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In this groundbreaking episode of The Mankind Podcast, Brandon Clift sits down with Charles Miller, CRNA, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Scenic City Neurotherapy, to explore the revolutionary science of brain healing and trauma recovery.

Charles shares how trauma, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, creates real injuries in the brain’s wiring and explains how his clinic uses innovative therapies like ketamine infusion and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to stimulate neuroplasticity and help reconnect the brain.

From war veterans to high-performing men silently suffering, Charles breaks down why traditional therapy alone often is not enough, especially for men, and how modern neuroscience can accelerate true healing.

If you have ever wondered why someone cannot just “move on,” or if you have felt like therapy is not quite working for you, this episode will change the way you think about mental health.

You’ll learn:

• Why trauma is a physical injury to the brain even if your head was never touched
• The science of dendritic spine regression and emotional reactivity
• Why “suck it up” culture is damaging men over time
• What ketamine therapy does that traditional talk therapy cannot
• How to help someone who feels emotionally stuck without minimizing their experience
• What real brain healing looks and feels like

Whether you are a man trying to make sense of your emotions or someone supporting a partner, friend, or client, this episode is your guide to a new understanding of brain-based healing.

🧠 Learn more about Charles’s work at: https://sceniccityneuro.com
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Dr. Mike Eiden is one of the youngest certified Co-Leaders in the Mankind Project, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board-Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. With over a decade of experience in addiction and trauma treatment, Mike specializes in process addictions like screen and sex addiction, complex trauma, and relational healing. He recently defended his doctoral dissertation on helping parents address compulsive screen use in children.

🔷 Episode Highlights & Takeaways:

✅ Why kids (and adults) who grew up with screens often lack the distress tolerance and social skills needed for healthy relationships.
 ✅ How to spot early warning signs of harmful screen use in yourself, your kids, or your partner — before it escalates to a crisis.
 ✅ The non-negotiables every parent should enforce around kids’ screen use, like no screens in bedrooms or during the first and last hour of the day.
✅ How to talk to a partner about their screen habits in a compassionate way that strengthens your relationship rather than creating conflict.
✅ Simple self-checks, family experiments, and environmental changes you can use right now to begin healing your relationship with technology.

📄 Resources & Mentions:

• Internet Addiction Test by Kimberly Young (recommended for self-assessment)
• Screen Time calculator on most smartphones for a weekly audit
• Books and research mentioned: Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, Celeste Headlee’s work on boredom, and insights from the Mankind Project
• Follow Dr. Michael Eiden’s work and stay connected with the Mankind Project community

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ADHD, Intensity, and Mission: Lessons from Oskar Schindler with Kevin Roberts

What if ADHD isn’t a disorder—but a different way of experiencing the world?

In this powerful conversation, Boysen Hodgson sits down with longtime MKP brother Kevin Roberts—author, ADHD coach, and expert in neurodivergence—for a deep dive into the gifts and challenges of living with an ADHD brain.

Kevin shares how intensity, support, and mission have shaped his life—and how those same elements helped Oskar Schindler save over 1,200 lives during the Holocaust. From school struggles to screen addiction, from neurobiology to mentorship, this episode reframes ADHD not as a deficit, but as a calling.

🧠 Top Takeaways:

• ADHD is real—and rooted in brain structure and genetics.
• Support systems are essential for navigating neurodivergence.
• Purpose and intensity can unlock incredible focus.
• Relationships matter: “It’s the singer, not the song.”

Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone exploring your own neurodivergence, this episode offers insight, compassion, and tools to reframe difference as potential.

 📬 Get Kevin’s free ebook Get Off That Game Now: Contact him with your MKP weekend info for a free copy.

Contact Kevin:  https://kevinjroberts.net/hire-me/

Kevin's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinRoberts-530

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In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, Dr. Marie-Ange E. Tagne shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Cameroon to becoming a leader in Silicon Valley. She discusses the importance of resilience, mentorship, and representation, as well as her experiences with imposter syndrome and the impact of positive male role models in her life. Through her story, she emphasizes the value of hard work, determination, and the need to write one's own narrative in the face of challenges.

Takeaways

- Dr. Marie-Ange Itagnu's journey exemplifies resilience and determination.
- Cultural background plays a significant role in shaping identity and values.
- The importance of mentorship and representation in achieving success.
- Imposter syndrome is a common experience, even for high achievers.
- Positive male role models can significantly impact women's journeys.
- Hard work and perseverance are essential for overcoming challenges.
- Failure is a part of the journey towards success.
- It's crucial to believe in oneself and one's abilities.
- Life's challenges are not injustices but features of growth.
- Writing one's own narrative is vital for personal empowerment.

Follow Marie-Ange:

Book: For Such A Time As This

LinkedIn: Here

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What if the path to powerful leadership doesn’t start with strategy, but with shadow?

In this week’s episode of the ManKind Podcast, Dr. Max Klau returns to explore the deep inner work necessary to grow authentic, servant-hearted leaders at scale. Drawing from decades of experience at City Year, the New Politics Leadership Academy, and now his newest venture—the Center for Courageous Wholeness—Max unpacks how confronting our inner fears, projections, and disconnections unlocks our ability to lead with integrity and purpose.

We discuss the roots of servant leadership, how unexamined values can limit even the most well-meaning service work, and why every leader must engage their shadow to show up fully in the world. With a balance of personal insight, proven frameworks, and spiritual grounding, Max offers a clear call: to change the world, we must first do the work within.

Whether you’re a seasoned changemaker or just waking up to your call to serve, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

Check out the upcoming workshop on July 23, 2025.

Center for Courageous Wholeness: https://www.centerforcourageouswholeness.org/

Max Klau's Website: https://www.maxklau.com/

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Why do so many men feel stuck in a loop of work, stress, and responsibility — and how can you break free?

In this episode of The Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift sits down with Evan LaPointe, founder of Core Sciences, to uncover the fascinating brain science behind purpose and fulfillment.

Evan has worked with companies like Google, Microsoft, and Adobe to help leaders and teams reconnect to what really matters — and today he brings that insight to you. You’ll learn why purpose isn’t just a lofty idea but a biological need, how your brain’s wiring keeps you chasing the wrong things, and the simple three-step process to start living with meaning again.

Whether you’re wrestling with male loneliness, burnout, or just feel like life is on autopilot, this episode gives you tools to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and your impact.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• Why purpose is hardwired into your brain — and why ignoring it leaves you stressed and unfulfilled
• How the brain balances safety, reward, and purpose — and which one you’re stuck in
• The “purpose heatmap” exercise to see where you already matter
• Why shared purpose in men’s groups and workplaces creates powerful change
• How purpose-driven fulfillment is different — and better — than chasing rewards

👤 About Evan LaPointe:

Evan is the founder of Core Sciences, helping individuals and organizations unlock smarter decisions, shared purpose, and fulfillment by working with their brain instead of against it.

📧 Email: [email protected]
 🌐 Website: core-sciences.com

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In this soulful and deeply human conversation, Boysen is joined by Rhonda Schladand—somatic healer, educator, and co-founder of the Holding Space training. Together, they explore what it truly means to “hold space” as a leader in today’s polarized, fast-moving world.

Rhonda shares her personal journey—from early experiences in Al-Anon and bodywork to leading trauma-informed, somatic-based group trainings. With vulnerability and clarity, she speaks to the wisdom of the body, the challenge of real leadership, and the need for community connection. This episode invites a radical reimagining of leadership—not as control or performance, but as presence, trust, and grace.

In This Episode:

1. Waking Up the Voice Within – Rhonda’s path from co-dependency to somatic awareness
2. The Wisdom of the Body – How trauma shows up in our leadership and how to work with it
3. Beyond Binary Leadership – Letting go of control and embracing uncertainty
4. Holding Space in a Fragmented World – Why this practice is more urgent than ever
5. Community is the Container – Trust, resilience, and the return of the village
6. Leading with Grace – Slowing down, allowing, and honoring our full selves

Whether you're leading in a boardroom, circle, or within yourself, this episode is a powerful reminder: the most transformative thing we can do is stay present with each other.

🔗 Learn more about Rhonda’s work and Holding Space trainings:
👉 wisdomwindfall.com
👉 Women Within International

Use the ManKind Project USA's Holding Space Training Link to get $100 off the cost of the Training!

Keywords
leadership, somatics, holding space, trauma-informed, community resilience, mindful

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In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift engages with KC Nilsson, a seasoned U.S. naval officer, to explore the evolving definitions of manhood and leadership. They discuss the importance of integrity, the need for leaders to show up authentically, and the significance of community and connection in personal and professional growth. KC shares insights from his 20 years of experience in leadership development, emphasizing the need for resilience, self-awareness, and the ability to cultivate a sense of purpose among recruits. The conversation also touches on generational shifts in attitudes towards leadership, the importance of diverse leadership styles, and the challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life.

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What if the most radical thing a man can do today… is be gentle?

In this passionate and deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Johnny Cole—founder of Hey Brother Co., men's work facilitator, feminist, and marketing tech consultant. We talk about the transformative power of rethinking masculinity, the healing available in brotherhood, and what it means to model emotional leadership as a man.

Johnny shares his journey—from growing up in a violent household to discovering feminist thought in college, and how those experiences shaped his commitment to helping boys and men unlearn patriarchy and rehumanize themselves. Together we dive into the generational shifts in men’s behavior, the seductive pull of the Manosphere, and how shame-based systems keep us disconnected from our humanity.

Most importantly, Johnny shares how Hey Brother Co. is building cycles of healing—through retreats, virtual men's groups, mentorship programs, and powerful work with high school boys. You’ll hear how young men are breaking cycles, standing up to toxic norms, and learning to lead with love.

This is an urgent, emotional, and hopeful conversation about how we create a future where masculinity includes tenderness, integrity, and belonging.

Find Johnny Cole: @heybrotherjohnny and https://www.heybrotherco.com/

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In this conversation, the participants discuss their experiences and perspectives on fatherhood. They explore the challenges and joys of being a father, particularly in the absence of a paternal father figure. 

The conversation touches on topics such as building self-awareness, unlearning negative patterns, creating traditions, and the importance of doing personal work as a father. The participants also share their own journeys and the impact of their upbringing on their approach to fatherhood. 

The conversation in this part focuses on the challenges and experiences of non-custodial fathers and the impact of the family court system. The participants discuss the importance of staying connected to their children, the labels and stereotypes associated with non-custodial fathers, and the need for reform in the family court system. 

They also highlight the role of self-love and personal growth in being a better father. The conversation ends with a reflection on the positive influence of the Mankind Project and men's groups in their journey as fathers. In this conversation, the participants discuss the importance of men's groups and the role they play in fatherhood. 

They share personal experiences and insights on how being part of a men's group has helped them become better fathers. They emphasize the need for men to show up and be present for their children, to be a safe place for them to rest, and to nurture their dreams. The participants also highlight the significance of father energy and the impact it can have on the next generation. They encourage men to seek support from other men and to father themselves in order to heal and grow.

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