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Evolved Men PodcastFrom Mustangs To Mentorship: Rethinking Masculine Power with Jesse JohnsonWhat if power wasn’t about pushing harder, but about moving toward with clarity and respect? We sit down with coach, author, and equine leadership facilitator Jesse Johnson to rethink masculine strength from the inside out. From wild mustangs to strong‑willed kids, Jesse shows how sensitive awareness and clean asks create trust that force never can. Instead of chasing mega impact, we talk about living the work—small, consistent acts of integrity that reshape families, teams, and neighborhoods.We trace the pendulum swing from rigid stoicism to collapse, and focus on integration: keeping what was healthy—courage...
2025-12-261h 22Evolved Men PodcastHow Self-Compassion Builds Confident Men with Kimberly BrownTired of carrying the silent weight to perform, provide, and never flinch? We sit down with meditation teacher and author Kimberly Brown to chart a different route to strength—one rooted in self-compassion, clear attention, and the courage to feel what’s actually there. Instead of trying to crush your inner critic, Kimberly shares how to change your relationship with thoughts and emotions so they lose their grip, helping you lead with steadier confidence at home and at work.We unpack why so many men are taught to narrow their feelings to anger or happiness, and how that...
2025-12-2457 minEvolved Men PodcastFrom Porn And Partying To Purpose-Driven Masculinity with Nathan FrancisA single humiliating moment can reset a life. When Nathan Francis literally crashed through a plastic table after a night of drinking, it wasn’t just a bruise—it was a mirror. We talk about what happened next: cutting alcohol cold, facing a long-standing porn habit, and choosing uncomfortable, daily practices that built a stronger mind, a calmer body, and a steadier brand of masculinity.We get practical. Nathan breaks down how repetition wires the subconscious and why porn’s endless novelty hijacks desire, intimacy, and confidence. He shares the replacements that worked—5 a.m. training, breathwork before b...
2025-12-221h 02Evolved Men PodcastHealing Trauma, Finding Flow, And Rewriting A Life with Anthony PalacinWhat if the behaviors you hate are actually your nervous system asking for help? Anthony joins us to chart a raw path from adolescent shame and two psychiatric hospitalizations to a grounded life built on purpose, flow, and compassionate self-leadership. The story cuts through labels to reveal a pivotal family trauma that unlocked years of frozen grief—and reframed binge eating, depression, and self-sabotage as intelligent (but outdated) survival strategies.We dig into the practical side of healing without the clichés. Anthony shares an engineering approach to change: separate conscious systems from unconscious drivers, map your rat...
2025-12-191h 03Evolved Men PodcastQuieting The Inner War with Jett StoneWhat if the strongest move isn’t “toughing it out,” but learning the language of your inner world and training your mind like an athlete trains for game day? We sit down with therapist and author Jett Stone to unpack how men can move beyond the stoic shell and build real confidence, depth, and brotherhood without losing their edge.Jett draws a clear line between reflection that moves you forward and overthinking that burns time and energy. You’ll learn the psychology behind worry and rumination, how to spot the “unwanted, unproductive, unrelenting” loop, and why most men first no...
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Create the Courage to be FearlessModern Masculinity, Vulnerability, And Men’s Leadership w/ Corey Baum | EP 199Send us a textModern Masculinity, Vulnerability, And Men’s Leadership w/ Corey Baum | EP 199What if the bravest thing a man can do is stop pretending he’s fine?In this powerful new episode, we sit down with Corey Baum, founder of the Evolved Men Project, to talk about modern masculinity, men’s leadership, vulnerability, integrity, brotherhood, and fatherhood.Corey shares the moments that changed everything—walking away from a successful tech career, the therapy that stripped away the mask, a divorc...
2025-12-1645 minEvolved Men PodcastRedefining Masculinity Through Maturity, Assertiveness, And Nurturing with David OdwyerWhat if the bravest move isn’t grinding harder, but telling the truth about where you’re at? In this conversation with men’s coach and facilitator Dave O’Dwyer, we unpack the moment honesty cracked a decade of bravado, how sobriety reframed identity, and why community can turn years of trial-and-error into weeks of traction. Dave shares the MAN values—maturity, assertiveness, nurturing—and shows how aligned action beats loud words for earning real respect.We dig into the realities of ADHD for men: emotional dysregulation, time blindness, and the shame spiral that comes from tiny mistakes. Da...
2025-12-151h 08Evolved Men PodcastFrom Isolation To Brotherhood: A Story Of Men’s Work, Vulnerability, And Real Change with Matt MelvinReady to trade small talk for truth? We sat down with Matt to explore how real brotherhood forms when men risk honesty, name their emotions, and build trust inside safe containers. His story spans bullying, isolation, a costly legal spiral, and federal prison—including long stretches in solitary—then pivots to the practices that rebuilt his life: men’s groups, reflective listening, and the discipline of speaking only from lived experience.Matt explains why therapy felt one-way and how circles that ask for reciprocity changed everything. We unpack “I” statements versus “we/you” shortcuts, and why that language shift...
2025-12-1250 minEvolved Men PodcastFathers Of Loss, Seen At Last with Jeff LovingWhat does it cost a man to be “the strong one” when a pregnancy ends in heartbreak—twice? Jeff joins us to share the raw truth of losing two sons, the impossible medical decisions along the way, and the lonely aftermath of leaving a hospital with empty arms. He takes us from Nebraska to North Carolina in search of healing, recounts the care gap that delayed a recommended cerclage, and explains how a single question from a clinician—“How are you doing?”—finally gave him permission to grieve.We explore how grief stresses a marriage, why male roles often de...
2025-12-101h 15Evolved Men PodcastFrom Ashes to Purpose with Rob WheelerWhat if the strongest thing you could do today is choose your hard—and keep choosing it tomorrow? We sit down with Navy veteran and former federal police officer Rob Wheeler to map the path from rock bottom to rebuilt identity. Rob shares how PTSD, divorce, and the loss of mission pushed him into darkness, and how fitness, therapy, and a relentless commitment to discipline pulled him back. The result isn’t a highlight reel; it’s a grounded playbook any man can use to reclaim purpose.We dig into the core levers that move a life forwar...
2025-12-0859 min
Breaking Free PodcastThe Evolving Man w/ Corey Baum.Grateful to be joined by Corey Baum. The man behind The Evolved Man Podcast and Project.Corey brings a powerful story of transformation, ownership, and inner evolution, and in this episode he goes deep.We dive into the real work men are being called into right now. From ommunity, brotherhood, and the courage to face yourself without numbing out or running away. Corey opens up about his own journey, the challenges that shaped him, and the path that led him into men’s work and building spaces where men can grow, heal, and rise toget...
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The Horror Heals PodcastWicked Turns Dark: Gregory Maguire on Oz, Power and MonstersSend us a textTo celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Wicked, we bring you something rare and unexpected. Years ago Corey sat down with Gregory Maguire for a candid, hilarious and deeply thoughtful conversation about the moral complexity of Oz, the origins of Elphaba, the impact of politics on fantasy, and the loose ends that make his work feel so human. The original audio has been lost to time. But with the help of AI we rebuilt the conversation from Corey’s transcript. And because it is Horror Heals we could not resist adding a twist. The re...
2025-12-0221 minEvolved Men PodcastUnmasking The Pressure To Be Perfect with Mordy GottliebWhat if the “strong” version of you is actually the one that speaks honestly, asks for help, and stops trying to be perfect? That question sits at the center of our conversation with licensed clinical social worker and men’s coach Mordy Gottlieb, whose journey from pastry chef to 13 months in treatment to leading men’s groups reframes what real strength looks like.We dig into the pressure men feel to hold it all together, how perfectionism keeps peace just out of reach, and why shame multiplies in isolation. Morty explains why men’s groups are uniquely powerful...
2025-12-011h 08Evolved Men PodcastStop Fumbling Your Health At The Goal Line with Brian ParanaWhat if the fastest way to lead better at work and love harder at home is to treat your health as the ultimate leverage point? We sit down with veteran coach Brian Perana to unpack why energy, not willpower, drives your ability to influence, connect, and show up with presence—and how small, consistent choices create the kind of self-trust that changes everything.Brian has coached thousands of high performers, from entrepreneurs to Olympians, and his playbook is refreshingly practical. We talk about the “middle gear” that replaces all-or-nothing plans, pattern interrupts that stop autopilot in its tracks...
2025-11-2759 minEvolved Men PodcastHow to Navigate Conflict Without Losing RespectConflict doesn’t cost you respect; reacting from pride does. Corey breaks down a practical path to stay steady when emotions spike, turning heated moments into growth with simple, repeatable tools you can use right away. We start by reframing conflict as feedback, not failure, so tension becomes information that reveals unmet needs and mismatched expectations. From there, Corey introduces the STEAR framework—Situation, Thought, Emotion, Action, Result—to slow the jump from trigger to reaction and redirect energy toward a response aligned with your values.Grounding your body is the hinge. You’ll learn how to use box...
2025-11-2433 minEvolved Men PodcastHow Sobriety, Discipline, And Community Rebuilt A Father’s Life with Andy LajeunesseThe night gets loud when the house goes quiet. Andy remembers pacing his apartment after a year that shattered his marriage, injured his body, and knocked him down at work. A beer took the edge off—until it started stealing presence, purpose, and the man he wanted his kids to see. What followed wasn’t a highlight reel. It was a string of small, stubborn choices: 30-day experiments, 75 Hard, long runs before sunrise, and a decision on Christmas Eve to go all of 2022 without alcohol—and to tell people, so it counted.We walk through how that pledge...
2025-11-2038 minEvolved Men PodcastWhy Men Lose Power When They Perform (And How to Reclaim It)Ever notice how “having it together” can feel like acting in your own life? We dig into the subtle ways men get trapped in performance—always adding value, sounding composed, keeping it polished—and the invisible cost that shows up as disconnection, low-grade anxiety, and lost intimacy. Instead of chasing approval, we make the case for a different kind of power: the quiet, grounded calm people feel when you stop editing yourself and start inhabiting your body.I share a coffee shop moment that exposed my own mask and the hollow echo that followed, then unpack how early ru...
2025-11-1713 minEvolved Men PodcastBuilding Your Inner Compass: Values, Awareness, and Community with Andrew CarruthersIf you’ve ever felt a tug in your gut that didn’t match the story in your head, this conversation will feel like a map and a mirror. We sit down with Andrew Carruthers to unpack what an “inner compass” really is, how to hear it beneath fear and habit, and why your body often tells the truth before your mind catches up. From early sparks in faith and Buddhism to a life coach’s core values work, Andrew traces how love, wisdom, harmony, and success became daily anchors—turning vague intuition into practical guidance.We get specific...
2025-11-1357 minEvolved Men PodcastWhy Adult Friendships Are Hard for Men (And How to Build Them Anyway)One honest question on a dusty tailgate revealed a truth many men live with but rarely name: we can share trails, tables, and years without ever being truly known. From there, the story turns—through divorce, fear, and the ache of not knowing who to call—into a hard-earned map for building real brotherhood.I walk through the shift from doing to being, from curated toughness to grounded presence. We explore why male loneliness is surging, how it impacts health and leadership, and what changes when you start telling the whole truth. You’ll hear how an online...
2025-11-1025 min
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Red Country - Joe Abercrombie
Best Served Cold - Joe Abercrombie
The Heroes - Joe Abercrombie
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2025-11-101h 19Evolved Men PodcastBreaking the Walls of Male Isolation with Stefanos KoutsoumpisWhat happens when men start tapping into their emotional intelligence? How might our lives transform if we stopped trying to "cover all streets with leather" and instead crafted shoes to protect our own feet?In this powerful conversation with men's coach Stefanos Koutsoupis, we explore the profound disconnect many successful men experience—achieving external goals while feeling something essential is missing from their lives. Stefanos shares his journey from physicist to men's coach, revealing how his own search for meaning led him to discover the untapped potential of emotional awareness.We dive deep into what ha...
2025-11-0642 min
Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About BoysFrom Motorcycle Racer to Evolved Dad: Rebuilding After Divorce and ShameFrom the rush of a semi-professional motorcycle career to the quiet reckoning of divorce and fatherhood, Corey Baum has lived the full spectrum of what it means to chase control — and what it costs to find connection. People described him as “always at a five” — never too high, never too low — steady on the outside, but disconnected within.Behind the image of the capable man was someone using achievement, porn, and relationships to escape the pain of disconnection. The façade of confidence hid a deep fear of being truly seen.Divorce marked the beginning of a long...
2025-11-041h 08Evolved Men PodcastThe Lies Men Live By—and How to Rewrite Your StoryThe most dangerous stories are the quiet ones we tell ourselves: I’m fine, I don’t need anyone, it’s too late to change. They sound reasonable, even wise, yet they slowly script our choices, our relationships, and the limits of our identity. We open up about how those subtle lies form, why smart men believe them, and what it takes to trade false safety for honest strength.We start with the moment many men recognize: two friends insisting everything’s good while both carry private battles. From there, we map the hidden loop that turns a single...
2025-11-0326 minEvolved Men PodcastStress Is Killing Your Edge—Here’s How to Rebuild ItIf stress has become your default setting, this conversation offers a new map. We unpack why “just push through” turns into an identity that drains energy, strains relationships, and numbs purpose—and how to build a grounded rhythm that protects your peace without dulling your edge.We start by redefining stress as a signal, not a verdict. You’ll learn to spot early tells in your body, mood, and habits—tight backs, shallow breathing, eye twitching, sarcasm, procrastination—so you can intervene before the spiral. From there, we reframe balance as energy directed toward what actually matters: relationship...
2025-10-2735 min
First Baptist West Albuquerque SermonsActs 3:17-20a | Corey JonesMain Idea: Repentance is a distinctive characteristic of a Christian. It is part of conversion, and the continual work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification.
2025-10-2600 minEvolved Men PodcastStop Hiding: How to Lead with the Gifts You’ve BuriedEver notice how a compliment can make you want to disappear? We’ve been there. Today we unpack the quiet habit of playing small—why we downshift our wins, call it humility, and end up living like shadows in our own lives. The story starts with a raw moment on stage: hundreds of men, hard truths shared, an outpouring of gratitude, and the sudden urge to hide. From that tension comes a reframe that changes everything.We draw a clear line between ego and ownership. Ego performs for validation and needs applause to feel worthy. Ownership is stea...
2025-10-2019 minEvolved Men PodcastGratitude Without the Fluff: A Masculine Take on PresenceGratitude gets eye-rolls when it’s reduced to a checklist, but the kind we explore here is gritty, practical, and game-changing. We go straight at the myth that gratitude means denial, and show how it becomes an anchor you can stand on when the storm hits—at work, at home, and inside your own head. From rewiring your brain to scan for options instead of threats, to recognizing the ordinary miracles you’ve been sprinting past, we make the case that gratitude is not polite—it’s powerful.We trace the real turning points: realizing you’ve been chasing...
2025-10-1335 minEvolved Men PodcastSay the Thing: Speaking Truth Even When It’s HardSilence looks safe until it starts steering your life. We open up about the quiet habits that chip away at self-trust and walk through a grounded path to speak with clarity—even when your voice shakes. From the subtle “agreeable” mask to the invisible backpack of unspoken words, we unpack how fear of rejection, keeping the peace, and the easy‑going identity trap keep men small, and why honest expression is not drama—it’s leadership.We lay out a simple, repeatable drill to break the cycle: name the avoided truth, surface the story that’s blocking it, reality‑ch...
2025-10-0619 minEvolved Men PodcastMen, Stop Burning Out: Mental Resilience Without the FluffRunning on empty has become the default state for too many men. That constant pressure you're ignoring? It doesn't just disappear – it surfaces as back pain, short tempers, mental fog, and disconnection from the people who matter most.This raw conversation challenges the dangerous myth that self-care is somehow selfish or unnecessary for men. Drawing from personal experience, I share how years of putting myself last led to physical pain, emotional numbness, and showing up depleted in moments that mattered. The truth is uncomfortable but liberating: your body keeps the score even when your mind refuses to ac...
2025-09-2917 min