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It was an honor to interview Mike Povenz with my son, Denny Morolda.  We talk about relationships, divorce, masculinity, and how men show up as the best versions of themselves.  

Mike Povenz has a passion for helping men discover the best version of themselves and for guiding them to be better husbands and fathers. He is the founder of Modern Chivalry Men an organization inspiring men to positive change and community involvement. He is also the podcast host of Iron and Cotton. Mike has served for years as a men’s group leader and is the recipient of the Life Changer Award. He lives in North Georgia with his beloved wife of 20 years. They are the proud parents of three children: Lily, Lachlan, and Breckyn, along with 3 dogs, 2 guinea pigs, 4 chickens, and 1 psychotic fish. Mike loves the outdoors, fishing, boating, skiing, cooking on cast iron, and time with family and friends.

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This episode was a game changer for me.  I have been following along with what Ed Nissen has been doing for a while, so having the opportunity to interview him was quite an honor.  i talk to Ed about masculinity, relationship dynamics, archetypes, personality types, how to recognize our strengths and so much. more.  

Ed Nissen is a psychotherapist and owns a multi-clinician therapy practice in the Charlotte, NC area. He generally specializes in empowering people to be the ultimate version of themselves by optimizing one’s personality and how they create meaning in life.

However, Ed’s niche emerged organically due to desperately needing to transform himself as a man in a marriage. This transformation gave rise to his select specialty of male psychological development in the context of long-term relationships. Carving out such a niche led him to author a book manuscript on the matter that he is now proposing for publication.

Ed does not consider himself very competent at what he does because he believes competency is relative to the knowledge one aims to master. He perpetually grapples with abstract ideas and complex problems, and the subject matter of his book is one of them. The whole idea of male psychological development in relationships–as he states the problem–is deeply abstract and its complexity very nuanced. Therefore, he believes it would be fallacious to act as if he is competent on the matter.

However, this attitude towards competency allows him to openly explore the ideas and concepts with the curiosity necessary for acquiring a profoundly nuanced understanding of the male psychological development in relationships–relative to most who are considered knowledgeable about it. Between his personal and clinical experience—and his study of the research—his quest for the truth of such a matter is unparalleled by most. Ed believes there is much more to learn on the topic. While he does not consider himself the authority on masculinity and relationships, he hopes his work can be groundbreaking enough to advance the world of mental health for men.

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We know it is a going to be a great podcast when it feels like a few guys hanging out, busting balls, shooting the shit and getting real.  It was an absolute honor to chop it up with Cameron and JP (creators of the Shepherds of Men Movement).  These men are doing extremely important work - Redefining masculinity & calling MEN to something greater! 

Cameron and JP believe that when we get the MEN right we get the world right! Because of this belief, they created Shepherds of MEN in an effort to eliminate weakness and entitlement in MEN. What makes their message unique is that, although they come from drastically different backgrounds, their core principles have given them a unified voice that is needed more than ever to pave the way for a fundamental change in today's culture. 

What do Cameron and JP believe?

Cameron Brown - To be an example, in all areas of my life, for the next generation of men. To live a life that is edifying to my Creator and to my family and to all those that may be influenced by my actions and my attitude. To be a servant leader, putting others before self. To show real love. Not the weak, emotional kind. The kind that stretches people outside of their comfort zone so they can live a life of greatest and then pass that on to the next generation.

Josh Persons - My purpose in life is to inspire and empower other men through a multitude of avenues. I intend to raise the standards of what a real man is while creating an outlet for young men to see what good looks like. This work will create a culture where men take responsibility and pride in the domain which they have been blessed to rule.

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This was a fun discussion with one of the most interesting guests we have had on the Building Men Podcast.  Keith Yackey is  an open, honest, authentic, badass human being.  We talk about the way we show up as men, relationship dynamics, transactional relationships and sing a little karaoke in the process.

Keith Yackey  is the founder and creator of MarriedGame.com.  When his wife left him 5 years ago he realized that he was the problem and that his wife was no longer attracted to him.  Since getting her back, Keith has dedicated his life to teaching men how to get their wives to want to have sex with them again. By doing one simple thing, becoming the most attractive version of themselves.

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During this episode of the Building Men Podcast, we talk with military veteran John Perez Cruz about his journey.  JP talks candidly about mental health, how men deal with grief and breaking free from preconceived notions regarding masculinity.  JP is a transformational coach, a trauma informed facilitator and the CEO of the Rising Warrior Project.  

The Rising Warrior is here to provide a holistic approach to healing, growth, and betterment of Military Veterans, Active Duty, and First Responders. We Help Warriors bridge the gap in their healing journey, manage stress, improve communication, and create more connection amongst friends, families, and coworkers. This allows each individual to rise above their obstacles and to thrive in all aspects of their life. We are here to break the mold and discuss what it takes to move forward in life. Providing the tools necessary to help these warriors to help themselves, and in turn, help others. Let’s Rise above together.

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This was such an impactful conversation with an amazing human being.  Joseph Kajy shares his story of drug addiction and crime and how he used his pain to rewrite his story and begin to help others.   Joseph went from being the world's worst criminal to a successful businessman who uses his experience to mentor young men who are going through their own struggles.  

Joseph is a father, husband, business owner, and mentor for men in recovery. Joseph struggled with drug addiction from the age of 14 to the age of 26 . He served two separate prison sentences because of the drug use. Through a deep dive into understanding who he was a man, and how to deal with his emotions, Joseph now has 5 years of continuous sobriety. He now runs a multi million dollar fence company in Jacksonville, FL and is married with 5 kids. Joseph continues to share his story of inspiration and hope to give other men permission to share their stories and struggles.

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Mike is an investor, speaker, podcaster and founder of Investing for Freedom. Mike helps busy professionals and business owners find true freedom to live their best life.

He’s also co-founder of Four Peaks Capital Partners, LLC. His scope includes operations, management teams, development, and chief people officer. He also co-directs the overall investment strategy along with Andrew Lanoie. Mike has over 22 years of experience in finding freedom by building teams and streamlining operations.

By age 24, Mike founded his first construction company and has been involved with over 2,000 projects totaling over $1 billion, including hospitals, courthouses, federal buildings, casinos, mills, gold-processing facilities, civil projects, multi-family homes, and shopping centers. Of the companies he started, most notable is the construction company that scaled quickly to more than 100 employees and sold at a $12 million valuation, making it onto the Inc. 2009 “2500 Fastest Growing Companies in America” list.

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Michael "Chief" Peterson is a motivational speaker who did a presentation at my daughter's school a few months back.  The program was so impactful, my daughter said "dad, you need to interview the Chief...he was amazing."  She was right...this man was an absolutely tremendous guest to have on the Building Men Podcast.  

Michael "Chief" Peterson marries social consciousness with mellow poetic verses. Born and raised in New Britain, CT, he declares himself a man dedicated to his family and focused on helping our youth. Chief not only speaks about social inequities and individual struggle, but he acts to change the cycle. Chief is the playwright of and actor in his one-man show, I Wish Life Had Training Wheels. He was  appointed as the first ever Poet Laureate of his hometown, New Britain Connecticut in which he was recently voted into a second term. He appeared on Seasons 4,5, & 6 of the TvOne hit series, Lexus’ Verses and Flow. He is the consecutive three time Connecticut Spoken Word Grand Slam Champion. He finished in 5th place during the National Poetry Slam and currently among the top 5 ranked poets in the Southern Fried National Poetry slam.

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Tyler Le Floch is a men's coach who has 10+ years experience in the world of health and wellness. With a background as a CrossFit coach and athlete, injuries sent Tyler down the path of personal development and a more integrated approach to health and well being. He now seeks to guide men in their own transformation and to help them grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. 

• Tyler's certifications include:
• Level 1 & Level 2 Enlifted Language Coach 
• Training Camp For the Soul Facilitator 
• Level 2 Cross Fit Coach 

Not to mention he is the creator of FITSTYLE FRIDAY, where he parody's rap songs to provide a healthy tip to his audience. You won't want to miss 

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We talk to Timothy Lewis, an educator looking to leave this world even better than he found it.  Timothy discusses his childhood in Flint, Michigan, his love of the arts and how meditation, yoga and spiritual practices have changed his life.  Timothy is a great dude who can make playing the clarinet seem cool.  

Timothy is a native of Flint, Michigan- an educator and researcher with over 15 years of diverse experience across a wide range of disciplines.  As a New York City Master Teacher, Timothy has worked with adolescents and young adults from many different backgrounds across all 5 boroughs and Westchester, Co. Through a research fellowship with Columbia University, Timothy has led teacher trainings in STEM Education to educators across Singapore and Malaysia, and conducted marine biology research at James Cook University in Australia.  Today, Timothy gives of himself by allowing his love of learning, science, and health/wellness to expand his ability to influence change in the lives of others through teaching, mentoring, and coaching.

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