In this episode of The Hard Truth, host Jeremy Fouts sits down with men’s midlife coach Frank Paul Vignola, who has spent over 12 years helping men master masculinity, purpose, and self-mastery. Frank shares insights from his book Crafting Masculinity and dives into the concept of "Man-o-pause"—the often overlooked midlife transition men face. Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and psychological shifts men experience in midlife, the importance of finding purpose, and how to reignite passion for life. Frank shares practical strategies to help men break free from stagnation, embrace their masculinity, and build a lasting legacy. If you're looking to level up, this episode is for you.
0:00 Welcome
0:35 Podcast Topic Man-o-pause
1:48 Introduction & Background to Frank Paul Vignola
5:56 How many men never really achieved greatness or have achieved it but then became stagnant
10:08 What starts the midlife crisis?
14:54 Legacy? Am I creating any lasting value
24:35 Importance of Masculinity
30:12 Checking your ego
34:46 3 biggest mistakes men make
Not caring what other people think
47:42 Takeaways
51:34 How to connect with Frank
52:25 Conclusion
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