🎙 Episode Summary:
In this raw and powerful episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, host Steve Baumgartner sits down with Lucas Krump, co-founder of Everyman—a movement dedicated to helping men live more connected, purpose-driven lives. Together, they dive deep into what it means to be a man in today’s world, why traditional self-help often fails, and how to break free from societal boxes to live with clarity, integrity, and agency.
Lucas shares his personal journey—from external success and internal emptiness to co-founding Everyman and learning how to live with emotional honesty and masculine authenticity. You’ll hear about the PEERS model, the trap of comparison culture, and why the most powerful transformation starts with radical self-auditing.
Whether you’re a father, husband, entrepreneur, or simply a man ready to live with more purpose, this conversation will challenge you, inspire you, and equip you with the mindset to take the next step in your evolution.
🔑 Topics Covered:
Why “defining masculinity” is the wrong question
How freedom and choice define modern manhood
The PEERS model (Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Relational, Spiritual)
Why most men avoid the one thing they truly need
The trap of “running someone else’s playbook”
Emotional vulnerability as a strength
Agency, ownership, and becoming the man you were designed to be
đź’Ą Notable Quotes:
"Every man gets to define what it means to be a man for himself." – Lucas Krump
"Don’t be upset with the choice. You made the choice." – Lucas Krump
"Self-help doesn’t work when it’s someone else’s playbook." – Steve Baumgartner
"You can’t serve at a high level if you’re not putting your own oxygen mask on first." – Steve Baumgartner
đź”— Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Everyman: https://everyman.com
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