The Softness He Keeps is a raw, unfiltered exploration of what it means to be a man when kindness, playfulness, and vulnerability are seen as weaknesses.

PART 2 - my friend Mikey comes on to discuss the roots of american patriarchy and the identity crisis that the majority of americans have.

In this episode, my friend Mikey shares what it was like growing up queer in suburban Oklahoma—from Boy Scouts to his first Tulsa Pride. We talk mall rat rebellion, punk shows, and what community really means when you grow up feeling other.

Tess grew up learning how to be desirable before she ever learned how to feel desire. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you begin to heal, peel back the layers of performance, and ask: Who taught me what attraction is supposed to look like and do I even agree? From early conformity to quiet awakenings, Tess shares her story of unlearning the "good girl" script, reclaiming her sexuality, and choosing curiosity over shame. This episode is a soft but powerful invitation to rethink what we want, and why.

Gen Z is entering the workplace with big energy, bold boundaries, and a refusal to suffer in silence but what happens when they meet Millennials who’ve been playing the game (and quietly resisting it) for over a decade? In this episode, we unpack how both generations navigate work culture, from burnout to boundaries to getting sh*t done. It’s not a war, it's a collaboration. With a few laughs, a little truth-telling, and a lot of learning, we explore how Gen Z and Millennials can actually help each other thrive at work.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to exist inside systems built for efficiency, not humanity. We talk about masking personas in corporate and how some minds were never meant to thrive under here along with conversation about the state of the world today.

In this pilot episode, I share why I’m making this show and what it means to unlearn cultural norms that never quite fit. It’s about pausing, reflecting, and beginning to ask: What do I actually believe? Who am I underneath the expectations? If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, like you’re waking up to something truer—welcome. You’re not alone!