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FaithonomicsLessons from StruggleThis episode mixes light football banter with deep conversation about the Tebow Group and Tim Tebow Foundation. Hosts, Dan and Todd, discuss a documentary called "Redemption," divided college football loyalties, and the personal stories behind the team.
Tommy explains how the Tebow Group (the business arm) and the Tim Tebow Foundation (the nonprofit arm) work together to fuel and amplify faith, hope, and love. He shares how for-profit companies and investments support ministry work and provide sustainable funding for global efforts.
The conversation highlights how technology—especially AI and pattern recognition—is being used to figh...
2026-02-171h 01
FaithonomicsSelling a Business without Selling OutHosts Dan, and Todd, talk with Anthony Smith, founder of Dynamic Results, about preparing small, "non-sexy" businesses for sale. Anthony shares his path from Napa Auto Parts and Amazon to founding an M&A boutique, then outlines five essential areas to prepare: clean up financials and separate tax vs managerial accounting; create strategic plans and document KPIs/SOPs; understand buyer types (strategic, private equity, family, ESOP) and choose who aligns with your values; develop a capable management team or successor so the business can run without you; and plan for life after the sale.
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2026-02-1756 minFaithonomicsLessons from StruggleIn this engaging conversation, Todd DeKruyter, Dan Griffin, and Tommy Martin discuss the intersection of sports, social good, and technology. They explore the dynamics of football rivalries, the upcoming documentary on the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the innovative use of AI to combat human trafficking. The discussion highlights the role of for-profit companies in addressing social issues and the mission of the Tebow Group in serving vulnerable populations. Tommy shares his personal journey from financial advising to leading efforts in social entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of purpose and mission in their work. In this conversation, Tommy Martin discusses the...
2025-12-091h 03
FaithonomicsFrom Farm to Faith-Fueled LeadershipJoin hosts Dan and Todd as they chat with Luke Van Wyk — a former family-business owner turned C12 chair — about the journey from farming to manufacturing, leading a multi-decade business, navigating family dynamics, and ultimately stepping into faith-led leadership. Luke shares candid stories about scaling an equipment manufacturing company, adopting EOS and peer forums (Vistage), stewarding an ESOP sale, and answering a calling to launch C12 in Central Iowa.
Hear practical lessons on integrating faith, family, and work (not just balancing them), using Scripture and prayer in business decisions, and the power of community and discernment for Chri...
2025-12-0246 min
LibservativeAuthoritarianism: A Bi-Partisan Love Story (2.0?)Libservative Showdown: Tariff Terrors, TikTok Trouble, and Tylenol TribulationsJoin Dan Griffin and Corey Walsh in another rousing rendition of Libservative, where intellectual idiots foster political and cultural literacy in the world's smartest internet show. In this episode titled 'Authoritarianism: A Bipartisan Love Story,' Dan and Corey discuss the potential regime change in Venezuela, the absurdities of TikTok no longer being a free speech platform, and the controversies around tariffs affecting American jobs in a German combine company. Plus, they dive into hilarious commentary on Tucker Carlson's pro-Christian speech at Charlie Kirk's memorial, Kamala Harris' shaky...
2025-09-251h 55
Fathering StrongFrom Pain to Purpose: Dan Griffin's StorySummaryIn this episode of the Fathering Strong podcast, Eli Williams interviews Dan Griffin, who shares his profound experiences growing up with an alcoholic father. Dan reflects on the complexities of their relationship, the impact of generational trauma, and how these experiences shaped his work in fatherhood and masculinity. He discusses the importance of emotional healing, vulnerability, and the need for trauma-informed approaches in parenting. Dan’s journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a father himself highlights the challenges and rewards of breaking the cycle of trauma and fostering healthy relationships with children. In this conversation, Da...
2025-06-1054 min
Valiant Living PodcastDismantling the Man Rules with Dan GriffinSend us a textWhen Dan Griffin found himself carving "F YOU" into his arm as a teenage boy who hadn't hit puberty, he wasn't just acting out—he was experiencing the profound disconnect between his authentic self and society's expectations of manhood. This pivotal moment led to a lifelong journey of understanding what he calls "the water we swim in"—the invisible but powerful gender conditioning that shapes how men experience everything, especially recovery.Drawing from 30 years of sobriety and expertise in men's trauma work, Griffin articulates a revolutionary perspective on masculinity that offers hope...
2025-05-2157 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14 Chas Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14Charles Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sideshow manager and sword swallower Charles E Griffin, who was not only a sideshow manager but also sword swallower with Bob Hunting’s Circus, Ringling Brothers Circus, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show during four years in Europe, who performed from 1886 to 1917.Charles Griffin’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” by sword swallower Dan Meyer and...
2025-04-0317 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14 Chas Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14Charles Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sideshow manager and sword swallower Charles E Griffin, who was not only a sideshow manager but also sword swallower with Bob Hunting’s Circus, Ringling Brothers Circus, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show during four years in Europe, who performed from 1886 to 1917.Charles Griffin’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Sw...
2025-04-0317 min
Men’s Therapy PodcastThe Path to Trauma Healing? Be Vulnerable! w/ Dan GriffinIn a world where men are told to hide their feelings and face challenges alone, healing from trauma can feel out of reach. Society often pressures men to suppress emotions, making recovery seem impossible. Breaking free from these expectations is key to overcoming pain and finding healing. On this Men’s Therapy Podcast episode, host Marc Azoulay speaks with Dan Griffin. He is a leading expert in men’s mental health, therapy, and recovery. Griffin has authored several books. These include A Man’s Way Through Relationships. He has developed groundbreaking trauma-informed therapy programs for both men and women.
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2025-03-241h 02LibservativeDAN'S MISSING!!In today's addition of "Two Intellectual Idiots Fostering Political and Cultural Literacy" Dan, Corey, and Bel "The Bodysnatcher" take YOU, the disenfranchised or politically homeless sane person into: How making plans after a night of drinking on the show are a terrible idea and leads to discussing the headlines and highlights of the week that peaked OUR interests with the captain of the show out doing "adult things." Tonight we discuss: 1. How to spot propaganda 2. How the state may miss its chance at a "shot" but will never miss an opportunity to t...
2024-09-281h 02
F'ing UpI Got Arrested—and Still Built a Career [Dan Griffin - S3 Ep4]Dan Griffin spent a year jobless. After a successful tech trajectory, Dan was laid off by Microsoft. He battled a brutal job market and had to reshape life in many ways to ensure care for his family. Shame, lack of income, and terminated health benefits were a few of the effects he had to navigate. Dan shares his unvarnished truth in his episode of F’ing Up. ABOUT DAN GRIFFINDan Griffin has over 15+ years in the Talent Acquisition space and has spent more than half of that supporting the largest tech com...
2024-08-1443 min
NewGen MindsetEPI 130 - Heart of A Crusader - w/ G. Edward Griffin, Author & Founder of RedPill University🎙🧠 EPI 130 - Heart of A Crusader - w/ G. Edward Griffin, Author & Founder of RedPill University
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In episode 130, we sit down with G. Edward Griffin, a legend who has made it his mission to educate and inform about truths of our economic and political systems. He is best known for his renowned book “The Creature From Jekyll Island” where you get a window into the creation and purpose of the Federal Reserve. He is also the founder of RedPill University where you can learn abou...
2024-08-121h 08
Baseball Prospect Journal PodcastKonnor Griffin - Top Prep Player in 2024 MLB Draft ClassDan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Mississippi prep two-way player Konnor Griffin of Jackson Prep. Griffin is the top player in the 2024 prep class and is in the mix to go first overall in this year's draft. They dive into Griffin's skill set as a five-tool player. What motivates Griffin to play the game? Where does he hope to see growth this spring? What led to him committing to LSU? Why is it important for him to give back in the community? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.
2024-01-1623 min
Own Your Lane® - Personal Brand, Leadership & LinkedIn® Visibility in the Age of AIHow to use Social Selling on LinkedIn to Grow a Relatable and Profitable Business with Dan Mott“To me, social selling is a way that you can network, position yourself as an expert, and actually enjoy the process of selling,” explains Dan Mott, a LinkedIn Social Selling Strategist. Dan started his business to prove to entrepreneurs that selling doesn’t have to be a painful part of running a company. With his extensive knowledge of LinkedIn, Dan teaches people a sales process that they can feel good about and actually enjoy. Many entrepreneurs hold themselves back during the sales process out of fear of seeming sleazy to potential clients. However, Dan understands that if...
2022-05-0643 min
Positive Recovery MDHelping Men in Recovery with Dan Griffin, M.A.This week, we are speaking with Dan Griffin, CEO & Lead Consultant of Griffin Recovery Enterprises. Dan Griffin, M.A., is an internationally recognized author, thought leader, and expert on men's relationships and masculinity. Dan's work and life is dedicated to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Dan is dedicated to helping men be better men by understanding the impact of the Man Rules® on their lives and finding the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional lives. Griffin's book, A Man's Way t...
2021-07-0641 min
Healthcare Plus Podcast17_How Mentorship and Training Fueled Exponential Growth with Harold Griffin, Jr.Five years ago, Harold Griffin, Jr., left a comfortable corporate job to go to work in his family business. At the time, the limousine and transportation company had four employees and $100,000 in revenue. Today, the company has a yearly revenue of $3.8 million and has 73 employees.On this week’s podcast, Griffin shares with Quint how he achieved this unprecedented growth. He talks about how having a mentor (Bert Thornton, former Waffle House CEO) and how being part of a business roundtable (other company owners who meet regularly) changed his life. His mentor and the other business owners tal...
2021-02-1531 min
The Making Sunday Happen PodcastEPISODE 246: How do we do church now? with Arron Hart and Dan GriffinThis week on the podcast, we welcome Arron Hart and Dan Griffin.
Arron is the Communications Director at CityView Bible Church in Round Rock, TX. We’re doing a case study with Arron on how CityView has done Church Online. We’ll walk through what’s on their website and why, how they have recorded their services, their process, the results they have seen and more.
CityView has really done it well and I thought they would be a great church to look at to give you ideas on how to make your online experiences excell...
2020-05-1856 min
The Man RulesThat's All Folks. Welp. Here we are. The final episode of The Man Rules podcast. Dan and Andrea (the show’s producer) take the opportunity to reminisce, reflect, and ruminate on what might be next... Sometimes, abundance comes from letting go. You’ve gotta make room to receive whatever gifts may be coming your way. Thank you for making room for The Man Rules podcast. We hope your time with is was only the beginning of your journey toward freedom and personal fulfillment.
2019-11-0836 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You... About Having All The AnswersThere's no tenure for manhood. The false promise of The Man Rules, is that if you follow them closely enough, for long enough, you will soon rest easy in your identity as man. But, the truth is, a man's status as a man will have to constantly renewed--daily. Sometimes hourly! Think of all the opportunities he has throughout the day to mess up, and have his man card revoked! (Men: For help with this exercise, see the list of The Man Rules, and ask yourself how many you've followed and how many you've broken today.) In this episode, based on...
2019-11-0739 minThe Man RulesChildhood Heroes and Personal MythologiesAll stories we relate to are based either on our wishes or on our fears. Sometimes--or maybe even often--both. That's what makes this week's episode with friend of the show Rick Belden such a powerful one. Rick leads Dan through a fascinating discussion about the ways in which we internalize our favorite childhood stories to develop personal mythologies and use them to guide the ways we show up in the world. Though it may seem a little silly to you at first, if you try the exercise Dan and Rick go through on the show, we think you'll be surprised...
2019-10-2445 minThe Man RulesAll Good Things Must Come to an End After more than two years of operation, we have made the difficult decision to end production of The Man Rules podcast. So, this week Dan's solo episode--his last solo episode--is about what it means to embrace change. One thing we know for sure is that change is constant. It's not good or bad. The amount of control you have over what changes and what doesn't is very limited. (Some folks even believe that in most cases, you have no control at all.) So, what do you do with that? Short answer: You roll with it. The more you can embr...
2019-10-0115 minThe Man RulesHow to Stay Sober AFEarly sobriety can be lonely. Many people recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders find that they have to change their entire social structure. And, that's not something that happens overnight. It takes time to develop an entirely new social life when you've had to leave the old one, that was built around substance use, behind. Many people believe that they will have to give up activities where drinking and drug use are sometimes considered "the norm,"--like concerts and sporting events-- for fear of losing their sobriety. But, thanks to Duke Rumely and his organization S.AF.E (So...
2019-09-2340 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You...About Winning"If you're not first, you're last." That's the mantra of Ricky Bobby, a champion NASCAR driver (played by Will Ferrell) in the cinematic masterpiece, "Talledega Nights." The great thing about that quote, and about the movie, is that it gently pokes fun at The Man Rule that says real men always win. And, in the process, helps us begin to see that rule in a new way--or maybe to see it for the first time if it's been part of The Water for you most of your life. In this episode, Dan and Allen talk about The Winning Rule, a ch...
2019-09-1847 minThe Man RulesLeggo my EgoDr. Lou Cox has studied the ego for decades. He joins Dan to talk about his work and his new book, Ego: The Ghost in Your Machinery. Specifically, he and Dan talk about the male ego and how men thrive and suffer as a result of their dances with the ego. Cox talks about two essential needs every human being has: the need to be accepted and the need to be true to who we are, our own unique self-expression. These two needs can be in conflict with each other which creates confusion and feelings of disconnection. These needs...
2019-09-1155 minThe Man RulesSupport the PodcastThis week, Dan's back with an update on our makeshift pledge drive. We hear from Noah, a longtime listener who has pledged his support, and Dan makes a case for you all to be like Noah. (If you can.) Would you be willing to offer a small monthly donation to keep the podcast running? (Say, around $5 or $10 a month?) If so, send an email to dan@themanrules.com and let us know you’re interested. If enough folks say “yes” we’ll go through the process of setting up an official donation channel…
2019-09-0307 minThe Man RulesSugar Addiction and Compulsive OvereatingWhen we think about addiction and recovery, we tend to think specifically about drugs--both recreational and prescription-- including alcohol. But, some people struggle with other substances and behaviors that we don't often talk about when we talk about addiction--things like compulsive shopping/spending, work addiction, video game addiction, porn addiction, and compulsive overeating, to name a few. In this episode, Andrea (producer extraordinaire of our podcast) talks vulnerably with Dan about her own struggles with an addiction to sugar and other disordered eating behaviors. She discusses the ups and downs of recovery from an issue that many don't understand and ye...
2019-07-3033 minThe Man RulesWhat is Love?Is love a feeling or an action? Is it a choice we make, or is the result of a magical bond with another person that is impossible to explain? Do you decide to be a loving person, or are you just born that way? If you've listened to this podcast before, you've probably guessed that the answer is "both/and." Psychiatrist Michael McGee joins Dan this week to talk about love as both a practice and a guiding principle. And, this is not mere navel-gazing, people. Dr. McGee breaks it down into a series of practical steps to being more conn...
2019-07-2343 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You...About Sex"If it's true that men want sex 24/7, what does it mean if he won't have sex with me?" "Why won't he engage in foreplay before sex or cuddling after? There's no affection or intimacy." "Why is sex only about what he wants? Doesn't what I want matter?" If you're a woman who has asked yourself these questions about your man, you are certainly not alone. Why are these issues so common in relationships? And what can be done about it? This week, Allen Berger is back to help Dan shed some light on the thing that often...
2019-07-1749 minThe Man RulesLet's Talk About SexOur culture is weird about sex. We're surrounded by allusions to it constantly--in our advertisements, TV shows, movies, music, websites--but it's rare for any of those mediums to address it in a way that isn't salacious or jokey. It's rare to see any real or fictional characters in popular media talking about sex in a way that's mature and reflective. In this episode, Dan gives a short talk on what it might mean for men if we all started having more earnest conversations about sex, reflecting on what we want from it, what we need from it...
2019-07-0312 minThe Man RulesA Deep Dive with a Stay-at-Home DadMen's experiences as fathers are more varied than popular culture would have you believe. Although the doors are beginning to open a little wider for men who want to take on duties that were traditionally only part of Mom's domain, there is still a lot of stigma to battle. Today, in honor of Father's Month, Nate Brewer talks to Dan about his experiences as a stay-at-home Dad. He explains both how he made the decision to stay home with his kids, and how people tend to react to the revelation that parenting is his full-time job. If you are also a st...
2019-06-2645 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You... About Their FathersWhen we become fathers, so many of our choices are reactions to how our fathers raised us. We often either fall in line with his expectations, or rebel against them. Either way, we aren't really making our own choices, based on who we most want to be. In this episode, Dan and Allen offer up some exercises you can do to begin to separate your own needs and desires from your father's. It's the first step toward developing more conscious fatherhood, and more conscious masculinity.
2019-06-1839 minThe Man RulesFathers Failing ForwardIt's not easy being a dad--at least not all the time. There were no manuals. No instruction. No classes. Not really. And so, as Dan says all the time, we do it imperfectly. We try to parent consciously, but we fail. A lot. What if, as a lot of the modern-day gurus attest, that feeling wasn't a bad thing? What if it was part and parcel of success? What if we could celebrate our failures? This week, Dan talks about what it's like to fail sometimes at being a father and the challenges of accepting that failure and forgiving h...
2019-06-0715 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You...About Being CoolBeing "cool" is ultimately about fitting in. And, unfortunately, one of the requirements of fitting in for most men--whether their definition of "cool" leans more toward the Jock table or the Dungeons 'n Dragons table--is pretending that you have no need for emotional connection. In fact, you have no need for emotions at all. Do we even need to point out that this can seriously complicate relationships? In this episode, Dan and Allen Berger explain what women need to know about the ways in which "The Cool Rule" affects their man and their relationship with hi...
2019-05-2242 minThe Man RulesThe Unspoken Legacy of Emotional TraumaIt was a true honor to have Claudia Black, a pioneer in the study of the impact alcoholism has on families, join us on The Man Rules podcast. Claudia has dedicated her life to looking at the impact of trauma on family systems and the generational impact of alcoholism and other addictions. In this week's episode, Dan and Claudia talk about what makes shame and trauma are so powerful and how to better recognize their impact. Claudia breaks down exactly what trauma is and provides some practical resources to help listeners deal with the effects of "little...
2019-05-141h 03The Man RulesWhat to Do When You're Sick of It AllListeners of The Man Rules podcasts tend to be types who, in one way or another, want to live better. They want to free themselves from the limitations placed on them by society's rules for how men should behave. They want to move beyond the fears and emotional barriers that keep them disconnected from others. They want to move beyond addiction, shame, trauma, and self-doubt and live life as consciously and completely as they can. All of this takes work. A lot of work. Constant, daily, continuous work. And work--well--sometimes it sucks. Although the work we're talking about on our sh...
2019-05-0612 minThe Man RulesDaddy Download: Awesome Dads Know Their StoryEveryone told you being a Dad would be hard, right? Many probably even said, “Nothing can prepare you…” And, man, they were so right. There’s nothing we can tell you to make the transition to being a new Dad a smooth and easy one, but we can help you figure out how to be more involved, more present, and more engaged as a parent and a partner. That’s what we’re aiming to do in this series of Daddy Downloads based on Dan’s forthcoming book about fatherhood. In this episode, Dan explains why it’s important for...
2019-04-3012 minThe Man RulesWhat is Sex For?Have you ever asked yourself that question? You may think, "procreation, of course" but that doesn't explain why people who don't want kids have sex. If you say, "fun and pleasure," that doesn't explain why, for the most part, we still seek out sex with other humans--even in an era where we can access porn within seconds, have sex toys discretely delivered to our doorsteps in two days or less, and maybe even order ourselves a sex robot, if all we really need are no-fuss orgasms. The only explanation left, is that sex allows us to feel...
2019-04-2345 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You... About FightingAs a kid, you probably wanted to be cool. And if you were a boy, being cool meant being tough. Being tough meant being able to fight and win. If you weren’t tough, you immediately felt inadequate. You weren’t going to be able to protect yourself, you weren’t going to be able to protect anyone else, and women were not going to be attracted to you. But, as with every Man Rule, there’s a positive side. The Fight Rule and the Protector Rule are closely related. Often the fight can inspire men to protect...
2019-04-1745 minThe Man RulesMoney Matters: Talking Finance with Marty McAlpinMoney. Everybody wants it; nobody wants to talk about it. Except Dan, of course, and his friend and financial advisor Marty McAlpin. In this episode, they give an overview of various money disorders and help us increase our financial vocabulary. In addition to helping us understand the difference between a will and living trust, Marty brings to light the shame many of us have around money, the behaviors that result from that shame, and the impact those behaviors can have on our lives and relationships. If you’ve been wanting to tackle your finances but we...
2019-04-091h 00The Man RulesWhy Men FightIf you’re a man, chances are, at some point when you were a boy, a man in your family made a conscious effort to teach you how to properly throw a punch. That was a skill you would need as you grew into manhood and it was just an unquestionable fact. Boys fight. Men fight. The manliest men fight well enough to win. Dan talks today about The Man Rule that tells men they must fight--for survival, for respect, and sometimes just for the hell of it--and how that affects their self-perception and their relationships. What do...
2019-04-0212 minThe Man RulesThe New Rules for DadsThe rules have changed for being a Dad. There’s a lot of pressure these days for men to be more emotionally involved in parenting than their Dads were. But without role models, guidance and support for making these radical changes, what’s a Dad to do? That’s why Dan is writing a book with a working title of Awesome Dads. He’s interviewed more than 30 Dads in all stages of parenthood and collected their best tips and advice. In this new podcast series, Dan will focus on one of the new rules for Dads each month, g...
2019-03-2910 minThe Man RulesMen and MortalityOne of the most frequently mentioned Man Rules is “don’t be weak.” As a result, many men end up feeling ashamed when they become ill or injured. “Don’t be weak” may also be at the heart of a man’s resistance to acknowledging his, and everyone’s, ultimate weakness--that they are mortal. Rick Belden is back on this week’s show to talk with Dan about facing unexpected major illnesses, and reckoning with the inevitable--and often unpredictable--end of life. We know—This episode sounds like a total drag. Why would anyone want to spend 45 minutes of th...
2019-03-2548 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You… About Being a ProtectorOnce a month, Dan and Dr. Allen Berger sit down to talk about a chapter from their forthcoming book, What Men Would Tell You…If We Weren’t Too Busy Watching TV. The title of book is meant to be humorous, but it speaks to the real frustration that many women experience in their (heterosexual) relationships. The book breaks down each of The Man Rules in an effort to help women understand the roots of men’s sometimes baffling responses to intimacy, commitment, and vulnerability. This week, Dan and Allen explore The Protector Rule, and how it can br...
2019-03-1941 minThe Man RulesKeep It CleanOnce Tidying up with Marie Kondo hit Netflix this past January, it seemed like everyone was suddenly talking about the real impact of household upkeep on our minds, bodies, and spirits. Of course, conversations about the division of household labor are not new to anyone who is married, lives with a partner, or lives with roommates. It’s often a topic that is loaded with anger and resentment, and that becomes a stand-in argument for any number of relationship troubles deemed too messy to even begin sorting out. In this episode, Dan and Andrea discuss the show and...
2019-03-1143 minThe Man RulesPoop ShoeDan traveled to Rio de Janeiro, and really stepped in it. Well, except he didn’t really step in it. He just thought he did. You’re really going to have to listen to him explain this one. Then, go to Dan’s Facebook page, and tell us your story: Have you ever felt you had to do something you weren’t proud of just to get by? OR, have you ever shown empathy and kindness to someone who took advantage of you?
2019-03-0411 minThe Man RulesHow's the Water?All too often men are tossed into The Water and told to sink or swim. For any struggle we face, we’re often given some version of the same, age-old advice: “Man Up.” (What the hell does that even mean? Especially at a time when we aren’t entirely sure what kind of men we are supposed to be.) But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Men need a space where they can have real conversations about the unique challenges they face in today’s society - what frustrates us, what scares us, what confuse...
2019-02-2530 minThe Man RulesBeyond Consent: Building a Culture of MutualityThis is a replay of one of our favorite episodes. If you feel frustrated by discussions about consent and sexual morality, this is definitely one you won't want to miss... Why are so many of us confused about consent? The idea has come up a lot lately in the wake of the #metoo movement. And, discussions about it recently intensified with reactions to the story a woman named “Grace” told to Babe.net about a sexual encounter she had with comedian Aziz Ansari. On news sites and Facebook feeds nationwide, people are asking, “Was that encounter assault, miscon...
2019-02-1157 minThe Man RulesNot as Seen on TVThis episode is a replay of one we first posted in back in 2017. Gillette's recent "Toxic Masculinity" ad recently brought ideas about the ways in which men are portrayed in popular media to the mainstream. Dr. Andrew Smiler has studied men and media for many years, and share some great insights. Definitely worth revisiting! If you were a social anthropologist and you wanted to understand the norms and values of some ancient society, you’d likely take a look at their cultural artifacts. You’d closely examine their writings, paintings, sculptures, etc., to look for clues regarding how p...
2019-02-0453 min
Waking Up Bipolar with Chris Cole | Bipolar disorder, spiritual awakening, and everything in between.Dan Griffin: Me Too, Man Rules, and Liberating DichotomiesIn this episode of Waking Up Bipolar, Chris Cole speaks with Dan Griffin—addictions expert, public speaker, and host of the Man Rules podcast.Dan has dedicated his life and work to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. He is committed to helping men be better men, by understanding the impact of the Man Rules on their lives. Dan also helps men find the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional ones. Griffin’s book, A Man’s Way through Relationships, is the first book w...
2019-01-2200 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You…About SuccessAmerican philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson said that true success is “... to appreciate the beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better…” Clearly, that guy never had two kids and a mortgage. In this episode, Dan and Allen talk about the Man Rule that often drives many of men’s decisions about their work and personal lives--The Success Rule. Success for men is often defined by having a lot of money, having a prestigious job title, and having the most sex with the hottest women. Sadly, it can lead to men choo...
2019-01-2141 minThe Man RulesKeeping it 100Is “keeping it 100” a thing people still say these days? Many eons ago, back in 2015, it meant “to be you, be honest, be true to yourself and the people you love, be unapologetic but respectful at the same time.” In other words, it has pretty much been the goal of The Man Rules podcast from the beginning. We wanted to create a space, figuratively speaking, where men could show up and have open and honest conversations about who they were and who they were becoming as they began to become more aware of The Man Rules and break fr...
2019-01-1442 minThe Man RulesMaking Habits LastFor many of us, vowing to change our habits at the beginning of a New Year has become, well… a habit. Unfortunately, all of the hope and good intentions we have on December 31, rarely sustains us past the second week of February. So, how can we make changes that last? In this episode, Dan shares some tips based on his own experiences in building healthy habits like exercising and writing into his life. Though he’ll admit that his routines are far from perfect, he has had some success in implementing positive changes through planning and working with...
2019-01-0818 minThe Man RulesSanta Gets RealWe all have a story about what it means to be a man. What we aim to do on The Man Rules podcast is to help each other figure out how we can be the authors of our stories. We don’t want to just mindlessly step into a role that was written for us, centuries ago, based on the needs and values of a world that no longer exists. Is there any man on Earth, who embodies this struggle more than Santa? In this episode, Kris Kringle (a.k.a. Santa Claus) sits down wi...
2018-12-2454 minThe Man RulesGet What You ExpectIn this episode, Dan is finally going to tell you the secret to always getting what you want, when you want it. And the secret is… Let go of the idea that you should always get what you want when you want it. Instead, spend some time thinking about your expectations. Start, perhaps, with expectations you have of your partner. Are they fair? Are they unfair? More importantly, have you communicated your expectations? Have your expectations been negotiated and agreed upon by your partner? When we fail to consider our expectations an...
2018-12-1118 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You… About VulnerabilityThere are two ways we tend to think about vulnerability these days. The first is in terms of our technology. When websites like Facebook experience a data breach, we are reminded that our personal information is “vulnerable” to hackers. (That’s bad.) The second, is in terms of emotional courage. The rise in popularity of thinkers like Brene Brown has taught us that vulnerability is a willingness to show up, be seen as we really are, and form connections with others without hidden agendas. (That’s good.) “Connecting” with person X, in order to achieve Y, as so many of u...
2018-11-2649 minThe Man RulesTransformersIf you think about it, nearly every story we pay attention to is one about transformation. The main character in your favorite movie likely starts out in one state, something happens, and they end up in a different state by the time the credits roll. The transformation can be mental, physical, spiritual, or a combination of all three... And the something that happens can be a giant, cataclysmic event, or a very small, almost imperceptible awakening to a new way of seeing the world. Really, that’s what each of our Deep Dive episodes is about--the story of how on...
2018-11-1950 min
The ManBits PodcastMBP 76. The Man Rules - Dan GriffinDan Griffin, M.A., is an internationally recognized author, thought leader, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. Dan’s work and life is dedicated to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Dan is dedicated to helping men be better men by understanding the impact of the Man Rules® on their lives and finding the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional lives. Griffin’s book, A Man’s Way through Relationships, is the first book written specifically to help men create healthy relationships while navigating the chall...
2018-11-0741 minThe Man RulesI, Object(ify)We are all sexual beings. In some ways, it's completely natural to notice attractive people and feel...certain urges. But, when do those natural, healthy urges cross over into something unhealthy--perhaps even sinister? When and how do those urges begin to influence how you see women (sex objects) and how you see yourself as a man (sex machine)? (Note: If you are a homosexual man, just replace "women" with men. It's definitely possible for men to overly objectify other men!) In this solo episode, Dan talks a bit about his own urges--NOT in great detail. This episode is only r...
2018-11-0615 minThe Man RulesHow to Get Over YourselfIn our monthly Deep Dive episode, Dan talks in depth with one man about how The Man Rules have impacted his life, and how he has worked toward a more conscious masculinity. This week Michael Dinneen manages to say a lot of really profound and beautiful things about finding God, without sounding the least bit like a sanctimonious arsehole. (That’s a rare gift.) The conversation runs the gamut from friendship, parenting, recovery from addiction(s), and what it means to be a man. But, the highlight of each topic is the paradox that’s inherent in any...
2018-10-3046 minThe Man RulesScheduled Maintenance For Your SoulThis post is being brought to you from the great city of Indianapolis, where Producer Andrea lives. For those who are unfamiliar, the Indy 500 is a race where odd looking vehicles with really big tires whip around a circular track at alarming speeds— often more than 200 mph. The aim is to be the first driver to complete 500 laps around the circle. There’s money, prestige, and fame at stake so, of course, all of the drivers are desperate to win. It’s pretty exciting stuff. But for many people, (Producer Andrea included), the most interesting thing about the ra...
2018-10-2358 min
Craft of CharismaConscious Masculinity - with Dan GriffinGuest Introduction:
Dan Griffin is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. He is the CEO and lead consultant at Griffin Recovery Enterprises, Inc., and the host of The Man Rules Podcast. He is also the author of several books, including “A Man’s Way Through Relationships: Learning to Love and Be Loved.”
Interview Summary:
In this interview, Dan first describes how he struggled with internal questions and confusion around masculinity for many years. He talks about beginning this exploration into vulnerability and expressing emotions while in recovery from a serious addiction. Dan then...
2018-10-191h 24The Man RulesThe Control RuleWhat do people mean when they say that “it’s a man’s world?” They mean, in most cases, that men possess most of the power and control in our society. But, what does that mean? Most men balk at the idea that they are “in control.” That’s because, like most things related to gender expectations, the definition of “control” can be a little murky. Men get the message in a million subtle ways from birth that a “real man” steps up and takes control in any critical situation. He’s expected to be the leader in the boardroom, the li...
2018-10-1640 minThe Man RulesDaddy Download - Will We Ever Have Sex Again?Everyone told you being a Dad would be hard, right? Many probably even said, “Nothing can prepare you…” And, man, they were so right. There’s nothing we can tell you to make the transition to being a new Dad a smooth and easy one, but we can help you figure out how to be more involved, more present, and more engaged as a parent and a partner. That’s what we’re aiming to do in this series of Daddy Downloads from The Man Rules podcast. In this episode, Dan shares some thoughts on how Dads can help kee...
2018-10-1107 minThe Man RulesJuvenile JusticeIn this episode of The Man Rules podcast, Dan and Andrea struggle along with the rest of American through a conversation about Brett Kavanaugh, gender-based privilege, and the politicization of victimhood. All of those are fancy words for some real “complicated shit.” By the end of the episode, the honorable podcast hosts both rule in favor of self-reflection as critical to growth and the development of real, meaningful and lasting success. Without it, one could remain frozen in adolescence, using the same old markers of success from his high school and college days--love of beer, sly references to e...
2018-10-0844 minThe Man RulesA Damn Good ManThe Man Rules Podcast has been blessed to have our producer, Andrea Sauceda, since we began in May 2017. We are a small podcast with very little budget and she has given her time graciously and generously. She is taking a long overdue break this month and so now I am taking over the reins for all of September. This is week 4 and let’s just say, I welcome her back! – Dan “It is not death that a man should fear; but he should fear never beginning to live.” Marcus Aurelius On Septemb...
2018-09-2824 minThe Man RulesWaking Up: A Deep Dive with Chris ColeIn The Man Rules Deep Dive episodes, Dan talks to one man about his particular experiences coming to terms with some facet of his identity as a man. This month, our Deep Dive guest is Chris Cole, author, life coach, and host of the Waking Up Bipolar podcast. Chris talks about his efforts to form a healthy identity as a man who doesn’t necessarily fit society’s definition of “normal.” He first encountered this struggle as a young boy, when it became clear to him that his preference for playing house with girls and his tendencies to be se...
2018-08-2851 minThe Man RulesWhy We Wrote A Book About Men for WomenAs our regular listeners know, Dan is working on a new book, What Men Would Tell You If They Weren’t Too Busy Watching TV with his good friend Dr. Allen Berger. Allen is back on the podcast this week— as he is the third week of every month— to share more of the “whys and hows” behind the book. In this episode, Dan and Allen talk about why they chose to write a book specifically for women. The Man Rules tend to prohibit men from being truly open and honest about who they are and what they need...
2018-08-2035 minThe Man RulesDaddy Download - What About Me?Everyone told you being a Dad would be hard, right? Many probably even said, “Nothing can prepare you…” And, man, they were so right. There’s nothing we can tell you to make the transition to being a new Dad a smooth and easy one, but we can help you figure out how to be more involved, more present, and more engaged as a parent and a partner. That’s what we’re aiming to do in this series of Daddy Downloads from The Man Rules podcast. In this episode, Dan shares some thoughts on how Dads can get back...
2018-08-1405 minThe Man RulesI Love You...ManIt’s rarely easy for any of us to say “I love you” for the first time. But, this can be especially true when one straight guy loves another straight guy. Of course, those times are changing. Especially thanks to your friends at Budweiser all of those years ago. The Water doesn’t leave much room for expressing all the different types of love that men experience. It’s okay to express familial love, and it’s okay to express love for a person you are interested in having sex with or currently having sex with, but expressing lo...
2018-07-3151 minThe Man RulesMen are From France, Women are From SpainIt’s been said that men are women are from totally different planets. All of the struggles they have in relating to one another are a result of the fact that they are just two totally different species, and the only way to bridge the gap is to study the culture, habits, and communication styles of the other and try to adapt the best you can. There’s only one, small, potential problem with that approach. It may put some of us in a mindset that, when communicating with our partners, we should seek primarily to be unde...
2018-07-2435 minThe Man RulesMen After #MeTooChange is hard. And, as men, we’re being asked to do a lot of it lately. The good news? We’re prepared for it. We’ve been preparing all of our lives for it. We just didn’t know. When we were growing up, and people told us that being a man required courage and bravery, we thought they meant the kind of courage it takes to run into burning buildings--but no. They actually meant we needed to be courageous enough to face something even more terrifying: our own feelings. The world’s rapidly changing gender dynamics a...
2018-07-161h 03The Man RulesNeed a Vacation From Your Vacation?Everyone looks forward to summer vacation! That is, until it’s actually time to go. That’s when the expectations you’ve had for the perfect, blissful family getaway meet reality. Unless you’re traveling solo to a remote, private tropical island and have no responsibilities or obligations to contend with at home--and if so, who are you and how do you do it?-- you’re bound to run into some stress and disappointment before, during, and after your trip. In this episode, Dan checks in from his current vacation to offer some tips on how to...
2018-07-0320 minThe Man RulesMore Than a MoustacheThe Movember Foundation is a multinational charity that aims to raise awareness of and money for men’s health. They address some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. And it's definitely not just about moustaches! In this episode, one of Movember’s Senior VPs, Mark Hedstrom, sits down with Dan to talk specifically about mental health among fathers (since it is #FathersMonth after all…) As a society, we’ve raised the bar for what it means to be a great dad in the last coup...
2018-06-2157 minThe Man RulesDaddy Download: 3 Co-Parenting Tips for New DadsEveryone told you being a Dad would be hard, right? Many probably even said, “Nothing can prepare you…” And, man, they were so right. There’s nothing we can tell you that will make the transition to being a Dad a smooth and easy one, but we can help you figure out how to be more involved, more present, and more engaged as a parent and a partner. That’s what we’re aiming to do in this series of Daddy Downloads from The Man Rules podcast. You can listen to each episode in the same amount of time it ta...
2018-06-1505 minThe Man RulesGood Grief, DadIn this monthly What Men Would Tell You...If They Weren’t Too Busy Watching TV episode, Dan talks with Dr. Allen Berger about Dads--Specifically, the ways in which many men carry hidden grief over their relationships with their fathers. Men tend to bury and carry a lot of grief about their relationships with their Dads. Whether their Dads died or left the family when they were young, or were just emotionally absent during their upbringing, many men suffered from a deep, underlying sadness about their fathers inability to connect with them. And this sadness, filtered through Th...
2018-06-1246 minThe Man RulesDear DadYou have issues with your Dad. Whether you have a great, not-so-great, contentious, or non-existent relationship with him, there are bound to be some pain points that you’ve never talked to him or anyone else about. That’s why this month (June) we’re devoting every episode of The Man Rules podcast to exploring the good, the bad, and the ambivalent in regards to fatherhood. In this episode, Dan kicks off Father’s Month by recommending that you write a letter to your Dad. You can talk about whatever you want and start however you would like. Ju...
2018-06-0421 minThe Man RulesWhat Men Would Tell You...Dr. Allen Berger is back to help Dan introduce an exciting new monthly project for The Man Rules podcast! Dan and Allen are working on a book called What Men Would Tell You… If They Weren’t Too Busy Watching TV. It’s geared toward women who find the behavior of their male partners and/or spouses to be...puzzling, to say the least. Actually, it's for all women in a relationship looking to better connect with the man in her life. The book doesn’t ask women to adjust their own personalities or behaviors, but instead gives them tips for...
2018-05-2227 minThe Man RulesAll the Rage: How Men Can Transform AngerThere’s a lot of talk about anger and rage in the media these days. According to many, we live in an “outrage culture” and male anger is the cause of much domestic assault and gun violence. We’re also often reminded that social media has destroyed civility and turned us all into narrow-minded, passive-aggressive--and sometimes just plain aggressive— bullies. What if we told you that one of the biggest problems with our society's obsession with anger is its fundamental misunderstanding of what it even is? While some of the alarmism around anger is justified, the reliance...
2018-05-1557 minThe Man RulesIt’s the One-Year Anniversary of The Man Rules Podcast!In this episode, Dan reflects on some of those conversations, and talks about what he’s learned from the show—how it’s helped him recognize some not-so-healthy patterns in his own life and uncover some blind spots that he had around gender equality, even as a person who has spent years learning and speaking about it. He also looks ahead to the next year and talks about changes and improvements we’re making to the show.
2018-04-3031 minThe Man RulesBreaking the Ruhls (and The Rules)The Man Rules do not prepare men to navigate the rocky emotional terrain of their day-to-day lives. So, what happens when childhood sexual abuse and emotional abuse make that terrain much, much rockier than average? In most cases, it leads to men suffering in silence from profound depression, crippling anxiety, rage, addiction, and behaviors that are destructive to themselves and others. Larry Ruhl, our guest this week, was on such a path until his caring partner encouraged him to get help. His father began sexually abusing him at age 4, and he was constantly subjected to his narcissistic...
2018-04-2352 minThe Man RulesTurn Your Fears into ActionsJess Pettitt is, among other things, a diversity educator. Did you just roll your eyes at that? Did you shudder at the memory of a terrible corporate diversity training you we forced to attend in the past? Did you recall a particularly hilarious episode of The Office where they brilliantly spoofed diversity trainings? Did you feel annoyed at the idea of giving the PC Police yet another platform and frustrated by the fact that you can’t say anything to anyone anymore without offending them? Then, you’re definitely going to want to listen to this...
2018-04-171h 05The Man RulesEmpathy is the Enemy of ViolenceStories of violence continue to appear daily on our screens and we continue to wonder why. Is it the guns? Is it mental health? Is it video games? Is it Trump? Is it men? (All but two of the mass shootings in the history of this country have been perpetrated by men or even adolescent boys.) Maybe, says our guest Randy Flood. Though male socialization isn’t the only cause of male-perpetrated violence, it’s impossible to deny that it plays a role. Most men learn early on to disconnect from emotion—theirs and everyone else’s...
2018-04-0947 minThe Man RulesHow to Reconnect After a FightAny relationship worth its salt—whether it’s with a partner, spouse, co-worker, friend, or child—is well-seasoned with conflict. “We never fight” is really just code for “We are never honest with one another.” So, don’t measure your success in a relationship based on how often you fight, measure it based on how calmly and respectfully you manage to behave during a fight, and how authentically you are able to reconnect with the other person afterwards. Reconnecting after a major disagreement requires humility and vulnerability--and, God, we so resent that here at The Man Rules podcast. But, in...
2018-04-0327 minThe Man RulesMuddy WatersA major shift is happening in how we view gender, sexuality and violence. Many people, like our guest Mary Woods, see echoes of the 60s civil rights movements in this modern era of protest and consciousness raising. But, many men feel confused about their place in these movements. In the stories we hear day after day, men are the perpetrators of the sexual violence, racial violence, and gun violence. Much of the conversation focuses on how to change men--and no doubt, change is needed. But, as Dan often says, “We can't just change what men think, we have to ch...
2018-03-271h 04The Man RulesTruth and ConsequencesThe truth—as both Dan and his guest Dr. Michael Levittan see it—is that the ways we raise boys and girls to relate to one another is dysfunctional at best, personally damaging and emotionally debilitating at worst. The consequences of this reality range from domestic violence and sexual assault to a life full of disconnection and dissatisfaction in relationships. So how do imperfect people and imperfect parents such as ourselves, with our own struggles and hang-ups when it comes to power dynamics in relationships, show our children a better way? According to Dr. Michael, one way is t...
2018-03-191h 00The Man RulesWhen Your Dream Is Not Your DreamAs men, we often define ourselves by degrees of career success. It’s not enough to produce good work--you have to produce the best work. It’s not enough to provide a modest, but comfortable living for yourself and/or your family--you have to provide enough for the bigger houses, the best neighborhoods, the best schools. It’s not enough to have published a couple of books that you’re proud of--maybe they could have been New York Times bestsellers if you'd have worked harder. Whether your job is in a business setting, or inside your home as the caretake...
2018-03-0622 minThe Man RulesTune Out To Tune InVisit the children’s clothing aisles in your favorite department store, and you’ll quickly see how deeply obsessed we are with gender dichotomies. You can be either masculine or feminine, dolls or trucks, pink or blue. You can either be tough or you can be soft. You can either be objective or you can be emotional. You can either be devoted to family or devoted to career. Everything is either/or, rarely both/and. This means that in order to embody our cultural idea of masculinity, men have to give up any and all claims to trai...
2018-03-0159 minThe Man RulesWhat's Left When It All Falls AwayFor Jason MacKenzie everything was going as planned. He had a great job, a beautiful wife, two kids, a nice house, and a nice car. So, how did he one day find himself, widowed, and drinking until he passed out (again) on his couch, while his heartbroken 9-year-old daughter played on the floor alone? On this episode of The Man Rules podcast, Jason explains how he radically changed his life by stepping outside of his alpha male persona and embracing his long-hidden emotionality, sensitivity, and creativity through vulnerability. You’ll learn more about his mission to help oth...
2018-02-191h 01The Man RulesThe Deep Dive Guys Do It DifferentlyIn this episode of The Man Rules podcast, The Deep Dive Guys (Tim Walsh, Michael Dinneen, and Dan) talk about the ways in which they felt “different” as kids, the consequences, both internal and external, that they experienced for breaking The Man Rules, and the ways in which they are striving to change the rules and make things different for their kids. What does it mean to be a “sensitive man” or a “tough girl?” How can we make sure that the gender-positive message we send our kids at home override the negative message they receive out in the world...
2018-02-0547 minThe Man RulesEager to PleaseIf you’re confused about what women want sexually, it may be because many of them are confused themselves, though through no fault of their own. Most of us, men as well as women, feel confusion about sex and our sexuality, but this episode focuses solely on women's particular struggles. Our guest Kit Maloney offers women a special opportunity to take a pleasure pledge, in which they commit to exploring their own sexual pleasure, on their own terms, every day in February, capitalizing on a month that already celebrates love, romance, and healthy sexuality at its best....
2018-01-2959 minThe Man RulesSexual Deliberation: Building a Culture of Mutuality and ConsentWhy are so many of us confused about consent? The idea has come up a lot lately in the wake of the #metoo movement. And, discussions about it recently intensified with reactions to the story a woman named “Grace” told to Babe.net about a sexual encounter she had with comedian Aziz Ansari. On news sites and Facebook feeds nationwide, people are asking, “Was that encounter assault, misconduct, or just a bad date? Is Aziz Ansari a good guy or bad guy? Is “Grace” a victim or a liar? According to Mike Domritz, who has been teaching audiences f...
2018-01-2256 minThe Man RulesOne Step Back, Two Steps ForwardWas 2017 the year of the woman? It certainly could be seen that way. We watched a presidential election cycle that featured the first female party nominee for president. We watched many women (and some men) come forward about their experiences with discrimination, harassment, sexual assault and abuse at the hands of some of our nation’s most prominent and powerful men. We’ve seen women pointing out injustices from the streets of Washington, D.C. to the stage at the Golden Globes. The times are changing for sure. And, while hardly anyone would argue that these changes aren...
2018-01-1552 minThe Man RulesGo Coach Yourself!Happy New Year! And welcome to the annual tradition of making resolutions without much resolve. This year, though, could really be your year. Instead of relying on willpower to achieve your goals, rely on a framework for positive change, like our guest Darcy Luoma’s Thoughtfully Fit®. Through her years of experience, Darcy has learned that if you want strong relationships, effective teams, more internal peace, and greater success you need to work from the inside out. She calls this being Thoughtfully Fit and just like physical fitness, you need to work at it. Being Thoughtfully Fit can...
2018-01-0852 minThe Man RulesDueling with Dualities “Things can be true on one level, and on another, not true at all. Wisdom is to know how to hear and see on different levels at the same time.” - Richard Rohr Let’s think about the typical life cycle of a public sexual misconduct allegation. The conversation that surrounds each accusation tends to center around what’s right and what’s wrong. We want--no, we need--clear answers. Was it a harmless joke? Or, was it a clear violation of sexual boundaries? Is it right to fire him over that? Is it wrong to suspect the victim may...
2017-12-1949 minThe Man RulesBut I'm Not SexistRoy Moore. Harvey Weinstein. Bill Cosby. These are "bad guys," right? They represent the extreme end of the sexual misconduct spectrum. Most men can easily say they don't identify with any of these guys. They have never done the things these men have done and never would do the things these men have done. There are bad guys, and there are good guys, and they are good guys. They are not sexist. They have mothers! Sisters! Daughters! They would never mistreat women, or speak about them in a demeaning way—End of story. Open and shut case. But...
2017-12-1417 minThe Man RulesMen OverboardCheryl Sharp is an expert on trauma and resilience and lifelong sailor. So, she knows a thing or two about dealing with rough waters, literally and figuratively. In this episode, she and Dan talk about the stunning cultural tsunami of the #MeToo movement and how it seems to be leveling and rearranging the ways in which men and women are expected to interact with one another. "The Water"--which Dan explains in the very first episode of this podcast--can destroy us, but it can also wash us clean. If you’re a man who’s hesitant to list...
2017-12-1152 min