Today we welcome Conner Cherland, a master storyteller and adept musician, to the RMP. His unique perspectives on forging willpower and momentum in our lives is a refreshing change of pace from the usual self help messaging. His confident, compassionate, and peaceful style is contagious, so listen in! We break down what it means to be an alpha male, how to tend to a relationship, and why teamwork can radically change our lives.

Show Notes:

• A relationship is a dance, and an agreement
• There are 3 parties in the relationship - the two humans and the relationship itself. The relationship needs to come FIRST
• Why overcoming resistance sucks at the beginning, but pays off in the long run
• Becoming a man doesn't mean you need to give up your leisurely hobbies, but corralling them and bringing intentionality to them is necessary.
• Willpower is a muscle, and will atrophy if not used.
• Why a sense of teamwork helps facilitate growth in terms of personal accountability and responsibility.
• How music can contribute to our path of discovery, healing, and expression.
• Why doing our best IS ENOUGH
• If we don't make a choice, we fail by default.
• What makes a man alpha or beta?

Connect with Conner:

Facebook - Conner Cherland

Instagram - @connercherland

Check out his latest album "Toad Boy" ! Listen on Spotify, or check his instagram for more ways to listen!

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Jeddy shares his most recent electrifying insight on the single most powerful principle in Leadership. It's so simple, yet often overlooked in our steadfast pursuit of greatness. Leadership skills are universally applicable across various situations in our lives, and we are all leaders of some type. While becoming a powerful leader is a lifelong journey, this episode gets down to the heart of the matter. Listen in, and RISE UP!

Show Notes:

• Can you teach leadership?
• Leadership is in our PRESENCE, it's not determined by a title or position
• Simply by our BEING, we make the biggest impact
• Leadership is backing up words with actions, taking responsibility, and living our message
• Leadership is simple, but it's not easy.
• Jeddy's Mission - Create a generation of young male leaders who live by a code of values, demonstrate strong masculine leadership, and create safety in this world.

Rising Man Links:

Join the RMP Fire Circle, our online platform where men come together and put into practice all the greatness talked about on the podcast. You'll find accountability, support, friendship, and challenges all designed to stimulate growth and healing. The world is in need of men dedicated to healing, so if you feel called to something greater, join us!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

Owning our sh*t is a vital part of the journey into manhood. Our guest, Myles Scott, fully acknowledges his past poisonous behavior, and uses it as fuel to be a better man. Myles masterfully shares his insights on how to practically love ourselves, why big messy breakups are a blessing in disguise, and how sexual infatuations can lead us astray. As an author and speaker, Myles has a special way with words and is highly relatable, making this an exceptional episode.

Show Notes:

• A F*ckBoy validates himself at the expense of others (especially women) and does not clearly state his intentions.
• How self serving behavior leads to diminished relationships.
• Is being a F*ckBoy a normal part of the journey to manhood?
• What place does self-love have in men's work?
• Why infatuation and lust make for the best blindfolds
• Your most frustrating, repeating triggers won't stop until the root issue is addressed.
• Why we go to war with our partners when we don't know how to express/receive love
• Is a big-time breakup a form of initiation into manhood?
• Do thoughts create reality, or is it the meaning we assign to the thoughts?
• How to shift our money mindset from scarcity to abundance

Connect With Myles:

Instagram @myleswrites

Stay tuned for his upcoming book "Confessions Of A Former F*ckboy"

He is launching a self care club that rewards you for staying committed to your practice and connects you with like minded community.

Rising Man Links:

Join the RMP Fire Circle, our online platform where men come together and put into practice all the greatness talked about on the podcast. You'll find accountability, support, friendship, and challenges all designed to stimulate growth and healing. The world is in need of men dedicated to healing, so if you feel called to something greater, join us!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

A thriving culture is deeply appreciative and committed to the ways of their ancestors. In the present day, the vast majority of humanity has completely lost this intimate connection. By reintroducing primordial rites of passages and initiations, we facilitate vital healings and awakenings. The Rising Men are devoted to teaching these ways and principles to any man willing to be part of the solution. We don't simply want listeners, we are seeking men dedicated to healing this planet. Check the links for ways to tap in!

Show Notes:

• What culture are we passing down to our children?
• What teachings, values, and systems of ethics are we connected to?
• The absence of culture is contributing to the massive environmental, economic and societal issues we are facing.
• How much do you know about your great grandparents? What about their parents?
• The most successful cultures have thrived because they have maintained and prioritized building roots.
• We can recreate and refine cultures, nothing is set in stone.
• If you can't reawaken the culture that you came from, then learn the ways of one that calls to you.
• Recreate the ancestral line by following your curiosity - Where did they live? What did they do all day? What did they eat? What was their spiritual life like?

Rising Man Links:

Join the RMP Fire Circle, our online platform where men come together and put into practice all the greatness you've heard on the podcast. You'll find accountability, support, friendship, and challenges all designed to stimulate growth and healing. The world is in need of men dedicated to healing, so if you feel called to something greater than just sex, money, and vacations, join us!

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

While in the body of an NFL lineman, Sanyika's courageous voice and fierce passion for service is what truly sets this brother apart from the pack. As a storyteller of many mediums, he helps others create a new script for their lives so they can step into leadership. His latest venture is a soulful, heartfelt campaign of service to raise awareness and funds to combat gun violence. Soak up the vibes from Sanyika because we all have a medicine in our hearts that our community's needs.

Show Notes:

• A primal, ancestral energy is created when men gather with powerful intentions.
• A man has a foundation of meaning, while a boy is seeking meaning
• Massive shifts happen when we surround ourselves with accountable men
• What are you willing to give up for something GREATER?
• Bottled up fear and rage is a time bomb, ready to explode on anyone
• How can we serve those in this state of repressed fear? Be a space of safety, openness, and transparency.
• Integrity is not an all or nothing game - we are constantly learning and leveling up
• The relationship between gun violence, trauma, and masculine expression
• What type of future do we want for our children? We are CREATING THAT WORLD NOW, with every action and thought we invest in.
• Is mental illness responsible for every act of gun violence?
• The importance of community when it comes to violence and outbursts
• Even if the people in our lives were "perfect", we would still find something to criticize!!

Connect with Sanyika:

• Website - Firestarterlive.com
• Watch his latest inspirational video and check out his campaign at Teddybearcampaign.org
• Facebook - Sanyika TheFirestarter Street
• Instagram - firestarterlive

Rising Man Links:

Join the RMP Fire Circle, complete with small groups (meeting biweekly), large group calls (monthly) and a private community for those ready to dive deep.

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

We've got special Monday Morning Meditation for you fellas today, as Jeddy delivers a message straight from the heart. Sometimes the most healing medicines are also the most bitter. While not always fun, there is light at the end of the tunnel, so stay in the game. The Brothers have your back. If this message hits home for you, and you aren't REGULARLY & INTENTIONALLY meeting with a group of men, then check out our revamped Fire Circle offering.

Show Notes:

• Living your life as the greatest version of you is the best medicine you can give
• The deep, dark times in our lives are the most fertile soil for greatness to arise
• Holding the mirror up to another man is the heart of men's work
• We can't fix others, but we can hold space and reflect
• As long as you are alive, there is an epic ember of light within you. Stay curious and stay in the fight.

Rising Man Links:

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Join the RMP Fire Circle, complete with small groups (meeting biweekly), large group calls (monthly) and a private community for those ready to dive deep.

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

"Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you." – George Whitefield.

There will be highs, lows, and everything between on this adventure. Our guest today, Lino Hola, reminds us to treat ourselves with compassion on this epic journey we call life. Going to the dark places is a part of the masculine journey, so don't despair, as nothing lasts forever. We also talk about the differences between deciding & reacting, the importance of family & culture, and how to lean into the uncomfortable parts of being a man.

Show Notes:

• There is no shame around not feeling like a man, no matter our age
• Am I repeating the same, stale patterns over and over again?
• There is always room for growth when it comes to better serving those around us.
• Is hitting rock bottom part of every man's journey?
• The difference between Deciding & Reacting
• How do you determine who you are romantic with? Is physical attraction enough?
• Why simply going to work every day is not enough to call yourself a fully embodied man
• There are many ways to connect to indigenous culture - you don't need to be born into it
• Cultures are meant to be shared and are vehicles of communication and consciousness

Connect with Lino:

Facebook: Men's Medicine Page

Instagram @mens_medicine

Website: mensmedicine.work

Rising Man Links:

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Join the RMP Fire Circle, complete with monthly calls and a private community for those ready to dive deep. All newcomers are welcome to their first call free of charge!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

Creating an honor code and system of values is a pivotal step in becoming a man. Sharing a collective code has the potential for an even greater impact. Jeddy has spent hundreds of hours diving into warrior codes and in this conversation with other men. He distilled that wisdom into the code that you are about to listen to. This is one you don't want to miss - as these simple, powerful principles will drastically change your life, if you follow them relentlessly.

Show Notes:

• Every warrior has a code of conduct and values
• The men's movement lacks a unified code - which inspired Jeddy to create the Way of the Rising Man.
• • He provides a safe space everywhere he goes.
  • He lives honorably even when no one is watching
  • He fights for a purpose greater than himself.
  • If he doesn't know that purpose, he fights to find it.
  • He is disciplined in actions and emotions.
  • He shows compassion to others and himself
  • He is a role model and leader for all

Reflection Questions:

• What is the most important value to have as a man?
• What happens when you break the code?

Rising Man Links:

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Join the RMP Fire Circle, complete with monthly calls and a private community for those ready to dive deep. All newcomers are welcome to their first call free of charge!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

Fresh off co-leading the HAKA event on Muscle Beach earlier this month, our Maori brother from New Zealand, Jamie Schuster, is on the show to impart his wisdom on healing, belonging, and getting support. Only when we are truly behind a mission greater than ourselves will we be prosperous and abundant. When we belong, we tend to act in the best interest of the group. This is a much healthier way of being, as the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Just remember, we all have our place in this grand play and will always belong to spirit.

Show Notes:

• Come from the heart right away - skip the surface level conversation
• How can we deepen our reverence for the land?
• Humans have migrated extensively over the last 200 years, which has lead to a disconnect between the inhabitants and the land.
• A man has made mistakes, been to dark places, and has developed a power to hold space.
• The importance of taking time to laugh at ourselves and our situation, especially when things are feeling heavy.
• The importance of the HAKA
• Why the Maori initiate their young men into the ways of a warrior from a young age
• Initiations lead to a sense of belonging
• No initiation or teaching will stop us from experiencing challenges.
• The Western mentality - protect children and loved ones from difficulties.
• Jamie's story about nearly committing suicide
• Coming face to face with mortality is part of the initiatory process
• Getting support before we reach the point of suicide.
• Bringing awareness to how our society treats our elders
• Our Innate nature is to connect and love
• The divide and conquer mentality has taken over, but an uprising is happening

Connect with Jamie:

Facebook: Jamie Schuster

Instagram @lifeforce_fit

YouTube: Jamie Schuster - Brotherhood health thru conversation.

Haka For Life Website - Hakaforlife.org

Haka For Life Facebook

Rising Man Links:

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Join the RMP Fire Circle, complete with monthly calls and a private community for those ready to dive deep. All newcomers are welcome to their first call free of charge!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma

The reasonable decision in any given situation is often the easy and popular one. But, is the reasonable and common sense approach the most empowering? Do you want what everyone else has? Listen in and learn how to smack discomfort in the face by bringing an unreasonable attitude to the table.

Show Notes:

• Life is one big ball of discomfort, so we might as well face it now
• Being unreasonable gives us strength to hold up when we face adversity
• Stop striving for a comfortable life, as that is not a realistic permanent goal.

Reflection Questions:

• What is the value of your word?
• Where in your life could you benefit from making an unreasonable choice?

Rising Man Links:

The next COMPASS Vision Fast will be from October 25th- November 2nd. This is a 3 month RITES OF PASSAGE JOURNEY culminating in a 4 day vision fast in Death Valley, California. It's an incredible opportunity to connect more deeply to your purpose and to create a framework to channel your warrior energy into. Click to set up a call with Jeddy or Phil to learn more!

Join the RMP Fire Circle, complete with monthly calls and a private community for those ready to dive deep. All newcomers are welcome to their first call free of charge!

Instagram @therisingmanpodcast

Instagram @jeddyazuma

Facebook @JeddyAzuma