First Nature 29 – Poetic Wisdom From A Grounded Elder with Richard Palmer
“I really try to protect my soul life so that when I’m sitting in front of somebody they can feel that there is room to move – like running through a garden as opposed to the chaos of a city ” Download Episode Very few can speak with poetic lucidity like today’s guest Richard Palmer. His […]
Assertive Over Aggressive
“You can be assertive without being an asshole” Download Episode We have all been the Mr. Nice Guy at one point or another, getting walked on by others and living in fear of rejection. There is skill and tact when it comes to being effective with establishing your boundaries. On one hand is assertiveness, which […]
Understanding Leadership
“The people who are leaders in the community are the ones who are grounded in who they are.” Download Episode Picture yourself in a vast field, put a lot of people in this field standing there with a circle around them. You look down at yourself and notice you have a circle around you too. […]
The Men i’ve learned the most from
“I have become the man that i am today by spending time around ordinary men who give a shit” Download Episode You would be surprised that the men I have learned the most from have not been shamans, gurus, coaches. Rather they have been everyday “common” people like landscapers, contractors ect. Looking from the outside […]
What To Do When You’re Being Tested
“Within the word authority is AUTHOR – whose writing the story of you?” Download Episode Every relationship, opportunity, and community WILL challenge you… What are you doing to prepare for those inevitable moments? I’m talking about exercise, meditation, anything that will increase your mental and emotional capacity for the trying times yet to come. Setting […]
Healthy Combat
“Why is CHALLENGED one of the most uncomfortable feelings a man can face?” Download Episode Most men have not recently experienced physical competition with another man. When adversity strikes, this lack of exposure will have ramifications. So what does healthy combat look like here and where can you practice being challenged? Listen in and learn […]
Flow Into Fall: Honoring Equinox Energy with Shawn Berry
“The only thing we have control over is how we respond to things out of our control” Download Episode Host Shawn Berry eloquently shares why paying attention to the seasons can help you zoom out and connect to something greater than yourself. With the harvest energy of Fall approaching, this timely download will help you […]
Waiting To Be Rescued
“Just because you can’t see the solution doesn’t mean there isn’t one.” Download Episode Have you ever been in such a dilemma that you resorted to waiting around hoping someone would bail you out? I think we’ve all been there – but what happens when YOU ARE THE MAN others rely on for security and […]
There is a Tax on Everything
“We are not limitless beings, there is only so much you can handle at one time.” Download Episode It’s a part of the human condition to choose the easy way out. Seeking the path of least resistance looks like always seeking for the short cut or cheat code to hack your way through. I know […]
Dropping The Ball Vs. Placing It Down
“I believe the antidote for suffering is sacrifice” Download Episode Ever been in a situation where you have so much going on and all of a sudden – your heart sinks as you remember some forgotten, unfulfilled task? As men we often stack our plates too high and inevitably drop the ball. Having the attention […]