The Vulnerable Man

Jason is a father of two boys, a husband, a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, and a narrative consultant.

Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including adventure therapy & narrative therapy, social activism, how his work as a therapist informed the creation of his JourneyMen program, the in and out breath of his M.E.N.S. work, and choosing iteration over perfection. We also have some good laughs along the way.

Website: https://www.journeymenfoundation.com/

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

Keith is a speaker, a consultant, a coach, and the author of the bestselling book, Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity.

We talk about his book and the 15 years of research behind it; the journey from Masking, to Unmasking, and into Becoming; the interplay of identity and integrity; what authentic masculinity means to Keith, and watching his own father evolve as a dad.

Website: https://keithedwards.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-e-edwards/

Dan is a husband, a fellow girl dad, an author, a keynote speaker, and he helps professionals who work with men.

Our conversation wanders through how he supports men through a trauma-informed lens, broadening the scope of what trauma is, looking at how the 'man rules' train men for disconnection, telling ourselves hard truths, and Dan shares one powerful question to help create awareness.

Website: https://dangriffin.com/

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

Quentin is a human, father, coach, and now best-selling author in the book "The Diversity in Humanity."

We talk about his journey to becoming a published author, ageism and power dynamics, finding social connection in a remote work world, personal versus positional power, asking for help, and lots more. And yes, there's a reference or two to us being Marines.

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

Book: https://amzn.to/3LCR2XA

Mark is a father, a co-author of The Relational Workplace, co-host of the Remaking Manhood podcast, and a staunch advocate for reshaping how we hold masculinity.

We get to a lot of things in our conversation today. From the hierarchical dominance-based culture of masculinity, to how man box culture forces men to hide parts of themselves, relational intelligence, loneliness in the workplace, and co-designing relationships.

Website: https://remakingmanhood.com/

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

Brian is a husband and father, an avid tennis player, and an improv comedy performer.

Our conversation ranges from using improve to create connection, to how vulnerability influences him with his wife and kids, the male role models of his childhood, allyship, and giving back to our communities. There's a lot more, so settle in.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-lopes/

Dedan is a fellow single coparenting father, an attorney and mediator, an advocate for Civil Rights policy, and an advocate for engaged fatherhood.

We discuss modeling responsibility for our mistakes, the idea of a 'public dad,' his experience of dating as a single father, intentions and actions, and standing up for what you believe in, plus lots more.

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

In this episode we're making history as I have my first female guest on the podcast! I am talking with Shana James. Shana is a mother, a coach who helps men transform their personal and professional lives, host of the Man Alive podcast, a force to be reckoned with, and the author of Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She is also the perfect mix of the Dalai Lama and Dr. Ruth.

We cover a lot of ground in our conversation…from what drew her to work with men, sex (obviously, I mean she wrote a book about it!) How writing her book impacted her, starting the conversation to create deeper intimacy, and taking the stigma out of talking about sex.

Website: https://shanajamescoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-james-3004065/

TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/shana_james_what_1000_men_s_tears_reveal

Chris is a former journalist turned Transformation Consultant, a storyteller, a husband, and a father.

In our conversation we discuss showing (or not showing) emotions in the workplace, his two most popular blog posts from the last ten years, being vulnerable while dating, professional intimacy, and being alone versus loneliness, plus plenty more.

Website: https://chrismurman.com/

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

Ashanti is the founder and executive director of Ever Forward Club which mentors underserved youth in middle and high school by providing them with safe, brave communities that build character and transform lives.

We talk about how he followed his call to teaching, the beginnings and evolution of Ever Forward Club, the lie of 'hiding what you've got,' his experience of being highlighted in The Mask You Live In documentary, and letting your dream evolve.

Website: https://everforwardclub.org/ https://www.millionmask.org/

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

IG & Twitter: @everforwardclub