Alison Armstrong is back for her second round on 'The Heart of Man'.

For those of you unfamiliar with her, Alison is a sought-after teacher, thought leader, and the author of the best-selling books 'Keys to the Kingdom' and 'The Queen's Code'.

For over three decades, she has been teaching and speaking about men, women, human behavior, and relationships.

Through her seminars, books, online programs, and media contrutions, she has helped millions of people create more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families, and more productive organizations.

As her work has evolved over the decades, Alison has focused on illuminating the human instincts that shape behavior, instincts that transcend gender, age, or upbringing.

She helps us see how these deeply embedded tendencies can create conflict in relationships, and how understanding them can lead to more harmony, connection, and clarity.

I’m incredibly excited to share this upcoming conversation with you, where we dive into one of the frameworks that has deeply shaped my own life:

• The Amazing Development of Men.

This model outlines the stages that a man will instinctively move through in his life — from Page all the way to Elder —each coming with its own distinct characteristics, motivations, and lessons.

I’ve found it to be an incredibly valuable map for understanding myself, identifying what I need in the phase that I'm in, and navigating the potential friction that can arise in intimate relationships.

In this interview, discover:

• The critical stages of the prince, tunnel and the king

• What types of princes exist, what unique challenges they face, and how they can skillfully navigate the relational conflicts that can often arise during this period

• What kind of woman a man chooses when he’s ready to build a life

• Why the belief that men are non-committal is a myth

• About the powerful “Tunnel” stage, which can be seen as a reckoning and deep period of reflection where a man confronts the ways he may have abandoned & betrayed himself in pursuit of success or approval.

• How to move through the tunnel deliberately through the process of Noble Forgiveness — a pathway navigating through shame that ultimately allows a man to step into the King stage with clarity and integrity.

As with our last conversation, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Alison. I continue to be deeply inspired by her work, especially by the reverence and clarity with which she speaks about men. Her teachings offer profound insight not only into relationships, but into our own development, and I’m confident you’ll receive value from it.

This is one you won’t want to miss...

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Connect with Alison Armstrong:

Website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealisonarmstrong/?hl=de

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlisonArmstrongVideos

Listen to "The Queen's Code": https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/qc-audiobook.html

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website:

https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (one more spot available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

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Episodes you might enjoy: Alison Armstrong: Healing Shame & Restoring Honor As Men | EP 31:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GEjXFYLEWmw70e861j2Yh?si=gD5FsPvSTnmVOQhCsFFTpQ

Steve James is a meditation teacher, somatic practitioner, artist & the host of the Guru Viking Podcast. With a rich & diverse background, his work todays bridges the worlds of body-based practices & contemplative spiritual traditions.

Growing up in Scottland, his journey into body-based disciplines began at the ripe age of five with martial arts & intensive physical training, eventually leading to elite-level competition as a member of the Scottish Fencing team in his teens. He later expanded his practice to include yoga, qigong, and physical performance

In parallel, Steve's path into contemplative & spiritual disciplines started early through an apprenticeship with a Christian mystic from the Celtic tradition. And this formative experience inspired years of study & deep personal practice in prayer, contemplation, and inquiry. He has continued this journey through extensive meditation practice, silent retreats & extensive studies in world mysticism.

As a result of his unique range of experiences & understanding of human behaviour, high performance, spirituality & interpersonal relationships, he is highly sought after by leading figures at the highest levels of the arts, entertainment & business.

In our interview, we explore:

• Steve's perspective on the value of exploring meditation & contemplative practices that teach us to go beyond the body, alongside body-based practices that deeply engage us into our bodies.

• His personal interest & philosophy around pushing the limits of physical & psychological performance, including his pursuit of arctic survival training in Sweden's boreal forest, where daytime temperatures reach highs of only -24°C.

• Our individual encounters at the edge of life, sharing our personal near-death experiences & reflecting on how these moments have shaped us & what they taught us about life moving forward.

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Steve and found it to be a powerful discussion for all the men here seeking deeper self-cultivation, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually with a highly regarded teacher in the transformational growth space.—

Connect with Steve James

Website: https://www.guruviking.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guruviking

Listen to Steve's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/GuruViking

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (1 spot available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

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Episodes you might enjoy: Eli Buren: Embodied Leadership — Cultivating Presence & Depth | EP 29: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vqmGKNDBxm2pmH8hi6ckr?si=4b60b11ecfd448db

'Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative'

This insight comes from one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, and a true pioneer in the field: Dr. Peter Levine.

He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, a groundbreaking, neurobiological approach to trauma healing that he’s spent over 50 years developing. With doctorates in both Biophysics and Psychology, Peter has helped redefine how we understand trauma in the world not as a disorder of the mind, but as a deeply embedded, hyperaroused stress response in the body that calls for a body-oriented approach to healing.

His best-known work, Waking the Tiger, has become a classic in the field of trauma and has been published in over 29 languages.

He’s also the author of 'Healing Trauma', 'In an Unspoken Voice', 'Trauma and Memory', and his most recent book, An 'Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey' which is a deeply personal look into his life and his journey of overcoming trauma.

Dr. Levine’s work has now been taught to over 30,000 therapists in more than 42 countries, he's been recognized with multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards, and he continues to teach and consult internationally.

In my interview with Dr. Levine, we explore his core understandings of trauma, debunking the myth that it’s a brain disorder or a psychological weakness. Instead, he frames trauma as the body’s natural response to overwhelming experiences that were never fully processed or completed.

We discuss:

• The relationship between trauma and the body, and why true healing doesn’t happen solely through cognitive insight, but through deep bodily integration

• A powerful story from his book 'In an Unspoken Voice', sharing his experience of being hit by a car 20 years ago. He walks us through how he processed and released the stress response in his body, which helped him mitigate the onset of PTSD and served as a real-time application of his life's work.

• The process of writing his most recent book and the deeper intention behind sharing his personal journey.

• How men, especially those conditioned to view the world through a lens of threat or mistrust can begin to return back to safety, openness, and intimacy in relationship.

Dr. Peter Levine’s work has been absolutely foundational in my own life, helping me understand trauma and how to work through my own personal experiences with chronic anxiety and depression.

I see this episode as an important one for any man who’s seeking a deeper understanding of what trauma is, and how to begin orientating back to the body and learning to work with it.

It was an absolute honor to speak with someone I consider a true legend in the field. I deeply commend Dr. Levine’s resilience, dedication, courage and his unwavering commitment to bringing these revolutionary insights to the world at a time when few people even understood what trauma was.

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Connect with Dr. Peter A. Levine:

Website: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpeteralevine

Read Dr. Levine's most recent book 'An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey': https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Trauma-Healing-Journey/dp/B0CBZCJT3J

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (2 spots available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

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Episodes you might enjoy: Edward Dangerfield: Coming Into Relationship With Life | EP 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HSpd8uXWxzLOSQuh9Xi90?si=8e1763442c844af6

Alex Grendi is back for his second round on The Heart of Man and I’m incredibly excited for all of you to drop into our conversation today.

Over the last year, I’ve been working with more and more men who wanted to last longer, overcome performance anxiety, or build more fulfilling sexual relationships. And with that, I began to feel a strong urge to create a clear roadmap for any man struggling in this area.

A map that doesn’t just treat the surface-level symptoms of premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction, but actually gets down to the root of what’s really going on...

So for me, this conversation wasn’t just about performing better, even though that's something we cover extensively. In our conversation, we cover:

• The deeper conditioning so many men carry around sex: how our early experiences shape us, and how shame, fear, and guilt often get wired into our bodies long before we even understand what sex is.

• Why so many men feel the pressure to perform, but have never actually been taught how to connect with their own pleasure, know their desires, feel safe in their bodies, or lead from a place of honesty.

• The steps a man can take to last longer and experience more fulfilling sex. Along the way, I share personal reflections both from my own journey and from the men I’ve worked with on the challenges that often arise and how to navigate them.

• Intimacy in relationships, and the importance of bringing more joy, play, and lightness into the bedroom.

For those of you who haven’t listened to my first podcast with Alex (which I highly recommend), Alex is a men’s sex coach who helps men overcome premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction so they can fully satisfy their partners in the bedroom.

Before entering this field of work, Alex personally experienced all kinds of challenges and insecurities in the bedroom. And despite having had a number of sexual experiences, he consistently felt disconnected from himself and his partners, often navigating sex through fear, anxiety, or relying on substances just to get through the moment.

Determined to find a path to deeper peace and connection, Alex embarked on a journey of self-exploration to understand the challenges he was facing, eventually leading him to become a sex coach himself.

What I’ve always appreciated about Alex and his approach is the compassion he brings to the suffering so many men experience in this part of their lives and the stand he takes for men to feel safe in their sexuality while also learning to own what they truly want and need.

The way he delivers his teachings is simple, grounded, and direct, which is what makes the path forward feel not only accessible, but genuinely achievable.

Over the last few years, I’ve shared openly that sexuality has been one of my deepest areas of growth, especially in reclaiming my expression, stepping into deeper confidence in both relationships and business, and experiencing a greater sense of satisfaction in my life overall.

If you’re a man who’s felt dissatisfied with your performance in the bedroom, but you’re also longing to experience deeper satisfaction and connection with an intimate partner, this one’s for you.

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Connect with Alex Grendi:

Website: https://www.alexgrendi.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Alex.Grendi

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (2 spots available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

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Episodes you might enjoy: Alex Grendi: Navigating From Sexual Anxiety To Unwavering Confidence | EP 16: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MEJnYtRjKpiGjD8gsCkdh?si=Bcp9QspjRMuW0G_aLBDxWg

Breathwork has been and continues to be a foundational part of my personal and professional journey...

However, after nearly 50 published episodes, we’ve yet to dive deep into its transformative power. This is something, I’m excited to change today in my conversation with Jamie Clements.

As a leading breathwork coach and the founder of 'The Breath Space', Jamie is dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves through the accessible and transformative tool of their own breath.

Having struggled with anxiety, depression and panic attacks in his late teens and early 20s, Jamie discovered the power of breathwork through his own lived experience. What began as a tool for exploration to support him on his journey, ultimately became a pathway to embodiment, emotional freedom, and purpose.

His mission today is to make breathwork both accessible and transformative. Whether it's performance breathwork for athletes, therapeutic breathwork for healing, or simple breathing techniques for nervous system regulation, Jamie believes that the power of the breath can support us all. He works with a wide range of clients—from entrepreneurs and athletes to creatives and professionals—supporting them in cultivating healthier & more resilient lives.

In our conversation, Jamie and I explore:

• His personal journey—from disconnection. Disembodiment & loss of purpose to reconnection, inner alignment & meaning.

• The challenges of our modern times, and how so many men are conditioned to live out the scripts of who we think we should be, rather than embracing who we truly are. ..

• We distill the umbrella term of breathwork into three core pillars: 1) functional breathing for everyday health, 2) emotional regulation and nervous system balance, and 3) therapeutic/transformational breathwork for healing.

• Throughout our conversation, we dive into the nuances of each pillar, highlighting key things to pay attention to, common pitfalls to avoid, and the personal breakthroughs and benefits that can emerge from this powerful practice.

• We also discuss the importance of discernment when pursuing a path of healing, and how meaningful inner work requires the support of community, integration, and embracing who we already are today.

As I see it, this episode is a powerful one for any man looking to understand the depth and breadth of breathwork—not just as a tool, but as a way of living. It offers both practical insights alongside emotional depth for anyone on a path of healing, self-discovery, and embodied leadership

Let's dive in...

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Connect with Jamie Clements:

Website: https://thebreathspace.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieclements_

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNCipTXpNSuf6gPrKZ8bMFg

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (2 spots available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

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Episodes you might enjoy:

#2 | Edward Dangerfield: Coming Into Relationship With Life: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HSpd8uXWxzLOSQuh9Xi90?si=1681de7b39c748a3

#37 | Edward Dangerfield: Coming Home To Our Bodies And Embodying Sexual Integrity: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZxgoiredEUjDCdGov17ea?si=96c2eb35d65d4e33

Bjoern Keune is a successful entrepreneur and investor with over 13 years of experience founding and managing companies—and someone I am proud to call a dear friend.

Leaving business school before graduation to immerse himself in real-world entrepreneurship, Bjoern co-founded and served as CEO of Invincible Brands, a direct-to-consumer platform that he scaled from zero to €120 million in sales within just five years.

Despite his extraordinary achievements, Bjoern’s relentless pursuit of success came at a significant personal cost. Along the way, he created numerous personas, or false images, of how he believed he needed to show up to fulfill the role of leading the company.

To cope with the intense demands of running the business, he developed several addictions, which, in his own words, ruined the health of his own body and mind.

The emptiness of this reality and the worsening of his life circumstances forced him down a path of self-discovery in the search for answers. After exiting the company and finally achieving the business success he had always believed would bring him the freedom he was looking for, he realized this achievement did not offer him the liberation he truly desired.

Overwhelmed by stress, disconnected from his true self, and burdened by the weight of the inauthentic personas he had created, Bjoern recognized the need for radical transformation and a return to integrity with himself and his environment.

It was during this time that he explored various ancient wisdom teachings, coaching, and connected with the life-altering practice of Connected Breathwork. These tools allowed him to reclaim his sense of self and uncover a deeper connection with his inner truth. Through this journey, Bjoern gained a new perspective on life, realizing that the happiness and freedom he sought could not be achieved through his old methods alone.

In our conversation together:

• Bjoern and I dove deeply into his personal journey as he pursued external success.He acknowledged that, along his journey, he lost sight of the very freedom he had been searching for. Instead, he became trapped in a system that left him feeling anything but free— living by the assumption that he had to be and show up in a certain way.

• We explored the roles and personas Bjoern adopted - repeatedly affirming to himself that he needed to be someone other than who he truly is.

• We also unpacked the weight of the demands he was experiencing and the vices he subsequently turned to—such as pornography, sex, and drugs—to manage the overwhelm of his circumstances and the pain of disconnection, as well as the challenge of letting these vices go when he had relied upon them to self-soothe, self-regulate, and meet unmet needs.

• We dove into his journey of change, including how he stepped out of the roles, personas, and identities he had created for himself, and how he embraced the emotions he had long disconnected from—particularly in relationship to grief.

• We discussed the power of radical honesty and what it looked like for Bjoern to return to integrity and become a man he could truly be proud of.

This has been an incredible conversation with someone I deeply value in my life. I trust that his personal journey will support and inspire your own.

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Connect with Bjoern Keune

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjoernkeune/

Discover more about 'Acta': https://www.acta.so/

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (2 spots available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

'Heal The Boy, So The Man Can Appear'

This message lies at the heart of my next guest's work: Ryan Moresby-White.

As a relationship coach and advocate for men’s mental health, Ryan is devoted to helping men uncover and heal the root causes of their suffering—unresolved childhood trauma, internalized shame, and the emotional disconnection so many men carry in silence.

His mission is clear:

To guide men into a deeper relationship with themselves, to help them face the wounds of their past with compassion and courage, and to support them in reclaiming a more integrated, authentic expression of masculinity—one that holds both strength and softness, direction and depth.

Born in South Africa and raised in Australia, Ryan appeared to be doing everything “right” on the surface nearly a decade ago—building a successful career in the construction industry and relentlessly following the path he believed he was meant to take. Yet internally, the weight of living a façade began to wear on him.

Over time, it became clear that the high expectations placed on him growing up, the emotional disconnection within his family, and a deep fear of abandonment had quietly shaped his sense of self—leaving him with the belief that he was unworthy and unlovable. It wasn’t until he came face-to-face with his deep need for significance—and the emotional pain he had long been trying to mask—that he began the journey of unraveling his past and rebuilding himself from within."

It was during this pivotal time that it became clear to him: if we want lives of authenticity and freedom, we must address our early developmental stages and understand how they continue to influence us today.

In our conversation, Ryan and I dive deep into;

• His understanding of how we are shaped from a young age as boys, the stories we inherit, and the internalized shame that festers as a result of emotional wounding.

• We discuss how to move through this shame and also explore how our relationships with our mothers and fathers shape us—unpacking the mother wound and examining how Ryan worked through his relationship with his father, ultimately finding acceptance for the high demands placed on him from a young age.

• We discuss the critical role that cultivating nourishment as a discipline, along with the importance of brotherhood and community plays as essential pillars in fostering emotional resilience."

As I see it, this episode is a powerful one for any man looking to gain a deeper understanding of how our past shapes our present—impacting our relationships, professional lives, and connection to ourselves. It touches on essential pillars needed for a journey of restoration and healing and offers a glimpse into what’s possible when a man does this work.

And now let’s dive into this powerful and heart-led conversation with Ryan Moresby-White and me

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Connect with Ryan Moresby-White

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmoresbywhite

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.moresbywhite/

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (1 spot available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

Solange Beaumont is a Holistic Trauma Healing Therapist with over a decade of experience in supporting individuals through emotional healing and growth.

Her passion lies in guiding people toward healing deep emotional wounds and facilitating spaces where they can acknowledge the pains of their past. She supports them in unraveling layers of emotional armor and dissolving blockages that have created disconnection from themselves and others.

Solange's own healing journey began at the early age of 16. After losing her father, who had been her primary caregiver, she was left feeling lost and disconnected. This experience set her on a path of growth and healing that has unfolded over the past two decades, guiding her through grief, co-dependency, feelings of unworthiness, loneliness, and suppressed emotions she hadn’t yet acknowledged.

A core aspect of Solange's work today is Family Constellation Therapy, a unique healing modality that uncovers hidden dynamics within family systems and relationships. This approach aims to address imbalances or dysfunctions by resolving unresolved conflicts or wounds within the family, whether they exist on a conscious or subconscious level

It was in one of these workshop settings that I first encountered Solange and her transformative work. During the workshop, I began addressing an early imprint related to my mother—one I had become aware was showing up in my intimate relationships.

What transpired during this time was something I could never have anticipated. This experience provided an opportunity to see, acknowledge, and fully feel emotions that had been repressed for nearly three decades. For the first time, I was able to offer the response I had longed to express but couldn’t at a younger age.

I left the session with a palpable sense of change, noticing a distinct shift in my relationship with my parents as I prepared to return to Germany just a few days later.

Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to return for one more constellation, and once again, I left with a similar, palpable shift—acknowledging what had been left unacknowledged and gaining a deeper discernment of what is mine and what is not.

For the purpose of this interview, I wanted to come together with Solange to explore the early imprints we receive from our primary caregivers, and how our relationships with our mother and father shape us later in adult life, particularly when we come together in intimate relationship with others.

We unpack some of the systemic principles of this modality and how it can help us understand potential imbalances we may have experienced. We discuss how we can acknowledge these imbalances, give ourselves permission to feel what’s there, see what’s present, and ultimately come into a maturation and individuation beyond those initial imprints.

This is an incredible conversation for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how our early imprints can impact us today and how we can integrate them to live with more sovereignty and authenticity. Having personally experienced significant results from her work, I also hope that sharing my experiences will be beneficial to you...

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Connect with Solange Beaumont:

Website:https://www.solangebeaumont.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solange.beaumont

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (1 spot available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

Chris Bale is back for our second round on Heart of Man—and this conversation together truly did not disappoint.

For those of you who may not have listened to our first conversation or are new to Chris, he is an internationally recognized Energy Worker, Qi Gong Teacher, and Intimacy Mentor. Over the past decade, Chris has supported profound transformations in the lives of thousands of men and women from around the world.

In his early years, Chris pursued extensive training across a variety of healing modalities, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, medical qigong, reiki, and sexual alchemy. Alongside this, he has spent many years immersed in his own internal work, dismantling personal conditioning and gaining a deep experiential understanding of human energetics. And this foundation shapes the powerful work he offers today .

In this episode, Chris and I dive deeply into the nuances of man-woman relating, intimacy and sex, where he shares profound insights on creating deeper harmony and connection. We also had an interesting exploration around a man’s relationship with shame and how he can reclaim his sense of boldness in the world—whether in owning his voice, pursuing his direction, being willing to experiment, learning from these experiences or stepping into the leadership he is called to embody.

I deeply value my conversations with Chris and am grateful for his willingness to return on the show to expand on the themes we explored in our first interview.

And for those who reached out about the audio issues in our first interview, I want to take a moment to apologize for any inconvenience—and I’m excited to bring you this one at much better quality.

And now, let’s dive into Round 2 with Chris...

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Connect with Chris Bale:

Website: https://www.awakenedintent.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisbaleawakened

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Connect with Alex Lehmann:

Website: https://www.alexlehmann.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartofManPodcast/featured

Listen to this conversation on Apple Podcasts and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-man/id1697289478

Email: [email protected]

Interested in working with me 1:1? Apply here and book a free discovery call with me (1 spot available at present time): https://www.alexlehmann.co/11-coaching

Ash Parkhouse is a somatic bodyworker, personal trainer, and men’s coach, committed to guiding men back to their authentic selves through a unique blend of inner work and physical empowerment.

With over 15 years of experience in manual therapy and physical training, Ash has built a reputation as one of the go-to experts in Bali for all things related to the body. When someone experiences pain or challenges with their physical well-being, Ash is often the name people trust to bring them back to a place of restoration, balance and strength.

His unique approach integrates structural, somatic, and shamanic elements with compassion and practical techniques, empowering lasting transformation in his male clients.

His commitment to redefining what it means to be a man and addressing the urgent needs of modern men lies at the heart of his work...

Ash’s journey into this field has been deeply personal—marked by triumph over life’s darkest moments. From battling suicidal ideation to overcoming significant mental health challenges, Ash stands as a beacon of resilience, offering not just intellecutual knowledge but wisdom forged by his own lived experience.

I first met Ash a few years ago when he joined the team at Breathwork Bali, bringing his expertise to offer upskilling and training to us in the field. Over time, I discovered further parallels between us, as Ash had also been supported by one of my mentors, Amir Khalighi.

When I approached Ash about being a guest on my podcast, he suggested we start with a session together before recording our conversation. That session turned out to be one of the most impactful bodywork experiences of my life. It wasn’t just about releasing physical tension; it revealed areas in my body where I was still disconnected from myself and exposed the armoring that had been present to protect me—perhaps even for decades.

I left our session asking him how we could continue this work, which led to us meeting twice a week for a two and a half month period. During this time, I was able to restore deeper contact with certain areas of my body and release physical and emotional burdens I had carried for many years.

In our conversation together, Ash shares his wisdom about the human body and his observations of the patterns and compensations that emerge in men’s bodies due to past experiences or conditioning. He provides not only deep insights into the body’s innate intelligence but also practical tools for men to begin reclaiming their connection to themselves.

From there, our discussion transitions into Ash’s journey in men’s work, exploring his reflections on what it means to be a man and the lessons he has learned over years of actively engaging in personal growth and men’s development. Ash’s commitment to this work is a driving force behind the immersive experiences he now offers, helping men to move beyond disconnection and into alignment with their true selves.

As I see it, this episode offers you the chance to dive deeper into the wisdom of the body, exploring the ways we as men can stay disconnected, and learn actionable steps to reclaim that connection. Ash’s insights and experiences, combined with his own journey of reclaiming his masculinity, provide a powerful discussion for anyone seeking to express themselves more fully as a man

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