The Vulnerable Man

Travis Stock is an equus coach, podcaster, and a man on a mission to help people delve into what masculinity can become. His podcast, The New Masculine, is dedicated to disrupting outdated models of masculinity in service of new ways forward for men.

In our conversation we talk about his coaching work incorporating horses, men and anger, his journey with depression, and plenty more.

Website:   http://www.travisstock.com/

Instagram: @travers03

Podcast: http://www.travisstock.com/the-new-masculine.html

Jamie Robins is a father, coach, and champion for helping men connect more deeply.. He is the co-host of the Safe Harbour podcast that talks about men’s mental health and wellbeing through to purpose and direction.

In our conversation we talk about how his journey has impacted the way he shows up as a father, rites of passage, and safety and vulnerability.

Website:   https://jamiecoach.com/

Podcast: https://jamiecoach.com/podcasts

Nic is a Relationship & Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist and an author.

In our conversation we talk about balancing love and tough love in men’s work, Nic’s PTSD journey, tantra, rites of passage and plenty more.

Website:   http://www.nictovey.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nictovey/

Amazon book: https://amzn.to/30EZeyj

Jeff is a coach, facilitator, and incredible author. Plus, he jumps rope!

In our conversation we talk about racism and racial tourism, his coming out journey, the vulnerable act of writing, and Hallmark movies, plus a lot more.

Website:  https://jeffjacobsoncoaching.com http://www.jeffjacobsonworld.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-jacobson-he-him-his-6b39a7/

Instagram: @jjjiefu2002 and @theboywhocouldntflystraight

The Boy Who Couldn’t Fly Straight https://amzn.to/3uITbXo

Ken is a renaissance man in every sense of the word. Coach, musician, husband, father, and all around really cool cat.

In our conversation we talk about creativity and music, the women’s movement, his IAM program and work with men, the juxtaposition for men with wanting and fearing vulnerability, and a lot more.

Website:  https://cirrusleadership.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-mossman-3649b5/

IAM Class info:  https://www.cirrusleadership.com/integrated-adult-man

Eric is a seasoned executive coach, trainer and a pioneer in the coaching profession.

In our conversation we talk about our current perspectives on what it means to be a man, Eric’s childhood growing up in New York city, the influence his grandfather had in his life, the power and inspiration of hope, embracing our whole selves, how his becoming a father shifted his approach to vulnerability, the importance of men finding community on this journey, and a whole lot more.

Website: http://ekcosystem.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kohner-14b50a/

Matt Kirschner and I finish our conversation and talk about:

- Matt's personal journey and growth around vulnerability

- how being more vulnerable impacted him as a father

- the difference between vulnerability and weakness

- the importance of understanding others

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkirschner/

Twitter: @TheScotMEK

Join me for my conversation with Matt Kirschner, a seasoned sales professional with 30+ years of experience and the father of two sons. In the first of our two-part conversation we discuss:

- how vulnerability and connection impact sales and corporate culture

- the power of 'going first'

- how being vulnerable strengthens client relationships

- the importance of communication and transparency during challenges, and 

- the value of focusing on what others need versus having your own agenda

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkirschner/ 

Twitter: @TheScotMEK

In this episode Steve and I finish our conversation. We talk about how vulnerability changes dynamics in relationships, his experience with Evryman, his coming out to his father, and more about his journey as a dad.

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedisselhorst/ 

Twitter: @stevedisselhors

IG: @steve.disselhorst

Evryman: https://www.evryman.com/

In this episode I’m talking with Steve Disselhorst, author, coach, consultant, and speaker. His book, Determined to Be Dad, was released in June 2020.

In our conversation we talk about Steve’s work with diversity in the LGBTQ community, adoption, his book writing process, his cancer diagnosis, and a lot more.

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedisselhorst/

Twitter: @stevedisselhors

IG: @steve.disselhorst