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

November 5, 2025 24 mins
This week on Inspire Change...Gunter  

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

This week we are launching some partnerships with some ad sponsors that promote well-being, wellness and natural products. This week we would like to introduce you to More Labs.  More Labs’ Morning Recovery is the #1 alcohol recovery supplement that helps you wake up clear...
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This week on Inspire Change...Gunter is opening up the discussion about healing as a lifelong journey navigating setbacks and growth. 

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

This week we are launching some partnerships with some ad sponsors that promote well-being, wellness and natural products. This week we would like to introduce you to More Labs....
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This week on Inspire Change...Gunter is ad-libbing as we wrap up the year.

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

This week we are launching some partnerships with some ad sponsors that promote well-being, wellness and natural products. This week we would like to introduce you to More Labs.  More Labs’ Morning Recovery is the #1 alcohol recovery sup...
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This week on Inspire Change...Gunter shifts the conversation to Personal Reflections 2025

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

Our gratitude this week goes out to our Global listeners list and we have seen a HUGE spike in listeners is South America and we want this weeks gratitude to go out to our listeners in South America and the country of BRAZ...
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This week on Inspire Change...Gunter dives into a conversation: From the Self to the Common Good and How Personal Tranformation Protects our Universities, Hospitals and Schools.

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

Our gratitude this week goes out to our listeners in both the USA and around the globe.  For the US we would like to express our grati...
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This week on Inspire Change...Gunter Against Virtuous Selfishness From Self to Society.

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

Our gratitude this week goes out to our listeners in both the USA and around the globe.  For the USA lists, we are seeing record coast to coast listens all through out the mid west and across the US.  
We would like to expres...
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This week on Inspire Change...Gunter dives deep into this theme of this weeks podcast: "How a Culture of Performative Strength and Grievance turns the forum into a firing range.

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

Our gratitude this week goes out to our listeners in Texas, you guys were always in the top 5 and then dropped completely out of the T...
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September 18, 2025 22 mins
This week on Inspire Change...WE HAVE REACHED OUR 300th EPISODE! Tune in to hear the latest guide to personal growth, self-development and inspiration. At the end of the broadcast, Gunter highlights he will be coming on the show next. Some exciting return guests segments!

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

Our gratitude this week goes out to our...
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This week on Inspire Change, Gunter continues his discussion on philosophy but this week makes it a real personal on how philosophy can contribute to your life. What can philosophy offer for ethical daily living? We are told philosophy is useless, in actuality it is the foundation of any practical endeavor we choose. Gunter will provide a bit of a tool kit. Philosphy at its best is not armchair theory. It is actually how to live.

To...
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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

This week's gratitude we...
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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.
After a...
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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...

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