Shows
The Male Vacancy Project#7 - Boys to Men: How Relinquishing Control Will Change Your Life w/ Scott HolmesIn this conversation, R. Scott Holmes shares his profound insights on masculinity, vulnerability, and the importance of community and connection among men. He discusses his personal journey through grief and caregiving, emphasizing the need for men to share their stories and experiences. The dialogue explores the loss of traditional rites of passage and the evolving understanding of what it means to be a man in today's society. Holmes advocates for the establishment of men's groups to foster open communication and support, highlighting the significance of emotional expression and vulnerability in personal growth.
Scott's Book: Scott talks about...
2025-08-181h 22
The Male Vacancy Project#6 - Bridging the Divide: A Dialog Between a Gay Man and a Straight Man w/ Alex HoekstraThis conversation delves into the complexities of masculinity, mental health, and societal expectations, particularly within the GBT+ community of men. Alex and I explore and work through the nuances of masculinity, mental health, community, homophobia, equality, privilege, societal expectations, the history between the greater communities of straight men and GBT+ men, and more. We discuss the different challenges faced by these groups, as well as the different strengths of these groups. We also talk about the importance of accountability among men, the power of bridging the societally imposed divide between our communities, and fostering understanding and support for one...
2025-06-302h 29
The Male Vacancy Project#5 - Becoming the Man You're Meant To Be & Stepping Into Elderdom w/ Dan KainIn this conversation, I bring on my friend, Dan, a leader in health, fitness, wellness, and men's health advocacy in the DC area.
Dan opens up on the public stage in a way that only those closest to him had previously seen. He shares his journey through the lens of what he calls "major trajectory changing moments", discussing personal challenges, the impact of childhood experiences on his identity, and why he cares so much about men healing. He discusses the importance of self-reflection, rolling with the punches of life, accountability, and finding purpose in life, while also...
2025-05-081h 45
The Male Vacancy Project#4 - The Truth About Men and Vulnerability w/ Nick BeirneSummary In this conversation, Amadeus and Nick discuss the profound impact of grief and adversity on personal growth and masculinity. They explore how the loss of Nick's father shaped his journey towards mature and healthy manhood, the role of exercise in coping with grief, the value of therapy, and the importance of vulnerability in a man's life. The discussion emphasizes the need for men to embrace their emotions, seek help, and engage in self-reflection to become healthier individuals and better members of society. They also discuss the disconnect between the men society tells us to be and the men...
2025-04-0748 min
The Male Vacancy Project#3 - From Shadow to Strength: My Journey Through Jung's Masculine ArchetypesIn this episode, Amadeus delves into Carl Jung's archetypes, focusing on the masculine archetypes and their significance in personal growth and healing. He shares his own journey of self-discovery, discussing the impact of ego death and the benefit he found in understanding these archetypes in navigating masculinity. The conversation highlights the need for rituals and benefit frameworks to guide men in their maturation process, and emphasizes the value of finding one's voice and the role of supportive relationships in this journey.
Purchase the book I wrote a chapter in about my journey and masculinity: Sacred Spaces Vol. 3:
2025-03-1717 min
The Male Vacancy Project#2 - Healing Through Community: A Conversation on Men's Mental Health & Book LaunchEpisode 2 is an open discussion in the community that Amadeus did with his friend, Dan, as part of the book launch campaign surrounding the new book Sacred Spaces Volume 3, which Amadeus wrote a chapter in.
This conversation explores the themes of healing, men's mental health, and the importance of community support. Amadeus Heimann discusses his personal journey through an abusive relationship, the concept of male vacancy, and the need for men to express their emotions and prioritize their mental health. The discussion emphasizes the significance of self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and the principles of masculinity, encouraging men to st...
2025-02-2845 min
The Male Vacancy Project#1 - What Is Male Vacancy?In this episode, Amadeus breaks down what Male Vacancy is.
Amadeus discusses the two key points of Male Vacancy (lack of participation of young men in society, and lack of elder men to guide the young men into mature masculinity). He sites statistics, offers a few explanations of why these things are happening, and offers some solutions to focus on.
He also talks about the upcoming book he wrote in about this topic, all through the lens of his experience getting out of an abusive relationship and having to find role models as he built...
2025-02-1023 min
The Male Vacancy Project#0 - Trailer EpisodeThe world is in desperate need of mature elder men, men who are capable of guiding the next generation of men into healthy, mature, masculine, productive members of society. In my new show, The Male Vacancy Project, I seek to address that need.
2025-01-1704 min