Authenticity Episodes

Transformative Journeys and the Six Rules of Happiness with Ray Martin Host Andy Grant interviews Ray Martin, a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, coach, and mindfulness teacher. Ray shares his profound journey of personal transformation, discussing the losses that led him to take a sabbatical, his experiences of running a marathon, and spending 14 years living out of a backpack. He delves into the foundational principles and six rules of happiness he discovered and shares how mindfulness and ...

Overcoming False Accusations and Personal Growth: Ghasan Alesayi's Journey In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Ghasan Alesayi, an actor and filmmaker from Toronto. Ghasan shares his rollercoaster journey of dealing with false legal accusations and public scrutiny after being arrested for voyeurism while working with a dating coach. He talks about his battle with fear, insecurities, and the lessons he learned about vulnerability, consent, and empathy during this challen...

Rediscovering Humanity and Integrity: A Conversation with Colin Kingsmill on Real Men Feel In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant talks with Colin Kingsmill, a former Swiss banker turned healer and advocate for the Enough Already movement. They delve into topics such as success, worthiness, and the need for a deeper human connection. Colin shares his personal journey from corporate success to fulfillment in serving others, highlighting the significance of living with integrity and c...

Real Men Feel: Embracing Authenticity with Jason Lange In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Jason Lange, a men's embodiment coach and certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach. They discuss the origins and impact of nice guy syndrome, the importance of men's groups for growth and support, and the journey toward authenticity and emotional expression. Jason shares insights into how nice guys are created, the significance of setting boundaries, and the role of men's work in foste...

Generational Healing and Integrating Masculine and Feminine Energies with Gao Motsemme In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Gao Motsemme, a psychic surgeon and embodiment queen dedicated to helping individuals break free from patterns of generational toxic relationships. Gao discusses her journey into ancestral healing, energy work, and the importance of connecting with one's inner child and sexual energy. The conversation delves into the integration of masculine and femin...

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes pioneering coach and author Owen Marcus, who discusses integrating emotional physiology, attachment theory, and somatic therapies into men's emotional connection and leadership development. Owen shares insights from his new community, MELD, which focuses on men's emotional leadership development. They explore diverse subjects such as rolfing, polyvagal theory, anti-fragility, and the importance of co-regulation and vulnerability in emot...

"It's amazing to love people every day as a job." A random feature of Real Men Feel is Regular Guy Chats. That is when I converse with an average dude who has nothing to promote but a willingness to share. It's been a year and a half since my last Regular Guy Chat. Today, I'm talking to Jake Marko, a young man I met last month in a Self-Leadership class we both attended. We discuss Jake's experiences with purpose, spiritual growth, and overcoming challenges. Jake discusses his life before and ...

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is ask for help. Men face a stigma about that, too. My guest today is Laverne Friesen. He is a former first responder who is passionate about raising awareness around the stigma of mental health after experiencing his own mental health crisis. Now, as a transformation coach, Laverne shares the wisdom he gained from his traumatic experiences to help others live fulfilling lives. Laverne shares his experience as a sexual abuse survivor in a fundamentalist f...

I recommend watching this episode instead of only listening to it, as I share some of my downsizing journey and give a tour of my home. We are preparing to move to a house 2,000 square feet smaller than the one we've lived in for the past 21 years. Listen in to discover how my father's sharing of Buddism made me think life sucks then you die. Also, learn how the experience of donating, selling, and trashing our possessions has been so far. Do you own your stuff, or does your stuff own you?...

I've often called myself a failure. But why? Why does something not turning out the way I wanted it to become my identity? It all comes down to the ego. Today, I explore definitions and perceptions of failure and ways to reframe it. Failure can be a valuable lesson. We can fail forward into something better with the right mindset. In my experience, when I'm depressed, my self-judgment is much harsher than usual, and I see a history of nothing but failures. That is not true. It is a very di...

Today, I share many of the subjects I've been journaling about in the last few days. Subjects including past patterns, current patterns that I haven't figured out yet, and challenges of all-or-nothing thinking. I open up about my self-judgment, spiritual experiences, psych meds, and reactions to being called a positive male role model. I also contemplate what I'm addicted to that keeps my hellish patterns going. Over my adult life, I've tried meditation, counseling, personal growth, energy...

WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts and attempts. If you are in a crisis, do not listen to this. Please call or text 988 to be connected to trained counselors who are part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. If you are outside of the US, please search for suicide prevention in your country. You matter! Please choose life. After a year-long gap, much of it spent in a deep depression and with lots of suicidal ideation, I'm back. The best way to prevent suicide is ...

If you notice today's episode looking and sounding different, I'm on the road and don't have my usual setup. Are you comfortable being alone? Can you enjoy your own company? Often men will feel uncomfortable emotions if they are alone and in silence. I am an only child, so I'm used to being alone, but I'd always have music or a TV playing in the background. I wasn't a fan of absolute silence because I wasn't a fan of some of my thoughts. Over the years and with lots of work and growth, I'm...