Authenticity Road
Adventures in men's work. The search for personal authenticity, emotional healing, and the meaning of modern masculinity. Authenticity Road follows our adventures through the world of men's work, as we uncover the many layers of self-discovery. #menswork #menshealth #mensmentalhealth
Episodes
71 episodes
Episode 3.21: Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience (NLSE) with Kyle Smith
This episode dives deep into the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Somatic Experience (NLSE) with Kyle Smith, who explores how our stories shape our realities and limit our growth. He discusses techniques like breathwork and storytelling...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:14:02
Episode 3.20: GBTQ Retreats with Cator Sparks & Mike Sagun
Imagine a sanctuary where emotional connection and vulnerability take center stage, specifically designed for GBTQ men. That's what Cator Sparks and Mike Sagun bring to life with their transformative retreats. Our episode explores how these inc...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:00:33
Episode 3.19: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Jill Sitnick
Survivor and advocate Jill Sitnick takes us on a transformative journey as she shares her own powerful story of healing childhood trauma-induced PTSD through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Uncover the myths and misconceptions surrounding p...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:10:05
Episode 3.18: Seek the Risk with "Adam"
What if embracing fear could unlock the most authentic version of yourself? Join us on Authenticity Road as we sit down with "Adam," an anonymous adventurer whose life story is a masterclass in living boldly. Raised amid the chaos of 1980s New ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:18:25
Episode 3.17: Learning Love with Dr. Mark Hicks
Episode 3:17: Learning Love with Dr. Mark HicksWhat do you think of the idea that love—real, lasting love—isn’t something that just happens to us, but is something we can actually learn and cultivate? Imagine the impact that could have ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:03:57
Episode 3.16: The Martial Art of Recovery with Eric Fisher
What if the journey to overcoming your biggest challenges didn’t just require strength of will, but also a shift in mindset? What if the key to recovery was hidden in the same techniques that teach us to defend ourselves?Today, we’re st...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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55:16
Episode 3.15: Reinventing Masculinity with Ed Frauenheim
What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? Is it about power? Strength? Or is it something deeper? For generations, men have been handed a script—be tough, be stoic, don’t show weakness. But what if that script is flawed? And what happens ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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50:16
Episode 3.14: Vertical Development Coaching with Mac Ling
How do you make meaning for yourself, and how does that inform not only your worldview, but also how you navigate life? In this episode, we reveal a framework that could change the way you think about personal growth and development.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:04:05
Episode 3.13: The Friend Connection with J Stamatelos
Episode 3.13: The Friend Connection with J StamatelosWill you be my friend? It’s a vulnerable question to ask. And if you’re a man, it might even feel like an impossible one. Have you considered the importance of friendship...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:28:22
Episode 3.12: Resilience and Recovery with Matthew Parkes
It has been said that each of us carries at least one good story: That of our own lives. My guest today is proof of that old adage. His story is one that truly embodies the essence of resilience, transformation, and the power of human connectio...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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59:32
Episode 3.11: Big Boys Do Cry with Ryan Kopyar
When was the last time you had a good cry? What’s that? You say men don’t cry? You might be right. And that’s not a good thing. Today, our guest is a mental health professional who's dedicated to helping men navigate their emotions and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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48:04
Episode 3.10: Relational Leadership and Authentic Connection with Donald Bialkoswki
Let’s take a deep dive into a topic that touches the heart of what it means to be a man in today’s world. We’re exploring the complexities of masculinity, the power of vulnerability, and the transformative potential of relational leadership.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:06:56
Episode 3.09: Introducing the Authentc Men Community
Some guys discover the world of men’s work, try it out, and discover it’s not for them. Perhaps they’re not ready to dig in, or the work simply doesn’t resonate with them.Others engage in the work and are forever changed. They embark on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:31:20
Episode 3.08: Freedom From Anger with James Clemmons
Losing your cool. Flying off the handle. Blowing a fuse. No matter what you call it, we all do it now and then: Get angry.In today’s episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into this topic that touches every one of us. But this isn't just a...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:02
Episode 3.07: Take It to the Next Level with Kevin Palmieri
Lining up guests for the podcast can feel risky at times. Unless the guest is someone I know well—an acquaintance or personal friend—I’m taking a leap of faith that this person and I will have enough to talk about to keep the conversation going...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:01:01
Episode 3.06: Creating Order From Chaos with Shane Thrapp
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re somehow different? Like how the world works just isn’t right for you? Or maybe you’ve noticed that your ways of processing your experience don’t seem to follow the same patterns as other people’s?
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:17:36
Episode 3.05: One Year of Men's Work with Ross Taylor
We talk a lot on this show about men doing their personal development work and seeking to become the best versions of themselves. We discuss techniques and modalities. We talk about the tools we teach and the behaviors we seek to model. But wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:14:08
Episode 3.04: Reiki Energy Work with Heather from Universal Elements Healing
Hello all you beautiful humans. We hope you're enjoying life as you tune into this week's episode where we explore Reiki and energy healing. Maybe you've heard of it, or maybe you've even experienced working with a Reiki practitioner.Or...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:18:09
Episode 3.03: Warrior Compassion with Sean Harvey
What is the intersection of masculinity and compassion?In a world where men are often conditioned to be tough and unemotional, our guest, Sean Harvey, sheds light on a different path. Sean, a visionary in blending masculine strength wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:39:14
Episode 3.02: MenLiving with Shaun Emerson
Imagine a place where men can gather, to talk, listen, share, and grow. A community where the walls of traditional masculinity are replaced with bridges of mutual support and understanding. In this episode, we're venturing into the transformati...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:22:20
Episode 3.01: ManKind Project USA with Boysen Hodgson
If you’ve been listening to the Authenticity Road Podcast over the last two seasons, you know that Jordan and I both came to this work via EVRYMAN and the somatic method they teach. For some time, though, I’ve been considering that there’s more...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:16:20
Episode 2.25: Season Finale, Part Two – Religion and Sex with J. Stamatelos
As we mentioned last time, it’s often said that we shouldn’t talk about money, politics, and religion in polite society. Well, we’re going to throw one more taboo topic into the mix: Sex.In part two of our season finale, we continue our...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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49:49
Episode 2.24: Season Finale, Part One – Religion and Authenticity with J. Stamatelos
It’s often said that the three topics one should avoid in polite society are money, politics, and religion. In this episode, the first half of our two-part season finale, we’re going to risk being impolite and broach the subject of religion.
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:10:09
Episode 2.23: Exploring Our Evolving Men's Work Journey
If you look back to our first season, you’ll notice that many of our episodes featured just Jordan and me talking, with no outside guests. This season, we did things a little differently as we shifted our attention to bringing in guests on a wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:20:40
Episode 2.22: Self Identity, Drum Circles, and More with Andrew Ecker
One of the great things about podcasting is that I regularly get to meet and have in-depth conversations with fascinating people whose paths I would almost certainly never cross anywhere else. Today’s guest, author, speaker and drum cir...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:07:02
