I’ve watched it several times and I keep asking myself, “How did they do THAT?”

Click here to listen to Kute Blackson’s New Man Podcast interviews

What did you think of Kute’s video? Write your comments below.

Are you stuck in a job but too afraid to risk starting your own gig?

Do you think entrepreneurs have brass balls and are somehow immune to risk?

And do you think that before you can bring your idea to the world, you’ve got to spend years honing it in isolation until its absolutely perfect?

Clay Collins is back on The New Man (here’s his first interview). We’re talking about how a guy like you can finally bust out of that crap job to create a better life for yourself without having to put it all on the line.

In this episode:

• What is the Interactive Offer?
• Why most businesses are dead before they see the light of day
• Why your excuses for staying stuck are fantasies
• How your friends help you stay stuck
• Are entrepreneurs adrenaline junkies?
• Do you need to be a superhero before you can do your own thing?
• What if you don’t have a good idea or direction?
• What if you don’t know if your idea will sell?
• How a badass Taoist general is going to

… Click here to read the rest...

I’m ready to create something really cool.

But…

I’m drawing a blank. I want to create a free product for you — a video or eBook — but I’m just not sure where to start. I don’t know what you want.

So now’s your chance to take advantage of me.

Take a minute to answer these three quick questions and I’ll use your answers to create a killer free product…

AND you’ll get it absolutely free.

No catch. No BS.

Deal?

Answer These (3) Simple Questions

QUESTION 1: With regards to helping you live a kickass life — better money, relationships, career, women, etc. – What free product would you love for me to create *just* for you?

QUESTION 2: What is your biggest fear or frustration when it comes to living your best life?

QUESTION 3: When you imagine living a kickass life, what’s your ideal *perfect* outcome? Describe the challenges you overcame, how you did it and what your ideal, perfect life looks like.

Then…

– Use this contact form to send them my way (click here to pull up the contact form)

– And I’ll use your answers to create a… Click here to read the rest...

It’s time for The New Man to go beyond the realm of podcasts and into the big time.

Oprah’s launching a new network called OWN soon and they’re looking for show ideas.

Take these 3 simple steps to help The New Man be on TV:

1. CLICK HERE to watch Tripp interview Tripp. It’s a fun 3 minute video clip where Tripp interviews himself about The New Man and why it should be a TV show.

2. Make sure you hit the “VOTE” button.

3. Tell your friends to do what you just did via email, Twitter and Facebook.

That’s it!

Thanks so much for your help and hopefully we’ll see The New Man on the boobtube soon.

Again, just  CLICK HERE to watch Tripp interview Tripp and then vote. Thanks!

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I Can Help You Make Money Doing What You Love

That’s a bold statement. And I can back it up.

Are These Two Things Kicking Your Ass?

Everyday I get emails from listeners of The New Man Podcast — guys all over the world — who are struggling with the same, basic two things.

(1) They want to live a life of purpose. They want to wake up each day and really give a damn. They want to know that their life is not a waste. They want to FEEL that what they do is actually meaningful. In other words, they want to LOVE their lives and what they DO.

(2) Money, Finances, Scratch, Moolah, Dinero. Maybe you’re making it, but you feel trapped in a job you can’t stand. You’re afraid to make a change for fear of ending up on the street. Or maybe things are a little tight and you can’t quite connect what you care about with the means to pay… Click here to read the rest...

Do you feel like you’re climbing a mountain, and the damn thing is just getting steeper and more treacherous?

Does trying to make more money or create a life you really want feel like swimming against an invisible current?

And is it possible to live a kickass life when life is kicking your ass?

This week, we’re going deep, Jedi. Listen in as Sarah Ingier and I lay out some simple steps to help YOU quit beating your head against the wall and create the life you really want.

In this episode:

• Weathering the storm
• How to quit beating your head against the wall
• Why the game is changing
• The old way of creating doesn’t fit anymore
• Living your purpose or calling
• Polarity and how it affects your ability to create what you want
• Why the guys who are lost and won’t ask for help are f’in idiots
• How having more fun is going to help you create the life you really want easier and faster
• One day event with Tripp and Sarah in Boulder on June 19th

About Sarah Ingier

… Click here to read the rest...

Not to worry, I’ve compiled this simple list of The Top 5 Best New Man Podcasts by category. Pick the one that interests you most…

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Sex

Bryan Bayer: “Sexual Hangups and How to Overcome Them”

Everybody’s got ‘em. So let’s talk about ‘em.

>> Click here to listen

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Women

Alyson Schwabe & Christiane Pelmas: “How to Navigate a Woman’s Emotional Minefield”

I got so many emails from this one. It’s a game changer. We should’ve learned this stuff back in grade school. These shows saved marriages. Period.

>> Click here for part 1

>> Click here for part 2

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Purpose/Inner Game

Brian Johnson: “What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid” & “Do You Have the Balls to Live the Life of Your Dreams?”

>> Click here for part 2

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Money/Career

Brent

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In this episode of The New Man Minute, Tripp shares a simple yet powerful tip for helping you find your passion and begin to ditch the stuff that is draining you. Inspired by Marcus Buckingham’s interview on The New Man Podcast.

>> Click here to check out The New Man Life

Can you own what you want without needing to defend or justify it to others?

And how does just going with the flow mean you won’t be helped?

This is part 2 of our talk with Alex Linsley. Listen in as we discuss how you can grow a pair AND inspire those around you to lend a hand.

Alex Linsley is the founder of Man Collective in Oxford, England. In this episode he continues his story of being thrust into the limelight to explain his position on men’s personal development. He also has some amazing lessons to share.

In this episode:

• Getting clear on what you want in life
• What motivates you?
• Do you believe you need to justify or defend what you want?
• Owning your desire is not dictatorial
• What keeps us from owning what we want
• What inspires people to lend a hand
• Avoiding criticism
• Taking your seat beyond the mediocre

Click here to learn more about Man Collective.

About Alex Linsley

Alex Linsley is an Economics & Management student at Oxford University. He realised how little he enjoyed his mundane existence four… Click here to read the rest...

What would it be like to suddenly and unexpectedly become the national spokesman for men’s personal development?

And how did one guy manage to seemingly unite the feminists and the chauvinists?

This week we talk with a New Man listener who set out to quietly start a men’s group and then found himself bombarded by the British national press.

We’re talking with Alex Linsley of Man Collective in Oxford. Listen to this amazing story about how, in an effort to remain “under the radar”, Alex ended up in the national press explaining to the country why he wanted to be in a men’s group.

In this episode:

• What a men’s group can do for you
• Most guys are tolerating a lot of surface-level BS
• Authentic Man Program
• David Deida
• Why some guys are “in the closet” about personal development
• Top Gear
• Uniting the chauvinists and the feminists
• Loaded Magazine
• What Alex learned from being in the gunsight of the press

Click here to learn more about Man Collective

About Alex Linsley

Alex Linsley is an Economics & Management student at… Click here to read the rest...

Should you wrestle with your problems or just witness them?

And would you believe that you — yes you — can learn how to tap into another dimension where you’re already whole, complete and perfect?

Are you f’in kidding me?

Well, get ready to use the force, young jedi because this week we’re talking with a clairvoyant healer who claims to see other dimensions while helping folks dump their draining life patterns. Is this just new age hocus pocus or could it help YOU live your best life?

In this episode:

• How can presence help you find your balls?
• What can you do to drop these draining patterns and live your purpose?
• What is a clairvoyant?
• How can a clairvoyant help you?
• Can anybody see these other dimensions?
• Can you learn to see into the future?
• Is life really like an Alex Grey painting or Tool album cover?
• Why is it unhelpful to try to fix, change or heal?
• How can your workout help you do soooo much more?

About Sarah Ingier, Clairvoyant and Energy Healer

A pioneer here to help humanity step into a… Click here to read the rest...

I get TONS of emails from guys who love The New Man Podcast but can’t seem to bridge the gap between what they’re hearing on the show and what they’re actually living.

Many guys want to:

• Discover their passion or purpose
• Find more satisfaction in their work and personal lives
• Make some positive changes without upsetting their family or financial situation
• Get over a hump they’ve been dealing with for months or maybe years
• Look back on their life and have no regrets

What’s amazing to me is that most guys will fumblef**k around their challenges for years — wasting precious time, energy and money without ever achieving the success they really want.

It’s obvious that this “one foot in, one foot out” way of doing things is way more draining and costly than just putting both feet in.

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So why do guys hold back, settle for less and “play-it-safe”?

Two reasons:

(1) They don’t know WHAT to do:

I’ve found that guys want specifics, a plan, a path. ABC’s, 123’s. Nuts and bolts. The Magic-Formula. The How-to Manual. Walking into uncertainty is a no-no.

(2) It’s too risky:

What if it doesn’t work? Guys… Click here to read the rest...

Do you think you need a bunch of training or preparation before you can take action?

And what is the one single practice that will change how you experience everything in your life?

This week, we’ve got Derek Sivers on the show to talk about The Tao of Business and how any situation in your life can become a positive one.

In this day and age of corrupt capitalists, CDBaby founder Derek Sivers shows us how you can build a multimillion dollar company just by focusing on helping others. In this episode, Derek reveals the Tao of Business and how just trying to make money usually delivers the opposite.

In this show:

• What is the Tao of Business and how can it help you even if you don’t own a business?
• Do you need an MBA or a bunch of training to run a business?
• How can learning too much be harmful?
• How does personal development influence how you earn a living?
• What is the practice Derek uses to turn *everything* into a positive experience?
• If you’re prone to take

… Click here to read the rest...

Are you thinking, “If I follow my passion the money will just come!”

And is it really possible to connect your life purpose to the way you earn a living?

This week, Clay Collins is on the show to talk about how YOU can live your mission AND pay the bills.

So many guys make the sickening choice between following what they truly love and sticking with a job just to pay the bills. It’s a tragic “either/or” scenario. Clay Collins has made it his mission to teach men how to build their own business online so that they can care for their families and live a life in alignment with their deeper purpose.

Clay brings up a strong point that in our today’s culture where men lack a valid initiation into manhood, owning your own business will serve that purpose. We’ll also talk about the myth of “If I follow my passion the money will just come”, the danger of Job-ification and what you can do today to bring your life into alignment without having to live on the street.

Check… Click here to read the rest...

Do you accumulate things in order to feel better about yourself?

And how could you earn a living by helping others transform their lives for the better?

This week, Guy Sengstock is back for part 2 of our talk on finding your purpose and mission in life.

We’re back with Guy Sengstock in our exploration of how to find your purpose or mission in life. In this episode, Guy shares his own personal story of revealing his passion and gifts.

We also make some powerful distinctions around how men use the world as a place to GET SOMETHING — money, sex, attention, validation, etc. The flip side is seeing the world as a place to EXPRESS SOMETHING — namely your talents and abilities to provide value or positively impact others.

Guy also walks us through a preview of his year long transformational coaching program. This is a great offering to consider if you’re looking to make some major changes in your life AND develop some skills to earn a living by helping others.

Click here for more information on Guy’s year long transformational coaching training.

Or contact Guy… Click here to read the rest...

Do you ever find yourself at work wondering, “What in the hell am I doing?”

And — be honest — why are you living the life you’re living? Is it a reflection of what you deeply desire or has it just happened?

This week Guy Sengstock returns to The New Man Podcast to talk about how to find your purpose in life.

Guy Sengstock (coach, Arete Creator and Co-Owner of Authentic SF) joins us to talk about how to find your purpose or mission in life. Guy’s purpose (and career) is basically to help others find their purpose; so who better to have in the hot seat?

We discuss how men get caught up in the WHAT of their lives — the emails, the to do list, the accomplishments. And yet we have a deeper connection to WHY we do them. This leaves us feeling drained and burdened instead of alive and energized.

Join us as we fumble f–k our way through an exploration of this critical process in a man’s life.

Click here for more information on Guy’s year long transformational coaching training.… Click here to read the rest...

She’s the author of “The Red Book: A Deliciously Unorthodox Approach to Igniting Your Divine Spark”.

In this episode we talk about how spirituality can be a bit stuffy or pretentious. Sera drives home the point that it’s about following your true passions and interests.

Being “spiritual” isn’t about following some set of rules — it’s about fiercely being yourself. And that takes guts

If you’re NOT interested in the whole “spiritual” scene, this discussion may light you up. We talk about rebellion, sex, thigh high boots, great food and a few of the things the Bible warned us about.

In this episode:

• The Red Book: A Deliciously Unorthodox Approach to Igniting Your Divine Spark
• The Spiritual Cowgirl
• Unorthodox approach to spirituality
• Being your self is the essence of being spiritual
• Pretentious Spiritual Types
• Sera Beak is Satan
• Disturbing the Buddhists
• Don’t be provocative just for the sake of being provocative
• Provoke with compassion
• Be your authentic self
• Reclaiming spirituality from those who have made it boring
• Brazilian bikini waxed prayers
• Trying to fit into external expectations

… Click here to read the rest...

If you are like us you are tired, and you have bills to pay…but is that all there is in store for us?

Brian Johnson won’t stand for anything less that the greatest life possible for himself, and he wants to help us get there too.

In part two of our talk with Brian, we talk about his latest project, Philosophers Notes, and how to get inspired and make practical changes in our lives right now.

Listen as Brain tells us how we can learn to step up our game and stop living our lives half-assed.

Click here to check out Philosophers Notes.

About Brian Johnson, Philosopher, Entrepreneur, Creator of Philosopher Notes

I’ve always been passionate about understanding what makes great people great and applying the truths they embodied to make my little dent in the universe.

After selling my last business (Zaadz) and traveling for a bit, I decided to give myself a Ph.D. in Optimal Living with a Specialization in Greatness and Bliss.

Figured I’d get a Master’s when I’d distilled 100 of my favorite books into concise, fun, inspiring summaries. Then, on a flight from… Click here to read the rest...

If you had all the money and all the time in the world what would you do?

Brain Johnson has found his answer, but things didn’t always come together so clearly for him.

Over the years he has quit a promising job with a fortune 500, dropped out of law school, left a 5 year relationship, and walked away from a couple of businesses.

From these experiences he has learned a bit about the art of living, now he is sharing what he loves to do with the world.

Listen as Brian talks to us about how he went form literally puking in his car on the way to work, to living his dreams from an open-air office in Bali.

Click here to check out Philosophers Notes.

About Brian Johnson, Philosopher, Entrepreneur, Creator of Philosopher Notes

I’ve always been passionate about understanding what makes great people great and applying the truths they embodied to make my little dent in the universe.

After selling my last business (Zaadz) and traveling for a bit, I decided to give myself a Ph.D. in Optimal… Click here to read the rest...

Is there a way to know the difference?

This week we continue our conversation with Decker Cunov about consciously choosing the life you live.

Click here to learn more about The Authentic Man Program.

In this episode:

• Where is the line between being selfish and being right with yourself?
• What happens when you actually allow you heart to be open?
• Why people don’t want to feel how much they love each other.
• The truth that underneath the touch veneer, you actually give a shit.
• Decker shares with us what is possible when we are really willing to be our true selves.

About Decker Cunov, Cofounder, Authentic World

Decker Cunov is the President and Founder of AuthenticWorld. Known internationally for inspiring people towards more fulfilling relationships, his unique approach to transformation is identical to the way he has created profound intimacy in his own life and in his own communities.

His experience ranges from co-founding a counseling center for homeless yosuth, to implementing intrinsic motivation theory to various military trainings, to residence in Buddhist monastaries over the years.

If you’re new to Decker’s work, rest… Click here to read the rest...

Are you not exactly sure what it is?

This week we’re talking with Decker Cunov, men’s coach, Authentic Man Program leader and President of Authentic World about taking the first steps to getting more connected.

Decker points us to a world in which we get in touch with what is really going on in our bodies, with our emotions, and in turn, what is really happening in all of our relationships.

Join us as we talk with Decker Cunov about really feeling, and what it means to “trust your gut.”

Click here to learn more about The Authentic Man Program.

About Decker Cunov, Cofounder, Authentic World

Decker Cunov is the President and Founder of AuthenticWorld. Known internationally for inspiring people towards more fulfilling relationships, his unique approach to transformation is identical to the way he has created profound intimacy in his own life and in his own communities.

His experience ranges from co-founding a counseling center for homeless yosuth, to implementing intrinsic motivation theory to various military trainings, to residence in Buddhist monastaries over the years.

If you’re new to Decker’s work, rest assured he has spent the past… Click here to read the rest...

In part two of our latest talk with Shawn Phillips we discuss:

• How to live your life in “thirds” instead of halves.
• How to shift to the new “s-curve” for your life.
• Why there really is no reason for your belly to keep getting bigger.
• What is the alternative to the “mid-life crisis?”
• How to pick your peak season this year.Are you in touch with the joy in your life?
• The keys to reaching mastery
• The one thing you can do today to get on the path of strength.

Listen as Shawn Phillips helps us get on the path of strength, and get our lives back.

About Shawn Phillips, Author and Strength Expert

Longtime ambassador for personal transformation and fitness, Shawn Phillips is on a mission to spread a new standard of strength throughout America. On his quest, Shawn has focused his considerable passion on transforming our country, with his steady, unwavering message: “health is not enough; it’s A Time for Strength.” Phillips asks each of us to aim beyond health, to aim for Strength.

Shawn, whose uncompromising commitment to strength and fitness, is a best-selling author,… Click here to read the rest...

What are you putting your time into?

What are you saying no to?

Make 2009 the year you drop all the bullshit and truly focus on what is really important in your life.

Shawn Phillips returns to The New Man and this show is all about focus.

So, what is focus?

“It’s not what is on your mind; it’s what is not on your mind.” says Shawn.

Shawn and Tripp get into the details around:

• The state of presence that arises when everything else drops away.
• How to know what you really want out of your efforts.
• If you don’t know, you can’t have focus.
• How increasing your focus by just 20% per day can increase your results exponentially.
• What is the difference between intensity and stress?Making life more expansive with focus.

Listen as Shawn Phillips coaches us into cultivating our intense focus and opening new doors in our lives.

About Shawn Phillips, Author and Strength Expert

Longtime ambassador for personal transformation and fitness, Shawn Phillips is on a mission to spread a new standard of strength throughout America. On his quest, Shawn has focused his considerable passion on transforming our… Click here to read the rest...

Not only that, he has a quick, effective program to help you get there.

Marcus has made a career out of studying high performance people from business to sports and reverse engineering their secrets for success. From this research he has learned some secrets to success that are in direct opposition to what we are taught growing up.

Click here to learn more about Marcus Buckingham.

In this episode:

• How do we define strengths?
• Who is the best judge of your strength?
• What do you call something you are very good at, that you don’t like to do?
• How do you make your strengths even stronger?
• You are born perfect, how are you going to contribute that to the world?
• How to create your “strong week” plan?

Listen as Marcus shows us how to amplify our strengths and make a real impression with our time here on Earth.

“It is your responsibility to offer your greatest, and longest lasting contribution to life.” -Marcus Buckingham

About Marcus Buckingham

In a world where efficiency and competency rule the workplace, where do personal strengths fit in? It’s a complex… Click here to read the rest...

Does becoming a father mean your spiritual life is over?

This week we continue our conversation with Guy Sengstock about integrating spiritual development and a healthy family life.  In this candid and open conversation, Guy gives us an inside look at where he finds the balance point of these two seemingly opposite pursuits in life.

Listen to the conclusion of our dialogue with Guy as he shares with us the challenges and benefits of practicing parenting and personal development.

About Guy Sengstock, Coach and creator of AreteCenter.com

Guy Sengstock is the co-founder of the Arete Center for Excellence, an organization that offers accelerated personal growth courses. Guy is also a personal development coach, writer, poet, sculptor, and painter. The Arete Experience is a 3-day workshop offered in San Francisco that provides a remarkable opportunity to discover the unconscious ways in which you hold yourself back. Experience immense and lasting freedom to be yourself in all areas of your life!

Does having a family mean we can’t pursue the deepest of truths?

When Guy Sengstock fell in love with his wife, he was putting himself through art school by working as a personal trainer and a stripper, while on a spiritual path of meditation and eastern philosophy.

Not exactly the picture of the typical family man.

He was also developing Arete workshops, dedicated to helping people grow and find deeper, more authentic versions of themselves.

So how does a wife and kids fit in with meditation and personal development?

Listen as Guy shares with us how he balances family life with spiritual life, and how he has found a way to balance it all.

About Guy Sengstock, Coach and creator of AreteCenter.com

Guy Sengstock is the co-founder of the Arete Center for Excellence, an organization that offers accelerated personal growth courses. Guy is also a personal development coach, writer, poet, sculptor, and painter. The Arete Experience is a 3-day workshop offered in San Francisco that provides a remarkable opportunity to discover the unconscious ways in which you hold yourself back. Experience immense and lasting freedom to be yourself in… Click here to read the rest...

Wolfgang Bloch has always taken the unconventional path in life.

Born in Ecuador, he followed his passion to California and into the arts and graphic design. A surfer from the age of twelve, he was also cultivating a love of the water.

After a successful, but ultimately unrewarding career in commercial art, he broke free and eventually found his true passion…and learned to find art in life’s imperfection.

Wolfgang tells us how “grunt work” can be seen as a “base” for our true expression and how to tell when it is just a dead end.

Wolfgang has gone on to become a renown fine artist in the surf world and beyond, creating mesmerizing surf vistas.

He has just released a book showcasing his work and chronicling his journey.

Listen as Wolfgang describes his uncommon path and the values that helped him rise to the top of the surfing art world.

Click here to learn more about Wolfgang Bloch.

About Wolfgang Bloch

Wolfgang Bloch was born and raised in the vibrant Latin American culture of Guayaquil, Ecuador. At a young age, Bloch discovered the joy of surfing along… Click here to read the rest...

Are there things you wish you could do before you die, but are not getting around to them?

Are you tolerating a life that you never thought you would have, feeling that there is no way to change things?

Ed Fell wants to help us out.

As a longtime member of The Mankind Project, Ed points to the fact that men have no initiation ceremonies in American culture and often drift through life, unsure of themselves as a result.

We have heard several times on the New Man about the importance of initiation ceremony.

The Mankind Project is dedicated to giving men a healthy initiation to manhood and giving us an experience of who we truly are and what it feels like to be our authentic selves. From that experience of initiation, The Mankind Project offers a close network of support and challenge, to help men live their lives to the fullest.

The last item on that “bucket list” might just be the journey inward, to really get to know ourselves.

About Ed Fell

Ed Fell, M.S. is a Master Psychotherapist, relationship and sex coach, Sacred Sexuality educator, workshop facilitator, writer and Certified Leader and… Click here to read the rest...

Are you holding back, waiting for your best friends’ funeral before you express how you really feel about them?

Are you leaving things off the table…unsaid, undone, unattempted?

Why?

Do it NOW!

This IS the game, there is no where else to go. This is your life, passing you by one day at a time.

Are you living it to the fullest?

In Part 2 of our dialogue, Kute Blackson shakes us out of our slumber so we can really begin to live our lives.

“We think we are in a prison…but the door is open, walk through it!” exclaims Kute.

In this episode:

• What game are you buying into right now?
• What your resistance to things in your life really is.
• Where are you holding back?
• Why your girlfriend might be acting bitchy when you seem unsure of yourself.
• Where to look to find your deepest wisdom

Listen as Kute helps us realize the deepest truth about our lives and how we can truly live it each and every day.

About Kute Blackson

Kute Blackson is an extraordinary man, a man on a mission. He is known for his high energy, his… Click here to read the rest...

Are you stuck because you don’t have any other choice?

Have you tried everything you can and you just can’t change it?

Bullshit.

Thats what Kute Blackson is telling us. Bullshit.

When we find ourselves in that miserable, stuck place, we are invariably wasting energy avoiding our truth and keeping ourselves muted because we are afraid to face the unknown.

“If you are feeling pain and dissatisfaction, that’s your doorway, go through it and find who you really are,” Kute insists.

It may be necessary to experience the death of “self” to live your best life.

What do you need to give to the world so that you can die complete?

Listen as Kute a Tripp take us into the darkness, searching for that light of freedom on the other side.

About Kute Blackson

Kute Blackson is an extraordinary man, a man on a mission. He is known for his high energy, his cutting edge ideas, his dynamic and life changing presentations. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute experienced a diversity of cultures very early on, being of Ghanaian/Japanese heritage and having been raised in London. After deciding to move to America in… Click here to read the rest...

Operating at “full-bore” may not be the best way to get where we want to go.

Shawn Phillips advises that for optimum performance, rest can be just as important as exertion. This applies to our physical bodies as well as our profession, our personal relationships and our purpose in life.

“Recovery is like the silence between the notes that makes the music,” says Shawn.

Shawn and Tripp also explore the possibility that there is a difference between commitment and attachment. Attachment is our dependence on an outcome. Commitment is our willingness to “play” regardless of the outcome. When we get too far into attachment we lose focus, lose our power, and lose our ability to remain present in the moment.

“I’m committed to the game without attachment to the outcome,” Shawn says.

Listen as Tripp continues his dialogue with Shawn Phillips, “Strength for Life” author and Human Performance expert.

About Shawn Phillips, Author and Strength Expert

Longtime ambassador for personal transformation and fitness, Shawn Phillips is on a mission to spread a new standard of strength throughout America. On his quest, Shawn has… Click here to read the rest...

We all think health is something we should be happy with when we have it — or something to return to when our health fails us.

Shawn Phillips will not settle for mere “health.”

Shawn calls us to enter a life of Strength, a place where our abundant health can serve us in all aspects of our lives and allow us to put ourselves out there in the world.

We’ve all taken up a workout routine, trying to get “back in shape” because we think we should. Shawn invites us to get past the “shoulds” and find our true power, the source of our potential greatness.

From this place, the weight room becomes an expression of the abundance of our lives, and our bodies will show the results.

Listen to Shawn and Tripp talk about how to stop “doing fitness” and start being fit.

About Shawn Phillips, Author and Strength Expert

Longtime ambassador for personal transformation and fitness, Shawn Phillips is on a mission to spread a new standard of strength throughout America. On his quest, Shawn has focused his considerable passion on transforming our country, with his… Click here to read the rest...

In more tribal times, the transition to adulthood for men was very clear. It was accompanied by support and ceremony and left no question in the minds of the boys or the tribe about status or responsibility.

Our modern social structure seems to have abandoned this support structure for transition, something we are learning is so essential for young men.

Threshold Passages is one organization that is changing that. Threshold Passages brings together young men on the path to adulthood, with willing mentors dedicated to helping these young men on their way. Together, these men and boys at varying stages of life, share wisdom, energy and support in the form of Adventure weekends and weekly group meetings.

This week we talk with Ed Lippolis, a program “mentor” at 39 years old and Patrick Hillman, a program “journeyman” at 16 years old. We get the perspective on both sides of this unique group mentoring program and hear about how important this program is in each of their lives.

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How important is a man’s purpose in life when choosing a career?

This week we sit down with Marty Nemko, Career Editor for U.S. News and World Report and Kiplingers.com to get his unique perspective on careers and the popular stereotype of men.

Marty brings a no-nonsense approach to his career advice, but there is wisdom in his perspective. He tells us what the most rewarding careers have in common and what to look for when seeking that perfect job. He flips conventional wisdom on its head and looks at the truth behind the flashy careers like doctors and lawyers and why these may not be the best paths to a rewarding life.

Marty is also passionate about how men are seen in today’s western society. He argues that the portrayal of men as incompetent, aggressive, and powerless is not only inaccurate, but is having a harmful effect on the psyche of men and boys.

About Marty Nemko

Marty’s mother claims that he could read the New York Times at age 3 and that his reading comprehension in the 1st grade was at the 12th grade level. That’s either the exaggerations… Click here to read the rest...

What happens when we step out of our “safe zone” and why are some constantly chasing the adrenaline rush of danger?

Jayson talks with us about the power of stepping out of this “safe zone” and how embracing our “edge” can become a practice in our lives.

About Jayson Gaddis, Creator of Revolutionary Man

Jayson Gaddis, LPC, is an expert in male psychology. He’s a life and relationship coach and CEO of Revolutionary Man, a company devoted to men in their 20’s and 30’s (and often men in their 40’s) who are committed to going beyond mainstream, status quo Manhood and men who are committed to reaching fulfillment in ALL areas of their life. Jayson believes that when guys can master their own inner psychology, anything is possible.

He began this work as a leadership consultant traveling the country helping young men lead more effectively. Jayson has led over 25 wilderness rites-of-passage trips with men of all ages. He spent over ten years working with at-risk… Click here to read the rest...

Are you really alive?

So you’ve experienced your Rite of Passage, you’re speaking to your animal spirits, now what?

Jayson gives us some suggestions on how to take your insight back into the world and how to stay connected to your highest self throughout your life.

What is the Rite of Passage really about?

Are you in touch with the fact that one day you will die?

Popular culture often hints at the kind of initiation into manhood we are talking about. War films, coming of age tales and hero stories are often built around a man’s Rite of Passage in some way. “Fight Club” pointed to the problem, but didn’t really offer a workable solution. The film “Into the Wild” is Jayson’s favorite Rite of Passage story, and every man with these questions should check it out.

About Jayson Gaddis, Creator of Revolutionary Man

Jayson Gaddis, LPC, is an expert in male psychology. He’s a life and relationship coach and CEO of Revolutionary Man, a company devoted to men in their 20’s and 30’s (and often men in their 40’s) who are… Click here to read the rest...

Well, maybe. College fraternities are addressing a genuine need all young men feel—the need for a transition from childhood into being accepted as a grown man. The problem is that they are doing a poor job of meeting that need with a genuine and healthy “Rite of Passage.”

This week Tripp and Casey sit down with Jayson Gaddis and talk about the Rite of Passage concept and its absence in modern western culture.

With no Rite of Passage, men miss out on an essential ingredient to their healthy development. Jayson points out that the typical pattern of following the “shoulds” in life and not getting in touch with our true purpose is almost epidemic. “It’s a recipe for a midlife crisis,” he says.

About Jayson Gaddis, Creator of Revolutionary Man

Jayson Gaddis, LPC, is an expert in male psychology. He’s a life and relationship coach and CEO of Revolutionary Man, a company devoted to men in their 20’s and 30’s (and often men in their 40’s) who are committed to going beyond mainstream, status quo Manhood and men who are committed to reaching fulfillment in ALL areas of their… Click here to read the rest...

Alyson even gives us a tip on how to approach your woman honestly, even if its something as sensitive as sexual attraction and body weight that has become a challenge to your relationship. Get the inside scoop on how to bring your relationship with a woman into the world of healthy differentiation, and feel the depth of connection that results.

About Alyson Schwabe, Psychoterapist, MA, CGT, LPC

Alyson Schwabe has been in the mental health and human services field since 1996. She received her BA and MA in psychology, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Colorado. Alyson has 8 years of specialization training in Gestalt therapy, and is known nationally for her approach in teaching people to relate authentically and live with intention.

Alyson’s theory and application are rooted in gestalt, developmental, energetic, and somatic psychologies, while her central philosophies are aligned with integral theory, human potential,… Click here to read the rest...

Do you feel like you constantly have to compromise your authenticity to avoid conflict with your partner?

We have, and we’re learning that it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode we’re talking with psychotherapists Alyson Schwabe and Reuvain Bacal, relationship experts and specialists in women’s and men’s issues. They let us in on something the therapists call ‘differentiation’ and what we think of as ‘the opposite of a shitty relationship.’

Listen as we learn what it looks like to lack differentiation and learn some techniques for how to get to a healthier relationship.

About Alyson Schwabe, Psychoterapist, MA, CGT, LPC

Alyson Schwabe has been in the mental health and human services field since 1996. She received her BA and MA in psychology, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Colorado. Alyson has 8 years of specialization training in Gestalt therapy, and is known nationally for her approach in teaching people to relate authentically and live with intention.

Alyson’s theory and application are rooted in gestalt, developmental, energetic, and somatic psychologies, while her central philosophies are aligned with integral theory, human potential, and consciousness development.… Click here to read the rest...