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The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererNavigating Rude Realities: Unmasking the Epidemic of Incivility with Dr. John Schinnerer & Dr. John O'BrienIn today's sterling episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast, Dr. John Schinnerer teams up with John O'Brien, a licensed psychologist & executive coach from Portland, Maine. Together, the Johns tackle the epidemic of rudeness plaguing our workplaces, political lives, and homes. From defining rudeness and its various types—interpersonal, cyber, and victimless—to exploring anger, incivility, and the startling impact of hostile individuals like some rude surgeons on our physical health, this episode is packed with actionable insights. They even delve into the effects of social media outrage and the challenge of maintaining self-awareness in a world that seems to rewa...
2025-07-0750 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererA Love Letter To All MenIn this special episode of the Evolved Caveman podcast, Dr. John Schinnerer delivers a heartfelt message to men, addressing the significant pressures and outdated norms surrounding modern masculinity. Highlighting the findings of the State of American Men 2025 report by Equimundo, he discusses the harmful effects of societal expectations on men, including financial stress and isolation. Dr. Schinnerer emphasizes that men are not broken or alone and advocates for a redefinition of masculinity that includes emotional honesty, mutual care, and deeper connections. He concludes with actionable steps for men to embrace their full humanity and rebuild a more inclusive, compassionate...
2025-06-3011 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererEvolving Beyond AI: Why Emotional IQ is Men's Ultimate AdvantageIn this episode of the Evolved Caveman podcast, Dr. John explores the next wave of the AI revolution, emphasizing emotional intelligence over technical prowess. Addressing an audience of modern men, he stresses the importance of evolving beyond outdated ideals of stoicism and rugged individualism. Dr. John outlines seven practical steps to enhance emotional intelligence, including naming emotions, staying curious, seeking therapy, practicing vulnerability, slowing down, listening to understand, and taking responsibility. As AI rapidly develops emotional nuances, men are urged to prioritize connection, authenticity, and empathy to stay relevant and fulfilled in a rapidly changing world.
2025-06-0911 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererNavigating Anger in Relationships: Expert Advice with Dr. John SchinnererReady for a no-holds-barred chat on anger management, male irritability and their impact on relationships? We've got Dr. John Schinnerer—yes, his last name is a mouthful—dropping some serious self-awareness bombs. Trina Glines interviews Dr. John to help you discover your authentic self and stop life's challenges from becoming roadblocks. Dr. John breaks down how anger actually works (hint: it's not just a secondary emotion) and gives four killer components: emotional, cognitive, physiological, and attentional. He even dishes on living with an angry ex-spouse and references John Gottman's 'four horsemen' that predict relationship doom. But hey, it's not all...
2025-05-0546 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererUnlocking Strength with Heart: A Man's Guide to A Happier, More Connected Life w/ Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D.Buckle up, intrepid listeners! Dr. John kicks off the latest episode of the Evolve Caveman Podcast with a bang, bringing on the illustrious Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. This dude isn't just any therapist; he's a leadership coach, founder of Strength with Heart men's groups, and past president of the APA's division on Men and Masculinities. Oh, and did I mention he co-developed training for NASA? Yeah, the guy's got creds. John and Daniel dive into the intricacies of male relationships, the importance of play, and why guys need to stop being such jackasses about vulnerability and self-compassion. They riff...
2025-04-2858 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer*Mud, Meaning & Masculinity — w/ Author & Positive Psych Star John Sean Doyle***Mud, Meaning & Masculinity — with Poet & Positive Psych Star John Sean Doyle** What if embracing pain was the key to more joy, connection, and purpose?In this thought-provoking convo, Dr. John sits down with **John Sean Doyle** — poet, lawyer, and “the poetic voice of positive psychology” — to talk about how to stay grounded in a chaotic world and live with more reverence, resilience, and kindness.We cover:- The beauty of *both/and* — joy and pain, awe and grief - How to raise kinder kids (and better men) - Why meaning and poetry are...
2025-04-1738 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow to Build a Happier Relationship w/ Dr. John & JoreeWelcome to The Evolved Caveman Podcast. In this episode we tackle what it truly takes to build and maintain a happy, thriving relationship. Whether you’re in the honeymoon phase or navigating the ups and downs of long-term commitment, this show is for anyone looking to deepen their connection with their partner and cultivate lasting joy.We often hear that love is a feeling, but a great relationship goes beyond emotions—it’s built on trust, communication, respect, and a willingness to grow together. In this podcast, we’ll dive into the real-life strategies, habits...
2024-10-2251 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Top Tools For A Loving, Thriving Relationship Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTLove isn’t enough for a thriving relationship. That’s merely the starting point. What do you do when life gets in the way? When things get stressful? How do you keep your relationship positive when you are pushed and pulled on all sides?Join me, Dr. John, and my partner Joree Rose as we discuss the best tools we know of to maintain that positive, supportive, loving feeling in your relationship. These most powerful tools are backed by science and include:The softened start...
2024-05-2140 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererNavigating Your Core Wounds In Relationship Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTWhat's the best way to strengthen your connection in your romantic relationship and navigate through the complexities of your deepest core emotional wounds?Join me, Dr. John, and my partner Joree Rose as we dive into the essential understanding of core wounds in relationships, shedding light on how these deep-seated emotional injuries can impact our interactions and connections with our partners. One of Joree’s favorite questions in couples therapy is “What is your partner’s deepest core wound?” More than half of people don’t even know their own core wo...
2024-04-1640 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererIs Intensive Couples Therapy Right For You? Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTLove Isn’t Enough: Is Intensive Couples Therapy Right For You?Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Ros...
2024-04-0800 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererIs Intensive Couples Therapy Right For You? Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTLove Isn’t Enough: Is Intensive Couples Therapy Right For You?Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Ros...
2024-04-0800 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererLove Isn’t Enough: Is Intensive Couples Therapy Right For You? Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTLove Isn’t Enough: Is Intensive Couples Therapy Right For You?Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTJoin Joree and I in an in-depth conversation about our experience in intensive couples therapy (i.e., 2 six-hour days of therapy with Charlie & Linda Bloom!). We also go into our belief that intensives are a much more effective means to create positive, lasting change than the traditional 1 hour, once-a-week sessions.If you are someone that:
recognizes the distressing accumulation of hurts, annoyances & frustrations in your relationship,
has found traditional cou...
2024-04-0852 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe People Pleaser’s Plight: How To Stop Feeling Too Guilty Dr. John Schinnerer & Joree Rose, LMFTAnyone who has ever been a people-pleaser can know how hard it is to be in relationships that don’t have reciprocity. It can feel like we give and give and give, and just because we are connected in the relationship, can think it’s enough, when in reality, we end up feeling depleted and resentful. In this joint episode, with my partner in life and love, Joree Rose, LMFT, we talk about 6 areas that people-pleasers can get stuck in or struggle with, along with some of the context that may lead you to becoming a people-pleaser. The 6 areas that...
2024-03-2557 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Sacred Psychedelic Ceremony: All You Wanted To KnowPsychedelics have been described as “the mind revealing itself to itself.” Recent research backs this notion up, showing the profound healing impact of psychedelics such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), MDMA, and more. MDMA has been deemed “breakthrough status” by the FDA for folks struggling with PTSD. Psilocybin has been given “breakthrough status” by the FDA for its positive results for individuals with depression, anxiety and substance abuse disorders. There are a variety of ways to access such medicines. Some of them are legal. Some take place in the “underground.” One of the underground ways is via a psychedelic journey led by a shaman ...
2024-02-1953 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHappiness = Connection & Relationship. Full Stop.At the root of all happy and fulfilled relationships are deep connections - emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and sexual. Connection is something we all say we want and yet not many of us know how to actually achieve it in a way that is truly sustainable. In this episode, Joree and I share some stories from our recent trip to Africa that highlight the importance and value of human connection. We also share personal anecdotes from our own relationship, in our journey to develop deeper connection with one another, as well as some patterns and experiences that we see with...
2023-12-1149 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererBest Ways To Deal With A Romantic BreakupEarlier this year, I went through a breakup with my partner, Joree. It was bruuuuutal. Fortunately, we reconciled after two months and now are stronger than ever. Yet, it raises a critical question: How do you BEST deal with the painful breakup from a loved one? We know that love is addictive. So breakups are a lot like kicking a substance abuse problem. But why do some people get addicted to their ex while others don’t? And how can we best manage the painful emotions involved in a breakup?Join Dr...
2023-12-041h 04
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererRelease Your Inner Passion & Level Up Your Sex Life To what extent are you sexually repressed? Do you have a hard time talking about sex? Body parts? Can you ask for what you want in bed? Do you even know what you want? Great sex is an important part of a satisfying relationship. Find out more about how to level up the sexual part of your relationship in this episode of The Evolved Caveman. Topics covered:How to bring playfulness into your sex life.Sex Outside the Lines: How we can explore all that is po...
2023-11-2758 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererLooking Backwards: Life Hacks From The Wisdom of EldersThe Wisdom of Elders. What can we learn from the wisdom of men who have suffered trauma, made mistakes & risen above it all? As it turns out, we can learn an incredible amount. Don St John’s life has been nothing short of miraculous. He suffered abuse in childhood—violent beatings & constant verbal abuse. In his early twenties, he was incapable of feeling human connection, had poor impulse control, drank excessively & had poor physical health. By age 35, he had gone through 3 marriages & 3 divorces. He had very little, if any, sense of connection to his body or to...
2023-11-2057 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererArchetypes, Heroic Journeys and Anti-heroes In MenStar Wars. Lord Of The Rings. Call Of Duty. Homer’s Odyssey. Spiderman. All are examples of the Hero’s Journey. Popularized by the famed mythologist Joseph Campbell, this story arc is etched into our minds and hearts as what we are to do if we are to succeed as men. Yet, what happens if our lives are merely ordinary? What if we never get the chance to be a hero? Do we matter any less? Find out more in this week’s episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast. Topics covered: What...
2023-11-1355 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererMindfulness To Manage Your Manic Monkey MindThe cliche’ that happiness is an inside job is true. Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “wherever you go, there you are.” The foundational step to a happier, more fulfilling life is self-awareness. And 95% of us will quickly self-report that we are highly self-aware. In truth, it’s about 12% of us. One of the most powerful ways to increase self-awareness is meditation. It allows us to turn inwards and explore the inner landscape to gain greater awareness of our thoughts, feelings, motivations and values. It enables you to become the captain of your own destiny, so that you are in control rather than typ...
2023-10-3048 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow To Increase Employee Engagement & Reduce Quiet QuittingResearch from Gallup Organization has shown for decades that employee engagement is minimal. Gallup defines employee engagement as the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in both their work and workplace. Yet, only 23% of the workforce is actively engaged in their job, while 25% is actively disengaged. This bottom quartile has been shown to have 81% more absenteeism, 43% higher turnover, 28% more shrinkage, and 64% more accidents. COVID did not help these dynamics. So how do we create more employee engagement? How do we effectively increase employee motivation? How can we inspire purpose & meaning in our employees?Topics covered...
2023-10-2351 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererAre You Addicted?!What Aren’t We Addicted To?! We can be addicted to alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, narcotics, exercise, sex, shopping, social media, gaming and more. What is addiction? And how do you know if you are addicted? Most importantly, what do you do about it?Join Dr. John for a penetrating interview with clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor, Steve Peterson. Steve has been doing this work since 1986. He has worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, in private practice settings and on large research outcome studies. Most of his clients have co-existing mental health and...
2023-10-0954 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererRelationship Tools That Strengthened Us After A Break UpAfter coming back together after a short, but painful breakup, Joree and I consciously adopted daily and weekly habits and tools to strengthen our relationship. While we had always put time and attention into our relationship, it didn’t always result in the connection or alignment that we both needed to feel seen, heard, validated or fulfilled. In this episode, we go into detail, sharing what we did differently than before to consciously step towards one another in an effort to demonstrate our love, commitment, and dedication to the relationship. Once again (as in Season 5, Episode 1), we share very vu...
2023-10-021h 01
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererManeuvering Online Dating In Today’s WorldLying. Ghosting. Stalking. Sexual assault. Bread crumbing. There is a lot that has changed in today’s dating world. The vast majority of people now meet their partner via online dating sites (e.g., OKCupid, Match, Tinder, Bumble, etc.). What are the best ideas about how to expertly maneuver this ever-changing landscape? Join Dr. John with Irina Manta (Law School Professor) and Michelle Lange (Psychologist), both of whom have both had recent dating experience and whom host Strangers On The Internet, a podcast focused on online dating. Topics Covered In This Episode:...
2023-09-181h 08
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererFrom Break Up To Better Than EverHere’s the true story of two therapists who fell in love, then struggled in their relationship with some repetitive, seemingly unbreakable patterns that lead to a painful breakup and how they eventually healed to be better than ever. In my Season 5 premiere, me and my now-again fiancee, Joree Rose, LMFT, share our very vulnerable journey over the past year of what led to our breakup and how we were able to come back together. We have always known love isn’t enough, and our love for one another was never in question. However, an accumulation of small...
2023-09-0458 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererOvercoming Suicidality, Depression & Anxiety - My Daughter’s JourneyBonus Summer Episode of The Evolved Caveman Podcast! Trigger alert! This episode discusses the topics of suicide, self-harm, depression, narcissistic parental abuse & anxiety. This is a deeply personal, difficult & revealing interview WITH MY DAUGHTER! In the hour long interview, Molly bravely shares her story beginning with her junior year in high school which she absolutely crushed with straight A’s, placed 5th at State in Speech, doing Improv comedy, winning a place at Girls State this summer, Youth In Government, Model UN, Mock Trial & more. Then we go back a couple years to when...
2023-07-1258 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow An Army Ranger Intentionally Designs The Man WithinPersonal development isn't for just the spiritual or effeminate man. It’s for every man. It is a necessary and courageous journey into your inner world. It takes balls. It requires stepping into your fear of the unknown. This is where the real treasure can be found - contentment, happiness, satisfaction, purpose and fulfilling relationships. After all, all the other realms have been explored - the surface of the planet Earth, the oceans, and outer space. The only heroic journey that remains is the internal journey - the spelunking of the shadow and soul. Taking an honest look at our...
2023-05-2258 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererDamnit, Stop Living For The Approval Of Others. Start Living For Internal Validation Instead.What happens when you walk away from the pinnacle of success? What happens when you walk away from the traditional path to success? If it’s not just wealth & power, what does success truly mean? Where is the room in “success” for happiness? Why is looking inward to critical for success & happiness? How does authenticity enter into the equation of a successful life? What happens when we stop living for the validation of others & begin living for internal validation? How do attachment & non attachment figure in to a good life?Some of the topics covere...
2023-05-1555 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererReinventing Masculinity For Greater HappinessIn a recent FiveThirtyEight poll, 60 percent of men surveyed said society puts pressure on men to behave in a way that is unhealthy or bad. Men account for 80 percent of suicides in the United States, and 3 in 10 men have suffered from depression. Ed Adams and Ed Frauenheim say a big part of the problem is a model of masculinity that's become outmoded and even dangerous, to both men and women.The conventional notion of what it means to be a man--what Adams and Frauenheim call "Confined Masculinity"--traps men in an emotional straitjacket; steers them toward selfishness...
2023-05-0154 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhen It’s Time To Get Divorced…We often make the mistake of equating longevity with success when it comes to marriage. “Wow! You’ve been married 30 years? Congratulations!” “Well, we’ve been miserable for the last 10.” Longevity does not equal success in relationship. Were we living back in tribal times, a marriage of 15 years would have been a massive success since we would be dead at 30. Now, for the first time in human history, the success of the family hinges on the happiness of the couple. Roughly 50% of marriages will end in divorce. Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to discover who are going to become and...
2023-04-2701 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhat Is The Driving Force Behind ALL Our Negative Emotions?Shame is the dominatrix of the other emotions. It dresses in a leather suit with a zippered mouth, armed with a cat o’ nine tails. It can outlast and overpower any other emotion. Shame makes other emotions get on their knees and lick it’s high-heeled shoes. Shame is the quiet belief, in our darkest moments, that we are unworthy of love, connection and belonging. So what if shame is actually the fuel for all other uncomfortable emotions such as anger, anxiety and depression? What if shame is like a parasite that gloms onto us like t...
2023-03-2759 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Impact Of Your Attachment Style On Your Romantic RelationshipWhat if something were impacting your arguments with your spouse? What is something that happened as an infant dramatically influenced how your romantic relationships work out? What if it were readily changed? Would you want to know about it? It just so happens that our attachment styles, those relational blueprints that develop when we are very young, have a huge impact on how we connect and disconnect, agree and disagree in romance. Attachment styles are all about how we relate to other humans. And since a key pillar of a happier life...
2023-02-2817 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererCan NLP Heal Your Difficult Past & Relieve Intrusive Memories?Join Dr. John in an exploration of alternative therapies, such as Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), in an attempt to look at new ways to heal trauma and troubling memories. NLP has had a mixed history with regards to finding an empirical basis in controlled trials and in the 1990s, many psychotherapists lost interest in it due to a lack of scientific evidence. It has been labeled everything from a pseudoscience to a quasi-religion to a miraculous new form of therapy. Dr. John looks at NLP with curiosity to see if there are any effective tools or approaches that may...
2022-11-2849 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererFrom SEAL To Sage: Evolving From Navy SEAL To Spiritual TeacherWow! This interview far exceeded all our expectations. The clarity with which Christopher Maher describes what is impacting men and how they can evolve beyond it is absolutely breath-taking. If you only tune in to one episode this year, make it this one! As Dr. John has evolved in his own life, he has focused on the physical, mental and emotional. To a lesser extent, he has developed the spiritual side of self. Christopher incorporates and embodies all four of these areas. Christopher Maher is a former Navy SEAL wh...
2022-11-0758 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererAnger: The Primary Emotion of MenThe Man Box allows men to have three emotions which may be displayed in public without fear of humiliation: lust, stress, and anger. After working with men for 25 years, Dr. John has seen anger be the go to emotion for most men. Anger hides other emotions such as fear, embarrassment, guilt, shame, anxiety, depression and more. Anger causes us to blame everyone else for the current situation (e.g., “If you’d just stop nagging me, I wouldn’t be so angry!”). When we blame others, we lack the curiosity to look at ourselves and our p...
2022-11-0126 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhy Men Don’t Feel: An Epidemic of Numb Men“I don’t feel much at all.” “I’m good.” “I’m alright.” “I’m fine.” “I really don’t feel much one way or the other.” The typical man is deeply disconnected from his emotions, and it’s entirely by design. It’s a desirable skill growing up in the Man Box Culture where you risk humiliation for showing your feelings. And yet, once men get into relationship, this same defense mechanism destroys intimacy, connection and ultimate marriages. Wives are currently responsible for initiating 75% of the divorces in the U.S. and the biggest reason I’ve heard is “I c...
2022-10-2433 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhat Tools Did Dr. John Use To Deal With & Heal From Losing His Right EyeJoree and Dr. John discuss proven tools to strengthen your romantic relationships, using a tragic story of John losing the use of an eye (and later healing it!).—- Dr. John shares the work he has done over the past 10 years, beginning with losing the use of his right eye due to a skirmish with his teen-aged, drug-addicted son. The work that he did truly set the foundation and possibility of an amazing relationship with Joree. —- What do you do when the attack comes from your own family member...
2022-05-1755 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Rules That Are Ruining Men — And How to Break Free w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Man Box Is A Prison — And It's Wrecking Our Lives.Most men get shoved into this invisible cage around age 4 or 5. It starts on the playground, in locker rooms, on sports fields — anywhere boys gather. A silent set of rules gets passed down like gospel. No one says them out loud, but everyone knows them. And if you break the rules? You’re out. Ostracized. Mocked.The Man Box rules go something like this:- Be an island. Don’t need anyone. - Don’t show emotion — unless it’s anger. - Be tough. B...
2022-04-1138 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererTop Relationship Tips From 2 Therapists Deeply In Love with Joree Rose and Dr. JohnIf you are in a relationship, or want to be, you would do well to listen to this episode – a revealing, honest and evolutionary conversation about the top ways to be better in relationship. How can you be a better boyfriend? How can you be a better husband? How can you be a better wife or girlfriend? How can you be happy and fulfilled in your marriage? In your relationship? Love is not enough. The BS fairytales we have been fed since childhood by Disney about ‘happily ever after…’ are unrealistic and merely the tip of the iceberg. Starting a relati...
2022-02-1451 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererDating After Divorce with Joree Rose and Dr. JohnSo, people have been clamoring for Joree and I to do more joint podcasts, so here you go! An in depth, revealing talk about how to date after divorce – what to avoid, what to do, how to talk, what to do for a first date, and much more! If you want to learn more about dating in mid-life, you HAVE to hear this one. It’s a monster! Some of the areas covered…Have fun - Don’t put so much pressure on yourself or the outcome of a date. Instead, enjoy the...
2022-01-241h 03
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow To Be Happier In Your Relationship - Joree Rose & Dr. JohnDisagreements. Arguments. Misunderstandings. Regrettable incidents. All of these come up in relationship. They are inevitable. We see the world differently from one another. Even with the best of intentions, we will disappoint and hurt our partners. So what separates the happy, fulfilled couples from those headed towards break up? One of the key skills is mastering the repair attempt. Discover both parts of the repair attempt in this honest and informative conversation between Joree Rose, LMFT and Dr. John. Despite their years of training, despite their knowledge and practice of the tools, they still, occasionally, have disagreements. Find out...
2021-12-0640 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWant Better Sex? Then Stop Acting Like You Know It All — w/ Sex Researcher Melanie Curtin**Want Better Sex? Then Stop Acting Like You Know It All — w/ Sex Researcher Melanie Curtin**Gentlemen, listen up: If you think you’ve already got sex figured out, this episode will lovingly (and thoroughly) prove you wrong.In this no-holds-barred conversation, Dr. John sits down with the brilliant and bold Melanie Curtin — sex researcher, men’s coach, and total badass — to reveal what *over 5,000 women and men* have shared about their sex lives. What gets women turned on. How to initiate without being awkward. The surprising power of kink and play. And what actually separates...
2021-10-0455 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow To Be Happier Via Positive Psychology Dr. John Schinnerer The Evolved Caveman Podcast Dr. John shares some positive psychology tools and frameworks to help you learn to be happier. What is happiness? What is the PERMA framework? Why are positive emotions so important for happiness? How well can you spot your own positive emotions? What is the emotion of elevation? How can I make my work more meaningful (as meaningful work is the #1 predictor of happiness in men!)? Join Dr. John in a solocast wher...
2021-08-3041 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererOne Divorce Story To Rule Them All: Dr. John’s Terrible, No Good, Really Bad Divorce ExperienceThis was one of the first solo casts that I did – a partial retelling of my divorce story. I did not realize it would hit so many so powerfully. I believe it is important for us to share our darkest moments if we think that serves others. This story is an attempt to share a tiny bit of how difficult it is to get out of a relationship with someone with narcissistic tendencies. You are far better off ensuring that you are NOT in a relationship with a narcissist in the first place. I didn’t know much about pers...
2021-08-1611 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Best Tools To Quiet Anxiety Dr. John Schinnerer The Evolved Caveman PodcastA new CDC report says folks with anxiety and/or depression rose from 11% to 42% during COVID (April 2, 2021). We have never seen anything like this.What we have here is a coming mental health epidemic. The real emotional work of COVID begins now. Now we begin to re-emerge - back...into the real world of people. And we have a moment to exhale, slightly. But now, our emotions have a chance to finally make themselves known to us. And anxiety, is one of the biggest culprits likely to arise. So what can we do about it?
2021-05-3130 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererLeadership, Relationships, People, EQ, Mindfulness, And Much Much More!An incredible interview with Dr. John Schinnerer and Joree Rose, LMFT on men, leadership, relationships, Man Box culture, and emotional awareness. How does Man Box culture influence our leadership as men? And as women? To what extent to women need to adapt masculine ways to succeed in the male dominated workplace? To what extent does our skill in relationship and communication impact our leadership abilities? To what extent do we bring those same skills into our romantic relationship at home? With our spouse? With our children?How does Gottman’s to...
2021-05-101h 09
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**The Simple Habit That Makes or Breaks Your Relationship****The Simple Habit That Makes or Breaks Your Relationship** *Straight from the research of Dr. John Gottman*What if one tiny, almost invisible habit was the difference between relationship bliss… and a total emotional dumpster fire?In this quick-hitting episode, Dr. John drops a truth bomb from Dr. John Gottman — the godfather of couples research — who tracked couples over six years to uncover what separated the happily-ever-after crowd from the headed-for-divorce squad.Spoiler: it’s not how much sex you’re having, how often you argue, or how “compatible” you are.It all comes...
2021-04-1900 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererEvolving Beyond Man Box Culture To Greater HappinessFor the 100th episode, a solo cast by Dr. John Schinnerer on the man box culture we all grew up in, how its affected us, how it has cut us off from greater happiness, and what we can do about it. Topics covered:What is the Man Box Culture?Why should you care?What are the rules about what it means to be a man?Which insults are used to easily manipulate men?How does the Man Box damage us as men? Can you be too competitive for the health of...
2021-03-2951 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererStop Whining, Start Thanking: The Science of Gratitude w/ Joree Rose, LMFTAs a Ph.D. in psychology, here’s one truth I’ve seen again and again — every single one of the 7.3 billion humans bumbling around this planet is chasing one thing: happiness. Sure, we all take different routes to get there. Some go after money. Others chase fame, power, or six-pack abs. But the endgame is the same — we all just want to feel good. Now here’s the kicker: science (yes, real science, not Instagram-quote “wisdom”) has actually figured out what makes us happier. And one of the top tools in the happiness toolbox? Gratitude. To help us go...
2021-03-0849 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererParental Alienation: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids Through Divorce**Parental Alienation: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids Through Divorce — with Dr. Joshua Coleman**One of the most gut-wrenching, soul-punching outcomes of divorce? When your own child cuts you out of their life. Radio silence. Blocked texts. Cold stares. And let’s be honest — it happens way more often to fathers than mothers.Men are nearly *twice* as likely to be alienated from their kids after a split. Why? A toxic cocktail of family court bias, character assassinations by exes, and cultural BS that paints dads as disposable.Both I (Dr. John) and my...
2021-02-2246 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererEvolving Beyond Traditional Masculine Ideology W/ Mark WinklerA Conversation Between Author, Mark Winkler and Dr. John SchinnererThis episode is an attempt to provide a way forward through the increasingly divisive topic of traditional masculine ideology (i.e., those who subscribe to the ideas that men shouldn't feel, women belong in the kitchen, women are sexual conquests men should be hypersexual, men are homophobic, men who don't fight back are weak, gay men are not 'real men', men should use violence to get respect). Research shows that men who strongly endorse these traditional beliefs are more likely to feel depressed, are less satisfied in their...
2021-01-1848 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererBetter Sex, Better Relationship In 2021 with Shana JamesA fascinating deep dive into sex and relationship with men’s coach, Shana James. Some of the topics include…What do the tears of men reveal about the conflict between men and women? What happens when someone gives you 100% permission to feel everything you feel? How do authenticity and vulnerability in men improve their romantic relationships?How can men create more of a spark in their romantic relationship?How does passion enter into men’s careers, dreams and ultimately, satisfaction with life?Shana James, M.A. Bio For 15 years Shana James...
2021-01-1156 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Evolution of Men - Episode 1 of 2021Happy New Year! Finally, 2021 is here! [Deep exhale.] With the hope that this year will be much better than last year, now is the perfect time to take a look at who you are and who you want to be. This is the perfect conversation to set your new year heading in the right direction. A deep and poignant conversation between Dr. John and Eric Yusko on the future direction of men for greater success and happiness.Topics include…The need for men to work on truly accepting compliments into their heart.What is yo...
2021-01-0459 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Best Mindsets To Ensure Success In BusinessDr. John discusses the best mindsets for success in business with best-selling author and business coach, Dan LeFave.Topics discussed include…The best mindsets for entrepreneurs.Best ways to implement new mindsets.Other tools to manage the mind including Dan’s free gift, his productivity planner.The best ways to scale a business.BioDan LeFave received life’s second chance when he survived a severe car accident that took three lives. He’s struggled through brain injuries, business failures, heartbreaks, running marathons and daily fights with fear and...
2020-12-2152 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererBalancing Military Special Forces With Performing ArtsWhen he was a young man, Kon was drafted into the special forces in the Air Force in his native Greece. He also loved performing arts and dance. Impressively, he did both simultaneously. This part of Kon’s story really interested me in terms of how he balanced the masculine with the feminine. How did Kon balance military, antiterrorism work (i.e., more stereotypically masculine) during the day with dance tights (i.e., more stereotypically feminine) at night?What strengths did Kon pull out of this unique set of experiences? Toughness? Emotional IQ? Communication? A thick sk...
2020-12-1452 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererManeuvering Manhood In The Army: Leadership, PTSD, and SpiritualityWatching Band of Brothers inspired Cameron Harman to volunteer for the U.S. Army. He wound up in the Afghanistan war. This is his story.How does one go from solider to PTSD to spiritual student?Is it necessary to be a mean, out-of-control asshole to be respected as a leader in the military?What motivates people better — fear or love?To what extent is fear a necessary motivator in battle?To what extent is physical strength needed to be masculine? Is it so important that steroids are a viable op...
2020-12-0754 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererTaming The Anger And Irritability That Comes With COVIDAnger, frustration, resentment, irritability — all of these are nearly inevitable during the shelter-in-place stress of COVID. But what do we DO about them? How do we turn down the volume on these destructive emotions as well as the relationship-killing behaviors that they fuel? Relationships die via the death of a 1000 paper cuts. These paper cuts consist of small (to large) acts that create anger, resentment, and annoyance — things like being ignored, showing up late, insults, criticisms, stonewalling, abuse, thoughtlessness and more. If you want to be successful, if you want to be happy, there is no more important question than how...
2020-11-3058 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererAll Of Life Is Sales: Here’s How You Get Better At ItI used to hate salespeople – always trying to push some product on me they didn’t believe in and that I didn’t need. Now, in my maturity (wink, wink), I realize the importance of sales – the fact that in some undeniable way, all of life is sales. That is, nearly every conversation we have is an attempt to persuade one another. Whether it’s about what to have for dinner, or what car to buy. Begrudgingly, I have accepted the need for sales and persuasion. After all, one part of psychology is researching the most powerful hacks to persuade others, an...
2020-11-2344 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow A Young Therapist Goes From Surviving To ThrivingJoin Dr. John for a revealing conversation with a brilliant, young therapist, Eli Weinstein. What’s it like to work in a psych unit? How do you stay calm when the shit hits the fan? What is radical self - care and why is it more needed now than ever before? What are some ideas for how to engage in radical self - care? How well do movie representations of therapists accurately depict true therapy (e.g., Lucifer, Good Will Hunting)? What's the difference between traditional therapy and coaching? How does a therapist deal with having a suicidal client? What do...
2020-11-1649 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererBecome A Great Leader At Home And At Work w/ Krister UngerböckHow to go from a leader with no followers to a leader of tens of thousands?How do John Gottman’s 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse (which predict divorce) also apply to business relationships? How does the Man Box culture train men to be experts in these 4 Horsemen - critical, contemptuous, defensive stonewallers?How do you pick yourself up and move forward after a heart-breaking divorce? How do you take the best ideas in marriage or parenting and apply them to work relationships?What do women say most often in an un...
2020-11-0954 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererLeadership Lessons From A Submarine OfficerJon Rennie is a former Cold War nuclear submarine officer turned CEO. He led eight manufacturing businesses in Corporate America for 22 years before starting his own manufacturing business in 2016. He writes and speaks on leadership issues and hosts the Deep Leadership podcast. His latest book, "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" is an Amazon best-seller. Questions answered:What are your best stories from your tours on a nuclear submarine? How do you define leadership? What were some experiences you had where you learned what it means to be a leader? How...
2020-11-0251 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererIncrease MPH & Step On The GAS For Greater Success And Happiness!A valuable conversation with Jay Scherr on what we need for greater success AND happiness, including topics of ...What motivates us to radical change and transformation?The need for men to check their egos for greater success and happinessThe path to happiness for men - Internal validation (vs. external validation)Being aware of the misery caused by social comparisons At what age do we stop learning?Jay’s formula for success: MPH GAS - Mindset, Purpose, Habits, Goals, Action = SuccessThe crucial need for intimate knowledge of your core values
2020-10-2651 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererStimulate Testosterone Production To Avoid The Dad BodWhat is the “dad bod?”Why does it happen? How do I avoid it?Why is testosterone so important for men?To what extent does testosterone decline as we age?How does our testosterone production enter into our physical decline as men?What can we do to naturally increase testosterone production?About Alex VanHouten:As a personal trainer and nutritionist of 14 years, carrier of a brutal genetic disorder, and busy father of 2 boys, Coach Alex VanHouten knows the struggle of cutting through the garbage of the nutr...
2020-10-1945 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererThe Good, The Bad And The Ugly of MasculinityAn important and enlightening conversation with two of the top experts on masculinity - Dr. Ron Levant and Shayna Pryor, M.A. What is the difference between being a man (biological sex) and masculinity (gender roles)?Why should we care about masculinity and Man Box culture?How do men learn what it means to be a man?How do men deal with divorce? How do men deal with being a single parent?Are boys as emotional as girls? Or are they more rational as is commonly assumed?To...
2020-10-1250 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererStop Lying To Me: How To Tell The Truth From Facial ExpressionsOne of Dr. John’s passions is emotions: How they are expressed; how to manage them; and how to recognize them in one’s self AND others. Did you ever see the Fox TV show Lie To Me? That show was 95% based on the science of Dr. Paul Ekman, who has been called the world’s best lie detector. Our guest this week, Dan Hill, studied extensively under Dr. Ekman. And the truth is written all over your face. Find out how you can improve at spotting liars in this episode.Guest Bio:Dan Hill, Ph.D., is...
2020-10-0551 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererGreat Leaders Are Great Storytellers. You Can Become One Too.Great leaders are great storytellers. One of the key skills Dr. John teaches is that of honing your best stories to move and influence others. Stories teach, connect and inspire us. This is why Dr. John was thrilled to meet Sarah Elkins, professional storyteller. He was eager to learn all he could from a pro. Sarah is a communication coach, Gallup certified StrengthsFinder coach, storyteller, keynote speaker, author, and musician. Her podcast and book, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will, help listeners and readers understand that the stories they choose to tell, and ho...
2020-09-281h 00
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHarness The Masculine For A Happy, Successful RelationshipDivorce cracked GS Youngblood open to the reality that he needed to learn some new skills to be better in relationship. He spent years learning from experts so he could answer the following questions for himself:What happens to us emotionally immediately following separation?How do we deal with the depression and anxiety that follows breakup?How to ask for help from friends after divorce?What is the masculine core and how do we lead from it?How can men be less emotionally reactive in relationship?How to...
2020-09-2147 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererShift To Greater Success By Saying “F*ck It Less”Shift To Greater Success By Saying “F*ck It Less”This interview with Shaun Rawls includes life-changing topics such as...One of the BEST stories ever to motivate people in the face of rejectionShaun and John discuss the difficulty in and strength found from divorceThe cracks are the places where the light gets in. Free will vs. Determinism - Are both true simultaneously?The critical need of facing your fearsCourage as overcoming your fear, not the absence of fearFear is pape...
2020-08-1036 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererDiscovering The Masks Men Live In w/ Ashanti BranchAs men, we all wear a variety of masks in different situations. Sometimes, we wear the mask of Affluence, hiding behind wealth, money and material things. Sometimes it’s the mask of Happiness, pretending everything is great, when in fact you are breaking inside. At times, we don the mask of Intelligence, posing like we know it all, concealing our true selves behind rationalizations, quotes, and calm intellectualism. Sometimes, it’s the mask of Invulnerability, or the Joker, or Apathetic Cool Guy, or the Stoic Provider. Yet, rarely, do we take off our masks, all of them, and admit to what...
2020-05-1859 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer4 Proven Tools For A Happier Relationship w/ Dr. John SchinnererJoin Dr. John to discover four scientifically proven tools that lead to a happier, more satisfying relationship with your loved one. Also, the virtual summit Surviving to Thriving During the Pandemic launches today May 11! This is an incredible free offer - the best tools, advice and teachings from 28 thought leaders and experts in areas such as leadership, marriage, relationships, parenting, dating, anxiety, stress, anger and more. Join your hosts, Dr. John and his fiancee, Joree Rose (Host of Journey Forward with Joree Rose) as they offer hours of free tools from the best in the world in an...
2020-05-1122 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererBecoming The Best Possible You During The Pandemic - Dr. John SchinnererRight now, we are living in a cocoon - the cocoon of home. So how do we set ourselves up for rapid success as we re-emerge into the world? One of the best tools is Post-Traumatic Growth because those who focus on the growth they experience due to challenge learn to be more resilient. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back with greater energy & wisdom when life kicks you in the teeth. And who doesn’t get beat up by life at times?! Who doesn’t want to learn to deal like a master with that shit?! Join Dr. John to f...
2020-05-0427 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhy Only 10% of Men Are Good at Sex — And How to Not Be in the Other 90% w/ Elise Schuster**Why Only 10% of Men Are Good at Sex — And How to Not Be in the Other 90%**A few episodes back, sex researcher Melanie Curtin dropped a truth bomb: According to sexually experienced women, *only 10% of men are actually good in bed*. Yeah. Ouch.So the question is… what the hell are we men doing wrong? And more importantly — how do we fix it?In this eye-opening (and let’s be honest, ego-challenging) episode, Dr. John teams up with badass sex educator Elise Schuster, MPH, to explore what it *really* takes for men to show up...
2020-04-201h 03
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererStop Struggling In Love with Relationship Expert Riana MilneTopics covered includeWhy do so many of us struggle in life and love? What does a healthy, evolved relationship look like? What tools do we need to achieve an evolved relationship?What are some of the most common childhood traumas that impact our adult love lives? And how do we best resolve them?How to acquire a positive mindset for success in life & love.And much more on the latest episode of The Evolved Caveman podcast with men’s coach, Dr. John Schinnerer!Bio:Riana Milne’s credentials include Life & Dating Coac...
2020-03-3056 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererInterview W/ Dr. John Schinnerer On As We Get OlderOne of Dr. John's favorite people that he's met in the past year through the podcasting experience, is Bob Pessemier. Bob has a podcast called As We Get Older. He is a retired firefighter, baseball player and bonafide hero. This is one of Dr. John's favorite guys to talk to and this is a great interview (pre-COVID-19). Settle in, take a listen to learn, distract and relax. Topics covered: The need for having a flexible definition of family; The choice to stay in love (it's hard work!);
The importance of the proper mindset fo...
2020-03-281h 12
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererStaying Resilient During The COVID-19 Pandemic w/ Dr. John SchinnererStaying Resilient During The COVID-19 PandemicDuring this unprecedented period of isolation due to the novel coronavirus, we must be mindful about our emotional state so that we don’t succumb to depression, irritability or hopelessness. We need to make a decision about how we are going to deal with this unprecedented difficulty. Will you rise to the occasion and make use of it where you can? Or will you succumb to anxiety and depression, getting lost in negative futures?How do you remain resilient, resolute and steadfast in the face of this dire si...
2020-03-2422 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererCan You Stay Sexually Satisfied in a Long-Term 'ship? Or Are We All Just Monogamy-Delusional? W/ Dr. Lindsay WeisnerLet’s get real: Your brain is wired to crave novelty, variety, and newness. So how the hell do you keep the spark alive after 15+ years of sex with the same person? Is monogamy a noble lie? Or are swingers actually onto something?In this hilarious, honest, and seriously insightful episode, Dr. John sits down with psychologist and unfiltered firecracker Dr. Lindsay Weisner to tackle the big questions: - How do you stay aroused and intrigued with your long-term partner? - What’s the secret to keeping sex fun and satisfying without swapping spouses? - Why i...
2020-03-0955 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererTools for The Ultimate Relationship - Repair Attempts with Joree Rose and Dr. JohnDisagreements. Arguments. Misunderstandings. Regrettable incidents. All of these come up in relationship. They are inevitable. We see the world differently from one another. Even with the best of intentions, we will disappoint and hurt our partners. So what separates the happy, fulfilled couples from those headed towards break up? One of the key skills is mastering the repair attempt. Discover both parts of the repair attempt in this honest and informative conversation between Joree Rose, LMFT and Dr. John. Despite their years of training, despite their knowledge and practice of the tools, they still, occasionally, have disagreements. Find out how...
2020-03-0241 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhy You're Not Broken — And How Your Emotions Can Lead You Back to Your True Self w/ Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSWHere’s a truth bomb the old school mental health world doesn’t talk about nearly enough: **You’re not broken.** You’re just out of touch with your core self — the real you underneath all the survival strategies and social masks.In this transformative episode, Dr. John sits down with psychotherapist and author Hilary Jacobs Hendel to explore the *new science of emotions* — and how your feelings (yes, even the messy ones) are actually the fastest way back to happiness, wholeness, and a life that feels like *yours*.We’ve been trained to see emotional pain...
2020-02-241h 04
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhy People-Pleasing Is Making You Miserable w/ Melissa Howard**People-Pleasing, Depression & the Power of Saying “No” — with Melissa Howard**Let’s be honest — being a chronic people pleaser might *look* polite on the outside, but it’s slowly killing your joy on the inside.In this real, raw, and energizing convo, Dr. John sits down with mindset coach and healthcare badass Melissa Howard to explore what it really takes to reclaim your time, your energy, and your *hell yes* from the black hole of guilt, burnout, and saying “yes” when you mean “no.”We dive deep into:- Why so many of us struggle to se...
2020-01-1357 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererFrom Bombs to Boardrooms: Dr. Pelè on Profitable Happiness and Resilient Joy**From Bombs to Boardrooms: Dr. Pelè on Profitable Happiness and Resilient Joy**How does a kid growing up in a war zone become a bestselling author, Ph.D., musician, and corporate consultant in the U.S.? Better yet — how the hell does he stay happy, grounded, and thriving after all that?In this soulful, surprising, and straight-up inspiring episode, Dr. John sits down with Dr. Pelè Raymond — a man who took unimaginable trauma and alchemized it into purpose, passion, and *Profitable Happiness*.We get into:- How music and storytelling helped him surviv...
2020-01-061h 01
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererYoga, Strength & the Modern Man: Reclaiming the Inner Warrior w/ Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone**Yoga, Strength & the Modern Man: Reclaiming the Inner Warrior** *with Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone*Think yoga’s just for bendy influencers and women in overpriced leggings? Think again. One of the most unexpected habits of high-performing men — from elite athletes to top execs — is this: **they move their damn bodies to calm their damn minds.**In this grounded yet powerful episode, Dr. John sits down with Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone — psychologist, professor, and yoga badass — to unpack how embodied practices like yoga and mindfulness are changing the game for modern masculinity.This one’s about droppi...
2019-12-1749 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererSavage & Sacred: Michael Holt on Embodied Masculinity and Inner Power**Savage & Sacred: Michael Holt on Embodied Masculinity and Inner Power**What do you get when you mix martial arts, meditation, western psychology, breathwork, and a truckload of lived wisdom? You get Michael Holt — founder of AlphaTribe and a walking, breathing masterclass in embodied masculinity.In this raw, insightful episode, Dr. John sits down with Michael to explore what it means to be a powerful, conscious man in a world that desperately needs fewer macho masks and more embodied presence.This isn’t about bench press totals or cold plunge flexes. It’s about cultiv...
2019-11-1852 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererTraining Doctors in Happiness? This ER Doc Says 'Hell Yes!' — w/ Dr. Jules Willcocks**Training Doctors in Happiness? This ER Doc Says Hell Yes — with Dr. Jules Willcocks**What can an ER doctor teach us about happiness, mindfulness, and mental health?Turns out — *a sh*t-ton*.Meet Dr. Jules Willcocks: ER physician, mentor to 200+ junior doctors, executive coach, poker player, and champion for emotional intelligence in medicine. When you’re making life-or-death calls on 80-hour shifts, you either learn how to manage your mind… or you burn the hell out.In this powerful episode, Dr. John sits down with Jules to explore how positive psychology is quiet...
2019-11-1144 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhen the Cheers Cease: Depression, Identity & Reinvention After Pro Sports w/ Christian Lopez**When the Cheers Stop: Depression, Identity & Reinvention After Pro Sports** *with former pro athlete Christian Lopez*What happens when your dream career ends? When the crowd stops cheering and the uniform comes off? For most elite athletes, it’s not just a career shift — it’s an *identity collapse*.In this brutally honest and deeply inspiring episode, Dr. John sits down with Christian Lopez — former pro baseball player turned motivational speaker and men’s coach — to unpack what happens when the game ends… and life begins.We explore:- The crushing depression that...
2019-11-041h 04The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererWhy Miserable Employees Are Bad for Business w/ Kirsten McKenna, Ph.D.**Mindfulness, Happiness & the Death of Command-and-Control Leadership — with Kirsten McKenna**Let’s get one thing straight: miserable employees don’t build great companies. And no one thrives under a barking, ego-driven boss in a power suit yelling orders like it’s still 1985.In this energizing and eye-opening episode, Dr. John chats with corporate badass-turned-entrepreneur Kirsten McKenna about why *happiness, mindfulness, and meaning* aren’t just feel-good buzzwords — they’re the new non-negotiables for leadership and business success.We dive into:- Why happiness *matters* in the workplace (hint: unhappy people don’t innovate) ...
2019-10-2852 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererRewire Your Money Mindset: Wealth, Worth & Waking the Hell Up!**Rewire Your Money Mindset: Wealth, Worth & Waking the Hell Up** *with Leadership Coach Luis Noriega*You’ve heard the phrase: *mindset is everything.* But here’s the part most people miss — you can meditate, journal, and cold plunge your face off… If your *money mindset* is garbage, you’re still playing small.In this episode, Dr. John sits down with Luis Noriega — leadership coach, Tony Robbins-certified trainer, and former Silicon Valley high-roller — to unpack how your beliefs about money are deeply connected to your self-worth. And more importantly, how to change them.We get into:
2019-10-1456 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Music Is Medicine: The Power of Sound to Heal, Feel & Transform****Music Is Medicine: The Power of Sound to Heal, Feel & Transform — with Bill Protzmann**Let’s get one thing straight — music isn’t just background noise. It’s not just entertainment. **It’s f*cking medicine.**It can lift your mood, calm your nervous system, shake loose buried emotions, and yes — even save your life. This isn’t just poetic metaphor — it’s science-backed, soul-tested truth.In this powerful episode of *The Evolved Caveman*, Dr. John sits down with pianist, entrepreneur, and music-for-healing expert **Bill Protzmann** to explore how music can be your go-to tool for...
2019-10-0744 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererInner Peace Without the Woo-WooYou got it — here’s a tightened, punchier, and slightly more irreverent version of your write-up, still dripping with wisdom and compassion, but with a little more *Evolved Caveman* fire:---**Inner Peace Without the Woo-Woo — with Ben Gioia**Let’s be real — “inner peace,” “forgiveness,” and “lovingkindness” sound great… But how the hell do you actually *live* that way in today’s chaos?In this insightful, no-BS episode, Dr. John sits down with Ben Gioia ("joya") — bestselling author, global speaker, and emotional intelligence ninja — to unpack the real, practical side of mindfulness, gratitude...
2019-09-2350 min
The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Men, Power & the Push for Progress — A Candid Conversation with Social Justice Icon Paul Kivel****Men, Power & the Push for Progress — A Candid Conversation with Social Justice Icon Paul Kivel**Why should men give a damn about reproductive justice, women’s rights, or the #MeToo movement? What does it *actually* mean to be an ally — and are we doing it right? How do we invite more men into the work of equity without pushing them away?In this powerful, no-fluff episode of *The Evolved Caveman*, Dr. John sits down with legendary social justice educator, activist, and author **Paul Kivel** to tackle the messy, meaningful questions at the intersection of mascu...
2019-09-1648 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Peak Performance Isn’t Just for LeBron James — Personalized Medicine w/ Jon Mitchell, PA-C**Peak Performance Isn’t Just for LeBron — Personalized Medicine with Jon Mitchell, PA-C**What if you had your own personal health strategist — someone who decoded your bloodwork like a CIA agent and handed you a custom plan to boost energy, clear brain fog, and actually feel f*cking amazing?Not just a doctor. Not just a coach. A *precision health consultant* built for high performers like *you*.In this game-changing episode, Dr. John sits down with **Jon Mitchell, PA-C** — a Functional Medicine expert turned elite health consultant. Jon helps ambitious, burnt-out men fix their...
2019-09-0934 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Ditch the Mask, Ditch the Bullsh*t, Live With Confidence — with Robert Kandell****Ditch the Mask, Ditch the Bullsh*t, Live With Confidence — with Robert Kandell**What does it take to be a *full-spectrum man* in a world still stuck in Man Box culture?In this unfiltered episode, Dr. John sits down with **Robert Kandell** — communication expert, speaker, and bestselling author of *unHIDDEN* — to talk about how men can stop performing and start living with purpose, power, and emotional truth.They dig into:- How to break free from the masculinity mask - Why we’re addicted to external validation — and how to break the cycle ...
2019-09-0259 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Porn, Power & Taking Back Control — with Craig Perra****Porn, Power & Taking Back Control — with Craig Perra** *The Evolved Caveman | Episode 12*Let’s get real — porn, compulsive behavior, and shame are silently wrecking lives. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.In this raw episode, Dr. John talks with world-renowned coach **Craig Perra**, founder of *The Mindful Habit*. Craig has helped high performers around the globe break free from porn addiction, compulsive behavior, and the toxic shame that fuels them.We dive into:- How compulsive behavior hijacks your brain and your confidence - Why porn addiction is often m...
2019-08-0542 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererGreat Inner Game = Wild Outer Success w/ Tori Helf, M.A.**Mindset. Power. Purpose.** **Transform Your Inner Game with Tori Helf** *The Evolved Caveman | Episode 11*What if you could succeed without burning out? Lead without losing yourself? Grow your business without wrecking your health or relationships?In this episode, Dr. John chats with transformational coach **Tori Helf** — a former HR exec turned mindset expert — about what it takes to thrive from the inside out.We dig into:- The mindset shifts that unlock real, sustainable success - How to avoid burnout as a high-achiever - Why purpose-driven entrepreneurs sabotage themselv...
2019-07-2946 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Unf*ck Your Brain, Shame & Sex — with Dr. Faith Harper****Unf*ck Your Brain, Shame & Sex — with Dr. Faith Harper** *The Evolved Caveman | Ep. 10*Therapist. Neuroscience nerd. Bestselling author. Zero bulls*t. Dr. Faith Harper joins Dr. John for a raw, funny, and practical conversation on what it really takes to heal your brain, your shame, and your sex life.We get into:- What’s actually happening in your brain under stress - How shame screws us up (and how to fight back) - The link between trauma, silence, and sex - Real tools to start *unf*cking* yo...
2019-07-2250 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow Do You Survive a Contentious Divorce? Dr. John's Divorce Story and Radical AcceptanceThe Evolved Caveman podcast is now #16 in Self-help! Please keep us keep moving up the charts by liking, listening, subscribing and sharing for more powerful, life-altering information! Let's start a movement!In this episode, Dr. John shares the painful story of his unnecessarily contentious divorce; and one of the key tools he used to manage the intense negative emotions he felt during litigation...-Radical Acceptance-Listen in as he shares about the three and a half years of litigation, losing $150,000 in attorney fees, the lies spread, parental alienation, and even, parental abduction. And none...
2019-07-1520 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Mental Toughness Without the BS — with Dr. Ganz Ferrance, Canada's Top Psychologist****Mental Toughness Without the BS — with Dr. Ganz Ferrance** *The Evolved Caveman Podcast**What do gang leaders, oil riggers, cops, and CEOs have in common? They all trust **Dr. Ganz Ferrance** to help them handle stress, pressure, and high-stakes decisions without losing their minds.This week, Dr. John sits down with the no-nonsense psychologist and performance coach to unpack:- Why stress hits men hard — and how to manage it like a pro - How to stay cool under pressure (even when sh*t gets real) - The biggest mindset mistakes...
2019-07-0758 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer**Fighting for Fatherhood Against The Courts And An Ex — with Mark Winkler****Fighting for Fatherhood — with Mark Winkler** *The Evolved Caveman | Episode 7*What happens when a father has to fight the system just to stay in his daughter’s life?In this raw and powerful episode, Dr. John talks with **Mark Winkler**, author of *My Daughter’s Keeper* — the gripping story of one man’s battle through the courts and custody system to hold onto his daughter. But this isn’t just about the legal fight — it’s a journey of personal growth, healing, and redefining masculinity through fatherhood. Dr. John also shares some of his harrowing divorce...
2019-07-0251 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererHow We Evolve As Men w/ Mark Greene, Author, Activist**Breaking Out of the Man Box — with Mark Greene** *The Evolved Caveman | Episode 5*What if everything you were taught about being a man was… wrong?In this episode, Dr. John talks with **Mark Greene** — Emmy-winning animator, bestselling author, and senior editor at *The Good Men Project* — about how “Man Box” culture stunts men’s emotional growth, damages relationships, and keeps us stuck.We cover:- What it really means to be a “good man” today - The cost of emotional repression and isolation - Why men must evolve in the era of #MeToo
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The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer** From Grouchy to Grounded: The Truth About Irritable Male Syndrome w/ Dr. Jed Diamond**From Grouchy to Grounded: The Truth About Irritable Male Syndrome** *with Dr. Jed Diamond | The Evolved Caveman*Ever feel low-key ragey for no reason? Snapping at your partner? Checked out at work? You might be dealing with something called **Irritable Male Syndrome** — and yeah, it’s a real thing.In this episode, Dr. John sits down with men’s health pioneer **Dr. Jed Diamond** — founder of *MenAlive* and author of 16 books including *Irritable Male Syndrome*, *12 Rules for Good Men*, and *Healing the Family Father Wound*.We dive into:- WTF Irritable Male Synd...
2019-05-2353 minThe Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John SchinnererEvolved Caveman Episode 1 with Dr. John SchinnererWelcome to The Evolved Caveman with Dr. John Schinnerer. Dr. John focuses on the evolution of men in areas such as leadership, health, relationships, purpose, work and self-mastery. He has been a Ph.D. and coach for over 20 years, working with Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, CEOs, elite athletes and high net worth individuals. His passion is the intersection of high performance, success and happiness. So, if you're looking for how to get the most from your relationships, your work and your life, you're in the perfect place. If you like what you've heard, support us by subscribing, leaving...
2019-05-1223 min