Real Men Feel

The Joy of Letting Go

In this solo episode of 'Real Men Feel,' host Andy Grant shares his personal journey of downsizing and moving to a smaller home after 24 years. He discusses the chaos and challenges of the move, including canceling a planned podcast episode. Andy reflects on being laid off from Cisco Systems and how this unexpected change led to a liberating experience of decluttering and reevaluating life's priorities.

He al...

Breaking the Stigma: The Dude Project with Kyle Mitchell

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Kyle Mitchell, a renowned mental health advocate and creator of the Dude Project. Kyle's mission is to transform the lives of one million teens from socially anxious to socially confident by changing the narrative around mental health, specifically for boys.

The discussion covers the importance of mental resilienc...

Embracing Emotions: The Path to Genuine Happiness with Matt O'Neill

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant engages in a deep conversation with happiness expert Matt O'Neill, discussing the societal conditioning that discourages men from expressing emotions and the journey to reclaiming their natural happiness. Matt shares his personal struggles growing up with conflicting parental influences and how these experiences pro...

Transformative Journeys and the Six Rules of Happiness with Ray Martin

Host Andy Grant interviews Ray Martin, a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, coach, and mindfulness teacher. Ray shares his profound journey of personal transformation, discussing the losses that led him to take a sabbatical, his experiences of running a marathon, and spending 14 years living out of a backpack.

He delves into the foundational principles and six...

Understanding and Strengthening Modern Relationships with Kristal DeSantis

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant discusses with Kristal DeSantis, a licensed marriage and family therapist, her expertise in trauma work and relationships.

Kristal shares her journey from avoiding marriage to becoming a leading authority in relational therapy. She insightfully states, 'I wanted my practice to reflect two things: tactic...

Overcoming False Accusations and Personal Growth: Ghasan Alesayi's Journey

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with Ghasan Alesayi, an actor and filmmaker from Toronto. Ghasan shares his rollercoaster journey of dealing with false legal accusations and public scrutiny after being arrested for voyeurism while working with a dating coach.

He talks about his battle with fear, insecurities, and the lessons he...

Rediscovering Humanity and Integrity: A Conversation with Colin Kingsmill on Real Men Feel

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant talks with Colin Kingsmill, a former Swiss banker turned healer and advocate for the Enough Already movement. They delve into topics such as success, worthiness, and the need for a deeper human connection.

Colin shares his personal journey from corporate success to fulfillment in serving oth...

Real Men Feel: Embracing Authenticity with Jason Lange

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Jason Lange, a men's embodiment coach and certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach. They discuss the origins and impact of nice guy syndrome, the importance of men's groups for growth and support, and the journey toward authenticity and emotional expression.

Jason shares insights into how nice guys are created, th...

Generational Healing and Integrating Masculine and Feminine Energies with Gao Motsemme

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes Gao Motsemme, a psychic surgeon and embodiment queen dedicated to helping individuals break free from patterns of generational toxic relationships. Gao discusses her journey into ancestral healing, energy work, and the importance of connecting with one's inner child and sexual e...

Exploring the Flavors of Emotions with Kim Korte

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant converses with Kim Korte, a sensory perception and emotion management strategist. Kim explains her unique metaphor for emotions, comparing them to flavors and cooking ingredients. They discuss how emotions are formed, the impact of memories, and the importance of acknowledging and working through emotions rather than suppressing them....

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes pioneering coach and author Owen Marcus, who discusses integrating emotional physiology, attachment theory, and somatic therapies into men's emotional connection and leadership development.

Owen shares insights from his new community, MELD, which focuses on men's emotional leadership development. They explore diverse subjects such as rolfing, polyvagal theory, anti...

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews psychotherapist Marc Azoulay about the unique challenges and shortcomings of traditional therapy for men. Marc shares his personal journey from client to therapist, highlighting how his own struggles with addiction and identity shaped his approach to helping men.

The discussion delves into the importance of challenging men within a supportive community, the need for both...

Leadership In Chaotic Times | Principles of Harmonic Leadership

"Lots of people are seeing the world in a negative way right now. So many people are waiting for someone else to come along and fix it."

My returning guest today is James Greenshields. James is a husband of over 20 years and an honored father of two amazing women; he served 17 years as an Australian Army Officer and woke up in combat. With over 14 years pos...

"It's amazing to love people every day as a job."

A random feature of Real Men Feel is Regular Guy Chats. That is when I converse with an average dude who has nothing to promote but a willingness to share.

It's been a year and a half since my last Regular Guy Chat. Today, I'm talking to Jake Marko, a young man I met last month in a Self-Leadership class we both attended.

We discuss Jake's experiences with...

Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is ask for help. Men face a stigma about that, too.

My guest today is Laverne Friesen. He is a former first responder who is passionate about raising awareness around the stigma of mental health after experiencing his own mental health crisis. Now, as a transformation coach, Laverne shares the wisdom he gained from his traumatic experiences to help others live fulfilling lives.

Laverne shares...

Today, we are exploring the power of words, especially the words we use when talking to ourselves. I'm going to share some tips on moving from belittling language to empowering phrases that you can use in your self-dialogue and conversations with others.

One of my favorite things about coaching clients is listening and noticing what words they repeat the most and then pointing out how often their own words are working against t...

I recommend watching this episode instead of only listening to it, as I share some of my downsizing journey and give a tour of my home. We are preparing to move to a house 2,000 square feet smaller than the one we've lived in for the past 21 years.

Listen in to discover how my father's sharing of Buddism made me think life sucks then you die. Also, learn how the experience of donating, selling, and trashing our posses...

Earlier today, I was part of a Let's Talk Fabulous panel discussing positive male role models. I enjoyed that conversation so much that I want to share more in a motor-mouth 10-minute brain dump.

Topics Include

What male role models did you see/have while growing up?

What do you think are traits of a positive male role model?

If the person who taught you what it means to be a man, through their words or actions, was a mise...

I've often called myself a failure. But why? Why does something not turning out the way I wanted it to become my identity? It all comes down to the ego.

Today, I explore definitions and perceptions of failure and ways to reframe it. Failure can be a valuable lesson. We can fail forward into something better with the right mindset.

In my experience, when I'm depressed, my self-judgment is much harsher than usual, and I see a...