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Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 245 is out now - How To Become Tough Enough To Handle Life's Hardest Hits with Trey Tucker - buff.ly/dHbVgsU What if the version of strength most men were handed is quietly breaking them? In this deep and honest conversation, Brandon Clift interviews Trey Tucker, founder of Rugged Counseling and author of Tough Enough, a book written specifically for men in their twenties who feel stuck, drifting, or disconnected. Trey opens up about the sudden death of his father and how he navigated grief without shutting down emotionally. He shares the unconventional approach he used to process loss and how it shaped his model of therapy today. Trey argues that masculinity itself is not the problem. Misguided expression is. Instead of eliminating grit, dominance, or ambition, he calls men to integrate emotional awareness with decisive action.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 244 is out now - The ManKind Podcast Turns FIVE! What 5 Years of Talking About Manhood Has Taught Us buff.ly/uuPLssl Five years. 250 episodes. Nearly 250,000 downloads. In this milestone episode, Brandon and Boysen reflect on what they’ve learned about masculinity, fatherhood, therapy, connection, and the evolving conversation around modern manhood. They talk about: Why connection is still the antidote Whether therapy is serving men effectively What changed in their own lives Where the podcast is headed next

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 243 is out now - How Men’s Groups Can Transform Men & Reduce Violence - buff.ly/CqR4wX7 Can changing how men relate to one another reduce gender-based violence? In this powerful international conversation, Boysen sits down with South African researchers Nicola Lazenby and Thaakirah Dollie, who conducted an in-depth qualitative study exploring how men’s relationships with other men influence their understanding of masculinity and mental health. Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis—where femicide rates are among the highest in the world—their research examines two distinct patterns of male bonding: 🔹 Hierarchical Homosociality This pattern reinforces rigid masculinity and is linked to diminished mental health and relational harm. 🔹 Horizontal Homosociality This model—found in structured men’s groups like those in the ManKind Project—was associated with increased well-being, deeper connection, and healthier expressions of masculinity.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 243 is out now - How Men’s Groups Can Transform Men & Reduce Violence - buff.ly/CqR4wX7 Can changing how men relate to one another reduce gender-based violence? In this powerful international conversation, Boysen sits down with South African researchers Nicola Lazenby and Thaakirah Dollie, who conducted an in-depth qualitative study exploring how men’s relationships with other men influence their understanding of masculinity and mental health. Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis—where femicide rates are among the highest in the world—their research examines two distinct patterns of male bonding: 🔹 Hierarchical Homosociality This pattern reinforces rigid masculinity and is linked to diminished mental health and relational harm. 🔹 Horizontal Homosociality This model—found in structured men’s groups like those in the ManKind Project—was associated with increased well-being, deeper connection, and healthier expressions of masculinity.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 242 is out now. Are You Feeling Lost As A Man? Let This Interview With John Henry Parker Be Your Compass - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… In this powerful return to The ManKind Podcast, John Henry Parker joins Brandon to unpack his latest book, Men Harvesting Wisdom: The 10 Heroic Dimensions of Transformational Self Leadership. Two years after discussing Be the Dawn in the Darkness, John returns not with memoir, but with architecture. A field guide built from 35 years of sitting with men in crisis, veterans in transition, fathers on the brink, and leaders navigating identity collapse.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 241 is out now. Shattering the Stereotypes and Stories That Keep Men Small with Michael Taylor - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… In this deeply grounded conversation, Boysen sits down with longtime friend and transformational teacher Michael Taylor to explore optimism, masculinity, race, and inner freedom. Michael shares his journey from growing up in poverty to losing everything—marriage, finances, home—and how those experiences became the foundation for a life rooted in purpose and peace. Together, they examine outdated models of masculinity, the emotional health crisis facing men, and why inner work is essential for both personal and cultural transformation. A central focus of the episode is Michael’s documentary Shattering Black Male Stereotypes, which challenges limiting narratives around Black men by highlighting responsibility, possibility, and lived success—without denying the reality of systemic oppression.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 240 is out now. Addiction Broke Us. Accountability Brought Us Back with Craig & Michelle Pera - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… What happens when the man you love breaks your trust—and then chooses to fight for his integrity? In this deeply honest episode of the ManKind Podcast, Boysen sits down with Craig and Michelle Perra, co-founders of the Mindful Habit System—a revolutionary behavior change model that’s helped thousands of men break free from sex and porn addiction, not through shame, but by building habits of integrity, accountability, and self-leadership. Craig shares his descent into secrecy, addiction, and rock bottom—and how Michelle stood in her power, not to save him, but to save herself. Together, they share the hard-earned wisdom of doing the deep work: navigating betrayal, reclaiming trust, and showing up in partnership with radical honesty.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 239 is out now. Built for This: How a Near-Death Experience Rewired Brandon's Brain and Life - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… When co‑host Brandon Clift and his pregnant wife climbed aboard a neighbour’s Piper Apache, they expected a relaxing ski trip in West Virginia. Instead, one engine failed on take‑off, forcing their small plane to circle back as gusting winds pushed them toward the trees. With another pilot trailing the plane calmly advising “hold your blue line” over the radio, their pilots managed a safe landing. In this episode, Brandon recalls looking at his wife and wondering whether they were about to orphan their three‑year‑old daughter while denying their unborn baby a chance to live. He explains how that question cracked open his own perfectionism and catalysed a new commitment to “sovereignty” and action. "Is this it?" Brandon shares the full story of the incident and, more importantly, what shifted in the weeks that followed. This conversation explores how proximity to death can strip away old narratives and expose what actually matters.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 238 is out now. Man Up: How Misogyny Fuels Violence & Extremism with Cynthia Miller-Idriss What happens when the armor of masculinity meets the depth of feminine wisdom? In this heartfelt and provocative episode, Boysen sits down with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, to unpack the sacred dance of masculine and feminine energies in modern relationships. With vulnerability and clarity, Joanna shares how her own breakdown led to breakthroughs in love, intimacy, and self-awareness—and how these lessons can heal the divide in our own partnerships. From attachment styles and polarity to emotional expression and self-abandonment, this conversation goes beyond gender stereotypes to explore what it truly means to be whole—and to love from that wholeness. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, you’ll find powerful insights into the work of becoming radically authentic and deeply connected.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 237 is out now. The Divine Dance: Masculine, Feminine, and the Path to Ecstatic Intimacy with Joanna Shakti buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… What happens when the armor of masculinity meets the depth of feminine wisdom? In this heartfelt and provocative episode, Boysen sits down with Joanna Shakti, founder of Ecstatic Intimacy, to unpack the sacred dance of masculine and feminine energies in modern relationships. With vulnerability and clarity, Joanna shares how her own breakdown led to breakthroughs in love, intimacy, and self-awareness—and how these lessons can heal the divide in our own partnerships. From attachment styles and polarity to emotional expression and self-abandonment, this conversation goes beyond gender stereotypes to explore what it truly means to be whole—and to love from that wholeness. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, you’ll find powerful insights into the work of becoming radically authentic and deeply connected.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 236 is out now. How To Survive Christmas! 3 Simple EQ Strategies To Save You This Silly Season! - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… Prepare to navigate the holiday season with peace and ease as we unpack strategies for conflict-free gatherings. In this episode, Brandon Clift shares Emotional Intelligence strategies to help you navigate this holiday season with ease. We'll help you identify emotional triggers, manage your reactions, and foster meaningful connections even in challenging family situations. Plus, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and engaging in courageous conversations with your loved ones. In the second part of the episode, we take a closer look at maintaining emotional intelligence during the busy and often stressful holiday season. We underscore the significance of setting boundaries, managing expectations, and exercising empathy in interactions with family and friends. Learn the power of the simple question, "Hey, are you okay?" to show care and support for your loved ones. We'll share personal experiences and offer practical tips to maintain healthy relationships during the holidays.

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 232 is out now. Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack: How To Heal When the World Feels Unsafe with Rabbi Naom Raucher - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… Five days after the anti-Semitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Brandon is joined by Rabbi Noam Raucher, spiritual coach, rabbi, and host of The Jewish Divorce Project, for a grounded and deeply human conversation about grief, fear, resilience, and responsibility. Rather than rushing to politicize or defend positions, this episode slows down and asks a more essential question: How should human beings respond first when confronted with violence?

Listen to the Mankind Project podcast for interviews from the leading edge of #MensWork. Episode 234 is out now. How To Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids Through The Power Of Storytelling with Andrew Newman - buzzsprout.com/1564787/episod… In this deeply moving episode of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon sits down with Andrew Newman, author, storyteller, TEDx speaker, and founder of Conscious Stories, to explore how the stories we hear as children shape our emotional lives as adults. Andrew shares why most adult personal development work is really about repairing the first seven years of life and why he chose to focus his life’s work on supporting children before those wounds take root. Through storytelling, breathwork, and ritual, Andrew helps parents create emotionally safe, regulated, and connected moments with their kids, especially in the final 20 minutes of the day.