In this episode, Lisa McGrath welcomes Kyle Craik to explore the intersection of podcasting, wellness coaching, and martial arts. They delve into how martial arts impart life lessons across ages and discuss sports injuries and pop culture's role in martial arts interest. The conversation highlights the "Good Grief" book launch and its unique stories, navigating identity, grief, and the significance of Men's Mental Health Month. They examine evolving men's roles, gender dynamics, and the importance of raising emotionally intelligent boys. Topics include traditional masculinity versus emotional intelligence, relationship challenges, therapy, and online dating. Kyle shares insights on his podcast, dojo, and the promotion of "Good Grief."
(0:19) Introduction and welcoming Kyle Craik
(0:34) Discussing podcasting and wellness coaching
(2:18) The role of wellness and martial arts in life
(5:45) Martial arts training and life lessons across ages
(6:33) Sports injuries and martial arts backgrounds
(8:31) Pop culture's influence on martial arts interest
(9:04) "Good Grief" book launch and unique stories
(10:25) Navigating identity, grief, and men's mental health
(14:02) Significance of Men's Mental Health Month
(15:50) Understanding and evolving men's roles
(21:26) Gender roles and relationship dynamics
(25:28) Community, social media, and men's vulnerability
(28:11) Raising emotionally intelligent boys
(33:30) Self-discovery and relationships
(34:59) Traditional masculinity versus emotional intelligence
(40:26) Authenticity and modern relationship challenges
(43:08) Honest conversations in relationships
(46:14) Impact of children and relationship changes
(48:15) Navigating breakups and extreme behaviors
(51:00) Attitudes towards therapy and online dating
(52:04) Online dating experiences and social media's impact
(57:18) Controlling social media and instant gratification
(1:00:13) Men's challenges in relationships and work
(1:07:43) Giving without expectation and setting boundaries
(1:09:42) Dealing with feelings of being taken advantage of
(1:11:45) The importance of actionable boundaries
(1:14:00) Rejection, reflection, and gender dynamics
(1:14:33) Kyle Craik's podcast, dojo, and promoting "Good Grief"