A quote from Terry Real: "To be a great marani (warrior), when the moment calls for fierceness, nobody fucks with you. And when the moment calls for tenderness, you are not tender. You are very, very tender. And a great marani knows which is which."

This podcast is a response to the recent Gillette ad that has caused a very strong backlash and stirred immense cultural conversation about what it means to be a man, the moral role of brands, and clearly pointed to a seemingly fundamental societal division.

Our perspective at Evryman is that the black and white approach to this topic is too easy and that there is a straightforward but challenging middle road. Instead of prescribing that men are either aggressive and dominant or soft and compassionate, we believe the honest reality is that both and all are true and necessary. There are times that life calls forth different skillsets and virtues, and we believe we should all have access to the whole spectrum of possibility as a man.

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This week’s episode starts off with a challenge: Are you willing to ask for help? As men we can fall into the trap of thinking we are islands, alone, isolated. But we are not wired to operate alone. So, our challenge is for you to think of something you could use help with and to reach out to the person you think can best help you.

On this episode we are sharing the mic with Sean McCormick, host of the Optimal Performance Podcast. Dan answers questions on the origins of Evryman, letting his gut be a guide, and taking a risk on starting a totally new life path.

Sean McCormick is the host of the Optimal Performance Podcast, A Certified Life Coach, Wellness Entrepreneur and Public Speaker. 

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What if you were told that you only have six months to live? What would be important? What would you do? Chris Eberhart was told just that this year. His insight my be something to take to heart, because in the end we are all terminal, just without a projected end date.    Originally from Michigan Chris is considered a whitetail bowhunting expert and has written four books on that subject, two of which are considered hunting classics. After graduating from Michigan State University he has spent most of his life splitting time between the U.S.A. and Germany. In Germany he built a successful swim school business, working primarily with young children, but also with babies, pregnant woman, and giving fitness classes. This was a good balance to hunting heavily across North America, Europe, and Africa. He is also a previous collegiate runner, and a lifelong athlete, with a passion for trail running. For the last seven years he has been the Chief Editor of Hunter’s Path Hardcover book-journal, which is the world’s finest hunting publication, and can legitimately claim to be the National Geographic of hunting/adventure press. Currently, he lives near Freiburg, Germany, and has a teenage daughter.   He is fighting cancer.

*This episode was recorded in late 2018, Chris has sent an update on his health:

I also wanted to give you a brief health update: Since we did the podcast recording my health has improved significantly, at least for now. I got the green light to start working out, and have gained almost fifteen pounds of muscle back in two months! Right now I feel like nothing was ever wrong. My doctors strongly suggested that I put on pounds for whatever is upcoming, so I have been working out like my life depends on it. It’s all such a strange situation…

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Caleb Spaulding and Levina Li are dating. They met in Brooklyn early this year because Caleb's men's group was meeting in Levina's home. They quickly recognized that they were each other's "person" and they have a beautiful and synchronistic story.  

Born out of Levina's insatiable desire for sexy DATA, they began to journal about their sex. They used a simple structure and it became a practice that had fruit to bear for days. Big win. Lots of good data. 

What has emerged is a simple tool for couples to use to get real about sex--which most people relate to like the sun--they really like it but can't look right at it. This is a tool to be honest about one of the most impactful parts of life.

You can find out more about the journal at asexjournal.com and you can follow along and see some great images at instagram.com/asexjournal.

Want to get in a room with us and change your life?  Our next Open Source retreat is in OHIO on March 8-10.  AND our next MELT Training will be in the Berkshires of Massachusetts on February 22-24. We're almost sold out of spots for the MELT Training. The sign ups are live on our website so get in while you can!

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Chip Conley is the author of the book Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder. He is also the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, and through these elements he is redefining midlife and making aging aspirational.  After creating, running and selling a hugely successful and influential hotel chain, he helped AirBnB become the world's leading hospitality brand.  

Chip is an example of strong, balanced and mature leadership, and there is much to explore here about aging, leadership, and how to bridge the gap between humans of all ages.

Mark Divine is a badass at the highest level possible. He retired as Commander in the Navy Seals, and therefore checks all the boxes for traditional manliness. But it doesn't stop there. Mark is an incredibly well rounded man who pays attention to the full spectrum of life--the emotional / mental / intuition / spiritual--all of it. This conversation boldly outlines a new vision for men everywhere. 

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"Now I call this the day that I became a man."

Our guest this week is Travis Shakespeare, friend and mentor to host Dan Doty. He is the Director and Executive Producer of a new documentary filmed called Playing with Fire, which follows a couple's journey toward financial independence through a subculture of people who decry the debt-accruing norm of American life.  You can find out more about the film here.

He is also an award-winning film and television producer best known for his work showcasing unique individuals and cultures bent on self-actualization and excellence. Credits include the highly acclaimed Emmy®-winning unstructured docu-reality series, Life Below Zero (NatGeo), Top Gear USA (History) & Top Gear America (BBCA), Ice Road Truckers (History) Deadliest Catch (Discovery), The Wild Within (Travel Channel), Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie and Gourmet’s Adventures with Ruth (both on PBS). Shakespeare’s work has been honored with multiple Emmys® and the 2011 James Beard Award for his work on Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie. 

Travis and Dan dig deep into topics including being a gay man in prototypically straight male environments, connecting with fathers, rites of passage, and how education and literacy is missing in so many crucial areas of life.

Looking for a way to change your life? We have what you're looking for! We're returning to the Berkshires December 7-9 for another Open Source Retreat and we'll be posting an expanded event schedule for 2019 soon! 

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"Life is a finite thing, it's not going to last forever. What are you going to do with it?"

Our guest this week is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and the star of the MTV show The Buried Life. Ben Nemtin, the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured by major media outlets including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Inc., ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC News. Oprah called Ben’s life work “truly inspiring.” An acclaimed keynote speaker, Nemtin has presented his '5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible' to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, including Amazon, Microsoft, Nationwide, Harvard, Viacom, Verizon, Levi's, and more.

Ben and Dan sit down to discuss how life can fly by, the most meaningful item completed on Ben's bucket list, and unwinding the stigma of "being a man."

You can find more of Ben at his website, and you can buy his book here. You can find him on the following social media sites: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

Looking for a way to change your life? We have what you're looking for! We're returning to the Berkshires December 7-9 for another Open Source Retreat and hosting a MELT Training in Petaluma, California October 5-7. We're almost sold out of spots for the MELT Training. The sign ups are live on our website so get in while you can!

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This week's guest has been everywhere. From being a guest at Obama's White House to Buckingham Palace, he has shared his creativity with the world everywhere he's went.

Chase Jarvis is an award-winning photographer, director and entrepreneur. He has shot campaigns for Nike, Apple, Samsung, Google, and Red Bull and his photographs have appeared in every nearly major network and media outlet, including the New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize-winning story SNOWFALL. He is also the founder and CEO of CreativeLive, the world’s largest online education platform for creatives and entrepreneurs with over 10 million students worldwide. His iPhone app Best Camera earned “App of the Year” accolades in 2009 from Wired Magazine, the New York Times, and Macworld.

Dan and Chase sit down and discuss the most important thing in the world to Chase, some of Chase's past journeys, and CreativeLive.

You can find Chase and his work in many places! His website, CreativeLive, CreativeLive Podcast Week, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Looking for a way to change your life? We have what you're looking for! We're returning to the Berkshires December 7-9 for another Open Source Retreat and hosting a MELT Training in Petaluma, California October 5-7. We're almost sold out of spots for the MELT Training. The sign ups are live on our website so get in while you can!

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"That's the entire point of Evryman, you don't gotta be just one thing." - Dan Doty

This episode takes place out in the hills in Central California after a deer hunting trip. Deer hunting is largely considered to be a masculine thing, right? You've got a couple of guys and their sons, walking around scouting for deer, talking about something on the opposite end of the meditation spectrum. Well, that's not even close to what this hunting trip was. This episode pulls the curtain back and shows that it isn't just locker room talk, bar talk, or hunting trip talk. This episode shows that things might be changing in all areas of men's lives.

Tom, is a general contractor who has owned and operated his construction company for almost 20 years. He also owns a Bikram yoga studio with his wife and has been teaching hot yoga for 7 years and has had a consistent practice for over 10 years.

Mike worked as a teacher for seventeen years. He took a sabbatical from his teaching career to focus on running an outdoor business.  He lives in Pismo Beach with his wife, son, and daughter. 

Looking for a way to change your life? We have what you're looking for! We're returning to the Berkshires December 7-9 for another Open Source Retreat and hosting a MELT Training in Petaluma, California October 5-7. We're almost sold out of spots for the MELT Training. The sign ups are live on our website so get in while you can!

Also be sure to subscribe to the Evryman Podcast to stay up to date on our weekly episode. You can find us on most podcast listening sites such as Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more.