The Man Enough Podcast

Content creator and motivational speaker Prince EA joins for a deeply introspective conversation about self-transformation, peace, and purpose (16:39). He discusses his personal struggles with masculinity (14:40), offers profound insights on finding inner peace and stillness in a distracting world (21:26), and discusses the power of meditation as a catalyst for action (32:20). Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tips (38:53) and how to navigate the complexities of friendships while safeguarding your own peace.

Join Prince EA, Jamey, Liz and guest host Christopher Rivas on an empowering journey of self-discovery and transformation.

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The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

Timecodes: 

06:15 Welcome Prince EA

08:41 We are born enough

12:30 Seeking and finding joy within ourselves

14:40 Masculinity is a transformable energy

16:39 Shifting our symbols of success 

21:26 Meditation and being alone with yourself.

25:05 Breaking free of a culture of brokenness/women stepping into their power

32:20 Meditation is only the first step, action must come next

38:53 Cognitive behavioral therapy tips & tricks

43:10 Planning/Preparing for your future self

48:20 Being man enough is recognizing that you are enough right now

Quotes:

"True strength is gentleness." - Prince EA

"I hope everybody could become rich, famous and successful so that they would know it won't make them happy." - Prince EA

"True meditation is really understanding that you are this timeless, this eternal, this ephemeral, this ineffable energy that is within all beings." - Prince EA

"Our society is based off profiting on people's brokenness. It's why we buy things we don''t need to impress people we don't like." - Prince EA

About Prince EA

Prince EA, is an American rapper, spoken word artist, and internet personality known for his conscious hip-hop music and motivational videos. Prince EA gained popularity on YouTube for his videos that tackle social and political issues and promote positive messages about self-improvement, environmentalism, and human rights.

Guest Social Links: 

Prince EA

Youtube: Prince EA

Instagram:@prince_ea

Twitter:@PrinceEa

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Liz Plank

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Jamey Heath 

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Comedians and “friendship experts'' Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo bring an insightful and hilarious conversation, tackling the modern crisis of male friendship. Learn the secret to their 30-year bond and discover tips to forge strong connections (19:52), embrace vulnerability (26:00), handle friend breakups (56:05), and diversify your circle (43:36). With less than 12% of men reporting having a close friend, there’s a huge need to get better at building and sustaining meaningful connections Join us for this candid and humorous conversation on the importance of male friendship and the power of positive relationships.

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The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

Timecodes: 

00:00 - If men aren't comfortable saying "I Love You", just say "Thank You."

07:30 - When was the last time Matt & Aaron didn't feel enough?

11:15 - How to challenge your friends without trying to change them

19:52 - Making new friends as a man

26:00 - Check in on your friends

36:25 - Is it ever okay to flirt in the gym?

43:36 - The significance of a diverse friend group

53:18 - Finding common interests with new friends 

56:05 - Friendship breakups and ghosting friends

01:05:34 - Why Matt & Aaron love each other

01:11:55 - What does it mean to be man enough?

About Aaron Karo & Matt Ritter 

After three decades of friendship comedians Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo are friendship experts. Each year they award a gigantic Man of the Year trophy to one of their childhood friends – a tradition that has kept their crew going strong for 35 years. Matt and Aaron have an everyman approach to friendship and holding your male friends close and strengthening those relationships while encouraging them to be better humans. 

Support Man of the Year Podcast

On their podcast, Man of the Year, comedians and friendship experts Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo will help you make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and build lifelong social fitness. The country is currently facing a friendship recession – 15% of men report having zero close friends – and they’re on a mission to change that with tips, hacks, and decades of hilarious stories.

Guest Social Links: 

Matt Ritter

IG: @mattritter1

Twitter:@mattritter1

Aaron Karo

IG: @aaronkaro

Twitter: @Aaronkaro

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Liz Plank

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Jamey Heath 

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Christopher Rivas:

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https://twitter.com/chris__rivas

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Explore the ins and outs of safe spaces with Jamey, Liz, and guest host Christopher Rivas. They discuss striking the right balance between creating communities that provide a sense of belonging, while fostering growth and resilience (2:30). How do we value diverse voices and avoid the pitfalls of echo chambers that stifle progress (00:00)? By looking at the impact of online algorithms (34:13) and the need for accountability (43:30), we encourage listeners to take an active role in building (39:52) and participating in empowering communities that foster growth and positive change.New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough 

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Timecodes: 

00:00 - Safe spaces shouldn’t be echo chambers 

02:30 - Chris knows the beauty of surrounding yourself in a culture based community 

07:36 - How do we learn to tolerate people who do not agree with us?

11:46 - Individual communities need their own spaces to gather

16:19 - How to create positive safe spaces for men 

24:11 - Conflict is best met with curiosity, not judgment 

28:50 - The power of the witness

34:13 - Your online algorithm may make you more unsafe

39:52 - Safe spaces are best IRL

43:30 - There are no victims, only volunteers 

49:45 - Chris’s favorite poem and the importance of giving more than you take 

Guest Host: Christopher Rivas

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, and Rubirosa. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat. He has recently released his first book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.

Special Thanks

Thank you LMNT for supporting our show!

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Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 

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Liz Plank

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Jamey Heath 

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Christopher Rivas:

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https://twitter.com/chris__rivas

https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › brown-enough

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Episode Description:

Man Enough is proud to introduce Rubirosa, a podcast by Brown Enough host and Man Enough guest host, Christopher Rivas, in partnership with Stitcher. 

Rubirosa is a documentary podcast produced by Stitcher and hosted by Christopher Rivas (Call Me Kat) in which Rivas explores the life of Porfirio Rubirosa, the man who inspired the character of James Bond. Besides being a Dominican diplomat, Porfirio was an international polo champion, a race-car driver, and a pilot. He was a renowned casanova, who was married five times to women including Barbara Hutton and Doris Duke. He spoke five languages and twice became the wealthiest man in the world.

Rivas, a Dominican-American actor, author, and storyteller, not only offers a portrait of Porfirio’s life but also investigates the whitewashing of Hollywood and considers how his childhood may have been different had more of his favorite movie heroes looked like him. The character and life of Rubirosa reveal so much about the dichotomy of masculinity across cultures and generations while Christopher Rivas and expert guests work to unravel the mysteries of a man that was so infatuating to the men and women of his time. We’re sure you’ll enjoy this episode as much as we did!

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The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

About Christopher Rivas: 

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, which explores the parallel themes of this book through interview-style episodes; and Rubirosa, a 10-episode documentary-style investigation of Porfirio Rubirosa. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat, opposite Mayim Bialik, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson. He has recently released his first book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America. The book is part memoir and part social commentary, a roller coaster of finding one's true self while simultaneously having a racial awakening. 

Christopher Rivas Links: 

Instagram @christopher__rivas

Twitter: @chris__rivas

Read Brown Enough :: Brown Enough | Book by Christopher Rivas - Simon & Schuster

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Executive Producers: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Tarah Malhotra-Feinberg, Marc Pritchard, Anna Saalfeld, Chris Corcoran

Producer: Kayla Nicholson

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An incredibly important conversation about abortion, women’s freedom and how men can support.

Nominated for a Best Podcast Episode Webby - vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/features/best-individual-episode

In this powerful episode, Grey's Anatomy's Giacomo Gianniotti reveals his personal journey with his wife, Nichole, through the heartbreak of losing their unborn child (2:25). Emphasizing the critical need for open discussions on abortion and women's bodily autonomy (10:58), Giacomo shares intimate insights into his family's experience with miscarriages and the vital medical intervention Nichole required. He urges male listeners to actively champion women's rights and equality (21:50).

Timecodes: 

0:00  Giacomo’s family’s miscarriage while trying to become parents

7:03 The traumas and grief of medical abortion

10:58 Men supporting bodily autonomy

18:25 Abortion isn’t a bad word

21:50 Dispelling the myth of abortion as birth control

33:25: A call for unity in woman’s rights

39:02: Men need a space to grieve too

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Giacomo Gianniotti, Best Individual Episode, Podcasts: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/features/best-individual-episode

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About Giacomo Gianniotti: 

Giacomo Gianniotti is an actor, writer, director, and philanthropist most known for his role as Dr. Andrew Deluca on Grey's Anatomy. His film credits include LUCA, the Jesse Owens biopic RACE, and ACQUAINTED, which he also co-produced. Gianniotti is currently the lead Global Brand Ambassador for Nobis.

Quotes:

"Men need to speak up." - Giacomo Gianniotti 

"Even though my suffering can't be compared to my wife's suffering, I still suffered." - Giacomo Gianniotti 

“We are organizing ourselves by what we are against instead of what we are for.” - Justin Baldoni

“If men could have abortions there’d be one at every gas station..Men need to hear more men that have been a part of abortions] speak up.” - Justin Baldoni

“This is not radical. We don’t want more rights, we just want the same rights that were gained 50/60 years ago when women couldn’t own a credit card...” - Liz Plank

“I don’t believe that we [society] take care of men who go through what you just went through.” - Justin Baldoni

Giacomo's Social Links: 

IG: instagram.com/giacomo_gianniotti

Twitter: twitter.com/giacomokg

Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books

Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 

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Justin Baldoni

Liz Plank

Jamey Heath 

PRODUCED BY: 

Wayfarer Studios: https://www.wayfarerstudios.com

P&G Studios

Executive Producers: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Tarah Malhotra-Feinberg, Marc Pritchard, Anna Saalfeld, Chris Corcoran

Producer: Kayla Nicholson

#boys #men #masculinity #feminism #miscarriage #abortion #allyship #childbirth #mentalhealth #parenting 

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We dive deep into the life of trailblazing trans actor and activist Brian Michael Smith, known for his portrayal of firefighter Paul Strickland on Fox's "911 Lone Star." As a strong advocate for trans representation, visibility, and education (12:25), Brian discusses his transformative journey to self-acceptance (04:14), overcoming people-pleasing (20:20), being featured in People's Sexiest Man Alive issue (03:14), and the importance of embracing change (54:01). Don't miss this inspiring conversation with a champion for trans representation, visibility, and education.

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough 

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Timecodes: 

0:00  For Brian, the journey to becoming the man he is today hasn’t always been easy

03:14 Being People’s Sexiest Man Alive

04:14 Being a man was denied to Brian for most of his life. 

12:25 How do you decide who to spend time educating and who to ignore?

20:20 People pleasing stood in the way of Brian’s authenticity 

30:49 The difference between sex, gender, identity, and gender expression

48:33 It’s important to be seen as more than a “trans” man

54:01 Try not to resist change

57:21 What does it mean to be man enough?

Quotes:

“You might not have to figure it all out. You might just need to know that some people are different…” - Brian Michael Smith 

“My manhood was acquired, it wasn't inherited…A lot of the investigation that the men on this show are doing is [an] investigation that I’ve had to do for a very long time.” - Brian Michael Smith

“Everything is a story, one you’ve been made to believe or chose to believe. Knowing the difference is profound.” - Christopher Rivas

“We are always transitioning, everything is transitional” - Christopher Rivas

“For those who have the grace and compassion and mercy to help the world get to a better place, I am truly grateful.” - Jamey Heath 

About Brian Michael Smith: 

Brian Michael Smith is an American trans actor and queer activist, best known for his roles in popular television shows such as "Queen Sugar" and "9-1-1: Lone Star." Smith is also an advocate for LGBTQ rights and has appeared on several talk shows and panels to discuss issues facing the transgender community. Brian is notably on the Board of Directors for Outfest and Outfest Fusion (https://www.outfest.org).

Guest Social Links: 

Instagram: @the_brianmichael

Twitter: @TheBrianMichaelSmith

Guest Host: Christopher Rivas

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, and Rubirosa. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat. He has recently released his first book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.

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Jamey Heath 

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Christopher Rivas:

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Brookings Institution scholar and author Richard Reeves tackles the issue of young men falling behind, and how to uplift them without jeopardizing women's rights. In this compelling and personal conversation, Richard delves into his book, "Of Boys and Men," revealing insights on the growing education gap, the push for men in care professions, and the quest for examples of "non-toxic" masculinity that differ from traditional femininity. Join us as we discuss redefining gender roles, fostering equality, and reevaluating the term "toxic masculinity" all together.

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Timecodes: 

0:00 Richard started to see his own masculinity as the problem

09:21 Richard’s wife challenged him to reclaim the positivity of his masculinity 

15:50 Ending zero sum thinking in feminism, making equality erotic

28:40 Why we can’t call what’s happening to boys “inequality”

36:09 How are studies of boys and men taking boys of color into account?

46:26 Who benefits from Andrew Tate’s platform and others like him?

52:55 Working class and middle class men are doing the worst

1:00:00 Why Dads Matter

01:15:32: Justin’s book’s success made Richard feel “not enough”

01:19:18 What does it mean to be Man Enough?

Quotes:

“I had thought that in order to be a good feminist I needed to become less…I think that’s a part of a larger societal challenge that we need to rise together, we don’t need one sex to become less for the other to become more.” - Richard Reeves

“How do we make equality erotic?” - Richard Reeves

“I have yet to find anybody that can define non-toxic masculinity in a way that is distinct from femininity.” - Richard Reeves

“It’s incredibly early in a revolution, we’ve had half a revolution if that, in terms of gender.” - Richard Reeves

About Richard Reeves: 

Richard Reeves is a Brookings Institution scholar and renowned author and social commentator, known for his insightful analysis of contemporary social issues, particularly those affecting boys and men in today's rapidly changing world.

Read Of Boys And Men 

In Of Boys and Men Richard Reeves explores the changing dynamics between men and boys in contemporary society. The book calls for greater understanding, support, and intervention to help them overcome these obstacles and build a more equitable and successful future.

Guest Social Links: 

Twitter: :@RichardvReeves

Guest Host: Christopher Rivas

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, and Rubirosa. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat. He has recently released his first book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.

Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books

Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 

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Liz Plank

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https://tiktok.com/@lizplank

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https://twitter.com/feministabulous

http://www.elizabethplank.com/

Jamey Heath 

https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_

https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath

https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_

https://facebook.com/jameyjaz

http://www.jameyheath.com/

Christopher Rivas:

https://www.instagram.com/christopher__rivas

https://twitter.com/chris__rivas

https://podcasts.apple.com › podcast › brown-enough

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Childbirth often shows mothers that they need more support and healing than they thought, especially when they face medical challenges that affect their sex lives. Natasha Heath and Jamey, her husband and our co-host, share an extremely honest conversation about their experiences and how men can show up better for their wives.

Ex-professional dancer, mother and postpartum mentor Natasha is candid about having children and how that has affected her marriage. When she first began preparing for her pregnancy, she believed she had it all figured out. Soon after childbirth, she realized that movies and stories don’t prepare mothers for the realities. When consistent pain and discomfort affected her life and her ability to be intimate with Jamey, their partnership and his unconditional support became more important than ever.

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough 

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The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

Timecodes: 

0:00 Romance Movies Don’t Prepare You For Motherhood

03:50 Is Jamey Who He Says He Is At Home?

06:08 When Was The Last Time You Didn’t Feel Enough?

11:02 Blended Families/How Jamey And Natasha Met

16:30 The 4th Trimester: Caring For Mothers

27:40 Caring For Your Partner Through Trauma    

33:53 I Was Looking For A Savior 

38:15 Natasha’s Hardest Health Struggle 

43:60 How Has Natasha’s Diagnoses Changed Her Relationships?

50:00 How Do We Consider Mothers In Our Society?  

01:02:38 The Importance Of Honesty In Marriage 

01:07:42 Navigating A Traditional Marriage In A Modern World 

01:14:30 What Does It Mean To Be Man Enough?

Quotes:

“There should be a level of understanding and education on what it takes to raise a child as a human” - Natasha Heath

“We talk about equality…but I didn’t see myself as an equal [in marriage]” - Natasha Heath

About Natasha Heath: 

Natasha Heath was a professional dancer with Bette Midler and starred as a featured professional dancer on Mi sueño es bailar (TV). She is now a dedicated mother to a blended family, a pilates instructor, wellness enthusiast and healer of mothers.  

Guest Social Links: 

IG:@mama_tasha9

Guest Host: Christopher Rivas

Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM's Stitcher: Brown Enough, which explores the parallel themes of this book through interview-style episodes; and Rubirosa, a 10-episode documentary-style investigation of Porfirio Rubirosa. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, Call Me Kat, opposite Mayim Bialik, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson. He has recently released his first book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.

Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books

Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 

FOLLOW THE HOSTS:

Liz Plank

Jamey Heath

Christopher Rivas:

PRODUCED BY: 

Wayfarer Studios: https://www.wayfarerstudios.com

P&G Studios

Executive Producers: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Tarah Malhotra-Feinberg, Marc Pritchard, Anna Saalfeld, Chris Corcoran

Producer: Kayla Nicholson

#motherhood #parenting #childbirth #family #marriage #cheating #trauma #traditional #mentalhealth

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Is it really that wrong to text your ex happy birthday? The Bachelor ABC star, Nick Viall, says yes! Nick has had a tumultuous journey finding love in the public eye over the last 10 years and today he joins to share about his decade of growth and current outlook on love. Nick opens up about his worst breakup, overcoming being cheated on, feeling safe in relationships and celebrating his new found love, age-gaps and all.  

New episodes every Monday 🎙️ Special video clips each week on https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough 

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The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

Timecodes: 

03:24 Introducing Nick Viall

06:35 When Was The Last Time You Didn’t Feel Man Enough?

07:55 Is Emasculation Really a Myth?

12:45 Repressed Emotions Fester Into Unhealthy Behaviors 

18:43 Nick’s Hardest Breakup

20:04 Dating Apps Make Dating Harder

25:18 Men Want to Feel Safe In Their Partnerships Too

28:11 Masculinity on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette 

35:55 The Pain and Allure of Cheating 

48:22 Why You Shouldn’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

53:55: Nick on Navigating the Age Gap in His Relationship

01:06:10 What Does It Mean To Be Man Enough?  

Quotes:

“I spent a lot of time getting to know my ego” - Nick Viall 

"Someone who doesn't want to be with us is not our person...We should be with people who want to prioritize us."

"I've definitely felt emasculated...We all have to have that space to be able to admit when we don't feel enough. We are enough but sometimes we quite literally don't feel that... I think it takes a lot of guts for a man to admit that."

"I feel that you are doing the work in ways that I love hearing that men are doing...I hear a lot of accountability and ownership, emotional willingness to have conversations. So I think you're exemplifying honestly some of the ways that men can learn from. I'm glad you're doing the work you're doing." - Jamey Heath

About Nick Viall: 

Nick starred in the 21st season of ABC’s The Bachelor, and now hosts the People’s Choice nominated podcast, The Viall Files which explores dating in the modern age. Since the show’s inception in 2019, Nick’s no-BS, unfiltered advice on dating & relationships has amassed over 100 million downloads and a spot in AP’s Top 10 Podcasts. 

Read Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday 

Following the success of The Viall Files, Nick released his first book, Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating, in October 2022. The dating advice book features snippets from his own personal dating experience while guiding readers through the complicated world of "situationships," identifying red flags, and avoiding toxic relationships. The book is an honest, humorous, all-encompassing dating guide for a new generation.

Guest Social Links: 

IG: @nickviall

Twitter: @NickViall

TikTok: @nickviall

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Major Tom Schueman, The Man Enough Podcast’s first war veteran and active duty military guest, discusses male friendship, positive masculine characteristics that are not binary or the property of men alone, how being trained to be alert all the time on the battlefield can make it hard to be vulnerable and present in the rest of life, how knowing how to handle any kind of physical wound does not prepare you to address emotional or psychological wounds, and his belief that we need to learn how to reintegrate warriors back into society after combat like Native Americans and the Spartans used to do. Ultimately, he believes that healthy manhood is rooted in finding purpose and serving something greater than yourself. 

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The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company.

Timecodes: 

00:00 Episode Tease: how learning to be alert all the time can prevent you from missing out on the fullness of life

01:39 Jamey and Liz talk about the mission of positive masculinity and their own journeys

02:58 Introducing Major Tom Schueman

06:38 Major Tom and Zak’s (Afghan translator) Friendship 

10:43: Being Deliberate with Friendships 

13:05 Positive Masculinity - Attributes are not binary/exclusive to men

16:39 The Mental Tax Of Violent Work 

27:51 Post War Stress and Reintegration 

32:14 Embracing Vulnerability  

45:11 Breaking The “Dumb Dad” Stereotype 

53:05 What Does It Mean To Be Man Enough?

About Major Tom Schueman: 

During his 15 years in military service so far, Major Tom Schueman served as a platoon commander in Afghanistan for 16 months. Tom was awarded a Purple Heart after he and others were ambushed in a field on Nov. 9, 2010. He then went on to get his masters in English Literature at Georgetown University, and currently teaches English literature at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he remains on active duty. Tom met Zainullah "Zak" Zaki, an Afghan translator who was embedded with the platoon he commanded in Afghanistan. Schueman and Zak quickly became “family.”

Read _Always Faithful_

Major Tom and Zak co-wrote a book titled _Always Faithful_, telling the full story of the divergent paths that led them to work together in Afghanistan, the dangerous road they walked together in service to America, and how their commitment to each other ended up saving both their lives, literally. 

Major Tom Quotes:

“Male friendships…take commitment and consistency. We often think we’re too busy. No relationship will flourish unless it’s watered and fed.”

“What I view as some of the positive masculine traits are self-composure, equanimity...I think one of the most desirable traits of a man is someone who is self-composed.”

“I don’t view [traits] as binary or mutually exclusive…I’m not saying that it’s not feminine or women can’t do those things...When I talk about my hero, my mother, she exhibited many of these - what we would characterize as masculine traits - and did it exceedingly well.” 

Guest Social Links: 

IG: @kill.z0n3

Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books

Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com 

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