Inspire Change with Gunter

Inspire Change with Gunter

Become a supporter in the Changemaker Collective of this podcast. Sign up here, its only $12 per month to join the Changemaker Colletctive of Inspire Change with Gunter Podcast: : JOIN CHANGEMAKER COLLECTIVE OR If you want more, join the Legends of Power Swoboda-Josephson Inner Circle as a VIP that includes the Changemaker Collective here: JOIN LEGENDS OF POWER w/CHANGEMAKER COLLECTIVE International Psychologist, Author, Speaker and Producer Gunter Swoboda continues to Inspire Change and enlighten and educate on Masculinities and Male Empowerment. After 40 years of working with adolescent boys and men, Gunter founded Making Good Men Great. It focuses on helping men recognize how to evolve as a Man in all the spheres of his life. We continue with our regular of broadcasts of 20-30 minute episodes hosted by Gunter every week and then we will have special guests lined up during each season for special 50-1 hour episodes. We also will take requests from past guests or friends of the podcasts to fill in as a guest host. For more information on becoming a guest or guest hosting, email creative@bonfirecinema.com or query the showrunner Miranda Spigener-Sapon at miranda.sapon@bonfirecinema.com - www.GunterSwoboda.com & www.GoodMenGreat.com - Inspire Change with Gunter is Produced in Los Angeles by Miranda Spigener-Sapon by Bonfire Cinema. Thank you for listening! Executive Producer/Showrunner: Miranda Spigener-Sapon Co-Exec. Producer: DeVonna Prinzi Producer/Creator/Host: Gunter Swoboda Guest Booking: Miranda.Sapon@bonfirecinema.com SUBJECT LINE: "Guest Submission" Jr. Publicist: Dessie Bien Dessie.Bien@lavendersagepr.com Sr. Publicist: Nate Munoz Announcer: Grayson Arndt Inspire Change with Gunter Podcast Theme Music score: Irad Eshel About Gunter, The Short Story…… Gunter is a psychologist, speaker, author, mentor, coach and facilitator with over 30 years experience in counseling and organizational development. SPEAKER After more than 40 years experience Gunter’s passionate perspectives on what makes human beings thrive makes him a very insightful commentator and speaker. His aim is to stimulate your mind, touch your heart, and inspire your soul. Gunter is a psychologist, speaker, author, mentor, coach and facilitator with over 30 years experience in counseling and organizational development. Gunter has given keynotes all over Australia, NYC and Los Angeles as well as being a TEDx Speaker. Author We all have a story. Stories that touch us the most are about that moment when we make the choice to be real, to drop any pretense of pride, power and position. In that telling moment we step into a new space where our ability to overcome fear allows us to be truly authentic in our relationship to the world. In that moment we become fully human. Gunter has authored a novel Mountains of Sea published by Winterwolf Press and he self-published the non-fiction, Making Good Men Great: Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity. Both books are available at all major and independent retailers globally. The Making Good Men Great Movement also made Oprah’s #MustWatch list in 2018. Mentor In both the personal and professional sphere, Gunter has successfully worn many hats. Added to his education, experience and eloquence it allows him to develop a relationship with someone that ignites their aspirations. Coach In today’s world, the challenge to be ‘perfect’ is a constant source of stress. Gunter firmly believes that each person has to find their ‘own bliss’. His part in that journey is to engage with the person he is working with to unlock their aspirations, align them to their vision and to help keep them inspired. Facilitator Gunter is exceptional in facilitating outcomes in learning, productivity, and communication by providing a safe environment with unobtrusive assistance and guidance wherein participants experience the flow between content and context. His skill in utilizing philosophical and psychological methods enhances the participants experience in the process. To purchase Gunter's books: Making Good Men Great: Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity you can get it on Amazon Prime, Barnes & Noble and most online retailers: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Good-Men-Great-Masculinity/dp/0999266802 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Making-Good-Men-Great-Surfing-the-New-Wave-of-Masculinity-Paperback-9780999266809/685658548 In Australia: https://www.angusrobertson.com.au/books/making-good-men-great-gunter-swoboda/p/9780999266809 In the UK: https://www.waterstones.com/book/making-good-men-great/gunter-swoboda/9780999266809 To watch the Venice TV Award nominated documentary created by Gunter and directed by Miranda Spigener-Sapon you can rent or buy on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07RVD89XZ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Alternative therapy options, try BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/GUNTER and get on your way to being your best self.” Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Your discount code “gunter" will be automatically applied.

Episodes

September 3, 2025 22 mins
This week on Inspire Change, Gunter deep dives into a conversation on philosophy, politics and the fragile work of democracy. He will ask the question:  how philosophy offer politcs at this moment? How do we keep democracy healthy? Tune in for this mindful conversation as we answer those questions.

#InspireChange #Philosophy #Science #Reflection #Contemplation #SelfDevelopment #Masculinity #MakingGoodMenGreat

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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter jumps right into a mindful discussion on: Why Philosophy Precedes Science – and What It Means for Us. 

Before every experiment comes a thought.  Before every action comes reflection. This week on Inspire Change, Gunter argues that philosophy doesn’t just precede science historically—it precedes it always. And the same is true in life: awareness, reflection, and contemplation must precede meaningfu...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter is diving into a discussion and some blunt truths about why anti-depressants aren't enough.   He will cover how suicide rates are still very high, particularly among men. And now up to 40% of young women are experience anxiety and depression. What is the issue? Are we overprescribin? Misdiagnosis? Too much faith in a single solution? Gunter will dive deep and uncover all of this and offer insight...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter drives the conversation this week to: Masculinity Rewired What Neuroscience teaches about men’s brains. Please see reference notes, sources and exercise options for you to this episodes here:

Inspire Change with Gunter – Listener Resource SheetEpisode Title: Masculinity Rewired: What Neuroscience Teaches Us About Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, and ConnectionKey Studies Mentioned• Draganski,...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter dives into a discussion on beyond profist and aligning economics with authentic masculinity. We are discussing this because masculinity is socially woven into economics and society.

This week's gratitude goes out to those of you listening in Iceland.  We welcome you to the Top Ten Global listeners list. CONGRATULATIONS at landing at #10 You Made it!!!!!
We thank for tuning in and promoting positive...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter deep dives into journalism integrity and the editorial decisions that tend to shape what is presented to the public. This is especially a problem as billionaire corporations start owning media and shaping the news instead of being truly non-bias and neutral.  So, we invite you to comment and reach out we would love to hear your thoughts on this matter.


This week's gratitude goes out to those of yo...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter takes a turn this week to focus on Personal Reflection and the need to take timeouts with friends, family and to recharge.

Our gratitude this week goes out to all of our listeners in South Carolina who reached #2 and Tennessee at #3 in our Global listeners listeners lists. Thank you and keep inspiring #PositiveSocialChange.


On a side note: Gunter Swoboda and Lorin Josephson's neo-noir/supernatural ...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter dives into a meaningful conversation about what is normal? He breaks down what Gabor Mate teaches about healing. This mindful discussion is inspired after reading Mate's book: The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

Gabor Maté is a Hungarian Born/Canadian physician. He has a background in family practice and a special interest in childhood development, trauma,[2]and pote...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter we welcome a special guest to the  290th show, John Milham. Yes, you heard correct, we are 10 episodes away from our 300th episode! In this episode Gunter deep dives into a meaningful conversation on masculinity, society and culture titled: Man to Man - A Mindful Conversation with John Milham.


John Milham is an Advocate, Coach, Trainer , Lived Experience Consultant, Facilitator and Speaker.
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter starts a mindful conversation on the phenomenon of the billionaire illusion. Example, what we are seeing today is a distorted version of capitalism.  Today's billionaires don't pay taxes, they pay lobbyists, they pay influencers and create monopolies.  So grab that coffee or fave beverage and listen up. IF you have some thoughts to share on this conversation. Please reach out and contact us! WE I...
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 This week on Inspire Change, Gunter is opening up a mindful conversation on men as allies and advocating for gender equity. This not just being an ally to women, but also to other men. Having a sustained commitment. Being an ally means to stand in solidarity with others, especially those facing injustice. This podcast is being an ally toward not just woman but to others. 

Gratitude Sessions: This week we would like to take the time...
This week on Inspire Change, Gunter is unpacking something big, one of the biggest masculine influencers out there! Yes, we are going to have a very thoughtful conversation on, you guessed it-- JOE ROGAN: Misinformatoin and the Masculine Echo Chamber.. While some feathers will be ruffled, but feel free to engage in a thoughtful discussion and challenge Gunter with your thoughts.  

Now this conversation is not about about taking down...
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This week on Inspire Change, this week Gunter tackles the issue of when traditional masculine norms go unchecked in the workplace.  Gunter will walkthrough all 5 dysfunctions and unpack how patriarchy and how inherited masculine conditioning sit behind walls that make teams fragile AND how we can begin to dismantle them.

This weeks gratitude goes out to our northern neighbors: CANADA! We would like to bring attention to our neighbor...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter dives into something serious that has been bothering him, but is close to heart. Let's ask ourselves this question: How come since the 1980;s around men's movements and issues, how come we have made very little impact, even with the boom in programs around men? There are many advice, even "hacks" for the modern man?  Instead it seems to have gotten worse. So, tune in as Gunter discusses why and h...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter opens up a meaningful conversation on men, emotional literacy and breaking the silence. Men take notice not just for yourself, but for your kids, particularly your sons.

In this deep dive, we'll answer the question: What is emotional literacy?
  • Essentially it is the ability to identify what you are feeling.
  • Ability to make sense of it.
  • Be able to express it in a way that builds connection rather t...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter. begins a mindful and thoughtful conversation that is a bit personal and a fireside chat: A Dream, A Fall and a Walk in Vienna.  

This week's gratitude shout-out is to our listeners in Osaka, Japan. We thank you for listening, making our top 10 listeners this week and always keep inspiring positive social change.

Make sure you LIKE SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW our new Yhttps://www.youtube.com/@InspireCha...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter discusses opens up a mindful discussion about an event and election locally to Australia, but the situation is also an issue globally and that is: internalized oppression.  Please check it out and feel free to comment and lets discuss this further. If you have questions you can  comment on the episode page or you can contact us at the email here in the shownotes. Gunter will cover and answer the ...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter opens the conversation and unpacking a discussion on why Inspire Change and the movement of Making Good Men Great is APOLITICAL and ARELGIOUS. This means we do not align ourselves with any political movement/party or religion. We respect all political and religious beliefs of everybody who listens and engages. Our focus  is and will always be on how can you as a man, woman, and as a human grow to...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter thas been centering the conversation on  the bro-culture, young men and boys and now he is going to take a much deeper dive. This week we have a mindful discussion on tribalism and if is making us better.  He also will discuss a little bit on religion. We are religion neutral, but join the conversation on how religion has contributed to patriarchy. We will focus on the levels of how this pope pro...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter is discussing reimagining masculinity and will open the topic cutting deep among men and boys: Guilt, Shame and the infamous Bro-Code. We will explore the differences in guilt and shame and we will dissect and deep dive into that bro-code and how we can evolve!

Make sure you LIKE SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW our new YouTube Official Channel  where we will be adding new videos and content every week from...
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