ManReimagined

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Paul Robson, as we embark on an exploration of masculinity and tradition. Delving into the depths of men's work and the significance of embracing timeless traditions, Paul shares many insights drawn from his journey. From navigating the complexities of masculinity to the transformative power of faith, this conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the essence of life's journey. As with the last podcast, I am in no way trying to sell religion or tradition, but explore the various forms it takes, especially as so many men seem to be flocking to various forms of religion these days, and I'm very curious myself. To hear more about how Paul went from atheism to Orthodox Christianity, listen to ⁠Episode 35. But for today, tune in as we delve into the wisdom of tradition and the enduring quest for meaning and purpose. You can find out more about Paul's ⁠Maniphesto online men's network here.

In the latest episode of Man Reimagined, join us as Rich embarks on a transformative journey with Malcolm, who shares his profound experiences from his time spent at a Maori retreat recently. Delving deep into the heart of Maori culture, Malcolm unveils the profound insights he gained, particularly regarding rites of passage and the timeless wisdom embedded within their traditions. Let us know what you're thinking: Rich: Email: [email protected] ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Mal: Email: [email protected] ⁠Instagram

Welcome back, listeners, to another episode of Man Reimagined. After a six-month hiatus, we're back - both of us. In today's episode, we're reawakening the conversation surrounding men in society. Has it evolved? Just how present is this discourse, and what's the current temperature towards men's development, and 'masculinity'? Join us as we thaw out old notions and explore why the outdated model of polarity might be melting away. So, get comfortable, let's dive in, and spark some meaningful conversations. Links: Scott Galloway website & Instagram Let us know what you're thinking: Rich: Email: [email protected] Instagram LinkedIn Mal: Email: [email protected] Instagram

Ever wondered what really goes on at men's retreats? Do aspects of them appeal to you, but you're put off by others? Are you curious but unsure about whether they're for you? Keen to know about a different approach, that doesn't involve theatrical initiation rituals, warpaint, and bellowing into the night?! Then keep listening. This episode takes a peek behind the scenes as I talk about my experience taking part in, and facilitating men's retreats. I share my concerns about some of the approaches out there, and what I believe is missing from many of them. I then talk about the Denmark retreat I co-created and co-host with my friends in detail, and if you find yourself curious to find out more, you can head to our new retreat website. Incidentally (ahem) our fourth and final retreat for the year begins September 5th, 2023, and we have 3 spaces still available. If you're catching this episode a bit later, head to the site and find out when the next retreat is planned. Enjoy. Quick links: Episode 27: How to Recognise and Move Beyond the Nice Guy Syndrome (Spotify) Retreat Website My Website My Instagram

What happens to men when they get older? What role can they still play, and how can they share their life experience and wisdom? What function can they serve as they enter their 'golden years', for other men and their community, and why do so few men do so in the west? To answer these questions and find out about the value of being an 'elder', I've invited my friend and mentor David Reis onto the podcast. This episode was recorded a few months back, and David is currently on sabbatical developing his community work that he mentions on the podcast. I hope to invite him back to share more about that development soon. To get in touch with Rich: Email: [email protected] Website: www.re-align.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/richrealign

So many men have an interest in the world of men's work and the personal development journey, but stay on the fringes and prefer to listen or read rather than invest their time and hard-earned money in showing up at a circle, yet alone a retreat. While this is understandable, I thought I'd share one man's inspiring journey who took the leap and jumped in. In the space of 18 months, Chris Barth went from having no association to men's work or masculinity, to now hosting his own men's circle and empowering other men! Over the 32 minutes of this short-but-powerful interview, he tells his story of trying to pick up the pieces from a broken relationship, discovering men's work through my circle, coaching and the retreat we held last September, working with Nice Guy Syndrome...to then being inspired enough to create his own men's group with his friend Rik. The main reason I wanted to share his story is because in many ways it is similar to my own, and so many other men out there, and I hope this resonates with anyone listening who's on the fence about trying out this kind of work. Also, with my next men's retreat in Denmark just a couple of weeks away, it gives anyone feeling inspired by what Chris says about it to grab one of the last spots and dive in.... Chris's humility, honesty and candour about his struggles, reservations and learnings are one of the many reasons I believe his own circle will grow and have a real impact on the men who show up in Karlsruhe, Germany. To find out more about his and Rik's offering, see the links below. Finally, a huge thank you to Chris for jumping onto his first podcast and being so open about himself, which I've no doubt will land with and serve the men it's meant to. Links: To find out more about my upcoming Men's Retreat in Denmark on April 3rd-8th and seal one of the few spots remaining, head over this way. To check out Chris and Rik's in-person men's circle in Karlsruhe, Germany, follow this link. To check out my German-speaking online men's circle, tap or click this bit of the screen. Plus, you can reach me directly via my website, or Instagram page, I'm most active there.

How can a lifelong Atheist suddenly find God and become an Orthodox Christian?!? Is there still a space for religion today? Why the trend for men (in the U.S. in particular) to look to religion more and more right now? How is it even relevant, given what science and New Atheism has shown us in the last couple of hundred years? In this episode, I welcome Paul Robson to help me make sense of this. I called it a 'good faith conversation' not just because I like puns, but because I wanted to sit down and really listen and understand how he thinks, with an open mind. And whilst his men's work is totally separate from his faith, here's a bit about him: "Paul is on a mission to restore manhood. He calls men to adventure and support them in finding a deeper sense of direction and purpose. Together with an amazing team, he started European Men’s Gathering in 2017, which has grown to be the European hub for men’s leadership training. He runs Maniphesto Core, a platform for online men’s mastermind groups and he engages other thought leaders in discussions in order to bring together the men and the ideas which will enable us to create a new story about men". This is an engaging conversation that I really enjoyed having and learning from, I hope you feel the same way. To find out more about Paul: Website: https://maniphesto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maniphestomen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA  Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43N2FuoVayEWg9YwwPmhud To contact Rich: Website: www.re-align.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/richrealign

In this very special addition of the Man Reimagined podcast, we welcome internationally renowned embodiment teacher, Mark Walsh. I wanted to interview Mark in particular because he is not a man that minces words. He talks straight and is refreshingly candid in his views, whilst at the same time coming across as balanced and grounded in his thinking - a welcome thing. Mark Walsh is the founder of the Embodied Facilitator Course, Embodied Yoga Principles, The Embodiment Podcast and the Embodiment Conference. With an honours degree in psychology, 20+ years of yoga experience and an aikido black belt, he has dedicated his life to embodied learning. He has taught everyone from street kids to the rich and famous, in over 50 countries. His hobbies include offending pirates with his swearing, impressing cats with his stroking, and embarrassing drunks with his dancing. In the podcast we cover: - What embodiment is - How embodied men lead better lives as fathers, at work and in relationships - How men and women relate to embodiment - Mark's experience teaching at Google and the police force - His thoughts on the oppressive patriarchy narrative - Masculinity today and where men find themselves - Male and female relationships - His recent work in Ukraine teaching embodiment and trauma - Trauma: what it is and how it is being taught today - Why there are less men in embodiment spaces than before - Male-friendly and female-friendly spaces   Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh The Embodiment Conference: https://portal.theembodimentconference.org And to listen to more of Mark, dive into his Embodiment Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-embodiment-podcast/id1284562064 To get in touch with Rich, you can reach him and find all of his links here: https://onmurmur.com/richardayling

It's time for us to have an uncomfortable conversation. The porn industry is often talked about as making the internet, being described as the true early adopters. And that may be the case, however, what has been the legacy of that pornification?  In this episode we invite Jeremy Lipkowitz to talk Porn Addiction and the impact that it is having on our lives. Jeremy is a coach and mentor to people working their way through Porn Addiction, and is a recovering addict himself. As such he is able to shed light onto a problem that for many people hides in the shadows. He reveals the shame, guilt and self loathing that one can find themselves struggling with because of watching too much porn, as well as the impact it has on our relationships. He also shows how it is possible to overcome these issues.  Jeremy is speaking to us in this episode because he wants to shine a light on this issue so that we can find a way of talking openly about something that carries a lot of stigma. If you, or anyone you know, would like to talk to someone about your relationship with porn, please reach out to Jeremy @ Website: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz Linktree: www.linktr.ee/jeremymindful

In this episode we welcome back Drew Lawson. Last year Drew came on to our podcast and shared an incredible amount of wisdom and insight in the world of sex and intimacy, shedding light into so many different areas that most of us don't talk about because we either have no idea about it (things such as kink and group sex), or because we feel too much shame around it (things like self-doubt, needing to perform etc). And he did so in such a clear and beautiful way (his wonderfully melodic and poetic English accent made him very easy to listen to!)..... So we thought we'd invite him back.  In this podcast Drew takes us deeper into the world of erotica and intimacy, and as he does so he really shows that it begins with intimacy with ourselves, our ability to feel sensation, and our willingness to slow down. This podcast is a deeply personal sharing of Drew's journey through the world of sex and what he has learned. It is a journey of self-acceptance, exploration, fun, and edginess. It is also one of struggle and confusion. Yet, the lessons that Drew shares with us can not only lead us to being able to have wonderful intimate sex, they have the potential to lead us to deep, profound relationships with not just our loved ones but all of life itself. If, after listening to this podcast, you feel compelled to speak to Drew you can find him through is website https://drewlawson.net/. He does one on one coaching, and couple intimacy work.