Grief Episodes

Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Cuzzin Justin on IVF: Men, Grief, and the Intentional Path to Fatherhood Host Andy Grant interviews entrepreneur and podcast host Justin “Cuzzin Justin” Abrams about his six-year IVF journey, emphasizing that infertility and pregnancy loss affect men too. Justin describes feeling pressure to be strong and hide emotions, the emasculating sense of having little role beyond supporting his wife Tara, and how the med...

Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Age Out Loud: Redefining Aging, Mindset, and Men’s Purpose Host Andy Grant welcomes Chris Moore, author of "Age Out Loud," to discuss reframing aging as vitality, reinvention, and purpose rather than decline. Moore explains how limiting beliefs and cultural ageism—often reinforced by media—shape expectations, noting that ageism is a prejudice against our future selves and that “old” can be a state of mind. Using...

Rebuilding After Betrayal, Divorce, and the Dead Bedroom: Ralph Brewer on Men, Shame, and Support Host Andy Grant interviews men’s coach Ralph Brewer about rebuilding after infidelity, divorce, and relationship collapse. Ralph shares his own experience of being divorced within 60 days after his spouse’s infidelity and becoming a single father of three, including how he blamed himself for years and later learned he couldn’t control another person’s choices. He explains how therapy and connecting ...

Navigating Grief with Gratitude: A Conversation with Steve Gamlin In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Steve Gamlin, known as the Motivational Firewood Guy. Steve shares his journey of grief and gratitude after losing his wife, Tina, in December 2024. The conversation delves deep into the process of living and creating with a broken heart, the power of visualization, and the impact of everyday kindness. Steve also discusses the importance of authentic expression and bein...

Facing Imposter Syndrome and Grief In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Alain Dumonceaux, founder of The Awakened Man, to discuss imposter syndrome and grief. Alain shares his personal journey of loss and self-discovery, including the death of his father-in-law and nearly losing his marriage. He explains how these experiences motivated him to create a supportive community for men to find purpose, power, and wholeness. Alain delves into the concept of awakening, the impor...

Embracing Vulnerability In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Dawud Wallace, a speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for emotional wellness rather than suppressing them, and advocates for creating safe spaces for men to share and support one another, especially among Black men. They discuss themes such as caregiving, grief, mental health, and masculinity. Dawud shares his personal experiences of caring for his sick mother from a young age, dealing with grief, and the import...

Embracing Vulnerability: A New Vision for Men's Mental Health In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes therapist, author, and speaker Ethan Getchell. After a personal tragedy with the suicide of his younger brother Austin, Ethan shifted his career to focus on men's mental health. He discusses the importance of vulnerability, the impact of digital relationships, the challenges young men face today, and the differences between therapy and coaching. Ethan also shares insights i...

Chris Coulter shares his heartbreaking experience of losing his daughter Maddie to suicide and how he channeled his grief into creating the Mentor Well, an online mentoring service designed to provide emotional support to young people.

A Journey Through Grief and Transformation In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes guest Marko Petrovic, a visionary world explorer and two-time bestselling author who connects ancient wisdom with contemporary living. Marko shares his transformative journey, from the loss of his mother and betrayal by a mentor to his nine months of silence and exploring sacred sites worldwide. The discussion delves into pivotal moments that led Marko to embrace modern mysticism, the impo...

Healing Through Grief: Jason Tuttle's Journey of Love and Loss In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes guest Jason Tuttle, a former stay-at-home parent who shares his deeply personal journey of grief and healing after the loss of his special needs son, Zachary. Jason discusses the challenges he faced as a father caring for two children with significant medical issues, how their unexpected loss impacted his life, and the creation of 'Letters to Zachary' as a way to express his ...