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In episode #029 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift interviews Author, Writer and Snr Editor of The Good Men Project, Mark Greene, about the importance of taking on your shadow work journey with the support of your close relationships, and why doing it alone is so detrimental.

Who This Episode Is For You If:

• You're wanting to find ways to communicate your growth challenges with your loved ones.
• You want more ways to ask for support to make your shadow journey less challenging.
• You're looking for a deeper connection with those around you.

Find Previous Episodes On The Shadow:

• A Man's Guide To Shadow Work | Dr. David Gruder | Ep #027: Listen HERE
• Childhood: The Origins Of Shadow | Michael Bonahan | Ep #028: Listen HERE

Did You Enjoy Mark? Here Is How To Find Out More: 

• Author: Mark's Books (Remaking Manhood/The Little #Metoo Book For Men.)
• Senior Editor: The Good Men Project
• Mark's Twitter: Here

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"The greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of their parents."  - Carl Jung

In episode #028 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift interviews MKP Co-Leader and Purpose Coach, Michael Bonahan to break down how we develop the shadow side of our psyche as children.

Who This Episode Is For You If:

• You're a parent wanting to better understand how your kids process trauma and challenging experiences.
• Your wanting to get a better handle of your own childhood experiences and trauma.
• You're diving into Shadow Work and want to learn the origins of shadow.

In This Episode You Will:

• Discover HOW shadow is developed as a survival mechanism in childhood.
• Learn that regardless of how privileged someone's upbringing is, that we all have some form of shadow-side developed from our past.

Loved Michael? Here Is How To Find Out More: 

• Website: https://wisdomwindfall.com/
•  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WisdomWindfall

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In episode #027 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift interviews renowned psychologist and professional troublemaker, Dr. David Gruder, to introduce you to the SHADOW of the human psyche.

The term Shadowisbecoming more commonly used to describe the negative aspects of our personalities which is why we've brought David onto the show to give you his expert rundown of how the shadow impacts our livelihood.

Interview Starts At: [04:35]

This Episode Covers: 

• How childhood determines how we develop our shadow into adulthood.
• How to identify, explore and address our shadow work.
• How we can invite others to see where their own shadow is getting in the way of their progress in life.
• The RIGHT way to begin Shadow Work and why it's important to seek guidance and support from the beginning.

Loved Dr. David Gruder? Find His Links Here:

• David's Website: DrGruder.com
• David's Academy : Academy Website
• David's Integrity Social Network: HERE

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In episode #026 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift interviews writer, Robbie Romu on his powerful article released by HuffPost describing his experience as a childhood bully hiding a terrifying secret.

Interview Starts At: [02:45]

This Episode Covers:

• How Robbie's secret around being homosexual lead to his tormenting of others.
• How we can better understand Bullies through compassion and empathy.
• How you can work towards resolution after being bullied or having been a bully.

Loved Robbie Romu? Find His Links Here:

• Robbie's HuffPost Article: I was A School Bully. Here's Why I Terrorized My Classmates.
• Robbie's Instagram: Robbie romu

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In episode #025 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift and Dr. Ryan Mckelley discuss the all-too-common phrase "Toxic Masculinity" to give you a deeper understanding as to how the use of this phrase is potentially causing more harm than good.

Interview Starts At: [03:30]

This Episode Covers:

• How the phrase "Toxic Masculinity" has been weaponized as a way to broad-stroke the male gender.
• A more empathetic approach to better understanding the poor behaviors of men today and throughout history.
• How the "Us Vs. Them" mentality creates greater division and disconnection.
• The 3 R's that can help you break down and understand what causes men to behave the way they do.

Loved Dr. Ryan Mckelley? Find His Links Here:

• Ryan's Website: http://drmckelley.com/
• Ryan's TED Talk: Unmasking Masculinity: Helping Boys become Connected Men
• Ryan's Latest Project - Strength With Heart: https://www.strengthwithheart.com/

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In episode #024 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift hosts a special panel discussion with *4 openly gay men to identify ways in which we can build bridges of understanding and acceptance for those who don't identify as "Straight."

Interview Starts At: [02:35]

This Episode Covers:

• The 2020 Supreme Court Ruling to provide protection laws for LGBT people and what it means.
• How straight folk can better support and understand the LGBTQ people in their lives.
• That straight people don't have to be responsible for the solution, but open to hearing and listening to the needs and desires of LGBTQ people.

Follow Up With These Men and Their Message:

• Find A ManKind Project "Gateway" Weekend: https://mankindpride.mkpusa.org/
• Scott Fried's Coaching & Speaking: https://scottfried.com/

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In episode #023 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift leads a special panel discussion with 5 veterans to honor the memories and sacrifices of our fallen soldiers.

Interview Starts At: [02:15]

This Episode Covers:

• How you can support veterans and their families through their journey home from conflict and war.
• Perspectives from veterans who have lost their friends.

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In episode #022 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift interviews the former Mixed Martial Arts Pioneer and Pound-for-Pound great, Frank 'The Legend' Shamrock on how he was able to go from an incredibly traumatic and abusive childhood to a World Champion by the age of 22.

Interview Starts At: [02:15]

This Episode Covers:

• The power of mentors
• How to turn your struggles into your strengths
• Why it's important to approach everything you do with a Warrior's Mindset.

This Episode Is For You If...

• You want the tools to face and make peace with the demons of your past.
• You're looking to push past mediocre performance to achieve something remarkable.
• You've ever wondered what makes a World Champion Fighter tick.

Did You Enjoy Frank Shamrock? Here Is How To Find Out More: 

• Website: FrankShamrock.com
• His Foundation: ShamrockWay.org/
• Movie: BiPolar Rock'n'Roller
• Frank's Documentary: Bound By Blood

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In episode #021 of The ManKind Podcast internationally renowned Chinese American documentary filmmaker, Lee Mun Wah, masterfully and lovingly helps (Host) Brandon Clift, learn to see how he has been complicit in racism and still holds racist judgments.

Interview Starts At: [22:10]

This Episode Covers:

• Just how much work we have ahead of us to heal divides between races.
• Tools to help you join the conversation to become an agent of change.
• How you don't have to be outwardly racist to be complicit in racism.

Did You Enjoy Lee Mun Wah? Here Is How To Find Out More: 

• Watch The 'Color Of Fear': >>>HERE<<<
• Book Mun Wah To Speak: >>>HERE<<<
• Mun Wah's Website: >>>HERE<<<
• Mun Wah's Ted Talk: TED Talk - The Secret To Changing The World

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In episode #020 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift interviews facilitators Henry Thurman, Nicklin Heap, Meg McClellan & Rick Broniec from Unpacking Power, Privilege & Difference,  an 8-week training geared to give you the tools to build intercultural competency skills.

Check-In Ends At: [25:00]
Interview Starts At: [25:00]

This Episode Covers:

• How to have competently have conversations around race, gender & difference.
• The right and wrong ways to approach conversations with people of difference.
• Stories from individual experiences that give context to the challenging social climate we are experiencing today.

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• Unpacking Power, Privilege & Difference Course: >>>HERE<<<

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