Evolved Men Podcast

Ever notice how a compliment can make you want to disappear? We’ve been there. Today we unpack the quiet habit of playing small—why we downshift our wins, call it humility, and end up living like shadows in our own lives. The story starts with a raw moment on stage: hundreds of men, hard truths shared, an outpouring of gratitude, and the sudden urge to hide. From that tension comes a reframe that changes everything.

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Gratitude gets eye-rolls when it’s reduced to a checklist, but the kind we explore here is gritty, practical, and game-changing. We go straight at the myth that gratitude means denial, and show how it becomes an anchor you can stand on when the storm hits—at work, at home, and inside your own head. From rewiring your brain to scan for options instead of threats, to recognizing the ordinary miracles you’ve been sprinting past, we ma...

Silence looks safe until it starts steering your life. We open up about the quiet habits that chip away at self-trust and walk through a grounded path to speak with clarity—even when your voice shakes. From the subtle “agreeable” mask to the invisible backpack of unspoken words, we unpack how fear of rejection, keeping the peace, and the easy‑going identity trap keep men small, and why honest expression is not drama—it’s leadership...

Running on empty has become the default state for too many men. That constant pressure you're ignoring? It doesn't just disappear – it surfaces as back pain, short tempers, mental fog, and disconnection from the people who matter most.

This raw conversation challenges the dangerous myth that self-care is somehow selfish or unnecessary for men. Drawing from personal experience, I share how years of putting myself ...

Have you been wearing "low-maintenance" like a badge of honor? That easygoing, never-complain attitude might feel like strength, but there's a hidden cost we rarely talk about.

What many men call being "low-maintenance" is actually emotional disconnection. It's shutting down your needs because somewhere along the line, you learned that having needs made you weak or a burden. While appearing se...

Have you ever achieved a goal only to feel empty afterward? There's a profound difference between checking boxes that look good to others and pursuing what genuinely matters to you. This episode dives deep into why so many men find themselves chasing goals that aren't truly theirs—whether it's societal expectations, peer pressure, or simply following what everyone else seems to want.

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Ever wonder why you feel completely drained at the end of the day despite eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep? The answer lies in what most men overlook: energy leaks.

These invisible drains aren't the obvious energy-burners but rather the small, persistent trickles we've normalized. The mindless scrolling during brief moments throughout the day. The conversations we mentally rehearse dozens of time...

Self-doubt and imposter syndrome don't wait for you to fail before they appear—they show up right when you're building something meaningful, even as others recognize your value. That inner critic questioning whether you deserve to be in the room can feel deafening.

What I've discovered through years of coaching men is counterintuitive: it's not about having everything figured out before you lead. It&apo...

Have you ever snapped at your kids, gotten defensive with your partner, or reacted to work stress in ways you later regretted? The difference between those reactive moments and true leadership lies in something surprisingly simple yet profoundly powerful: the pause.

Most men don't realize how reactive they've become. We think we're making decisions when we're actually just responding to pressure on auto...

What does real strength look like for men today? Not the kind that’s performed or projected—but the kind that transforms lives and builds genuine connection.

Most of us were taught that staying guarded equals strength. We master the art of living at a “five”—never too high, never too low, always steady. We wear emotional neutrality like armor, believing it makes us grounded or safe. But the hidden cost? Profound disconnection.

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What if your breakthrough isn't about hustling harder, but getting crystal-clear on who you're becoming?

This episode cuts through the noise to reveal how creating a genuine vision transforms everything. Not a corporate mission statement or some vague affirmation, but a raw, specific picture of the man you're meant to be. When host Corey Baum wrote his own eulogy from his son's perspective, it became more th...

What quiet belief have you been living by that you never consciously chose?

Every man carries an unconscious narrative that dictates how he moves through the world—when to speak up, when to hold back, what he's worthy of, and who he's allowed to become. These stories weren't deliberately selected; they were formed in moments of vulnerability, rejection, or shame, often years ago. Without realizing it, these ...

Ever found yourself staring at an overflowing calendar, silently acknowledging you won't complete half of what you've committed to? That moment reveals something profound about how we lead ourselves.

This episode dives deep into the concept of "tolerations" – those quiet agreements we make with ourselves that shape our identity one small surrender at a time. When we consistently say yes when we want to ...

What if the mountain you’ve been climbing your whole life isn’t actually yours?

That question launched a deep reevaluation of how I approach work, relationships, and success itself.

Most of us are handed a map early on—by family, school, and culture—showing us what “making it” should look like. We chase titles, money, and milestones, often without questioning whether the destination is even ours. And the tragedy? Many arrive onl...

When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself—not because something was broken, but out of real curiosity about what’s actually working?

Most of us spend our days in constant motion—showing up, providing, handling the nonstop demands of modern manhood. But somewhere along the way, we disconnect from the one person who matters most: ourselves. Not in a self-centered way, but in an honest, grounded way that allows us to le...

What happens when a man has no internal compass to guide his decisions? He lives in constant reaction mode—questioning everything, shape-shifting for approval, and slowly losing touch with himself. This essential episode tackles the transformative power of identifying your core values and using them to lead yourself with clarity and conviction.

Most of us were never taught how to define what matters most. We inherited valu...

Remember that underwater feeling? When everything looks fine on paper, but inside, you're just coasting through life? That's exactly where we begin this raw exploration of what happens when men surrender the steering wheel of their own lives.

Most guys don't lose control in one catastrophic moment. It's those small, seemingly innocent compromises that accumulate over time – taking the safe job, staying ...

Talking Points: inherited masculinity, performed identity, authentic manhood

What if the way you’ve been living as a man isn’t actually your own definition of manhood? Most men unknowingly operate from inherited or culturally imposed identities—doing everything “right” yet still feeling disconnected. This exploration breaks down the three versions of manhood many men experience: the inherited man shaped by survival and traditio...

Every man's evolution begins not with a clear vision, but with a moment of reckoning. For me, that moment came when I saw my sons mirroring the same hesitation and fear that had defined my own life – patterns I'd inherited but never questioned. In this raw, unfiltered episode, I pull back the curtain on why I created the Evolve Men Podcast and the deeper mission that drives everything I do.

This isn't just a...