Unraveling the Truth About Power & Masculinity with Adam

03/15/24 • 10 min

In this short episode, Adam opens up about his transformative journey in reshaping his relationship with power. He candidly explores the following key topics:

His initial disgust and rejection toward the concept of power stemming from negative experiences
The distinctions between different types of power:
- "Power Over" - dominance and control
- "Power With" - collective strength through collaboration
- "Power To" - capacity to create change
Shifting narratives around masculinity and moving away from the outdated "power over" model
Embracing a collaborative, generative form of power that allows for authenticity
His mission to empower men to discover their "Full Power" by contributing their unique gifts

Through raw storytelling and thoughtful analysis of works by Brené Brown, feminist theory, and social sciences, Adam inspires listeners, especially men, to redefine what true power means to them. His passionate call to action promises to be an enlightening and empowering experience about wholehearted living.

Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.
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In this short episode, Adam opens up about his transformative journey in reshaping his relationship with power. He candidly explores the following key topics:

His initial disgust and rejection toward the concept of power stemming from negative experiences
The distinctions between different types of power:
- "Power Over" - dominance and control
- "Power With" - collective strength through collaboration
- "Power To" - capacity to create change
Shifting narratives around masculinity and moving away from the outdated "power over" model
Embracing a collaborative, generative form of power that allows for authenticity
His mission to empower men to discover their "Full Power" by contributing their unique gifts

Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.
Newsletter: www.adamexperiment.com

Previous Episode

Getting unstuck: my personal process for interrupting the spiral

Have you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with "buts" when trying to start something new? In this Short, Adam shares his personal experience of getting trapped in spiraling thoughts that prevented him from launching his podcast and making progress on other goals. He outlines a 7-step process he uses to break free from analysis paralysis and perfectionism:

Key Topics:

Recognizing the thoughts and patterns that lead to inaction ("buts", "shoulds", overcomplicating)
Raising mental awareness of those thought loops
Tuning into the physical sensations in your body
Naming what's happening without judgment
Pausing to create a pattern interrupt
Getting curious about the fears and limiting beliefs driving the spiral
Reconnecting to your deeper "why" and what truly matters
Taking empowered action aligned with your priorities

Adam shares how simply hearing a song at the right time allowed him to give himself permission just to start and figure it out, rather than get bogged down in putting out a "perfect" launch.

He emphasizes that while simple, this process takes practice. But by building the muscle, you can spend more time moving forward on what you care about, rather than stuck in paralysis. Adam's insights provide a practical framework for overcoming crippling overthinking.

Never miss and episode, plus get access to deeper dives and a behind-the-scenes view of The Adam Experiment.
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Next Episode

Secrets of Achieving the Impossible with Diana Kander

Diana Kander joins the show today to share her story, insights, and tips for unlocking your ability to redefine what you think is possible.

“A serial entrepreneur who entered the United States as a refugee from Ukraine at the age of 8, Diana had launched and sold millions of dollars worth of products and services by her early thirties. Today, she is an innovation consultant, curiosity keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have been taught in over 100 universities.”

Diana is a master of curiosity, experimentation and taking ambitious swings in both her personal and professional life. She shares her mindset and process for constantly challenging herself with audacious new goals like training to become a collegiate-level tennis player in her 40s.

Diana opens up about her personal stages for vetting and pursuing new ideas, the importance of always operating at the edge of her potential, and how she stays motivated through the inevitable struggles. She provides firsthand examples of overcoming doubters, determining when to move on from pursuits, balancing success with strategic dissatisfaction, and practical strategies for unlocking personal growth like assembling support teams and reframing limiting mindsets.

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