From white-knuckling life to walking with purpose, from silent struggle to true masculine leadership—this conversation is about calling men forward 🧭🔥

On The Next Fix, I sit down with Mike Van Pelt to unpack a real comeback story—one many men are living quietly.

Mike opens up about losing his sense of purpose as a stay-at-home dad, and how effort, discipline, and “doing the right things” weren’t enough. The real shift came through intimacy with God, brotherhood with other men, and the humility to ask for help.

This episode dives into:
• why willpower alone keeps men stuck
• how buried childhood wounds resurface later in life
• the role of faith in reclaiming identity
• the power of male community and mentorship
• family dynamics and the weight of leadership
• breaking cycles and building a legacy
• the True Man philosophy for modern masculinity

If you’ve been grinding but not growing…
If you feel called to lead but don’t know where to start…
If you’re ready to stop surviving and start becoming—

🎧 This conversation will meet you where you are.

Learn more about Mike and his work:
https://www.truemanlifecoaching.com/

Explore more episodes, coaching, and resources:
https://www.ryanpenley.org/

You are the leader of your family.
You can break the cycle.
Your comeback starts now.