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What happens when life strips you of everything you thought defined you as a man? For Wayne Forrest, a former farmer and rugby player, one accident changed everything. A broken neck left him paralyzed from the chest down, but it also led him to uncover a new definition of strength, resilience, and purpose.

In this powerful episode, Wayne shares his journey from devastation to transformation and introduces the concept of the Inner Warrior—the part of us that chooses growth, courage, and love even in the face of pain.

You will learn:

• Why unhealthy competition and ego can destroy us—and how to replace it with healthy drive
• How to face pain head-on instead of burying it until it erupts as anger, anxiety, or depression
• Practical tools for moving from victimhood to creation in any circumstance
• The role of vulnerability and presence in building deeper relationships as men and fathers
• How to awaken your Inner Warrior and step into a life of meaning, no matter your challenges

Wayne’s story proves that true masculinity is not about denial or bravado. It is about facing pain, creating from it, and choosing presence over performance.

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Traditional therapy is not working for many men, and the data shows it. Men are less likely to seek help, more likely to drop out of counseling, and far more likely to suffer in silence until it is too late.

In this candid conversation, Chris Hemmings, founder of the Men’s Therapy Hub UK
, sits down with Brandon to explore why men need a different kind of therapeutic approach and what can actually help them heal.

You will learn:

• Why conventional therapy often alienates men instead of supporting them
• The unique ways men process emotion, shame, and vulnerability
• What is missing in the modern mental health system when it comes to serving men
• How the Men’s Therapy Hub UK
   is creating male friendly pathways to real support
• Practical insights for men to find help that resonates and for loved ones to encourage them toward it

If you have ever wondered why the men in your life avoid therapy, or if you have felt like the system just does not get you as a man, this episode pulls back the curtain.

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In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, Brandon and Boysen dive into a wide range of raw and timely topics. Brandon shares about his trip to Australia, where grief and family connection reshaped his perspective, and he makes a joyful personal announcement. The two also discuss the controversial and devastating assassination of Charlie Kirk, reflecting on how tragedy is too often weaponized for political gain and how men can instead choose compassion and bridge-building.

Brandon introduces The Telepathy Tapes, a groundbreaking podcast that has shaken his worldview and challenged materialist assumptions about consciousness. Together, Brandon and Boysen also honor Suicide Prevention Month, sharing personal stories, tools, and resources for men in crisis.

Topics we cover:

• Grieving loss and finding silver linings in family tragedy
• How Charlie Kirk’s assassination is stirring political polarization and what we can do differently
• A conversation on The Telepathy Tapes and the possibility of shared consciousness
• Suicide Prevention Month, including practical tools like QPR training
• The role of men’s groups in creating connection, support, and resilience

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Telepathy Tapes podcast
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
• QPR Institute – Suicide Prevention Training
• David Kessler on Grief (previous episode)

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When does curiosity become captivity? In this deeply honest conversation, Boysen Hodgson sits down with Chandler Rogers, founder of the Relay app, to unpack the complicated, often hidden world of pornography addiction. Chandler shares his personal story—from early exposure to porn, to the shame and isolation it bred, and finally to the creation of a digital platform that offers men daily, group-based support to reclaim their integrity and connection.

Together, they explore the emotional roots of compulsive sexual behavior, challenge the binary label of “addiction,” and open up a broader conversation about trust, secrecy, faith, and healing.

🔑 Top Themes from This Episode:

• Addiction or Coping? Reframing porn use as a maladaptive solution to deeper pain, not just a moral failure.
• The Power of Community: Why connection—not willpower—is the key to sustainable recovery.
• Breaking Secrecy: How shame thrives in silence and how honest conversation can dissolve it.
• Faith, Masculinity & Identity: Navigating the impact of religion and masculinity narratives on self-worth and healing.

Whether you're in a relationship or navigating this path alone, this episode offers tangible hope—and a powerful reminder: the antidote to shame is connection.

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In this episode, Boysen sits down with Timothy Bish and Eric Bomyea—embodiment coaches, facilitators, and co-hosts of The Circle: Queer Men’s Embodiment Podcast—to explore what it means to do men’s work through a queer lens.

Based in P-Town (Provincetown, Massachusetts), Tim and Eric lead weekly embodiment and sharing circles focused on authenticity, connection, and healing. They open up about their personal journeys into men's work, the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces, and how movement practices like yoga help men reconnect with their bodies, their emotions, and each other.

This episode touches on key themes including:

• The difference between fitting in and truly belonging
• The question many queer men face: “Are you even a man?”
• Embodiment as a path to healing trauma and releasing cultural masks
• Building intimacy and trust in men’s spaces—without judgment or agenda
• The liberating power of being held, seen, and supported by other men

Whether you’re queer, straight, questioning, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers deep insight into how men can show up more fully—together. 

Find the Circle! 

The Circle; Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast

Virtual Men's Embodiment Circle: www.myembodiment.com

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What if our inability to process grief is quietly shaping our culture—and our lives? 

In this moving episode, Boysen Hodgson sits down with world-renowned grief expert David Kessler to unpack the hidden costs of unacknowledged loss, the transformative power of meaning, and how we can begin to heal—together.

David shares the origins of his life’s work, including how the death of his mother during a mass shooting—and later, the death of his son—propelled him into a lifelong exploration of grief, healing, and human connection. He offers insights into the five stages of grief, and the powerful sixth stage he added: meaning.

Together, they explore:

• How grief infiltrates our relationships and sense of identity
• The harm caused by toxic positivity and “fix-it” culture
• Why healing can’t happen in isolation
• How the ManKind Project helped David’s son begin his healing journey

Whether you're grieving a loved one, supporting someone in loss, or curious about how to live more fully, this episode is a must-listen.

📘 Learn more at grief.com
and griefeducator.com

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“Anxiety and excitement are biologically the same. The difference is how we label it.” – Caroline Brewin

 In this powerful and practical conversation, Brandon Clift sits down with Caroline Brewin, executive and confidence coach, author of Confident, and founder of Brain Powered Coaching, to explore the neuroscience behind real, lasting confidence.

Caroline shares how her two decades in global investment banking led her to help others overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and burnout. Together, they uncover how our brains are wired, why confidence often slips, and what you can do to build it back.

Whether you're a high achiever feeling stuck, a parent raising a bold child, or a leader navigating tough conversations, this episode will help you show up with courage and clarity.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• How to reframe anxiety into excitement using brain science
• Why men and women both struggle with confidence more than we realize
• The critical link between vulnerability, self-awareness, and confidence

📚 Caroline’s Book:
Confident: How to Be Confident Using the Secrets and Superpowers of Neuroscience
👉 Order it at brainpoweredcoaching.com

📢 Connect with Caroline Brewin:
Website: brainpoweredcoaching.com
LinkedIn: Caroline Brewin

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In this heartfelt and honest conversation on The Mankind Podcast, Brandon Clift and co-host Boysen Hodgson explore what it really means to parent with presence, humility, and trust.

Rather than engineering outcomes for our kids based on our own fears and projections, what would it look like to shepherd them instead? What if we trusted their unique path rather than trying to build it for them?

This episode challenges the traditional performance-based model of parenting and offers a grounded alternative. With humor, vulnerability, and plenty of lived experience, Brandon and Boysen discuss how fatherhood has shaped them, what they have had to unlearn, and why curiosity is more powerful than control.

You’ll hear about:

• The difference between engineering your child’s life and shepherding their journey
• Why kids do not need us to fix them, but to witness and support them
• How childhood wounding can drive modern parenting behaviors
• What it means to raise children with open-hearted curiosity
• Why “doing the work” as parents requires letting go of ego
• Practical insights from two fathers committed to evolving alongside their children

Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to break generational patterns, this episode offers a refreshing and compassionate approach to raising the next generation.

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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
🎟️ Join us at the M-PACT Event (Aug 9): Charles is the primary sponsor. Come experience the connection firsthand.

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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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