The Rising Man Podcast

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In this episode, six prominent leaders from the men's work community come together to discuss their collective mission to empower men. Our guests include Adam Jackson from Sacred Sons, Blase Grinner of MindFit Men's Movement, Voy Wiaçek from Modern Renaissance Man, Allan McGrath from 13 Pines, and Brian Reeves from Men This Way. The conversation delves into the importance of rites of passage, healing, and how men can move beyond isolation to build meaningful connections. Each leader shares their personal journey into men's work and their vision for supporting men in navigating modern challenges. Tune in for a powerful discussion on brotherhood, leadership, and cultural evolution.

Instagram Handles: Adam Jackson - adam___jackson Blase Grinner - blasegrinner Voy Wiaçek - voy_official Allan McGrath - allanmcgrath_ Brian Reeves - bryanreevesinsight

Rising Man Links:

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

In this episode, the leadership team of the Rising Man Movement reflects on its growth and mission. The conversation covers how the movement began as a podcast, grew into a community-driven project, and aims to initiate a generation of men into purpose-driven leadership. Each leader shares personal experiences of their involvement, highlighting the importance of collaboration, support, and authentic masculinity. They emphasize the significance of honor, discipline, and trust within their community. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own roles in stewarding visions and building impactful communities. This is the Rising Man High Council.

Rising Man Links:

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org 

In Series One, Episode Three of the Rising Man Podcast, Jeddy Azuma dives deep into the world of how men find support in the world. He talks about the difference between therapy, a men’s coach, a men's group, and a men's team. In particular he explores the difference between a mens group and a men's team.  Teams provide a higher level of accountability and challenge, fostering growth and brotherhood that can't be found in traditional therapy or coaching or even a men's group focused on the same things.  The conversation touches on the importance of action, not just emotional expression, and how being on a team sharpens a man's edge. This episode is essential for any man seeking lasting transformation and camaraderie.

Rising Man Links:

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

In Series One, Episode Two of the Rising Man Podcast, Jeddy Azuma discusses the power of setting and maintaining high standards within a men's team. He shares a story about how enforcing a small but significant team standard led to greater trust and commitment among the members. Jeddy emphasizes that lowering standards erodes integrity, while consistently raising them builds trust and confidence. The episode encourages listeners to identify and commit to a personal standard that matters most in their lives.

Rising Man Links:

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

In Series One, Episode One of the Rising Man Podcast, Jeddy Azuma highlights the importance of setting and maintaining high standards within a men's team to build trust and accountability. He shares a powerful story about enforcing team commitments, demonstrating how upholding standards strengthens the group's integrity and reliability. He also explains the detrimental effects of lowering personal standards, emphasizing that consistent excellence is key to being trustworthy and dependable. He encourages listeners to identify and commit to their own non-negotiable priorities to enhance their character and relationships. Stay tuned for the new series!

Rising Man Links:

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

Series One of the Rising Man Podcast kicks off with Jeddy Azuma discussing the need to rebuild trust in men, addressing issues like violence and a lack of integrity that have damaged the reputation of all men. He emphasizes the importance of men mastering their emotions, standing by their word, and protecting those they love to restore faith in masculinity. This series will focus on foundational elements of the Rising Man culture, such as living by a code and setting standards, while also featuring insights from both male leaders in the men’s work space as we as female leadership in the world. The goal is to help men overcome adversity and become trustworthy, capable, and confident individuals. Stay tuned for the first episode, released on August 26th.

Rising Man Links:

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

Jeddy Azuma explores the idea that relationships and skills are even more valuable than food and water. He emphasizes that while food and water are essential for survival, relationships and skills are the means by which we obtain and sustain these necessities. Relationships, built on trust, are fundamental to networking and support systems. Skills, developed through practice and curiosity, are crucial for contributing to and thriving in a community. 

Rising Man Links:

The Brotherhood || The Rising Man’s online community - FREE to join for any man interested in brotherhood, connection, and purpose. Featuring weekly community calls + sharing prompts!

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org 

In this episode, Jeddy Azuma discusses the pitfalls of relying solely on peak experiences like retreats, workshops, and ceremonies for personal transformation. He emphasizes the importance of incorporation—actively applying the lessons learned from these experiences into daily life. Without this integrative approach, the benefits of such events quickly fade. Jeddy encourages listeners to seek continuous support and practical application, highlighting how men's teams and communities can help maintain and sharpen the insights gained from peak experiences.

Rising Man Links:

The Brotherhood || The Rising Man’s online community - FREE to join for any man interested in brotherhood, connection, and purpose. Featuring weekly community calls + sharing prompts!

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

In this episode of Monday Morning Meditations, Jeddy Azuma explores the impulse to run away from challenges and adversity. He emphasizes that many men avoid confronting difficulties because of the fear of being seen as failures, which taps into deep-seated fears of not belonging or being valuable. He advocates for joining a men's team, like those offered at Rising Man, where one can safely confront and learn from failures in a supportive environment. 

Rising Man Links:

The Brotherhood || The Rising Man’s online community - FREE to join for any man interested in brotherhood, connection, and purpose. Featuring weekly community calls + sharing prompts!

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org

In this episode, Jeddy Azuma explores why relying solely on your partner for emotional support can be problematic. He explains that partners are emotionally connected and often can't provide objective feedback on your challenges. He emphasizes the importance of having a men's team for support, where you can receive "fathering"—encouragement to face difficulties and grow from them. 

Rising Man Links:

The Brotherhood || The Rising Man’s online community - FREE to join for any man interested in brotherhood, connection, and purpose. Featuring weekly community calls + sharing prompts!

Instagram || @risingmanmovement & @jeddyazuma

YouTube || The Rising Man Movement

Website || RisingMan.org