A Man’s Journey

A podcast documenting stories of men who like many, live with out connection to self. This journey highlights the action men take to change the narrative of their story to live a life of complete fullness!

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Friday May 05, 2023

Join Me in the latest podcast episode of A Man's Journey as we interview men's therapist, Mike Lamerato. I met Mike through a mental health call and was quickly impressed with Mike's ability to engage men. I invited him to share his journey from undergraduate to graduate school, and the challenges he faced along the way. Throughout the podcast, Mike shares about his personal experiences, including his own challenges with depression and feeling lost, and how he overcame them. He discusses the importance of finding work that one loves, and shares his enthusiasm for working with people's stories, particularly men's stories. Mike emphasizes the importance of normalizing therapy and providing men's work and sharing personal experiences with therapy as ways to do it. Don't miss out on this powerful conversation, tune in now and hear how Mike encourages men to lean into their edge and mission to feed them in a chaotic world.
[00:00:02] Breaking the Stigma: Men's Therapy and Nature Retreats[00:03:32] Challenges Faced by Young Men Today[00:07:31] It's Never Too Late to Follow Your Intuition[00:11:13] Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk and Movement[00:14:51] Overcoming "nice guy" syndrome in men[00:18:47] Choosing Yourself First[00:22:46] Empowering Young Men for Personal Growth[00:26:19] Accessing Men's Inherent Wisdom[00:30:07] Importance of high-vibrational connections and career evolution[00:33:41] Advocating for Men's Therapy[00:37:22] Mental Health and Therapy Tips[00:40:48] Importance of Daily Guardrails[00:44:09] The importance of physicality in men's therapy[00:48:00] Discovering Your Mission as a Man
If Mike's story interested you, he can be reached through his website or Instagram links below:
https://metro-detroit-mens-therapy.com/
Instagram Profile

Friday Apr 28, 2023

Join host Alex Lange as he chats with special guest Mike Speights in this episode of A Man's Journey. In this powerful conversation, Mike reflects on his personal growth journey, highlighting key moments in his life where he felt lost, disconnected and unfulfilled. Through his own experience, he shares insights on how he started doing the self-work and discovered the benefits of being vulnerable, connected, and present - both for himself and his loved ones. As a key takeaway, listeners will learn how to embrace discomfort, express themselves honestly, and take action towards a better life.
[00:00:00] Mike's Journey Through a Tough Time[00:04:15] Overcoming Addictions and Lack of Self-Connection[00:08:14] Personal development journey inspired by wife[00:11:56] Parental Patterns and Self-Connection[00:15:59] Overcoming Identity Crisis for Men[00:20:02] The Benefits of Personal Growth on Relationships[00:24:10] The Power of Connection and Community[00:28:02] Benefits of participating in men's work[00:31:30] Taking the First Step Towards Personal Growth[00:35:22] Journey of Self-Improvement[00:39:18] Surrounding oneself with like-minded people[00:43:25] Finding Purpose Through Entrepreneurship[00:47:38] Men's Creativity in Conforming Workplaces
Mike can be reached by email at mikespeights23@gmail.com

Tuesday Feb 21, 2023

In this episode we catch back up with Mike Danson, Mike is a Marine Veteran who shared his journey over brotherhood and connection on the podcast. I check back in with him on a program that he's launched called the UNcivilized Teen. This program is for teenage boys from 13-18 years old and focuses on building emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and brotherhood. If you are interested the links are below. The program starts March 1st
Mike can be found on Instagram, Linktree .
If you're interested in signing your son up click the links below.
UNcivilized Teen Program Sign-up Uncivilized Teen Program with 1-on-1 Coaching Sign-up

Thursday Feb 02, 2023

In this episode we learn about Alex Moore. We jump to 2017 when his daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We learn how this moment taught him about being a nice guy and the steps he used to change his course. We also discuss his recent decision to quit his job and pursue his dreams.
Alex can be found various ways from the links below:
Instagram
Forged by Fire Coaching
Gold Pan Pete Jewelry

Monday Jan 23, 2023

In this episode we met Kjell, Kjell and I discuss the day he tried to commit suicide and what stopped him. We discuss the walk he took and the program that put him on the path of men's work. He tells us about his vision quest and his vision to help other men. Kjell can be found on Instagram and facebook on the links below.
https://instagram.com/trailheadmenscoaching?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072290186817

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022

In this episode we meet Joshua Laycock. He's a father of 2, husband, mens coach, and commercial insurance specialist. We go into not all journey's start with a painful moment that we think of. We learn about how he went from living the dream, to living the dream intentionally.
Joshua can be found on Instagram at @joshua.laycock
This episode can be watched on Youtube: Living from the Inside out with Joshua Laycock

Thursday Sep 29, 2022

In this episode we talk about the father wound. Andrew dives into the beginning of his transformation six years ago. We dive into three of the hardest situations in his life and how he recognized he was running away from himself. We discuss his recent transition to Costa Rica and his journey as a writer & coach.
Andrew can be found on instagram @andrewblaircoaching
Video can be watched on youtube: Welcome to the Jungle

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022

In this episode we meet Robert Wunderlich. Robert is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt, and Men's Coach. He owns his own BJJ facility. He has 2 children and a married for 10 years. We go in-depth how brazilian jiu jitsu correlated with mens work and his journey and the ever lasting lesson we can take away from archeology.
Robert can be reached through Instagram @wunderbjj99 and online through his website https://arvadajiujitsu.com

Sunday Aug 21, 2022

In this episode we dive into Mike Campbell's story. We go back to 2009 where he received a phone call he wasn't expecting, while grieving his mothers death, and starting a business. He discusses how that journey has led him to become a mens coach.
Mike can be found on instagram @mikecampbellmc and his website www.mikecampbell.com.au

Saturday Aug 06, 2022

In this episode we meet with Mike Danson, we learn about his time in the Marines and his journey on getting out. We discuss his journey post military and his search for brotherhood and connection along the way. Mike can be found at either instagram or LinkedIn at the links below.
The video can be found on Youtube here: Finding Brotherhood and Connection with Mike Danson
https://www.instagram.com/mike_perspective_s/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-danson-2b4a0aaa/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fl.instagram.com%2F

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