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Untaming Masculinity

Untaming Masculinity

Dan & Brad

Masculinity has developed a negative connotation in modern society and we address that issue head-on. Each episode, Brad and Dan delve into the pressing issues surrounding masculinity, marriage, fatherhood, and personal growth. First-hand experience, hard-fought lessons, and hard-hitting questions are passed on from both the hosts and their guests on being a man of integrity and the journey of becoming your best self.
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Untaming Masculinity - UM 043: Lessons Learned In Deer Camp

UM 043: Lessons Learned In Deer Camp

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12/01/22 • 40 min

Lesson – an amount of teaching given at one time; a period of learning or teaching

There are few things as humbling as a first-time hunt. There are also few things that connect you to nature and your soul than spending time in a tree stand with nothing but your weapon, your instinct, and your mind. In these scenarios, there are valuable lessons to be learned.

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan talks with Brad about his experience of spending a few days at deer camp and the life lessons that he found in a tree stand. During his few days in the woods, braving the elements, he discovered a lot about masculinity and himself.

One of those key lessons, especially on the hunt, is that of failure. Failure is often seen as a debilitating setback that cannot be overcome. This view is shortsighted and destructive. In reality, failure is a valuable lesson. We, as men, fail. We fail regularly. The conscious decision to learn from failure and to fail fast and fail forward is what distinguishes great men from the rest of the pack. By learning to finish your failure, you will ultimately succeed.

He also learned other valuable lessons that he discusses, including integrity and how choosing to obey the laws of the land when no one is watching is what distinguishes great men from mediocre ones. He discusses experiencing life lessons about legacy and rites of passage that are passed from generation to generation. He also spends some time talking about the thrill that comes from being on the precipice of danger and how men crave that in their lives.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 042: REPLAY - Be Willing To Suffer: An Interview With Anthony Diehl

UM 042: REPLAY - Be Willing To Suffer: An Interview With Anthony Diehl

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11/24/22 • 53 min

Suffer – experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant

This week we revisit one of our best episodes – an interview with fitness guru and all-around good dude, Anthony Diehl! We hope you guys enjoy it and look forward to getting back to new episodes next week!

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad have the opportunity to sit down with our friend, world-class professional strongman, bodybuilder, and fitness coach Anthony Diehl.

Anthony shares the incredible journey that took him from working in corporate America to being able to build a successful coaching business. Oh, and he also conquered the strongman world! He finishes by talking about his pivot into bodybuilding and how he’s focused on providing incredible resources to other coaches.

What sets a man apart is a willingness to suffer. Take risks. Be ok failing. Anthony discusses the trajectory of his life and how it took a powerful turn simply because he was willing to take risks and potentially fail. He, like many of us, was presented with some pivotal moments in his life to take a chance. Ultimately he chose to take them.

Anthony leveraged the foundation he had set for himself in his professional career to create a thriving business, and he shares some tips and advice he learned along the way. He also discusses some of the other projects and companies he’s working with and how he refuses to settle, simply because he is willing to suffer.

Anthony is the self-proclaimed World’s Strongest Nutrition Coach. He has helped hundreds of men and women transform their lives through fitness and nutrition. If you are interested in his coaching or want a great, inspirational, no-holds-barred follow, you can check him out on Instagram (link below). Also, support him and his friends at Hunt Lift Eat on Instagram at @huntlifteatofficial, or check out their website at https://www.huntlifteat.com.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 041: AMA - November 2022

UM 041: AMA - November 2022

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11/17/22 • 38 min

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad field questions from listeners in their monthly ASK ME ANYTHING. If you have any questions you would like to ask the guys in a future AMA, post them on Instagram (@untamingmasculinity) or in the Untaming Masculinity Facebook Group.

Show Highlights

  • What is the best way to approach a friend who isn’t being the man he could be due to keeping up the “badass” facade?
  • Why are sports such a powerful method of male bonding?
  • How do you know when to end a friendship? What are some red flags?
  • How and where do you find positive men locally to surround yourself with?
  • What suggestions do you have for not getting sucked into the negativity of old friends and just having a good time when at a social function?
  • What are the biggest challenges you’ve both faced when it comes to building a vision you connect with and that drives you?
  • And a short story on Dan’s nickname. You’ll have to listen for more on that one...

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 036: Complacency Kills With Nolan Connell

UM 036: Complacency Kills With Nolan Connell

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10/13/22 • 62 min

Complacency – A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

All too often, men find themselves stuck in a career they are not happy or fulfilled in. Some of these men feel stuck. Some of these men choose to be complacent. Whether it’s a job where you aren’t able to spend enough time with your kids or one you don’t ethically agree with, men can easily feel stuck in a job.

Then there is the uncommon man who chooses to do something about it. In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad are joined by their friend Nolan Connell, who recently transitioned out of law enforcement into an entirely different career servicing and selling Kubota equipment.

In this wide-ranging conversation, the guys discuss the decisions Nolan made to create a new life for himself and his family, simply by consciously choosing to be true to himself. He discusses some of the struggles that many police departments are facing across the country and why the time was right for him to make a decision that was best for him and his family.

Nolan also discusses the power of surrounding yourself with the kind of men who will help inspire you and push you to be the best man possible, and how you can position yourself to do the same.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 034: It's Never Too Late

UM 034: It's Never Too Late

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09/29/22 • 38 min

Late – doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time

Men often find themselves saying, “it’s too late for me to try that” or “I’m too old.” Whether it’s learning the guitar, going back to school, or starting a new business, there are things that men yearn to do but tell themselves that the ship has sailed.

Telling yourself it’s too late to start or to try creates limiting self-belief. That limiting self-belief will lead you down a path of regret, which will inevitably lead to a whole lot of “what if’s”.

Colonel Sanders started franchising Kentucky Fried Chicken at 62. A man named Fauja Singh started marathon running at the age of 84. While you may never achieve the heights of a Shaun White or a Gordon Ryan, think of what you will leave on the table if you don’t challenge yourself to try that thing you’ve always wanted to do.

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad discuss the concept of it never being too late to start. They talk about their forays into hunting, jiu-jitsu, and mountain biking in their late 30s and how those decisions have positively impacted them. They also talk about the concept of failing fast. You may try something and inevitably not see the benefit of it. If that’s the case, be comfortable walking away. You should not, however, be comfortable in telling yourself that it’s too late.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 032: Rule Your Emotions, Don't Let Them Rule You

UM 032: Rule Your Emotions, Don't Let Them Rule You

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09/15/22 • 40 min

Emotion – a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

Far too often, men find themselves in situations they regret due to letting their emotions get the best of them. Acting out due to an emotional response has negatively affected the lives of too many men.

While emotion is natural and necessary, it’s vital to hone your emotional response. When fear, anger, or anxiety strike, you need to know how to process these emotions, then act.

When you act before processing these emotions, the people you hurt the most are more often than not the ones you love the most. The damage left in your wake can often be substantial.

By harnessing your emotions, you will begin to forge emotional intelligence and take control of your life.

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad talk about not letting your emotions get the best of you. Having emotions is natural and expected, but it’s vital that you don’t allow the emotion to sabotage your relationships. They dive into several strategies that will help you recognize your emotion, process it, then act. Dan also introduces the concept of E+R=O, or Event + Response = Outcome. That result relies solely on you.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 030: Father Michael Butler On Religion, Masculinity…and Bodybuilding!

UM 030: Father Michael Butler On Religion, Masculinity…and Bodybuilding!

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09/01/22 • 40 min

Structure – the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

We live in a world where too many men have lost their way. All too often, we see men who have turned their backs on God and the church. However, a relationship with God is critical for a man to fully embrace his masculine self.

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad are joined by Father Michael Butler, archpriest for Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Livonia, MI, and professional bodybuilder.

In this wide-ranging, powerful interview, Father Michael discusses his journey to the ministry and how serving God has been paramount in his life and the lives of his family.

Father Michael goes into detail about how his work is done out of gratitude for all that God has given him and how his work has been especially focused on young men and the importance of the church in their lives. There is an influx of men finding their way to faith and the church and we discuss in detail what these men stand to gain through finding faith, including Truth, stability, accountability, and brotherhood.

We are not meant to undertake this journey alone. As men turn from themselves to others, they find their purpose and are led back to God.

Father Michael also shares how he discovered bodybuilding at the age of 53 and outlines his journey into the world of professional bodybuilding. Bodybuilding has positively impacted every facet of his life, including his ministry. It’s a powerful testament to it never being too late to start changing your life.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 027: Prioritization Of Self

UM 027: Prioritization Of Self

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08/11/22 • 40 min

Prioritization – the action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of a thing or things.

We, as men, become stuck on the concept of prioritizing others. It’s easy and feels almost natural to prioritize our families, our careers, and our responsibilities. As a result, we often leave ourselves and our needs behind.

The results can be devastating. Isolation, depression, and lives with unfulfilled potential are commonplace among men.

The question then becomes why.

Why do we deprioritize ourselves and put off our needs and interests?

Why do we willingly sacrifice our well-being?

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad answer those questions and identify strategies to help you do something about it. The guys share experiences in their lives and help you understand that this is something you can no longer put off.

Choosing to prioritize yourself makes you a better man for yourself AND your family.

Choosing to prioritize yourself enhances your career.

Every element of your life naturally improves through a deliberate, intentional focus on yourself. As you make the time to go to the gym, learn a new skill, read good books, etc., your life will be enhanced and that focus on yourself will be felt by those that matter to you.

Yes, there are boundaries and limits, but you are doing yourself and others a tremendous disservice by not prioritizing yourself. You simply have to be focused and intentional while not allowing excuses and feigned guilt to get in your way.
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Untaming Masculinity - UM 024: The Strength Of The Wolf Is The Pack

UM 024: The Strength Of The Wolf Is The Pack

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07/21/22 • 49 min

Pack - a group of wild animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together.

In Rudyard Kipling's seminal classic The Jungle Book, the boy Mowgli is raised by wolves. These wolves lived by a law, famously known as The Law for the Wolves. The preeminent line of that law is

For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.

Men, like wolves, need a pack. They need a group of men to raise them up and challenge them for more. These groups of men thrive on the individual skills and attributes of each of the members of the pack. Much like a great quarterback needs great defensive line and special teams play to be successful, all men need to be able to rely on others and they need to know that others are consistently relying on them.

It's a crucial, symbiotic relationship that is necessary amongst men. And sadly, too many men don't recognize this.

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad discuss the concept of the pack and the tremendous power in finding a pack.

They share stories, examples, and insights into this powerful concept and help identify how men can build a pack of their own. Both men share their experiences in finding a pack and how so doing changed the trajectory of their lives, helping them discover what they're truly capable of. Finally, they also discuss the value that we as men bring to our pack, and why this symbiosis is so vital.

Too many men live in fear or lack the understanding of why a pack is necessary, and the guys discuss why this mindset that must change.

Men need other men.

The Law for the Wolves starts with a powerful admission: "NOW this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky, And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die".

Being a lone wolf does not work. A lone wolf without a pack dies.

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Untaming Masculinity - UM 012: Forming A Band of Brothers

UM 012: Forming A Band of Brothers

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04/28/22 • 49 min

Brotherhood – an association, society, or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade

There is incredible power in forming a band of brothers, specifically a group of men, who can hold each other to a higher standard. In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad sit down and talk about the power of building a band of brothers.

A band of brothers is different than a group of buddies. While having friends and buddies is important and vital to a man, men need a group that goes beyond that.

A band of brothers is a group of men who can challenge each other, push each other, and hold each other accountable. It’s a group of men who are in the trenches of life together. They are unafraid to call another man out and help him get back on track. This group of men will not simply tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.

Many men have been deceived into thinking that the quintessential man is a lone wolf who is out there doing it on his own. No man is meant to go through life without other men by his side. A lone wolf simply cannot fulfill his potential as a man.

The guys share their experiences of learning to build their band of brothers. They discuss the benefits of having a band of brothers and how it’s directly impacted their lives. Specifically how having a band of brothers helped them face down challenges and adversity, growth opportunities, and various life events. We, as men, were not created to go through life alone without the brotherhood of other men.

The guys also provide some tips and guidance on how you can set out to build a band of brothers. Too many men don’t have established relationships with other men or rely on their significant other to fill this gap. It’s imperative that a man foster these relationships with other men. There are different ways to set out on building that. Whether that’s with a group of friends, a church group, or at work, there are men out there for you to build a bond, a brotherhood, with. You just need to look and be unafraid to ask.

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How many episodes does Untaming Masculinity have?

Untaming Masculinity currently has 85 episodes available.

What topics does Untaming Masculinity cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Fatherhood, Podcasts, Masculinity and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Untaming Masculinity?

The episode title 'UM 042: REPLAY - Be Willing To Suffer: An Interview With Anthony Diehl' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Untaming Masculinity?

The average episode length on Untaming Masculinity is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Untaming Masculinity released?

Episodes of Untaming Masculinity are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Untaming Masculinity?

The first episode of Untaming Masculinity was released on Feb 24, 2022.

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