In a shocking turn of events, host Chris gets brutally honest about facing his recent cancer diagnosis and a sudden parental loss in the same week. No sugarcoating. No pretending. 100% real.

In this season finale, Freddy, Wes, and Smit interview Chris about his choice to pursue alternative treatments, confront the belief that asking for help is weakness, and navigate compounding grief while fighting for his life.

They explore Chris' journey of navigating his emotions leading up to and following his diagnosis, his decision to choose a different path than standard care, and what his dad's story taught him about male isolation and silence.

This conversation exposes the myths that kill men — literally.

Your health is your foundation. Without it, nothing else matters.

If you're struggling physically or mentally, this episode might just save your life.

Ever wonder why you think you need to look like a superhero to be masculine? Host Dr. Freddy explores how Hollywood, sports, and media shape what we think it means to be a man.

From He-Man cartoons to Marvel movies, we're bombarded with narrow definitions of masculinity that often leave us feeling inadequate.

Wes, Chris, Smit, & Freddy get real about muscle dysmorphia, body image struggles, and how advertising literally depends on making us feel not good enough. But what if you could define masculinity for yourself instead of letting media do it for you?

Time to let go of the stories you've been sold.

Credit: Clip from Queen Sugar.

Created by: Ava DuVernay

Executive Produced by: Oprah Winfrey, Paul Garnes

Produced by: Warner Bros. Television, Harpo Films, and ARRAY Filmworks

Network: OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)

Based on the novel by: Natalie Baszile.

What if your wounded inner child is still running the show? Host Wes guides a conversation with Chris, Smit, & Freddy on one of the most transformative practices in inner work: connecting with your inner child.

At their core, children are playful, creative, and loving. But somewhere along the way, we get wounded and inherit stories that shape how we move through the world.

Here's the thing: those stories don't stay in the past. Your inner child is a very real part of you today. And they’re absolutely influencing your relationships, decisions, and self-worth. 

Wes guides Chris to reconnect with his younger self and offer the love and wisdom that little boy always deserved. This isn't just therapy talk. It's practical healing work that can transform how you show up today.

Remember: Your inner child is perfectly lovable, exactly as they are.

What if the way your parents raised you is still running your life? Host Chris guides a raw conversation about mother wounds and father wounds: the deep patterns that shape how we show up in relationships, work, and as men. This isn't about blame. It's about honoring the past, so you can transform the future.

These wounds manifest as everything from people-pleasing to emotional shutdown, from fear of intimacy to workaholic tendencies. Smit, Freddy, Wes, & Chris explore how unresolved parental issues dictate our adult lives and what it takes to break free.

You can't heal what you don't acknowledge. This episode is for men ready to stop letting their past control their future and become the partners, fathers, and leaders they're meant to be.

What if everything you've been taught about vulnerability is wrong?

Host Smit challenges one of masculinity's biggest myths: that vulnerability equals weakness. Wes, Chris, Freddy, & Smit explore how opening up is actually the source of your deepest connections and most authentic power.

The kings dive into the specific fears and social conditioning that keep men armored up. They explore how to practice vulnerability safely, and why your openness might be the very thing that unlocks your greatest potential.

If you've ever felt like showing emotion or admitting struggle makes you weak, this conversation will completely reframe what real masculine power looks like.

How many men walk through life believing they're not enough?

Host Dr. Freddy leads a raw conversation about dignity — not the kind you earn, but the kind that's your birthright. Chris, Wes, Smit, & Freddy explore the crucial difference between worthiness and deservedness, and why so many men confuse the two.

We've been conditioned to prove our value through performance, achievement, and never showing weakness. But what if your worth isn't something you have to earn?

Freddy guides listeners through a "Dignity Autopsy," a powerful exercise to identify where you feel insufficient and trace those beliefs back to their roots. 

If you've ever felt like you're not enough, this episode offers a path back to your inherent dignity.

Your worthiness isn't up for debate.

How many times have you been told to "man up" or "don't cry"?

Host Wes guides a conversation with Freddy, Chris, and Smit about one of the most misunderstood aspects of modern masculinity: emotional intelligence.

We've been taught that showing anything other than anger makes us weak. That being affectionate requires a "no homo" disclaimer. Today, we're challenging all of that by exploring why embracing your full emotional spectrum is a superpower, not a weakness.

If you've ever felt like you had to choose between being "masculine" and being emotionally honest, this conversation will show you there's another way.

Time to feel it all and show up fully.

Time to meet the kings.

Host Chris pulls back the curtain as Freddy, Smit, Wes, and Chris share their personal journeys: the pivotal moments, failures, and breakthroughs that led each of them to men's work and coaching.

From individual turning points to how they discovered each other and decided to unite forces, you'll hear the real stories behind When Kings Unite.

This isn't just about their credentials. It's about the messy, authentic paths that brought them to believe in masculinity as medicine. If you've ever wondered about your own journey or felt alone in your growth, these stories might just reflect something back to you.

Get to know the men behind the mission and feel the connection to this growing community.

What does it really mean to embody the Divine Masculine?

The kings gets real about moving beyond old stereotypes and explores authentic masculinity: embracing contradictions like being purposeful yet warm, powerful yet playful, strong yet loving.

Drawing from his spiritual journey, host Dr. Freddy breaks down being self-initiated, emotionally intelligent, and truly present. Plus practical steps to actually start living this way.

If the old way of "being a man" doesn't fit, or you're ready to explore strength with vulnerability, this one's for you. Time to stop performing masculinity and start embodying it.

What is masculinity, really?

In this powerful opening episode, Smit leads the Kings in exploring one of the most pressing questions of our time: How do we reclaim masculinity from the myths that have corrupted it?

Together, we dive into:

• What masculinity actually means to each of us, beyond stereotypes and cultural scripts
• The most damaging myths about manhood and how they impact men emotionally, spiritually, and relationally
• The crucial difference between toxic conditioning and authentic masculine power
• What it means to be a self-initiated man in the modern world
• How releasing old narratives clears the path to a healthier, more integrated manhood

Masculinity isn't the problem. The myths are. This is where the journey toward truth, presence, and purpose begins.