The Evolved Men Podcast

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...

Corey Baum shares his personal journey from emotional suppression and living behind masks to authentic leadership and fatherhood. This vulnerable narrative serves as both confession and invitation, revealing how breaking generational patterns begins with facing our deepest truths.

• Growing up learning to adapt but not express emotions in a home where conflict was either invisible or explosive
• Developing survival str...

Are you tired of feeling empty inside despite checking all the boxes of success? Do you find yourself wearing masks, playing roles, and wondering if there's something more to life? You're not alone in this struggle.

The Evolved Men Podcast creates a space for men who are ready to break free from outdated models of masculinity that simply aren't working anymore. As your host, I've walked this path myself...