The Imperfect Pod
The Imperfect Pod is a podcast for discussing masculinity more intentionally and purposefully. Masculinity is in a weird place in society as men try to understand the difference between toxic and healthy masculinity. This podcast will engage with humans of all ages, races, genders and beliefs to share their ideas of masculinity to try and create a better understanding. What I want to leave my listeners with after every episode is that there isn't this one-size-fits all idea of masculinity, nor is their an easy solution to understanding your manhood in today's landscape. Topics of this show include parenting, fatherhood, relationships, porn addiction, sex, gender, toxic masculinity, growth, addiction and much more.
Episodes
April 28, 2021 • 22 mins
Thank you everyone so much for supporting me on this journey. This is the last episode of The Imperfect Pod. On it, I share some of my favourite memories, what is coming next, how I'm feeling, what I've learned and why I'm at peace with my decision. I will be back.
To find out when I will be back, make sure to follow me on Instagram @lukeblessed (my personal) or on my podcast page @theimperfectpod as I will probably be rebranding ...
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April 21, 2021 • 58 mins
What do you do when you come from a family of dysfunction? How do you learn to be a man when your father is a serial cheater, drug dealer, gambler and prisoner? How do you navigate that life? How do break that cycle of poverty to create a life of wealth? These are some of the topics and themes that we discuss on this week's episode.
Other key themes of the episode include:
His family history and the trauma surrounding it
What is...
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April 14, 2021 • 60 mins
How can men heal from their alcoholism? What can they do to get out of their shame and guilt? Why are men more at risk of not getting help for this problem? These are questions that we discuss at length in this episode.
Other key themes of the episode include:
Where his own alcohol dependency started
How DNA and genetics play into the issue of alcoholism
Self-sabotage in the recover cycle
Why anger and shame are two emotions t...
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April 7, 2021 • 55 mins
There are many resources out there for expecting women, but what about expecting men? What can they do throughout pregnancy to reflect, grow and serve their family? That’s exactly what we talked about on this episode!
Key themes of the episode include:
The difficulties of having a child during COVID
Picking the hospital you want to have your child at
The challenges that pregnancy can cause in relationships and how to treat your...
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March 31, 2021 • 72 mins
Sexual violence in society has gone down 60% in the last several years but there's still more work to be done. Whether that's from more male allyship, discussing it on a wider scale, stopping it when you see it happen or just changing your own behavior, the fact that this reprehensible act is still so prevalent is awful. On this episode, Tim Mousseau and I discuss everything sexual assault.
Key themes of the episode include:
Fin...
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March 24, 2021 • 53 mins
On this episode, Johnson and I talk about the energetic and spirituality of masculinity from the East to the West, masculinity within the LGBTQ+ community and Asian masculinity. Disclaimer: This was recorded before the Atlanta Georgia mass shooting. Some themes might tie in but that was not included in the context.
Key themes of the episode:
Why there shouldn't be judgement on what is masculine vs feminine
How masculine and femi...
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March 17, 2021 • 27 mins
As the host of a masculinity podcast, I feel it is bring more men into the conversation regarding Sarah Everard and male allyship. This is not a problem that will go away unlee we bring more men into the conversation and help them see that it's not #notallmen until it's #nomen.
In this episode you will hear:
An overview of the Sarah Everard case
Public commentary and research on this issue
Why this is a problem in all social gr...
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March 12, 2021 • 8 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on my conversation with Zach Smith about a few topics including:
Why men are looking to build their legacy and why that fascinates me
How depression and anxiety can be linked to progress
Why the idea productivity and personal brand might be making us less fulfilled
Make sure to check out the full e...
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March 10, 2021 • 54 mins
On this episode, Zach and I talk about his solo hike trip across the Pacific Crest Trail and his biggest takeaways, as well as the positive influence of Bell Let’s Talk in the mental health community.
Key themes of the episode:
Why Bell Let's Talk is good for society
Why he went on his trip across the Pacific Crest Trail
What the feeling was like at the end of his trip
How much he missed ice in his drinks
Who his inspirations...
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March 5, 2021 • 8 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on my conversation with Eldra Jackson about a few topics including:
Why there's no such thing as unhealthy emotions just unhealthy choices based on those emotions
The importance of giving men safe spaces and permission to feel
Why it might not be just mean who make men close themselves off
Make sur...
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March 3, 2021 • 57 mins
Eldra Jackson was serving life in New Folsom prison and in and out of the prison system for almost 30 years. This is his journey of rehabilitation, extreme ownership, self work and intense growth.
Key themes of the episode:
The desire to be respected and feared in prison
How he had an image of strength as a mask to fear
The choices and impact that solitary confinement had on his life
Why men need permission to feel and explore...
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February 26, 2021 • 10 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on my conversation with Sabrina Osso about a few topics including:
Why it's harder for women to leave their abusers than we think
How much work it takes to trust men after being abused by a father
What the next steps are to solving domestic violence in society
Make sure to check out the full episod...
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February 24, 2021 • 50 mins
TW: In this episode we talk about domestic violence and verbal abuse.
In this episode, my guest is Sabrina Osso. Sabrina ishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAhN_xwCxsandab_channel=TEDxTalks ( Tedx speaker) and the Founder and CEO ofhttps://www.ossosafe.com/ ( OSSO SAFE), a company that consults on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence. Sabrina has long dealt with violence on...
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February 19, 2021 • 7 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on my conversation with Gretchen Shanks and some of the key themes we discussed including those feelings of unattractiveness, lack of worth, rugged independence and the idea of being ready. Make sure to check out the full episode from Wednesday for more context and to follow me on Twitter, Instagram and ...
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February 17, 2021 • 62 mins
Sex and dating can be hard for young men to navigate. The world tells us we should want a lot of sex, so we buy into it. But we're never really taught to navigate the shame we might have about our experiences or our bodies. We never talk about how we should be attuned to other's needs. Or how we should even get ready for moments like this.
On today's episode I speak with sex and dating coach https://gretchenshanks.com/ (Gretchen S...
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February 12, 2021 • 11 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on my conversation with Dr. Michael Pariser and the dating world. This was one of the most vulnerable episodes I had ever done where I open up a lot about my "failures" in the dating world and what I might need to change and what needs to stay the same in order to have success. There's always a balance t...
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February 10, 2021 • 61 mins
We've heard the saying before: "Nice guys finish last". Is it true? Not if you look at it through a victim mentality. However, there are ways to improve your relationships through assertiveness, not aggression. Through body language. Through understanding your relationship with your parents. And through understanding the idea of interest, intimacy and commitment. These are all things that we discuss on today's episode!
About the G...
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February 5, 2021 • 15 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on Liz's question back to me on how I think the right and left talk about masculinity differently. Make sure to check out the full episode from Wednesday for more context and to follow me on Twitter, Instagram and more for daily content!
As always, reach out to me on Instagram @theimperfectpod, email me...
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February 3, 2021 • 75 mins
Hello everyone! This episode is really special to me. I've wanted to speak with Liz ever since I read her book "https://www.amazon.com/Love-Men-Toxic-Mindful-Masculinity/dp/1250757207/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37JQ7XIZ8SF1Oanddchild=1andkeywords=liz+plank+for+the+love+of+menandqid=1612314824andsprefix=liz+plakn%2Caps%2C157andsr=8-1#customerReviews (For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity)" back in the summer of 2020. It...
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January 29, 2021 • 11 mins
Welcome back to Just the TIP is where I do a short reflection on this past week's episode! On this episode, I give my reflections on the challenges off being a single father and why it's important to discuss them. This includes the judicial system, the patriarchy, parenting daughters and more!
The link to The Atlantic article I discussed is here: https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2014/02/the-rise-of-the-single-dad/28401...
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