What’s really happening beneath modern masculinity—beyond stereotypes, blame, or culture wars? In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, guest Kirk Kappelhoff breaks down the macro trends shaping men’s lives today: identity confusion, loneliness, social withdrawal, and a shrinking sense of purpose.

Hosted by Sana, this conversation is for anyone who wants a clearer, more grounded view of what men are navigating—and how those shifts impact relationships, families, and society. You’ll leave with practical insight on redefining identity, building purpose, and strengthening emotional awareness without losing strength.

Kirk Kappelhoff is the author of Alpha: Eight Challenges of the Modern Man and creates research-backed content on masculinity, mental health, purpose, and emotional intelligence. He shares his work on YouTube and at Project Alpha.

Separate identity from income: self-worth can’t be reduced to salary or net worth.

Rebuild social connection: the “friendship recession” is real—prioritize time with people.

Create purpose intentionally through work, relationships, and meaning-making in hardship.

Name emotions to process them better and reduce emotional shutdown.

Social media can fuel comparison and entitlement—use it consciously, not compulsively.

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What if “being strong” isn’t about pushing harder—but learning to pause, reflect, and choose your response under pressure?

In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Yusuf speaks with Dr. Cynthia Coy about how mindset is built over time, why grind culture burns leaders out, and how men (and anyone in high-responsibility roles) can create breathing room without losing performance. Expect practical reframes—like the “power of the pause,” intentional language, and building a community that supports growth instead of shutting it down.

Dr. Cynthia Coy is the Founder and CEO of Uncase Solutions and a retired Air Force officer. She works as an executive coach and leadership strategist supporting high-achieving leaders in mindset, communication, and sustainable leadership.

Treat mindset as a daily practice—reflect, define your goals, and name the mental obstacles.

Use “pause + breathe” to shift from reaction to intention before high-stakes moments.

Identify inherited beliefs from childhood, then replace them with more useful thoughts.

Watch your self-talk: language shapes confidence, choices, and long-term habits.

Try the 7-second pause to let unhelpful thoughts pass before you respond.

Build a “dream cheerleader” community that offers support, resources, and accountability.

Website: https://www.uncagedsolutions.com/ 

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In Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana sits down with leadership coach Simon Copsey to unpack a surprising question: why do parenting and management feel so similar, and why does that comparison trigger people?

This episode is for parents, managers, and anyone leading under pressure who wants to replace control with better conditions. You will learn how expectations shape behavior, why motivation cannot be forced, and how emotional regulation helps you respond with clarity instead of reacting on impulse.

Simon Copsey started as a developer and tech lead and now works with leaders and teams navigating complexity and transformation. He is also a father, currently learning the realities of parenting firsthand.

Swap blame for curiosity: ask “What conditions created this behavior?”

Build motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Practice “curious before furious” to protect trust and psychological safety.

Treat mistakes as learning signals, then adjust the environment.

Lead from behind: remove obstacles so others can succeed.

Website: https://curiouscoffee.club/ – includes free resources and Simon's articles

LinkedIn: Simon Copsey

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In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Yusuf sits down with Jones Loflin to unpack why “being slammed” is not success, it’s often imbalance. Jones shares simple frameworks to help men protect their mental health without needing a total life overhaul.

This conversation is for anyone feeling stretched thin, showing up everywhere but fully present nowhere. You’ll learn how to spot what’s slipping, reset your schedule with intention, and make small shifts that actually create breathing room.

Jones Loflin helps people manage overload using practical models and simple frameworks. He is the co-author of Juggling Elephants, which uses the “three-ring circus” lens for work, relationships, and self.

Ask: “In my drive to get it all done, what’s not getting done well?”

Use the three rings (Work, Relationships, Self) to spot what you’re neglecting

If you think you’re “providing,” ask your family what they actually need from you

Replace time management with choice and schedule management

“Quarantine your worry” by assigning worry a specific time and place

If you’re burned out, take a walk in nature to reset and regain clarity

Website: https://jonesloflin.com/ 

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Most leaders think tough seasons are rare, but pressure is part of the job. In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Sayan sits down with Oksana Lukash to unpack the one leadership lesson that still works when things get tense and your nervous system is on edge.

This conversation is for founders, execs, and people managers leading through hypergrowth, conflict, layoffs, or culture change. You will learn why copying “playbooks” fails, how to lead with clarity without becoming cold, and what it actually takes to build trust, psychological safety, and a real leadership bench.

Oksana Lukash is a Chief People Officer, advisor, and coach who has led teams through hypergrowth, turnarounds, layoffs, and major culture rewrites.

Stop copying competitor playbooks; leadership must fit your company’s stage, values, and customers.

Build leadership “safe spaces” for reflection and training regularly, not once a year.

Real leadership is measured by how well your team succeeds, not your title or perks.

Executive teams are often just talented individuals; trust and communication must be built intentionally.

Define your “no matter what” values before chaos hits, not in survival mode.

Normalize mental health days and honest check-ins to prevent costly mistakes and burnout.

Website: https://oksanalukash.com/ 

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In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Sayan sits down with Stanley Bronstein to break down what actually makes change stick. They challenge the idea that growth has to be brutal and replace it with a simple, sustainable system built for real life.

This conversation is for men who feel stuck in cycles of motivation, burnout, and starting over. You will learn how to build lasting habits without shame, extremes, or relying on willpower, and how to shift from “I have to” into “I get to” so discipline becomes a privilege, not punishment.

Stanley Bronstein is an attorney, CPA, life coach, and author. He lost over 220 pounds through lifestyle changes and has maintained the transformation for nearly 17 years. He created The Way of Excellence and founded the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge.

Start with willingness: decide you will do what it takes for as long as it takes

Build change gradually: improve one meal, one walk, one small action at a time

Belief drives behavior: if you believe you can, you act differently

Use rules to create discipline so decisions become automatic

Commitment removes negotiation: identity beats motivation every time

Reframe discipline: replace “I have to” with “I get to” to stay consistent

Website: https://thewayofexcellence.com/ 

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In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Sayan Bhattacharjee sits down with leadership and mindfulness expert Dalida Turkovich to flip the script on what self-compassion really means. It’s not “being soft” or letting yourself off the hook. It’s learning to stay steady under pressure so you lead with clarity instead of criticism.

This episode is for men who push through stress, lead with performance, and feel one mistake away from burnout. You’ll learn a practical 3-step method to respond to setbacks with respect, build psychological safety in your workplace, and create a culture where accountability feels doable, not threatening.

Dalida Turkovich is a leadership and mindfulness expert with 30+ years of experience. She is an ICF-certified coach, a mindful self-compassion teacher, and a trauma-informed practitioner who supports leaders and teams across high-performance environments.

Self-compassion has 3 parts: mindfulness (notice), common humanity (normalize), and softening (support).

Inner criticism can create short-term action, but it drains long-term resilience and trust.

Psychological safety grows when leaders recognize effort and set clear boundaries with care.

Use a quick reset in hard moments: pause, name what’s happening, then choose your next respectful response.

A regulated leader changes the room by reducing tension, reactivity, and fear-based performance.

https://www.beijingmindfulnessacademy.com/ 

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If you’re busy but not fully alive, this Mind Over Masculinity episode is for you. Host Sana sits down with Florian Kemmerich to unpack what purpose really means beyond branding, and how alignment can support your mental health when life feels heavy.

This conversation is for high achievers, leaders, and anyone tired of living a life that looks good on paper but feels empty inside. You’ll hear Florian’s journey from external success to internal clarity, plus a grounded way to pursue purpose without fantasy thinking or ego-driven “impact” performance.

Florian Kemmerich is an impact investor, senior entrepreneur, purpose strategist, and global keynote speaker. He’s the author of On Vocation, a framework for aligning purpose with profession.

Purpose is not a slogan, it’s an inner direction that guides real choices

External success without self-knowledge can still feel empty

Masculinity can pressure men to perform, not reflect

Build purpose from contribution, not ego

Use small weekly actions to move toward alignment (one conversation, boundary, or skill)

Website: https://on-vocation.com/ 

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A lot of men are trying to improve, but using the same old playbook: push harder, feel less, perform more. In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Sayan sits down with Louis Brantmeyer to redefine what “healthy masculinity” actually looks like in modern life.

This conversation is for men who feel emotionally stuck, keep repeating the same relationship patterns, or want to grow without turning self-work into another scoreboard. You will learn how to spot your triggers, build real emotional regulation, and shift from reaction to conscious choice.

Louis Brantmeyer is a dating and relationship coach who helps professionals build deeper intimacy and healthier partnerships. He shares practical tools for emotional awareness, healing old patterns, and showing up with honesty.

Treat triggers as data: pause, notice the feeling, then choose your response

Practice “radical responsibility” by focusing on what you can control

Build a daily regulation habit (breath, grounding, or a quiet “reset spot”)

Trace repeating patterns back to early memories and the story you attached to them

Rewrite the story with a trusted perspective, then take one new action to reinforce it

Consistency beats intensity: small daily reps create real change over time

Find him on TikTok: Louis Brantmeyer

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In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Yusuf sits down with Albert Butler to reframe accounting as more than spreadsheets and compliance. Albert explains why accounting is the “heartbeat” of business and a practical key to personal finance clarity.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone tired of living paycheck to paycheck who wants more control and calm around money. You will learn how tracking your numbers reveals the real story behind your decisions, helps you scale sustainably, and supports long-term legacy building.

Albert Butler is a CPA, author, and partner at a national public accounting firm. He holds degrees from Southern University and LSU, and earned a 4.0 GPA in his MBA.

Treat accounting like a “financial doctor” that tells the full truth, not a commodity service

Use the “Five Muscles of Enterprise” framework: leadership, operations, sales, IT/data, and accounting

If you cannot explain inputs, outputs, costs, and pricing, growth will eventually collapse

Follow the money to find the truth in your systems, decisions, and relationships

Build personal and business “governance” so hard decisions are clear and consistent

Start financial empowerment at home by opening the family budget and teaching how money works

Website / Contact: https://albertbutler.com/about 

Social Media: @albertbutlercpa

(also referenced: Forbes.com, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance)

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