel hosts conversations that most men aren't having but that all men can benefit from. My favorite sort of guest is someone who shares their journey and how they are now serving people. That's what we have for you today. My guest is healer, coach, and men's group facilitator Justin Gagne. We talk about seeking more depth, being called to your purpose, loss, grief, anger, and recovery from alcoholism. Justin's experience in the darkness made him want to help others through that faster. We explore being an empathetic child, the gifts of Covid isolation, and doing the inner work to become a better version of yourself. Justin expresses his anger over losing his mother and the resulting spiritual awakening. Including powerful experiences and lucid dreams with his guides. We discuss the importance of embracing your masculine and feminine energy. Justin shares how his father was a role model for service to others, showing him what soft, kind, gentle men could look like. Topics and Questions 1:04 - What prompted you to want to lead men's groups? 1:52 - Have you always been seeking more depth? 2:22 - What experiences let you know you were being called to something? 4:04 - What were you angry about? 6:40 - What was the turning point for you? 7:45 - Could you work on yourself while drinking or only after? 11:57 - The healing power of being of service. 13:00 - What were your experiences as a kid? 15:52 - What first got you into healing? 19:31 - What does divine masculine mean to you? 21:53 - What man had the most significant impact on you? 23:36 - Does he know how much he means to you? 24:37 -What are you proud of? 26:10 - What are you looking forward to? 26:45 - How does someone know the right direction? 29:45 - Is there anything you wish you had learned at a younger age? 31:08 -What is one thing you wish more men knew? 33:02 - How can people learn more or connect with you? Connect with Justin at https://www.facebook.com/TheSavingLight Grab some gear at realmenfeel.org/swag. Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Men are told it isn't good to fear things, but you can't be brave or courageous without first recognizing fear. And I've repeatedly found that great things happen when I walk boldly into my fear and do what I'm afraid of. I put out the call in the private Real Men Feel Facebook group for anyone interested in doing a regular guy chat - that means no agenda, nothing to sell or promote- an average dude who has something to share. I said, "If you are interested but terrified, that's a great sign to say, Yes!" My guest for this Regular Guy Chat is husband, father, brother, retired IT professional, and present-day wellness warrior, Ken MacKeen. We talk about trauma, shame, selfishness, and also the incredible personal growth possible on the other side of fear. Ken shares how childhood abuse and abandonment affected his entire life and what happened when he stopped covering up his feelings with alcohol. Thankfully, he realized that solitude, isolation, and loneliness are not good places to be. Ken shares his "one asshole at a time" rule too. Topics and Questions 1:17 - What made you say yes to being on Real Men Feel? 1:50 - Are there specific fears about being here or is more generalized? 2:59 - What was your life like growing up? 5:03 - Were you conscious of this trauma as a child? 5:43 - At what age did you start drinking? 7:15 - Were your siblings treated differently than you? 9:00 - Do you want relationships with your family? 11:15 - Besides alcohol, how did you deal with the shame? 12:17 - What were the messages you got about your emotions while growing up? 13:00 - How was it being a father? 14:40 - Would you have changed anything if you hadn't received the OUI? 16:14 - What man had the biggest impact on you? Tell me about him. 17:15 - What are you most proud of? 18:18 - Can you take any ownership when your sons are complimented? 21:50 - When something triggers you now, what do you think you are angry about? 23:08 - What are you looking forward to? 24:08 - Is there anything you wish you had learned at a younger age? 27:38 - How do you plan to speak up and share more? Grab some gear at realmenfeel.org/swag Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel ep273 No Lucks Given | Mental Health In The Kitchen Today Real Men Feel ventures into the kitchen to talk with Chef Brother Luck. Brother is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and advocate for the pursuit of self-discovery. He is on a mission to prove to others that while our past is forever a part of who we are, it does not determine the people we become. Brother has appeared on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and Top Chef. He also owns two restaurants, Four by Brother Luck, and Lucky Dumpling, located in his home, Colorado Springs. And he has just released his memoir, No Lucks Given. We discuss courage, vulnerability, mentorship, and the freedom of tears. TRIGGER WARNING: We also talk about suicide attempts and the death of Anthony Bordain. Sometimes the bravest thing a man can do is ask for help. Topics and Questions 1:05 - What first got you interested in cooking? 2:54 - Before chefs, was there anyone in your life who told you, "good job"? 3:25 - What told you that you were following the wrong people? 4:05 - Traditionally, women predominantly do cooking, yet most famous chefs are men. Where does that discrepancy comes from? 5:57 - Is it difficult to leap from chef to celebrity chef? 7:05 - Your memoir is titled, No Lucks Given; what does that mean? 8:51 - Was perseverance natural for you? 9:27 - What was your childhood like? 10:11 - Hitting his breaking point? 11:54 - Who is the worst judge of Brother Luck? 12:49 - ls a professional kitchen supportive of mental health? 15:39 - Do you still find time to enjoy cooking? 16:22 - If you're one thing. Be vulnerable. 18:23 - Do you come across 16-year-olds who remind you of yourself? 21:11 - How did Anthony Bourdain's death by suicide affect you? 23:30 - After your attempt, what was your next step? 25:20 - What worked well for you that you would recommend to others? 30:00 - Tell me about your advocacy work for mental health. 30:37 - What's the best way to learn more about you and everything you are up to? 31:13 - What is one thing you wish more men knew? Links Brother Luck -- https://chefbrotherluck.com/ Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel reminds you that men are human beings and are entitled to feel and express the full range of emotions. I'm going to emphasize that more today, thanks to an email I received last week. "About 3-4 years ago, I came out as a trans man. I deal with a lot of imposter syndrome when it comes to my identity. Whenever I hear the name of your podcast, it makes me cringe a little because I don't see myself as a "real" man. It makes me feel like this is advice that isn't for me. ...does the advice you give count for trans men as well as cis men?" Nobody has asked me this question, but I have wondered. If you don't know, cis is short for cisgender, which means a person whose gender identity corresponds to their sex assigned at birth. For the first couple of years, I co-hosted Real Men Feel with Appio Hunter, a gay male friend. I thought that would cover more ground, but there was rarely different advice, issues, or topics for gay vs. straight men. I don't recall any episode specifically about trans men, but I have often said that if you consider yourself a man, anything you do is, by definition, manly. If you see yourself as a man, Real Men do whatever you do. I know guys with ED, others who have been paralyzed below the waist, and others who battled testicular cancer and had one of their balls removed. I don't consider any of them to be less than, or non-men, or people who can no longer listen to this podcast. I talk to so many men dealing with imposter syndrome that I'd say having it is more proof of your manliness, not less. It took me years to be comfortable with the title, even though I named the show. There are so many sayings, memes, etc. about Real Men this, Real Men that... ALL of them pissed me off. So the title is a play on that. But also, the "real" of Real Men Feel means genuine, authentic, and true to yourself. All of that is up to you. No committee, organization, or individual decides whether you are a man or not, except for you. So, is the advice I give only for cis men? From my perspective, no. I would suggest more critical than "is the advice meant for this group or that group," ask, "Do I resonate with this?" If you are a trans man and want to share a bit of your experience on Real Men Feel, I'd be honored to have you. Reach out to me at realmenfeel@gmail.com. Wherever you are discovering the Real Men Feel - I invite you to subscribe, follow, like, share, post a comment, and all that fun stuff. If you want to explore what life might be like for you with more authenticity and vulnerability, book a free Clarify Call with me - visit theandygrant.com/talk Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | youtube.com/realmenfeel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel exists to remind you that men are human beings entitled to feel and express the full range of emotions. I look forward to the day when a man can cry in public, and people notice and say to themselves, "Now, that's a man." Not sarcastically, not ironically, but because they recognize that publicly expressing emotions could be the bravest, most courageous thing a man can do. Recently I got an email and the title was The Laws for Manhood. I rolled my eyes and marked it to follow. Anytime someone makes a list of any rules, laws, or vows that all men must follow in order to be men... I want to puke. I had the time to go back and read that article earlier today. There are rules and laws that society teaches us that are meant to create a better community. Some rules are passed down from parents and schools intended to make us behave and be quiet. There are unconscious rules often tied to our gender and social roles; Those sorts of things we pick up as kids that our parents model in their actions or words. Any unconscious rule can get you into trouble. Since it is unconscious, you don't realize you are abiding by it and don't realize where it came from to begin with. The oldest rules I could think of our the 10 Commandments. I don't know anybody who's never broken some of those. Back to the original email, I got. It linked to an article called What Are Your 10 Laws of Manhood? That's a little better than the email - at least it's "your laws" not saying this is a must for all mankind. That all reminded me of some rules I do agree with. Friend and frequent guest of this show, Jed Diamond, wrote a book called 12 Rules of Good Men. Rule #1: Join a Men's Group. Rule #2: Break Free From the Man Box. Rule #3: Accept the Gift of Maleness. Rule #4: Embrace Your Billion Year Male History. Rule #5: Recognize Your Anger and Fear of Women. Rule #6: Learn the Secrets of Real, Lasting, Love. Rule #7: Undergo Meaningful Rites of Passage. Rule #8: Celebrate Your True Warrior Spirit and Learn Why Male Duel and Females Duet. Rule #9: Understand and Heal Your Adverse Childhood Experiences. Rule #10: Heal Your Father Wound and Become the Father You Were Meant to Be. Rule #11: Treat the Irritable Male Syndrome and Male-Type Depression. Rule #12: Find Your Mission in Life and Do Your Part to Save Humanity. I believe the best rules to live by are ones you've proven from your own experience. They can undoubtedly originate from someone else, but if any rule, law, guideline, or vow about being a man doesn't bring more joy to your life - I strongly suggest questioning it. If you have a rule to live by that you think works great, share it. Wherever you are listening to this, post a comment or email me at realmenfeel@gmail.com. Links See what other guys think https://www.quora.com/What-are-your-10-laws-of-manhood Jed Diamond's The 12 Rules for Good Men https://amzn.to/3BgofS4 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | youtube.com/realmenfeel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel is about reminding men that they are human and entitled to feel and express the full range of emotions. Some of those emotions can you have feeling like absolute shit, but that never means that you are shit. If you've read any of my books, seen me speak live, listened to many Real Men Feel episodes, perhaps heard me as a guest on other shows, or even know me as an actual, physical, human being, you are aware that I don't hide the fact that I've tried to end my life multiple times. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and I don't make a big thing about this day because, frankly, it pisses me off. Every day should be suicide prevention day for all of us. But I get that plenty of people still experience a stigma around any discussions of mental health or suicide. And I have long believed that one of the best ways to prevent suicide is to talk about it. So I shall. Men account for three-quarters of deaths by suicide in many countries. While the pathway to suicide for each individual is unique, some common risk factors have been shown to contribute to the higher suicide rate among men. These risk factors include using more lethal means, reduced help-seeking, harmful substance use, social disconnection, conformity to some masculine norms, and stressful life events such as unemployment and relationship breakdown. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day this year is "Creating hope through action." My talking to you right now is an action. You listening right now is an action. You checking with a dear friend and asking how they are? is an action. Working with a therapist, a coach, or a men's group is a positive action you might take. By the way, those are all things I've been doing this summer. I invite you to show support for those struggling with suicidal attempts or ideation and to remember loved ones who died of suicide. Links Check out the ManKind Project - https://mankindproject.org/ Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel #268 Not Allowed to Die | Paws For Patrick My guest, Dan Maigler, shares his journey from politics to lobbying, to counseling, always knowing he wanted to help people. The kids that Dan works with reminded me of myself a lot. Some of the things they express resonated deeply with me. Fair Warning: This is an open conversation on suicidal thoughts and attempts. If you are in crisis, call or chat 988 right now. Dan is the mental health director for Paws for Patrick, a non-profit organization that connects young people with mental health issues to emotional support animals. He is also a school social worker, a therapist in private practice, and the host of the podcast Not Allowed to Die, where he explores the dilemmas he sees clients facing in his work. We discuss topics such as contracting for safety, assessing the risk of depressed clients, and being manipulative to keep people alive. Our conversation also touches on the difference between wanting to die and wanting the pain to stop. Paws For Patrick matters because no therapist can be there at 3 in the morning, but your dog or cat can be. Topics and Questions 1:18 What age range of kids do you work with as a school social worker? 1:59 What got you interested in mental health work? 3:11 Did you meet politicians out to help people, but they got jaded? 4:23 You have a podcast called, Not Allowed to Die, which is one of my all-time favorite titles -- tell me the significance of that name. 6:28 Have you had kids that couldn't make that commitment? That they aren't allowed to die? 8:16 So glad kids today can openly discuss suicidal thoughts. 9:55 Do you ever talk to teens on Not Allowed to Die? 10:31 What prompted you to start the podcast? 12:13 Do you worry about your family's mental health history impacting your two sons? 15:50 What is contracting for safety? 18:06 Andy's experiences with promising to live. 19:30 Why Dan wants you to stay alive. 21:09 Parasuicide attempts. An attempt that would not be lethal. 23:11 The diminishing of people's feelings, especially men. 27:15 What does life promise us? 28:24 What is Paws for Patrick? 31:27 Dan, what's the best way to find out more about you, Not Allowed to Die and Paws for Patrick? 32:40 Is there one thing you wish more men knew? Links Paws for Patrick -- pawsforpatrick.org Not Allowed to Die Podcast -- On Apple Podcasts Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel #267 8/19/22 Receiving Praise | Being Worthy Men One of the goals of this podcast, my books, and my coaching... is to be inspiring. But whenever someone tells me I'm inspiring, I'll try to deflect it. Some of that is humility, but at times I can also notice strong resistance, an outright rejection of the praise. I might even want to argue about it. -- which is ridiculous. This sort of experience showed up big time in my first guest appearance in about a year when I was on the In The Blood Podcast with AC Fischer and Jason Moore recently. In the actual show, AC surprised me by saying that I was "a personal inspiration" to him. He went on to say, "Thank you so much for showing that it's okay for us to have emotions, that it doesn't detract from our masculinity, telling us that it's okay to cry, it's okay to experience the full realm of emotions. It's just okay to be us. I don't know if you really grasp how big of a thing it is that you're doing for your fellow man, Andy. I need you to know right now that you are one of my personal heroes, and I am so thrilled to have you with us today." I'm not trying to toot my own horn here. This isn't a "look at me!" show! Real Men Feel is about having conversations most men aren't having but that we can all benefit from. Even if it's me talking to you without being with you. If we can't fully accept our worthiness as men... if we can't own our "maleness," to quote Jed Diamond - receiving any praise is very uncomfortable. It makes us feel like a fraud or that we have imposter syndrome. You have value and worth simply in being. So be you. You're the best you the world could possibly have. Let's Talk - visit theandygrant.com/talk Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel #266 Moonshot Mission for Mankind & Humanity Research shows that men live sicker and die sooner than women. Dr. Jed Diamond is on a mission to change that. His moonshot mission focusing on men's mental health could save 375,000 lives each year in the United States alone. My Guest, Jed Diamond, is one of the world's leading experts in Gender Medicine and Men's Health. He has written sixteen books, including international best-sellers Surviving Male Menopause and The Irritable Male Syndrome. Most importantly, Jed is a teacher, mentor, and friend, and I am thrilled to connect with him again. When looking at risk factors for disease and early death, the number one risk factor is being male. Saving males is a worthy goal. Topics and Questions 1:50 Is challenge constant? 3:20: What is the purpose of your Moonshot Mission? 4:56 If we could help men live as healthy and long as women, we would save 375K men's lives per year in the United States. 9:20 You've said that healing men will do more good than curing cancer. Can you explain that? 11:30 Is this about only extending men's lives or also improving them? 13:24 What makes being male so deadly? 15:50 Men die sooner and live sicker due to our behaviors. 17:40 Many of these improved behaviors are well known. What keeps us from making these positive changes? 22:42 What does this African proverb mean to you? "The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth." 25:00 The rise of authoritarianism. 25:53 The ease of going into blame mode. 29:26 Tell me about the book you are working on. 31:35 Jed, what's the best way to learn more about you and this moonshot mission? 32:37: Is there one habit, practice, or program you want to share? Links Connect with Jed Diamond menalive.com Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel #265 8/6/22 Don't Always Push | 3 Life Lessons Over the past two weeks, I've done a lot of clutter clearing and overall cleanup. My home can get pretty nasty after ignoring it for over half a year, but I attacked the basement and garage today. I started with the basement, liberated the world's most ignored furnace filter, and then on to the garage - clearing trash, cobwebs, and random garage shit. I was sweeping the floor with a push broom — I pushed so hard that I snapped the handle. I could have gotten pissed, angry, stormed off to buy another one, or started throwing shit around… but I laughed. I said, nice one, Universe — maybe I've been pushing too hard. So operation garage cleanup is left at about 75% complete, and I'm fine with that. One of my favorite books is The Four Agreements. Get your copy at https://amzn.to/3BMeBbL The agreements are. Be Impeccable with Your Word Don't Take Anything Personally Don't Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best Now, if you just have them memorized or know them from a magnet, you could run into challenges. In the book, the nuances are explained more. Always Do Your Best, for example, sounds lovely, but the truth is your best will change from day to day, from moment to moment. Your best when you are tired, hungry, or sick is nothing close to your best when you are healthy, vibrant, and loving life. Your best is not some static setting; it varies. Some days my best is walking away from a broken broom handle. When I publicly came out of 8 months of withdrawal and darkness last month, one type of comment struck me at how often it was stated. "I've been feeling the same way" and "You are not alone." Why do we hide our pain from each other? Every human being has challenges, wounds, and struggles. Yet we often believe nobody is supposed to know that. WHATEVER you are going through, other people feel like you do, other people are dealing with that same thing -- but they keep it to themselves. Let it out. We are here to support each other. I don't believe life is a competition. Let's Talk - visit theandygrant.com/talk Links Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Andy Grant from Real Men Feel http://realmenfeel.org/ joins Mariska and I to talk about how to push through when depression returns, AND advice for family and friends about how to support people who are experiencing a depressive episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-j-maigler/message

Real Men Feel #264 7/29/22 Love You, Bro I could not always tell people I loved them, especially male friends. Love you, dude. Love ya, mean it. I love you, man -- are just some of the ways I've said and heard men expressing affection for other men. Recently, I've been talking with and getting messages from many friends I haven't spoken to in many months or years. I've noticed many signing off with -- Love you, bro. I've never been a fan of that phrase. I get that it is short for brother. I adore it when my brothers from the ManKind Project or the Modern Mystery School say I love you, brother. Totally cool with that sentiment and phrase. But "bro" changes it for me somehow. Can't we just say, I love you? Period. Links Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel 263 7/22/22 Reaching Out -- Being Ignored One thing that struck me after my 8-month-long withdrawal from life was how many told me that they noticed I was quiet and wondered what was up. Some said I'd been on their mind, yet they didn't reach out. Some said they energetically reached out but were quickly shut down. When I did finally speak up and share, the number of people who said that I'd been on their mind or that they considered reaching out but didn't… made me wonder why that is. I think part of it is the way that polite society tells us not to feel - that negative emotions are bad, keep your shit to yourself, and suck it up. Never take being ignored personally. A response, or lack thereof, is entirely upon the mindset and energy level of the individual. You may want them to feel better, connected, and alive more than they do at that moment. Perhaps we are all responsible for keeping each other going. Let that be the point of social media. We are all in this together. So trust those little hunches and give the people that pop into your head a quick check-in. You might find yourself feeling good. Support this podcast → https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support Book a call with Andy → https://theandygrant.com/talk #RealMenFeel Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel #262 7/15/22 Thinking I Want to Die WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts and attempts. If you are in a crisis, do not listen to this. Please call or text 988 to be connected to trained counselors that are part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. If you are outside of the US, please search for suicide prevention in your country. You matter! Please choose life. In recent years, I've become more careful in referring to my suicidal thoughts and actions. Instead of saying I wanted to die, I say I believed I wanted to die, or I thought I wanted to die. Because what I really wanted was to feel good. To not feel broken, hopeless, and helpless. I wanted my misery to end, not my life, but at times I saw them both as the same thing. I have to choose the light, joy, and life multiple times a day. I used to think that was horrible, but maybe it's just life. There are many times that life isn't easy, but that never means it isn't worth living. Links Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Real Men Feel #261 7/6/22 WTF Happened? Where Is Andy? This is the first episode of Real Men Feel since October of 2021. Such a long break was not my plan. Today I attempt to explain what happened and open up about my dark night of the soul and all the underlying shame that had me withdraw from everything. I've spent months living in complete apathy. I've only recently gotten to a place of genuinely wanting that to change. You can't help anyone who doesn't want to be helped. I did not want to be helped. I ignored everyone who offered support or even just asked if I was okay. Only in the past month have I been willing to feel better. Part of my process is authentically sharing what I've been going through. I'm not sure that I make much sense, which is probably true for anyone in the midst of depression and an existential crisis. I apologize for vanishing on you, and I hope something resonates with you. Be well. Links Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Hello and welcome to the Focus on Greatness Podcast. As a man one of the things that I struggle with the most is showing my feelings. A lot of the reason why it's so difficult for men to express their feelings is that we have been taught that showing feelings is things women express. Tonight I will be talking with Andy Grant, the founder of Real Men Feel, that will be helping through his story understand how the feeling is not a negative emotion we should be running from to embracing. Join the conversation and let's talk. Sponsored By: The Salt Society www.thesaltsociety.co Last Podcast: Parenting Principles https://bit.ly/33vnEPD Guest Information: Facebook: @afgrant Facebook: @realmenfeelshow Instagram: @andy_grant Instagram: @realmenfeelshow Twitter: @realmenfeelorg Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfgrant Website: theandygrant.com Follow Me Facebook: @hrochemedia Instagram: @hiram.roche.media Twitch: @focusongreatness YouTube: Hiram Roche Media Website: www.hiramroche.com Show support by DONATING to: PayPal: @hrochemedia Cash App: $hrochemedia Venmo: @hrochemedia Mail Us: 108 E. FM 2410 Suite F #116 Harker Heights, TX 76548 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/focusongreatness/support

Today we have Andy Grant talking about why men hide their feelings by sharing his personal story. Andy is a suicide attempt survivor, a transformational energy coach, the founder of Real Men Feel, and an Amazon best-selling author. Andy is also a husband, world traveler, actor, speaker, teacher, lifelong learner and suicide prevention activist. Andy believes in living a life you love and creates books, workshops, and programs supporting that. Andy can be found at theandygrant.com.There's lots to cover, so tune in, and hang on, because here we go.Connect with Andy GrantAndy's Website | theandygrant.comInstagram | @andy_grantFacebook | @afgrantConnect with Our NonprofitWebsite | itcouldvebeenme.org  Facebook | @couldvebeenme Instagram | @it.couldve.been.me Support the show (https://itcouldvebeenme.org/give/)

“So many of us grew up with male emotion just being an explosion rather than an expression,” says Charles Matheus, author and Mankind Project facilitator. In today's episode, Charles describes how men's emotions are frequently neglected and explains how a different approach to emotions can give men powerful spaces to be fully authentic. Charles dives deep into a common masculinity trope: men who rarely express their emotions sober. Instead, men wait until they are inebriated and let their emotions out in unhealthy and unproductive ways. Charles is working to break down this cultural trope and teach men how to deal with emotions in everyday life. His goal is to make a full range of emotional expressions in men the norm, instead of occasional, unhealthy outbursts. Tune into this week's episode of Real Men Feel for a conversation with Charles Matheus about creating powerful spaces and healthy emotional outlets for men. Learn how to look at emotions like a superpower, why vulnerability is a crucial mental GPS, and what the definition of Man Box culture is. Quotes • "I'm not actually interested in creating safe spaces anymore, but creating powerful spaces." (02:05-02:08 | Charles Matheus) • “Men have this opportunity now to get together with other men in particular, I think that's the place on this podcast, in their own men's groups, reading groups, whatever it is, to make some mistakes with one another, as we figure out a way to create those inclusive, powerful spaces at work, at home, at church, you know, wherever it is, but we got to talk about it.” (05:19-05:40 | Charles Matheus) • “So many of us grew up with the male expressions of emotion just being an explosion rather than an expression.” (09:54-10:03 | Charles Matheus) • “When we can be clean and clear with one another, it creates connection.” (16:23-16:27 | Charles Matheus) • “Testosterone is not a dominance chemical. That's the main problem with that biological explanation. It is a fierceness chemical. But we can be fierce together, and we can be fierce authentically, and we can be fierce in community.” (30:36-30:53 | Charles Matheus) • “There's no equality on a ladder.” (32:32-32:33 | Charles Matheus) • “Let's be authentic, full and powerful in ways that don't take power away from other people.” (33:03-33:05 | Charles Matheus) • "The universe is expanding, we must too." (42:25-42:28 | Andy Grant) Links Connect with Charles Matheus: www.charlesmatheus.com Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

“What is resiliency?” Andy Grant asks Resilient Culture Specialist, Jodi Woelkerling. Jodi is a coach and author who works with individuals and business leaders to help them build resilient cultures and individuals. In today's episode, Jodi and Andy have a topical discussion about the importance of stress management and how it goes hand in hand with resilience training. Jodi explains her three-level process to helping her clients build resilience skills. She begins with level one, which highlights your body's natural reaction to stress, also known as fight or flight. Jodi explains the importance of recognition in this step, specifically through diverting your body away from physiological responses. She then explains level two: staying in a state of calm. Instead of being constantly on edge, Jodi encourages clients to practice staying in a state of calmness to prevent stressful outbursts. Lastly, Jodi dives into level three, which is recognizing that 95% of our behavior stems from the subconscious mind and we must dig into our traumas to reach full resilience. Tune into this week's episode of Real Men Feel for a conversation with Jodi Woelkerling about welcoming resilience into our lives. Learn about the differences between how men and women deal with stress, how resilience has shown its face in the pandemic in both negative and positive ways, and what the actual definition of resilience really is! Quotes • “The starting point is always recognizing in yourself when you are being affected by stress.” (7:55-8:02) • “In terms of lifestyle, the three basics are sleep, diet and exercise….People really underestimate the effects of those on our ability to deal with the stressors in our life.” (13:22-13:28) • “Find ways that you can process and move through [a negative emotion] rather than suppressing it, so that it doesn't become blocked in you and it doesn't become an underlying bubbling away under the surface.” (14:45-15:04) • “95% of our behavior is from the subconscious mind.” (17:15-17:20) • “There might have been a message that people picked up when they were a child that said ‘If I ask for help, it shows I'm weak.' This is a common one that men experience.” (19:35-19:55) • “From a cultural perspective, resilience is norms and leadership.” (26:55-27:01) • “Some people are triggered more than others by stressors because of underlying beliefs and perceptions.” (28:58-29:05) • “When I am working with foundations and leaders, the first step is always developing their own resilience.” (30:30-30:35) Links Connect with Jodi Woelkerling: Website | www.jodiwoelkerling.com LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/resilient-culture-consultant/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK33Zq1qaMAjqzVhgXiKORQ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/JodiWoelkerlingEnterprises Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

“Men are fixers. We think we need to know how to fix everything. I tell the men pretty much every week that we are not here to fix each other,” explains Alan Cantor, Spiritual Guide, Transformational Coach, and Founder of The Surround Men's Group. Alan Cantor has dedicated his life to creating a vision for children to live in a better world, and that starts with men. He believes there are three core concepts to improving a man's life – connection, trust and listening. Alan opens up about his father dying when he was young and the effect it had on his understanding of manliness. Alan's father was in many fraternal groups and seeing his father so passionate about connecting with other men made Alan want to connect on that same level. Alan looks at the wisdom his father gave him before passing as a gift that allows him to communicate, listen and understand men effectively. Now, Alan runs a very successful men's group, The Surround, where men come together to better each other and themselves by listening, connecting and trusting one another. Tune into this week's episode of Real Men Feel for a conversation with Alan Cantor about embracing the positives of being a man. Learn what is appropriate to say to younger boys about manliness, how to accept that your emotions make you stronger, and how to take opportunities to become a better man. Plus, check out Alan's recommended video The Nail in your Forehead linked below! Quotes • “We are all interconnected.” (12:56-12:59) • “It's really one energy that we are representing and living out.” (13:15-13:18) • “Fear is the basic emotion of men, the basic feeling. It's where men drive their lives from.” (16:47-16:54) • “The most terrible words you can say to a boy is, ‘Be a man.'” (18:07-18:12) • “We don't just walk up to another man and go, ‘Hey! Let me tell you about my marriage.'” (23:05-23:12) • “Men are fixers. We think we need to know how to fix everything. I tell the men pretty much every week that we are not here to fix each other. There is no way we can fix each other. I am not qualified to fix anybody. You're not qualified. We just cannot do it.” (23:30-23:50) • “Commitment before ego.” (27:00-27:04) • “We who lead men, it's on us to get what we need from other men.” (32:15-32:20) Links Connect with Alan Cantor: Website | thesurround.org Email | alancontr@gmail.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheSurround/ Check out Alan's video recommendation: The Nail in Your Forehead | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Episode 258, October 12, 2021 Support this podcast → https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support Book a call with Andy → https://theandygrant.com/talk #RealMenFeel realmenfeel.org YouTube | Real Men Feel Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

“Change is a good thing,” says Rick Ornelas, Positive Change Expert, Author and Founder of I Spark Change. On this episode of Real Men Feel, guest Rick Ornelas explains the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, looking at life with a glass-half-full mentality, and acknowledging that change is not always a negative thing. Rick introduces the positive mindset of learning to adapt, grow and overcome obstacles, even if they are uncontrollables. He preaches about the insignificance of “being right” if it means sacrificing your happiness and the happiness of those around you. Rick also opens up about the inspiration behind his book 12 hours of Heaven, in which he tells the story of a terrifying car accident and the touching miracle that accompanied it. Tune into this week's episode of Real Men Feel for a conversation with Rick Ornelas about embracing positive change. Learn about the importance of allowing change into your life, accepting your emotional side and the balance between being right and being happy. Plus, check out Rick Ornelas's book 12 Hours of Heaven linked below! Quotes • “We learn to adapt. We learn to become better in many situations. We learn to grow and overcome obstacles. Change is a good thing.” (03:56-04:09 | Rick Ornelas) • “We are designed to respond to negative stimulus far quicker than to positive stimulus.” (07:40-07:50 | Rick Ornelas) • “If [life] was flat, it'd be boring. Like, who wants to go on a flat rollercoaster? It'd be so slow and there wouldn't be any excitement.” (17:06-17:15) | Rick Ornelas) • “All men were wearing the thickest, fakest mask long before the pandemic.” (28:45-29:55 | Andy Grant) • “There are people that are working to make the world better.” (39:08-39:11 | Rick Ornelas) • “Men can be vulnerable and they can be authentic”. (46:00-46:05 | Rick Ornelas) Connect with Rick Ornelas: Website: https://isparkchange.com/ Check out Rick's book, 12 Hours of Heaven: Lessons for a Better World https://amzn.to/3FkbVBN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isparkchange/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_spark_change/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/isparkchange/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVxszC0wtIG4XxUOiFrHUqQ Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

“The truth is a lot of people just need to be heard,” says Kimberly Hill, Dating and Relationship Coach. Kimberly explains her not-so direct path to her current position. She started out her career overseas in the world of finance and was one of two women on a floor of 100 men. Kimberly explains how being around men, observing their lives and being their point person with relationship and life issues introduced her to her current career path. Kimberly describes the complex emotions that men often grapple with when dating and explains the two relationship coaching styles that she uses with men who are looking for support. Kimberly also opens up about her past with male partners and how patience, affirmations and allowing for vulnerability are extremely important when it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship, especially with a male partner. Tune into this week's episode of Real Men Feel for a conversation with Kimberly Hall about listening to your male partner's needs. Learn about the importance of embracing your authentic self, how to overcome an anxious attachment style in relationships, and why the word “soulmate” might prevent someone from knowing if their partner is actually right for them. Quotes • “The truth is a lot of people just need to be heard.” (6:55-6:57) • “I believe that everybody wants to feel loved and connected.” (7:38-7:43) • “What is authenticity to you and why does it matter in dating?” “What is it to me? It's not supposed to be complicated. It's just being yourself. If there is something you like or don't like, it's being brave enough to share that, even if it goes against the crowd. And that leads into vulnerability. Vulnerability isn't just about sharing your emotions. Vulnerability is also walking up to a woman and asking her out knowing you could be rejected. Vulnerability is also disagreeing with your partner. Vulnerability means so many things, so it's essential that not only are you being yourself, but you are acting yourself too and I think that's where vulnerability comes in.” (14:05- 14:52) • “Learning to be yourself and be okay with it is what's gonna get you success and the right relationship.” (15:20-15:26) • “I wish more men knew they were awesome and they should really value themselves!” (35:54-36:00) Links Connect with Kimberly Hill: http://www.kimberlyninahill.com/ https://instagram.com/kimberlyninahill Download the Dating Handbook For Men and get access to Kimberly's best dating secrets: https://kimberlyninahill.kartra.com/page/datewithconfidence Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

“Value family over everything, over everything,” says Billy Potter, the Zen Plumber. On today's episode, host Andy Grant and special guest Billy dive into the intricacies of families and how unconditional love trumps all. They dive deep on the many ways a father's role during childhood can dramatically impact our perception of the world. Billy opens up about his father's drug problems and how substance abuse may test a family, but does not prevent them from coming out stronger in the end. He explains that the strongest and toughest men will always maintain a soft spot for their children, which he relates to today, having three children of his own. Billy shares the most important lessons he has learned from his father and how he has grown as a person because of them. He now refers to his father as the best man he has ever known. Tune into this week's episode of Real Men Feel for a conversation with Billy Potter about seeing the best in your father, understanding the importance of feeling safe and loved in your family unit, and why valuing family over everything is the motto so many people live by. Quotes • “People are more valuable than stuff and things.” (4:10-4:13) • “Are there some specific things you can name that you learned from your father?” “To value family over everything, over everything, you know, money and stuff and that kind of junk. When I say family, there are many friends that are right in that circle I'd drop anything for.” (12:59-13:24) • “My dad, for the tough guy that he was, he hugged us all the time.” (20:55-20:58) • “It was true unconditional love going both ways.” (21:45-21:50) • “We were drowned in Disney movies, my dad was a fanatic. Pollyanna is an old classic Disney, if you've ever seen it. I mean it's an old one. Before my time even, I think. But I remember watching that time and time again, and maybe the whole positive thing comes from… There is a thing called the Glad Game in that movie. Alright, and whenever things are bad, you just gotta find a reason, gotta find the good in it. You gotta find a reason to be glad you are in whatever situation you are in. And I always think of that whenever… Cuz people say that to me all the time.” (23:20-24:03) • “I wish more men knew that there was more value in them than just working.” (35:43-35:46) Links Connect with Billy Potter: https://www.facebook.com/billy.potter.33671 Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @andy_grant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast related! YouTube | Real Men Feel Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Andy Grant of Real Men Feel with Tina Marie Selene In this eye-opening episode, Tina Marie and Andy Grant delve deep into some aspects of his life, goals, achievements, and outlook on life. Andy is a well-versed, and professional speaker (as well as a plethora of other great things)! Having been abused at a young age, Andy found himself battling severe confusion and depression growing up. How does one overcome such a significant early childhood trauma? Why does he feel so strongly about giving men a voice? Find out in the premiere episode of Ascend and Conquer! Please like, share, subscribe! Andy was sexually abused as a child, and underwent just one hypnosis session before he came to some big life realizations. Check out this very enlightening conversation and be sure to check out REAL MEN FEEL hosted by Andy Grant! Andy Grant has been helping people for over a decade as a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Healer, and suicide prevention activist. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, and Life Activation, as well as other leadership programs and energy work modalities. Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor at GoodMenProject.com and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School. Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com Explore working together with a complimentary Clarity Call. You will get clear on what you want, what's in your way, and what you can do about it. Visit TheAndyGrant.com/talk. Connect with Andy on Facebook: facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ facebook.com/afgrant facebook.com/realmenfeelshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/NavitasCoaching https://twitter.com/RealMenFeelOrg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_grant/ https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfgrant/ See all of Andy's books https://amazon.com/author/andygrant Real Men Feel Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-men-feel/id1107137758 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/78U5M6iDR2QWkPUl6Ch62c YouTube https://www.YouTube.com/realmenfeel Please rate, review, subscribe on any listening platform! Follow Ascend and Conquer on Facebook! Tina Marie Selene on Facebook Tina's Instagram (The Psyche-Delic Podcast, her former show, as well as this one is in the bio)! You can view older interviews on her old YouTube channel (keep an eye out for Ascend and Conquer coming soon). @ASIANRANCHSAUCE Indie Pods United Facebook group Logo Design by Tim Beisiegel of River City Tees (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rivercitytees) and the host of Funny Science Fiction and Pop Culture Addicts Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/funny-science-fiction/id1530051879) Audio by: Mark Halberg of The Fandom Effect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fandom-effect/id1506262530 Support Ascend and Conquer by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/ascend-and-conquer

Welcome back to ICWTTY!On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Lange. Jason is a men's embodiment Coach, a group facilitator, and evolutionary guide, and it was so refreshing and eye-opening to hear about a man's journey of healing and growth. Some of what we get into in the episode includes:-Where the stigma of men showing and feeling emotions came from, and how we can navigate away from that-What a "real" man is-Why liberating and freeing up emotions is so important-What the healthy masculine really feels like-Why Jason believes every man should be in a men's group...and so, so much more. Like I said in the show, I cannot recommend enough that you share this episode with the men in your life. To follow along with Jason and learn more about his group programs and offerings, you can head to his Instagram or his website below: https://www.instagram.com/evolutionarymen/https://evolutionary.menAs for me, you can follow me and/or the show below:https://www.instagram.com/casey_edward/https://www.instagram.com/icantwaittotellyou.podcast/Thank you as always for tuning in!

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Host Marla Williams welcomes Andy Grant as he will tell his story of depression and being suicidal and how learning about energy helped him move past that thought process and feeling. He is now married and loves living life and helps other men feel. Website: www.RealMenFeel.org

Today's guest is Luke West, the host of The Imperfect Pod. The Imperfect Pod is a podcast which discusses manhood and masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. Luke's goal is to build generations of men who have a deep and healthy love of themselves and others. He hopes to leave listeners with the knowledge that there is no one-size-fits all idea of masculinity. "Love yourself more than the value of other people's opinions." - Luke WestTOPICS:- Manhood and Self-Help: How Societal Expectations Affect Men’s Physical and Emotional Health- Being a Content Creator: Dealing with Envy and Imposter Syndrome. - Men and Emotions: Why it’s important for men to share their vulnerabilities and cultivate a healthy self-love Instagram: @levelupwithlu⁣⠀Get in touch: levelupwithlu@gmail.comLuke's podcast:  https://www.theimperfectpod.com/Luke's Instagram: @theimperfectpod

Andy Grant | Podcast Host, Author, Speaker, Coach & HealerAndy Grant is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Healer, and suicide prevention activist. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, and Life Activation, as well as other leadership programs and energy work modalities.Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016.As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor at GoodMenProject.com and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School.Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com and RealMenFeel.org.Listen as Joseph and Andy discuss why "Real Men Feel"!

This week conclude our conversation with Andy Grant. Andy is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Healer, and suicide prevention activist. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, and Life Activation, as well as other leadership programs and energy work modalities. Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor at GoodMenProject.com and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School. Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/e72a3f1a-af81-40ac-9e1e-8358ea465c1b/ep/44780391-1740-45d6-afda-b890e419f115/TheAndyGrant.com ) Be sure to listen to our other podcasts When The Bough Breaks www.wtbbpod.com ( http://www.wtbbpod.com/ ) , and Turn Up The AC www.acfischerpod.com ( http://www.acfischerpod.com/ ) Thanks to itsjustnikia https://theexpecteffectpod.com ( https://theexpecteffectpod.com/ ) for this week's voiceovers! Thank you for listening!

This week we talk to Andy Grant. Andy is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Healer, and suicide prevention activist. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, and Life Activation, as well as other leadership programs and energy work modalities. Known as the King of Authenticity, Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor at GoodMenProject.com and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School. Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com Be sure to listen to our other podcasts When The Bough Breaks www.wtbbpod.com ( http://www.wtbbpod.com/ ) , and Turn Up The AC www.acfischerpod.com ( http://www.acfischerpod.com/ ) Thanks to itsjustnikia https://theexpecteffectpod.com ( https://theexpecteffectpod.com/ ) for this week's voiceovers! Thank you for listening!

This week, on Talking UpStream - Zack and Dylan are joined by Andy Grant from Real Men Feel; they talk about what it takes to feel, telling your own story, and failing forward (again?). Then, Andy encourages the pair to create a story about a real-life beta test...or is it? Will Zack ever stop laughing? Will Dylan drop his shields, if even for a moment? Tune in to find out!Find Andy and Real Men Feel here:http://realmenfeel.org/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬www.somenobodies.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬www.patreon.com/somenobodies▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬www.twitch.tv/somenobodies▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬#somenobodies #talkingupstream #zackanddylan #scriptwriting​ #preproduction​ #moviemaking​ #filmmaking​ #series​ #fiction​ #writing​ #stories​ #digital​ #content​creators #screenplay #screenwriting #storyboards​ #twitchingupstream​ #script​ #nonfiction​  #storyboarding​ #episodes​ #ibmtv​ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Talking Upstream is a 90-minute writer's room where Zack and Dylan bring a show on creativity. They pull random ideas which they get weekly and bring these ideas to the whiteboard. Zack and Dylan generate a structure for these amusing ideas and stories and then turn them into a full story that can turn into a book, short story, series, movie, or many more.➠ www.facebook.com/somenobodies➠ www.twitter.com/some_nobodies➠ www.instagram.com/some_nobodies★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

GUEST: Andy Grant Dexter from Houston, TX says Jesse is wrong about racism and what blacks have gone through. --- Back to Dexter… Manhood hour message from Jesse… Nick from California feels like a 2nd class citizen in America.

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AGING! An inevitable aspect of life. We are joined by FOUR guests who offer diverse perspectives on their relationships w/aging - Colleen Rosenblum (53), Host of “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast; Chase Parker (31), Filmmaker and Podcast Co-Host of “Bros with No Hoes”; Andy Grant (54), Podcast Host of “Real Men Feel”; and Alan Ursillo (73), LA-Based Actor and President of the Alan Ursillo Corp. | We dive into aging piece-by-piece, starting with childhood and landing at mature adulthood. How has your view of aging evolved over the years? Like it, love it or hate it? This convo offers solutions on how to view aging as living, breathing beings.

On this episode, I talk with Andy Grant. Andy lives in Massachusetts and he is a suicide attempt survivor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andy Grant is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. He has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February of 2016. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor at *GoodMenProject.com* ( GoodMenProject.com ) Learn more at *TheAndyGrant.com* ( TheAndyGrant.com )

In this diary entry, I invite Andy on the podcast to do a part 2 of WTF! Me and Andy connected in the podcast world and created an episode together WTF Ep 189 on Real Men Feel, towards to beginning of June. Prior to that, we were on a panel together to discuss being black in America but - Andy is a white man. However, as I've grown to know him, I have found him to be an ally in this movement towards black liberation, equality and freedom. We came together because since these episodes, he has used his platform to push the culture forward and educate himself on his own white privilege and use it for good. This episode is heavy and it is not enough. However, it is one step forward in the right direction to bring change to the society we currently live in. I appreciate Andy for the work his is doing, being honest, vulnerable and transparent. We are all in this together. Andy's Website @realmenfeelshow on IG @Andy_grant on IG This episode is sponsored by Canna Comforts | CC produces the finest, all-natural products on earth.... Canna Comforts Website - DISCOUNT CODE: diary25 Instagram + Facebook + Twitter: @DIARYOFAMBM Email: blake@theblackpodcastclub.com Follow My Podcast Business on IG + FB: @theblackpodcastclub www.theblackpodcastclub.com Donate $10, $50 or $100 (more or less) to my business: $theblackpodcastclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diaryofamadblackman/message

Join Nancy and her guest Andy Grant. Andy Hosts a podcast called Real Men Feel a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. As a survivor of deep depression, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be.

Michelle and Andy Grant discuss how past traumas and suffering can actually be what makes you re-direct your life (into finding your purpose) and motivate you to challenge inherited stereotypes. Through his podcast and organization, Real Men Feel, Andy continues to challenge men to do the bravest thing: be vulnerable. Will this Convicted Feeler #BeatTheClock? Stream now to find out!

"Have the courage to be you, but also invite others to join you."Martin Stark is a Courage Champion and an Inclusion Practitioner who through personal experience has learned the importance of believing in yourself and unapologetically being who you are. He is also out to make boxing the most inclusive sport in the world.#RealMenFeelEpisode 195, July 7, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Andy Grant is a best-selling author, speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Akashic Records Reader, Healer, and is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to accept and express all of their emotions. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February 2016. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor to the Good Men Project; (GoodMenProject.com), and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School.Real Men Feel encourages men to allow, share and feel whatever is going on for them. All human beings have the right to be human, the right to feel and express all of their emotions. Too many men hide behind masks they've outgrown and try to live under rules of masculinity that are killing them. RealMenFeel.org---------------- EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT - The QuantumSHIFT.us commUNITY is now open for enrollment. Come learn how to create fundamental wellbeing in all areas of your life with a High-Vibe-Tribe! Support the show (http://quantumshift.us)

"The bigger your heart is, the more expansion you can have."Martial artist, healer, and massage therapist, Akeem Sami, joins us to share how the power of our heart can supersede issues such as racism and manipulation. He'll also discuss the importance for men to connect to their feminine energy.#RealMenFeelEpisode 194, June 30, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I thought of going to get help, but then thought I'd feel worthless if I did."Enton Barefoot shares his inspiring story out of homelessness and addiction to show that something decent can come out of the depths of depravity. You can always start from now and make a brand new ending.#RealMenFeelEpisode 193, June 23, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"We need to tell each other how we are feeling."My returning guest today is a psychotherapist and author of 16 books who's been helping men and the women who love them for over 40 years, Jed Diamond. We discuss the big lessons of COVID-19 for all of us.#RealMenFeelEpisode 192, June 16, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the 4 months since I had Andy Grant as a guest (episode 6), the world has blown up with a pandemic, economic downturn, massive unemployment, civil unrest ... and that doesn't include an emotionally charged presidential election looming. Cue the Alien invasion!As a best-selling author, energy healer and coach, Andy Grant has been immersed on a personal level and for his clients. In this atypical episode, we talk about the morass of misery that is 2020 to date, and Andy does a personal Akashic records reading ... of me! Folks, hold on to your headphones, this is about to get personal.To contact Andy or get your own personal Akashic reading, visit theandygrant.com.Check out Andy's "Real Men Feel" YouTube channel.Listen to raw, open dialog about race relations in recent "Real Men Feel" episodes here:RACISM IN AMERICA (episode 189)BEING BLACK IN AMERICA(episode 185)WAIT! WATCH OUR FILM, BUY OUR MERCH (JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE COOL)VIMEO ON DEMANDRent the Afraid of Nothing documentary on Vimeo On Demand – and watch two free bonus videos during the 72-hour rental period. Use the promo code “AON20off” and get 20% off the $3.00 rental fee (valid thru 9/30/20). Rent it now: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aondocAMAZON PRIME Watch the documentary on Amazon Prime -- buy or rent, or watch for free if you have a Prime subscription. And please leave a positive review.AFRAID OF NOTHING STOREJust because you are home and pant less doesn’t mean you can’t wear a frighteningly cool t-shirt. Visit our official online store at aonpodcaststore.com for shirts, hats, mugs and more!Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afraidofnothing)

"Curiosity and willingness started opening doors."Author, healer, and podcaster, Kerri Hummingbird, joins us to discuss the urgency of taking the inner journey to uncover your purpose, and learning to trust in your divinity.#RealMenFeelEpisode 191, June 9, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"This world will hurt you enough."Entrepreneur, musician, suicide attempt survivor, and founder of CopeNotes.com, Johnny Crowder, joins us to share his journey and how's he serving people on theirs.Episode 190, June 2, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I feel helpless and I think that's probably one of the toughest emotions I'm feeling."Author and podcaster, Blake Johnson, of Diary of a Mad Black Man joins me to talk about racism; raw and unedited. Peace and healing will only come by us talking to each other.Episode 189, May 29, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Firewalking is about everything except walking on fire."Hypnotherapist, coach & master firewalk instructor, Barry Collins, joins us to discuss how firewalking is not about firewalking. It is a metaphor for all the changes and challenges we face in life. Listen in to discover how you might find that more is possible.Episode 188, May 26, 2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Real-Men-Feel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After several failed suicide attempts, Andy Grant gave up trying to end his life and started learning how to make it magnificent. He became a Modern Mystery School initiate and studied countless modalities to discover more about himself. Now Andy is the best-selling author of “Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide” and the host of the Real Men Feel podcast. Watch this episode for encouragement to keep stepping the steps and unfolding life through all the mess. LISTEN: Real Men Feel Podcast http://realmenfeel.org/itunes About Andy Grant Andy Grant is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Akashic Records Reader, Life Activation Practitioner, and Healer. He holds certificates in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, Soul Entrainment, Infinite Possibilities and Reiki, as well as other leadership programs and energy work modalities. He is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to accept and express all of their emotions. Andy has been producing and hosting the Real Men Feel podcast since February 2016. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. His Amazon best-seller, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide, has helped people around the globe and includes everything he wished he knew at a younger age. Andy is also a contributor at the Good Men Project; GoodMenProject.com and an initiate of the Modern Mystery School. Connect with Andy: Website: http://TheAndyGrant.com Podcast: http://realmenfeel.org/itunes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afgrant Twitter: https://twitter.com/navitascoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_grant/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewfgrant/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR – KERRI HUMMINGBIRD SAMI I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and receive a guided meditation at www.thesecondwave.media READ an Excerpt from the Award-Winning memoir, Awakening To Me.

"Everyday, I have to interact with people who want to kill me."An open discussion about race among three prior Real Men Feel guests, Al Flemming, Will Moore, and Dr. Lulu amid the aftermath of another killing of an unarmed black male in America, Ahmaud Arbery.Episode 185, May 9, 2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Grant is the best selling author of a number of books and even have an online class that can teach you how to publish your own eBooks too. I also host a weekly podcast called, Real Men Feel, which encourages men to allow and express all of their emotions. Show focus on personal growth, mental health, masculinity, and spirituality.  ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC :I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business.  Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria   

Andy Grant is the best selling author of a number of books and even have an online class that can teach you how to publish your own eBooks too. I also host a weekly podcast called, Real Men Feel, which encourages men to allow and express all of their emotions. Show focus on personal growth, mental health, masculinity, and spirituality. ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY CHAOTIC : I have a confession...I suck at lots of things...I mean it. As a business owner, wife, and mom of 7 kids (one on the autism spectrum) I get PLENTY of opportunities to mess things up. I have had my “go get ‘em” moments where I shine (for a moment) only to fall down a hill, burst into flames and drag myself back up the other side. I have had more than my fair share of life’s chaos. Some I had no control over and some I helped along. So how can I be successful in the midst of life’s chaos? I think the idea that someone reaches success is a unicorn. We are all constantly growing, and changing. What means success to us today isn't what it meant 20 years ago. The first step is defining how YOU define success. We talk with people who have experienced the OWN chaos and have came out on top. We want to share our mess ups, as well as our "ah ha" moments, all while giving you nuggets of helpful information that you can use in your own life and business. Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us! -Maria

In this episode, Al interviews Andy Grant, transformational energy coach, founder of Real Men Feel, best-selling author & suicide attempt survivor (recorded 2-11-20). At age five, Andy began to be molested by a neighbor who was a family friend. He experienced suicidal thoughts from the very young age of eight years old and had his first, of many, attempts at twelve. At age fifteen, in a five-minute appointment based solely on a hereditary factor, Andy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Andy would tell school counselors and therapists what he believed they wanted to hear, yet five of his suicide attempts landed him in a psychiatric hospital and several different diagnoses. One in-patient hospitalization during his high school days involved medications that had a toxic effect that led to full body tremors and tactile hallucinations. The doctors had claimed that they believed his friends had brought him LSD, yet much later in life Andy retrieved the paperwork that actually stated that he had had a toxic reaction to being over medicated. Andy is the author of "Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing At Suicide" and several other books. He is the founder of the podcast, website and blog titled Real Men Feel. You can find out much more about Andy and his work on his website at TheAndyGrant.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please click the 'like' button. Also, please take a moment to comment and rate the show on iTunes. Finally, don't miss an episode! Click the subscribe/follow button now! In addition to The Depression Files podcast, you can find Al's blog at TheDepressionFiles.com. There, you can also find out how to work with Al as a coach or schedule him for a public speaking event. You will also find Al on Twitter @allevin18.

In episode 6, we are joined by Andy Grant -- a best-selling author, speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Akashic Records Reader, Healer and host of the "Real Men Feel" podcast. Andy shares his battles with inner demons and suicidal thoughts, and how he now helps others to turn away from darkness and despair to fully embracing and loving life. Learn more at TheAndyGrant.com.WAIT! WATCH OUR FILM, BUY OUR MERCH (JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE COOL)VIMEO ON DEMANDRent the Afraid of Nothing documentary on Vimeo On Demand – and watch two free bonus videos during the 72-hour rental period. Use the promo code “AON20off” and get 20% off the $3.00 rental fee (valid thru 9/30/20). Rent it now: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aondocAMAZON PRIME Watch the documentary on Amazon Prime -- buy or rent, or watch for free if you have a Prime subscription. And please leave a positive review.AFRAID OF NOTHING STOREJust because you are home and pant less doesn’t mean you can’t wear a frighteningly cool t-shirt. Visit our official online store at aonpodcaststore.com for shirts, hats, mugs and more!Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/afraidofnothing)

All human beings have the right to be human, the right to feel and express all of their emotions, this includes men. In this episode, Andy Grant shares how when a man is authentically living their definition of a man and enjoy their life, you’ve got a winner! Andy is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet to share and feel whatever is going on for them. You define what it means to be a man. Your definition is the only one that matters.

Andy Grant and Anthony Simeone talk about what the Joker says about men, mental illness, and more. Spoilers Galore - don't watch if you haven't seen it. #RealMenFeelEpisode 155, October 31, 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leadership & Communications Consultant, Darren Horne, returns to Real Men Feel to share his experience through his ex-wife's battle with breast cancer. In the midst of a separation from his wife, Emily, she was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer.#RealMenFeelEpisode 154, October 29, 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is Part 1 in a special double-episode release dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. In Part 1, Ameé speaks with a guest who’s appeared on One Broken Mom before, Andy Grant from the show Real Men Feel. WARNING: If your life has been touched closely and intimately by suicide, this could be a tough episode to listen to - so pace yourself if you need to. This is a candid conversation about suicide and suicide ideation. Listeners heard Andy here earlier this year when he and Ameé chatted about the work he does and the arena he has established for men to come together and support each other as they learn the understanding and tools to help them with expressing the real thoughts, feelings and needs men have.But then a not so funny thing happened a few months ago.Andy disappeared. His daily posts quit happening. He wasn’t commenting in his community. He wasn’t answering his messages. He wasn’t recording new shows. When he did emerge finally, he shared that he’d fallen into the abyss again. But thankfully, Andy was able to grab the ledge and claw his way back. So this episode is an attempt to understand the depths of the day to day struggle some people have with fighting the urge to die. And to also, hopefully, connect with what has mattered or helped Andy the most through this. Andy, sadly, falls into the largest category of people who die by suicide in the United States – men between the ages of 40-60 years – the category that has taken a sharp increase the last 10 years. Too many people die by suicide and the people left behind have no answers to why and we hope to give some of those today.People don’t talk about suicide in this country out of the fear that others will see it as a solution. But that method isn’t working at saving the astonishing number of people who die each and so we’re going to do it differently today by having the raw honest conversations that too many people are afraid to do. In this episode you will hear: What triggered Andy's recent bout of depression and suicidal thoughtsWhat kept him from killing himselfThe treatments and therapies Andy finds most effective in his lifeWhat do family members and close friends need to know about supporting someone who thinks about killing themselvesResources:Real Men Feel on FacebookReal Men Feel on YouTube

Andy Grant is the best-selling author of the book "STILL HERE: How to Succeed in Life After Failing At Suicide" as well as an award-winning speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Akashic Records Reader, and suicide prevention activist. He holds a variety of coaching & psychology certificates and very experienced with leadership programs and energy work modalities.Andy is also the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. He also facilitates monthly men’s groups. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be.On the episode, Andy and Ameé discuss the following and more:Gillette's new short film addressing toxic masculinity and the backlash. Click link to watch.Andy's Trauma Story and history with multiple suicide attemptsThe Good Men Project How it is to get men to open upWhat are some of the messages men have received about feelings & emotions growing upDo only men who have extreme trauma stories like sexual or physical abuse, extreme neglect seek coaching and therapyHow To Find Andy GrantAndy's WebsiteThe Real Men Feel PodcastReal Men Feel on Facebook National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday

This bonus edition of Real Men Feel features a trio of regular guys, of different political leanings, talking about the confirmation hearings of Judge, Brett Kavanaugh. With an open mind, a sense of humor, and a willingness to listen, we can talk about anything. #RealMenFeelEpisode 114, October 4, 2018RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome fellow tribe members! This episode we welcome Andy Grant to the show. Andy is a best selling author, Akashic record reader, life activation coach and the founder and host of the REAL MEN FEEL podcast. Andy is a lead editor for the GoodMenProject, and a believer in the power each and every one of us has to transform our lives. It was amazing to share some time with this fearlessly beautiful man. We get right to the point in this episode. We share our feelings, we get vulnerable and we talk openly about the struggles we and others face as men living in our world today. Topics discussed: Depression Suicide Meaning Addiction Self Harm Toxic Masculinity. We also go into detail about how you can improve your well being and begin transforming your life today!   You can find Andy here. Still Here : How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide. TheGoodMenProject facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife facebook.com/RealMenFeelShow Twitter: @navitascoaching @realmenfeel Instagram: @andy_grant Linkedin: andrewfgrant/ Come find more about Henry here: Website: www.henryjohnstone.org Facebook: fearlesslyaman Men Helping Men  Instagram: @henryjohnstonecoaching

Download this episode. Andy Grant (noun) 1. transformational energy coach. 2. founder of Real Men Feel. 3. best-selling author.  4. Akashic Records reader. See also: husband, world traveler, actor, speaker, teacher, lifelong learner and suicide prevention activist. Andy believes in living a life you love and creates books, workshops, and programs supporting that. Contact Andy at andy@TheAndyGrant.com   Andy helps clients create major shifts in their lives allowing them to reach greater levels of happiness and success than ever before. By focusing on the root cause of all issues, energy, transformation happens at a much greater rate. If you’ve been feeling stuck or empty, and are ready to do something about it, let’s connect. Learn more at NavitasCoach.com.   Real Men Feel Real Men Feel encourages men to allow and express all of their emotions. The weekly Real Men Feel podcast, produced and hosted by Andy Grant features discussions and interviews that explore what it means to be a man while diving into spirituality, personal growth, masculinity, relationships and much more. Website http://TheAndyGrant.com His book, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide ebook, paperback & audiobook https://amzn.to/2JlEMLF Amazon Author page with all my books https://amzn.to/2JlEMLF My podcast, Real Men Feel http://realmenfeel.org Direct to iTunes http://realmenfeel.org/itunes   My articles on Good Men Project https://goodmenproject.com/author/afgrant/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/navitascoaching ______________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this episode please Comment Share and leave a review...   Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here   Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy I will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection

Download this episode. Andy Grant (noun) 1. transformational energy coach. 2. founder of Real Men Feel. 3. best-selling author.  4. Akashic Records reader. See also: husband, world traveler, actor, speaker, teacher, lifelong learner and suicide prevention activist. Andy believes in living a life you love and creates books, workshops, and programs supporting that. Contact Andy at andy@TheAndyGrant.com   Andy helps clients create major shifts in their lives allowing them to reach greater levels of happiness and success than ever before. By focusing on the root cause of all issues, energy, transformation happens at a much greater rate. If you’ve been feeling stuck or empty, and are ready to do something about it, let’s connect. Learn more at NavitasCoach.com.   Real Men Feel Real Men Feel encourages men to allow and express all of their emotions. The weekly Real Men Feel podcast, produced and hosted by Andy Grant features discussions and interviews that explore what it means to be a man while diving into spirituality, personal growth, masculinity, relationships and much more. Website http://TheAndyGrant.com His book, Still Here: How to Succeed in Life After Failing at Suicide ebook, paperback & audiobook https://amzn.to/2JlEMLF Amazon Author page with all my books https://amzn.to/2JlEMLF My podcast, Real Men Feel http://realmenfeel.org Direct to iTunes http://realmenfeel.org/itunes   My articles on Good Men Project https://goodmenproject.com/author/afgrant/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyGrantLoveYourLife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/navitascoaching ______________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this episode please Comment Share and leave a review...   Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here   Affiliate Links - Which means if you click and buy I will get paid... Audio Books have been a huge part of my journey. Audible changed the game by taking the books you love and and turning them into Audio.... Check it out here https://amzn.to/2KeGXC5 Have you struggled with getting on podcasts? Have you found it difficult getting exposure? Check out what Abigail Sinclaire is doing with Human Network Connection

Andy Grant - what to say about www.theandygrant.com - work with him. Every journey with him is unique to the person that signs up to travel that particular road. Join him and our host Kristin Sunanta Walker as they talk about energy, Akashic readings, The Good Men Project, early childhood trauma, depression - and more. Yes more!Andy Grant(noun) 1. transformational energy coach. 2. founder of Real Men Feel. 3. best-selling author.  4. Akashic Records reader.See also: husband, world traveler, actor, speaker, teacher, lifelong learner and suicide prevention activist. Andy believes in living a life you love and creates books, workshops, and programs supporting that. Contact Andy at andy@TheAndyGrant.com

Andy Grant and Appio Hunter discuss the 100 episode journey of Real Men Feel. #RealMenFeelEpisode 100, July 3, 2018RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nearly as many men as women are harassed and discriminated in the workplace. Author, coach and speaker, Dawn Westmoreland, visits Real Men Feel to share how she's been helping men stand up to bullying. #RealMenFeelEpisode 97, recorded June 12, 2018RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Men are often discouraged from showing the full range of human emotion, so we suppress the feelings we deem as unacceptable—to the detriment of our mental health. But experiencing sorrow or fear is not the sign of weakness we’ve been led to believe. Rather, we should be leveraging our feelings as a navigation system for life. Real men DO feel. Andy Grant is a transformational energy coach who helps clients create major shifts in their lives in order to reach greater levels of happiness and success than ever before. He is also the host of Real Men Feel, a podcast featuring discussions and interviews that explore what it means to be a man while exploring spirituality, personal growth and relationships. Andy has written five Amazon bestselling books, and he writes a weekly column on masculinity and mental health for the Good Men Project. Today, Andy joins Emerald to share his difficult childhood and describe how those experiences led to multiple suicide attempts. He explains how being brave enough to ask for help marked a turning point in his life and why men have the right to feel the entire range of human emotions. Andy offers insight on examining where your view of masculinity originated, allowing negative emotions to pass through, and using your feelings as a navigation system. Listen in to understand the distinction between being a person with emotion as opposed to embodying the emotion itself. What You Will Learn The role of authenticity in gaining clarity of purpose Andy’s difficult childhood and multiple suicide attempts How being brave enough to ask for help changed Andy’s life Why men have the right to feel the entire range of human emotion The significance of examining where your view of masculinity came from How Andy uses his feelings as a navigation system for life Andy’s insight on allowing negative emotions to pass through you The distinction between being a person with emotion vs. the emotion itself How Andy leverages The Modern Mystery School for self-empowerment The value in learning from physical, business and metaphysical coaches Andy’s advice around trusting your feelings to guide your choices Connect with Andy Grant Andy’s Website The Real Men Feel Podcast Andy on the Good Men Project Resources Books by Andy Grant The Good Men Project The Modern Mystery School Suggest a Guest If you (or someone you know) are one of the worlds Magnificent Men On Purpose who should be considered for a guest spot on the show APPLY HERE: bit.ly/PitchMen Connect with Emerald GreenForest Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Anthony Simeone talks with MGTOW “Dan” regarding Anthony’s posts on MGTOW, recent Real Men Feel shows and what being a MGTOW means for Dan. #RealMenFeelEpisode 94, May 15, 2018RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Grant is a best-selling author, speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, Akashic Records Reader, and is the founder of Real Men Feel, a movement encouraging men to come out of the emotional closet. As a survivor of multiple suicide attempts, Andy knows how low we as human beings can feel, and he is committed to helping people realize how magnificent life is meant to be. Andy is also a weekly contributor at The Good Men Project. Recently, Mr. Grant was on our show talking about his article The Invisibility of Men's Tears. During our conversation, Mr. Grant talked about: – Some of his challenges growing up including his parents having a nasty divorce when he was five years old, his father being an alcoholic, him having suicidal thoughts in the fourth grade, first attempting suicide when he was thirteen years old and being molested by a next door neighbour – The tools he used to overcome are the ones he helps people overcome and how he made a turnaround – How did he get into coaching and how Real Men Feel started – Why more men are looking for coaching – The reason why he wrote the article – Men's reaction when they hear his story – What is causing men to cry – How essential has his wife been in his life – The differences between man and human – The last time he cried – What are women telling him about seeing men open up emotionally and how should they handle it – A success story You can find out more about Mr. Grant via: Andy Grant – Website Andy Grant Love Your Life – Facebook Navitas Coaching Real Men Feel Real Men Feel – Facebook Real Men Feel – Twitter Email Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

Real Men Feel invites men and women to take part in an open conversation about sexual harassment. #RealMenFeel Episode 75, recorded January 9, 2018 RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Real Men Feel says goodbye to 2017 and welcomes in a new year with our guest, The Angel Encourager – Pete Cossaboon. #RealMenFeel Episode 74, recorded January 3, 2018 RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Co-hosts Andy Grant and Appio Hunter are together for the first time in two months and they engage in a wide ranging, authentic conversation that too many men don't get to be part of. Topics range from the eclipse to grief. #RealMenFeel Episode 66, recorded August 22, 2017 RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host and founder of Real Men Feel, Andy Grant, goes solo again to share some personal insights as well as a few tools for dealing with depression and negative or suicidal thinking. #RealMenFeel Episode 65, recorded August 18, 2017 RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host and founder of Real Men Feel, Andy Grant, explains where the show has been for the last nine weeks and shares how disappointment in himself manifests as months of depression. #RealMenFeel Episode 64, recorded August 15, 2017 RealMenFeel.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following a difficult childhood and multiple suicide attempts, Andy decided to turn things around and learn how to succeed at life. He's completely transformed his life and is now the author of seven books and runs a successful coaching practice. He also hosts a popular podcast called "Real Men Feel." Hear more about Andy and his incredible life-changing journey in this episode. Get links to Andy's website, his books and podcast and find out more about him at elinbarton.com/podcast Follow us on social media for all the latest updates www.facebook.com/elintracy twitter.com/ReadySetGrit

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