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Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

On "Mindfully Masculine" we support and encourage men who strive to level-up their lives as we share books, media, and personal stories on mental health and well-being. Challenges in your life? We deliver the tips and tools that really help.

207 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode, Charles and Dan take a closer look at Stephen Bartlett’s conversation with Dr. Julie Smith on The Diary of a CEO — exploring what it really means to manage anxiety, build confidence, and grow through self-compassion instead of self-criticism. They talk about why it’s so much easier to look “not needy” than to actually have your needs met, how rejection ties back to our deepest beliefs about worthiness, and why believable affirmations matter more than positive ones. You’ll als...

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In this episode, Charles and Dan take a closer look at Stephen Bartlett’s conversation with Dr. Julie Smith on The Diary of a CEO — exploring what it really means to manage anxiety, build confidence, and grow through self-compassion instead of self-criticism. They talk about why it’s so much easier to look “not needy” than to actually have your needs met, how rejection ties back to our deepest beliefs about worthiness, and why believable affirmations matter more than positive ones. You’ll als...

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Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

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Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Needs, Rejection, and the Real Meaning of Confidence

In this episode, Charles and Dan take a closer look at Stephen Bartlett’s conversation with Dr. Julie Smith on The Diary of a CEO — exploring what it really means to manage anxiety, build confidence, and grow through self-compassion instead of self-criticism. They talk about why it’s so much easier to look “not needy” than to actually have your needs met, how rejection ties back to our deepest beliefs about worthiness, and why believable affirmations matter more than positive ones. You’ll als...

1 week ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Awareness, Honesty, and the Work of Being Yourself

In this episode, Charles and Dan unpack one of their favorite conversations from The Diary of a CEO — Steven Bartlett’s interview with Simon Sinek. They explore what it really means to “find your why,” why self-awareness beats self-improvement, and how honesty, feedback, and integrity all connect to a deeper sense of fulfillment that lasts longer than success or achievement ever could. From the power of vulnerability to the courage of truth-telling, this episode dives into the difference betw...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Bad Sleep = Bad Everything

In this episode, Charles and Dan unpack key insights from The Diary of a CEO conversation with sleep scientist Matthew Walker — exploring how modern life undermines rest, what’s actually happening in your brain while you sleep, and the small, practical changes that can improve energy, focus, and overall well-being. We discuss: Why sleep loss affects every system in the bodyThe myths around caffeine, naps, and “catching up” on weekendsWhat REM sleep really does for emotional regulationSimple s...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

All the Way to the River - Book Review

Charles shares a personal reflection on Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir All the Way to the River—a raw, beautifully told story about love, addiction, and loss. He explores what makes Gilbert’s writing different from typical books on recovery and co-dependence, how her honesty resonates with his own journey, and why the audiobook version delivers an especially powerful experience. Support the show

1 month ago

5 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Communication Upgrade Every Man Needs

In this conversation, Charles and Dan unpack one of the most practical interviews they’ve ever heard on The Diary of a CEO—Steven Bartlett’s talk with body-language expert Vanessa Van Edwards. Instead of vague “be confident” advice, this episode focuses on clear, actionable steps that make communication more intentional and effective. They break down: How warmth and competence shape every first impressionThe body-language cues that build trust (and the ones that destroy it)Why open posture a...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Seduction: Art of Attraction or Game of Manipulation?

In this week’s episode of The Mindfully Masculine Podcast, Charles and Dan dive into Steven Bartlett’s most-viewed Diary of a CEO interview — his conversation with Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. What starts as a look at Greene’s ideas on seduction, confidence, and power turns into a bigger exploration of what really drives human behavior. Charles and Dan unpack the tension between authenticity and performance, confidence and insecurity, attraction and manipulation. They discus...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Love, Sex, and Survival: What It Really Takes to Make Relationships Last

Love, sex, survival — Esther Perel has spent decades showing how our relationships shape everything about the quality of our lives. In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan unpack her powerful conversation with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO. We explore the big themes from Esther’s interview: Why the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your lifeHow childhood experiences shape adult patterns (and how to change them)The “figure-eight” loop couples get s...

1 month ago

56 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Beyond Romance: The Economics of Desire

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into psychologist Dr. Orion Taraban’s provocative appearance on The Diary of a CEO. Taraban is known for his blunt take on dating, relationships, and masculinity—arguing that men are invisible until they bring value, that love is not earned but given, and that relationships at their core are transactional. We unpack his biggest ideas, from the economics of attraction to the dangers of performative masculinity, and explore how they i...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Masculinity and Political Violence

In this special solo reflection, Charles shares his perspective on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about masculinity, resilience, and political violence. He argues that true masculine strength lies in threat assessment, resilience, and the ability to live alongside opposing ideas without collapsing into reactivity. Violence—whether through weapons, institutions, or media—is framed not as power but as fragility. This episode challenges men to redefine strength, resist the...

2 months ago

5 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Rise of AI Girlfriends: "Boyfriend" or "End User"?

What happens when your “perfect” girlfriend lives in your phone, hits your credit card for $9.95 a month, and never says no? In this episode, Charles and Dan explore the rise of AI companions and what draws men to digital relationships over real ones. We dig into questions like: Why some men are choosing AI girlfriends instead of dating apps or real partnersWhether talking to a bot can really make you feel “chosen”How this trend might affect masculinity, intimacy, and even population growthWh...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Clarity, Commitment, and Closure

In this final episode of our Let Them Theory series, we dig into the last three chapters of Mel Robbins’ book—and we don’t hold back. We talk about why the honeymoon phase blinds us to red flags, how to tell if someone is truly compatible (hint: if you’re confused, they’re not), and why waiting for a partner to change is wasted time. We also break down the “commitment conversation” that keeps us on equal footing instead of begging for validation, plus the hard truths about breakups—no shortcu...

2 months ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Support, Don't Rescue

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 16 and 17 of Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory: The More You Rescue, The More They Sink and How to Provide Support the Right Way. They explore why stepping in to “rescue” often backfires, how shame and denial complicate real support, and why presence and patience are more powerful than quick fixes. Along the way, they share stories about hidden struggles, money boundaries, and what it means to be a calm, nonjudgmental p...

2 months ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: You Won't Change Them

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan unpack Chapters 14 and 15 of The Let Them Theory—and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t force anyone to change. We dive into why pressure backfires, why rescuing keeps people stuck, and how the most powerful form of influence comes from backing off. From partners and kids to friends and coworkers, if you’ve ever tried to “fix” someone, this one will sting a little. Highlights include: The real reason people only change when they’re r...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: New Friends, Old Friends, and No Friends

Friendship in adulthood isn’t what it used to be — and in this conversation, we get into why that’s not always a bad thing. Charles and Dan dig into the myths we carry from childhood about how friends “should” work, and how those expectations crash into reality once proximity, free time, and shared schedules disappear. We break down Mel Robbins’ “three pillars” of friendship — proximity, timing, and energy — and give our unfiltered takes on which ones actually matter. There’s plenty of pushba...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Comparing and Craving

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan continue their exploration of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, turning a critical eye toward two major ideas: fairness and comparison. First, they take on the statement “life isn’t fair”—not to reject it outright, but to unpack its usefulness. Is declaring unfairness a helpful truth, or a dead-end framing? The conversation pushes beyond the cliché to explore what men are actually supposed to do with that idea. Then, they dive into the...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Immature Reactions, Mature Moves

Why do grown-ups still throw tantrums? And why does doing the right thing sometimes feel awful? In this episode, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 7 and 8 of The Let Them Theory—where emotional maturity meets real-life discomfort. We unpack how adults act like kids (just with more email silence and fewer juice boxes), how to hold your ground when someone else is spiraling, and why making the right move often feels like the wrong one—especially when it shakes the whole “family web.” Also in t...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Own Your Imperfection

In this episode, we break down Chapters 5 and 6 of The Let Them Theory—and the exhausting pressure to manage what other people think. From family dynamics to workplace image, we dig into codependence, covert contracts, people-pleasing, and the false belief that being lovable means being perfect. We talk resentment, approval addiction, emotional manipulation disguised as virtue, and why trying to control others’ perceptions will wreck your relationships—and your sanity. Also in this episode: m...

4 months ago

32 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Alpha Energy or Amygdala Emergency?

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 3 and 4 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—where things get uncomfortably real about stress, overreaction, and the fantasy of control. From checkout-line rage to masculine stoicism, this conversation blends psychology, philosophy, and a fair bit of sarcasm. We cover: Why your brain reacts to traffic like it’s a war zoneThe myth of “taking control” vs. the power of staying calmStoicism: misunderstood, misused, and st...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Clarity or Cope?

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles dives into Chapters 1 and 2 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—and let’s just say, it gets heated early. From micromanaging her son’s prom to being left off a girls’ trip, Mel lays out the moments that inspired her viral advice: “Let them.” But is it personal growth… or just a new way to dodge accountability? Charles pulls no punches, questioning whether Mel’s stories reflect real insight or just strategic rebranding. Along the way, he explor...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Control, Collapse, and Consequence

⚠️ Season 3 finale spoilers ahead! Plus content note for frank discussions of murder, suicide, and murder-suicide. In this final episode of Mindfully Masculine’s deep dive into The White Lotus, Season 3, Charles and Dan unpack the unraveling masculinity on full display in the finale. From Timothy’s narcissistic delusions of control 🧠, to Rick’s self-destructive spiral disguised as vengeance 🔫, to Gaitok’s late-game moral compromise 🤐—this one’s about what happens when fragile egos try to play...

4 months ago

1 hour