Traver Boehm is the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement, author, and host of The UNcivilized Podcast. His work focuses on emotional awareness, modern masculinity, and helping men break free from conditioning to live with deeper purpose and integrity. Traver is known for pushing the edges of self-exploration, including spending 77 days in complete darkness as a personal experiment in consciousness, resilience, and inner truth.

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📌 https://www.manuncivilized.com/meet-traver-boehm

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The conversation delves into the complexities of masculinity, emphasising that men, like women, experience trauma and suffering. It highlights societal misconceptions that often prevent men from being seen as human and deserving of empathy. The discussion underscores the need for a broader understanding of men's emotional experiences, particularly in contexts like divorce and war.

The biggest misunderstanding about masculinity is that men are still human.

Men experience trauma just like women do.

Society often pressures men to 'man up' and suppress their emotions.

Divorce can lead to significant emotional suffering for men.

Men returning from war are often deeply traumatised.

There is a societal tendency to categorise men differently based on the actions of a few.

We need to create space for men to express their pain.

Understanding masculinity requires acknowledging men's emotional experiences.

The conversation around masculinity is evolving, but challenges remain.

Empathy for men's experiences is crucial for societal progress.

Timestamps

00:00 - The Journey of Transformation

09:10 - Exploring the Depths of Dark Retreats

19:14 - Understanding Men's Suffering and Loneliness

25:15 - The Misunderstanding of Masculinity

32:16 - Emotional Responsibility in Relationships

44:26 - Understanding Emotions: The Key to Safety

50:34 - Reconnecting with the Body: Practices for Awareness

55:45 - The Role of Initiation: Finding Purpose Through Pain

01:01:46 - Navigating Adversity: The Importance of Ego and Heart

01:12:24 - Finding Purpose: Questions to Ignite Passion

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Anthony Abbagnano is a veteran breathwork teacher, author, and educator with over four decades of lived practice in consciousness work. He is best known as the founder of Alchemy of Breath, an international breathwork school and community that trains facilitators and guides people into deep states of awareness using conscious breathing.

His work sits at the intersection of:

- Breathwork & nervous system regulation

- Trauma integration (not “trauma removal”)

- Emotional maturity & agency

- Masculinity with humility

- Presence as a way of life

Anthony does not position breathwork as a quick fix, performance tool, or peak-state addiction. Instead, he frames it as a practice of relationship, with the body, with fear, with trauma, and with life itself.

This episode explores how breath restores agency in moments of trauma, anxiety, and confusion. Anthony Abbagnano challenges modern ideas of healing, trauma release, and manifestation — offering breath as a grounded, accessible practice for conscious living.

Key Topics:

- Trauma as a teacher

- Breath vs psychedelics

- Masculinity, humility, intimacy

- Conscious choice under pressure

- Why healing never “ends”

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📌 https://alchemyofbreath.com/anthony-abbagnano/

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

02:04 – Trauma, loss of breath, levels of breathing, agency

06:10 – Trauma as teacher, healing perspective

09:55 – Wim Hof method and breathwork styles

14:43 – Superconscious, alignment, presence, miracles

19:30 – Crisis, confusion, not knowing, perspective

26:40 – Emotions in the body, fear, sadness, voice

34:25 – Healing vs practice, trauma relationship

41:30 – Adrenaline, modern stress, attention overload

49:21 – Gratitude in advance, manifestation

58:23 – Responsibility, unconscious choices, relationships

1:05:34 – Breath, first and last breath, agency

1:10:41 – Breath in relationships, conflict resolution

1:15:41 – Breathwork vs psychedelics

1:18:14 – Sexuality, shame, forgiveness, shadow

1:24:42 – Masculinity, intimacy, responsibility

1:27:29 – Anthony’s work, programs, closing

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Dr. Dan Schneider is a Catholic demonologist, author, and consultant who has worked for over a decade alongside ordained exorcists within diocesan authority structures. He is best known for developing a structured, discipline-based approach to spiritual liberation, emphasising order, personal responsibility, and cooperation with grace rather than sensationalism.

He has worked closely with Fr. Chad Ripperger, one of the most prominent Catholic exorcists in the United States, and has assisted priests and dioceses internationally with training, consultation, and case evaluation.

This episode strips away fantasy and exposes the real mechanics of spiritual warfare. From chaos and discipline to confession and conversion, this conversation challenges the listener to stop outsourcing responsibility and start confronting the patterns that quietly shape their life.

We discuss:

- Why order dismantles chaos.

- How discipline frees the soul.

- Why resistance often appears right before alignment.

- The truth about possession, fear, and self-liberation.

If you’ve felt resistance the moment you tried to change, this episode explains why.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

02:34 - The Process of Exorcism: Understanding the Call

05:34 - Initial Reactions and Understanding Evil

08:30 - The Exorcism Protocol: Step by Step

11:38 - Phases of Exorcism: From Assessment to Liberation

14:31 - The Role of Demons: Nature and Intentions

17:45 - Signs of Possession and Spiritual Warfare

20:39 - The Influence of Time and Seasons on Possession

23:41 - Demons and Their Manifestations in Life

26:36 - The Complexity of Demonic Entities

29:36 - The Nature of Evil and Free Will

32:40 - Demons: Agents of Chaos and Their Existence

35:30 - Protection and Vigilance in Spiritual Warfare

38:40 - Exorcism Across Different Religions

41:51 - Confession, Sin, and Targeting by Demons

43:55 - The Nature of Demonic Influence

49:48 - Understanding Stigmatism and Spiritual Warfare

51:57 - Manifestations of Demonic Possession

54:54 - The Reality of Levitation and Disturbing Experiences

59:49 - The Importance of Baptism and Spiritual Armour

01:04:32 - Discerning God's Will and Spiritual Guidance

01:09:30 - The Hierarchy of Demons and Ancient Deities

01:17:41 - Unexpected Challenges in Exorcism

01:19:22 - Future Endeavours and Spiritual Combat Training

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Why God Won’t Fix Your Life | Sam Wells on Faith, Suffering & Presence

What if God was never meant to fix your life?

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Wells to challenge one of the most damaging ideas in modern spirituality: the belief that faith is a reward system.

Sam Wells is an Anglican priest, theologian, broadcaster, and the long-serving Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, a global centre for public theology, justice, and work with homelessness and refugees. He has written over 50 books and is widely known for reshaping how churches think about suffering, mission, and what it actually means to live a faithful life.

His core message is simple, and unsettling:

God is not “for” you. God is with you.

In this conversation, Sam traces how his theology emerged not from abstract belief, but from lived experience: growing up as the child of refugees, walking with people through poverty and exile, witnessing illness and death up close, and seeing how “fixing” mentalities often cause more harm than healing.

We explore:

Why suffering is not punishment

Why doing good deeds doesn’t earn salvation

Why God often feels silent when you’re trying hardest

The difference between working for, working with, and being with

Why chasing spiritual feelings can block real faith

What prayer actually is — beyond asking God to fix things

How faith matures when striving collapses

This episode is especially for:

People who feel spiritually flat despite “doing everything right”

Seekers questioning belief, baptism, or belonging

Anyone exhausted by self-improvement spirituality

Men and women waking up from performance-driven living

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Sam Wells: A Journey Through Theology and Life

09:54 - The Four Approaches: Being With, For, and Beyond

14:17 - Understanding Suffering: Human Limitation and Malice

20:24 - The Nature of God: Presence in Suffering

30:20 - Living God's Future Now: Beyond Good Deeds

38:27 - Faith Beyond Borders: Inclusivity in Belief

42:26 - Acts of Kindness and Humility

43:07 - Interfaith Dialogue and Coexistence

44:15 - Finding Common Humanity in Conflict

48:08 - Tradition and Truth in Faith

59:13 - The Journey to God and Baptism

01:03:26 - Understanding God's Presence and Trusting the Process

01:11:36 - Prayer and Connection with God

01:16:52 - Healing Relationships and Reconciliation

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Most people think creatine is just a gym supplement. In this conversation, Dr Scott Forbes, a creatine researcher since 2008, breaks that idea open.

We go from muscle to mind: how creatine fuels your brain under stress, what actually happens to your kidneys, why so many people are terrified of hair loss, and how this one molecule might support depression, sleep deprivation and even brain injuries.

We also get brutally honest about dependence on supplements. If you won’t move your body, creatine won’t save you. Scott talks about why exercise is foundational, why the effect size of creatine is small yet meaningful, and how to think about performance, ageing and mental health with more integrity and less hype.

In this episode:

- What creatine actually is and how it fuels your body and brain

- Creatine for cognition, sleep deprivation and high-stress jobs (firefighters, military, medics)

- Kidney damage, blood tests and why most doctors misinterpret creatine users

- The hair loss myth and what the research actually shows

- Creatine for teenagers: safety vs necessity

- Gummies, scams and why third-party testing matters

- Loading phases, timing, and the simplest way to take creatine

- Depression, brain injuries and emerging creatine research

- Why creatine won’t turn you into Mr Olympia, and why that’s good news

Ask yourself while you listen:

“Am I chasing supplements to avoid facing how I actually live?”

Timestamps:

- Creatine is basically stored potential energy in your muscles – and your brain can use it too. (01:43–02:10)

- If you’re asking, ‘Do I need creatine if I don’t exercise?’… my first question is, why don’t you exercise? (04:18–04:35)

- We think creatine really matters when the brain is under stress – sleep loss, low oxygen, mental fatigue, trauma, disease. (05:10–05:34)

- For 99.9% of kids, creatine isn’t necessary. I always ask, why are we giving supplements to children? (08:34–09:18)

- Creatine doesn’t damage your kidneys – but it can confuse your bloodwork if your doctor doesn’t understand creatine metabolism. (09:38–11:10)

- Some creatine gummies we tested had literally zero creatine in them. They were just candy. (13:25–14:15)

- We found no difference taking creatine before or after training. The best time is when you’ll actually take it. (24:15–26:20)

- Creatine might help preserve some of those fast-twitch fibres as you age, but you still need to move explosively. (32:07–33:13)

- If you’re sleep deprived, creatine can blunt the drop in brain performance – your passing accuracy stays almost the same. (34:31–35:30)

- People with depression tend to have lower brain creatine, and in several trials creatine plus meds worked better than meds alone. (37:54–39:15)

-The effect size of creatine is small. It’s not going to turn you into Mr Olympia.” (44:16–45:07)

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In this episode of Triangle Theory, hosts Konrad and Rupert sit down with James Joseph Stamatelos, a therapist and men’s work facilitator, to unpack his powerful framework known as The Triangle Theory.

James explains how many of us live divided between three inner forces, the self we perform, the self we hide, and the self we long to be. By recognising and reconciling these parts, we open the door to greater self-compassion and emotional integration.

This conversation explores the intersection of IFS therapy, men’s emotional development, and embodied self-awareness, offering practical insight into how to notice your internal patterns in real time. James shares how this work helps men move from self-judgment to self-relationship, and how genuine connection begins within.

Konrad and Rupert bring a grounded, curious energy to the dialogue, connecting James’ therapeutic insights to real-life experiences of growth, honesty, and inner alignment. It’s a rich conversation for anyone on the path of self-understanding and transformation.

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In this episode, we discussed:

00:00 - Intro

10:10 - Understanding Parts Work in IFS Therapy

19:56 - Transforming Insecurities into Self-Confidence

29:56 - The Role of Men in Emotional Expression

36:44 - Navigating Emotional Extremes

39:48 - The Practice of Honesty with Emotions

41:13 - Curiosity as a Tool for Self-Discovery

43:51 - Building a Healthy Relationship with Self

47:35 - Authenticity and Self-Energy

50:52 - Understanding and Healing Parts

54:49 - Success vs. Authenticity

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In this episode of Triangle Theory, we sat down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Rick Carson to explore the mind’s quiet saboteur - the Gremlin. Through decades of clinical work and teaching, Carson has helped countless people recognise, understand, and disarm the inner voice that fuels self-doubt and emotional paralysis.

This conversation goes far beyond surface-level self-help. Rick shares the psychological mechanisms behind negative self-talk, how the Gremlin disguises itself as “rational thinking,” and what it truly means to observe your mind without getting tangled in its stories. The hosts dig into practical exercises from Taming Your Gremlin, the art of gentle awareness, and how counseling and psychotherapy can empower authentic living.

Listeners will walk away with strategies to:

- Recognise their own Gremlin in action

- Reclaim authority over inner narratives

- Cultivate self-compassion and calm presence

- Navigate moments of self-sabotage with curiosity, not judgment

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In this episode, we discussed:

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - The Catalyst for Psychotherapy

07:01 - The Power of Simply Noticing

10:51 - Understanding Awareness and Reaction

15:33 - The Gremlin Concept and Personal Experience

17:08 - Connecting with Inner Child

26:59 - Experiencing Presence and Healing

28:29 - Releasing Energy and Insight

30:47 - The Gremlin Timing Method

32:49 - Understanding the Natural You

34:38 - The Heart of Authenticity

38:21 - Awareness and Authenticity

40:17 - Breathwork and Centring

43:24 - The Importance of Breath

46:18 - Language and Self-Perception

50:30 - Cultivating Present Awareness

54:14 - Rituals for Mindfulness

56:30 - Navigating Catastrophic Thinking

58:13 - Confronting Fear and Regret

01:00:32 - Letting Go of Resentment and Self-Concepts

01:02:33 - Navigating the Unknown and Authenticity

01:08:19 - Creating Rewarding Relationships

01:15:55 - Understanding Life's Unpredictability and Expectations

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Punnu Singh Wasu is a highly respected spiritual teacher, healer, and Kirtan artist from India. With over four decades of experience in meditation, energy healing, trauma release, and sound therapy, Punnu has taught thousands of students worldwide. His approach blends ancient Eastern traditions with grounded, accessible teachings for modern life.

He leads internationally renowned trainings and retreats on emotional healing, Reiki, inner child work, chanting, and advanced meditation — helping people reconnect to their authentic selves, clear deep emotional blockages, and live with greater peace and purpose.

In this conversation, we explore the root of suffering, unresolved relationships, sound healing, spiritual parenting, trauma integration, and the importance of living from soul rather than ego.

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Website: punnuwasu.com

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In this episode, we discussed:

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - Understanding God and Inner Peace

04:20 - The Role of Religion in Conflict

06:05 - Cultivating Awareness and Reducing Stress

08:15 - Kirtan as a Healing Modality

10:22 - The Power of Devotional Music

12:42 - The Nature of the Soul and Spirit

14:41 - Destiny, Free Will, and Life's Journey

16:43 - Manifestation and Authenticity

18:42 - Finding Clarity and Authenticity in Life

24:42 - Transformative 21-Day Training Program

27:40 - Healing Relationships: The Core of Life

30:52 - Understanding Childhood Development

33:51 - Navigating Parental Relationships

38:37 - The Role of Suffering in Growth

39:18 - Spiritual Evolution and Future Insights

42:22 - Healing Beyond Life: Connection with the Departed

46:20 - Embracing Childlike Innocence

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In this conversation, Dr. Raymond Niaura shares his extensive 4-decade background in tobacco research, discussing the pervasive culture of smoking during his youth and how it shaped his career. He delves into the effects of adolescent substance use, the trends in vaping among youth, and the complex nature of nicotine's impact on the brain. Dr. Niaura also explores the potential therapeutic uses of nicotine and the emerging interest in psychedelics for addiction treatment, highlighting the evolving landscape of substance use and public health.

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In this episode, we discussed:

0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Raymond Niaura

00:37 - Early Influences and Academic Journey

06:22 - Research on Alcohol and Aggression

09:22 - Impact of Early Substance Use on Life Trajectory

15:05 - Adolescent Brain and Nicotine

16:44 - Vaping Trends and Public Health Concerns

22:00 - Understanding Nicotine and Its Effects

31:01 - The Multifaceted Effects of Nicotine

34:09 - Neuroimaging Insights on Nicotine's Impact

37:44 - Balancing Benefits and Withdrawal of Nicotine

41:09 - Nicotine's Potential in ADHD and Memory Disorders

43:42 - Debunking Myths: Nicotine and Cancer

46:38 - Effective Methods for Quitting Smoking

49:26 - Emerging Research on Psychedelics and Addiction

52:50 - The Future of Addiction Treatment with Natural Compounds

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Bart Gill is a physiotherapist, a founder of Grapple Therapy and a jiu-jitsu practitioner who specialises in helping grapplers prevent and recover from injuries. His unique experience as both a clinician and athlete gives him insight into what really works on the mats. He shares performance tools, injury protocols, rehab breakdowns, and training insights across Instagram and in his work with BJJ athletes.

We dive deep into the world of jiu-jitsu injuries, recovery, and long-term resilience with a specialist physio who works directly with grapplers. Whether you're a seasoned black belt or a brand-new white belt, this conversation offers practical, science-backed strategies to train smarter, recover faster, and stay on the mats longer.

We explore why knee injuries are so common in BJJ, how to build true joint resilience, what physios wish more coaches understood, and the mindset shift needed to train for longevity. From ego to sleep to strength training—this is the injury prevention masterclass every grappler needs.

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In this episode, we discussed:

00:00 – Why people get injured in jiu-jitsu

3:08 – Most common jiu-jitsu injuries

7:00 – Why ACL injuries happen before you realise

8:07 – Improving mind-muscle connection to avoid injury

12:01 – Common neck injuries from bad habits

13:01 – Gi vs No-Gi: which causes more injuries?

15:03 – Switching between Gi and No-Gi styles

18:05 – Bone injuries vs muscle recovery

19:16 – The mindset that speeds up recovery

20:00 – Why some coaches neglect injury prevention

24:00 – The problem with Instagram rehab content

25:01 – What does “feeling better” really mean?

26:34 – Why pain ≠ progress, and how to track recovery

34:35 – Sleep hygiene & realistic routines

36:08 – Best gym exercises for grapplers

42:11 – Are you training for ability or aesthetics?

46:02 – How to avoid burnout & overtraining

51:30 – Best ways to train grip strength (gi/no-gi)

58:00 – Hydration: are electrolytes necessary?

1:06:00 – How to know when to rest vs push through

1:13:45 – Managing ego in sparring

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