In this episode, we welcome Ben Tudor to explore how he transformed heartbreak, grief, sensitivity, and raw emotion into a life of purpose, direction, and leadership. From losing loved ones early in life, to navigating breakups and the pressure to “be strong,” this episode reveals how pain can become a catalyst for growth — and how following your passion can build something meaningful. Listen as we break down how pain becomes purpose, and how a man turns his deepest struggles into a path forward.

We dive into:

• How loss shapes a man
• The strength in feeling everything deeply
• Turning vulnerability into resilience
• The friendships that elevate your life
• Masculinity, sensitivity, and self-understanding
• Why pain can become fuel for purpose
• Building a business from passion (Tiki Taka Tours)
• Emotional intelligence and modern manhood
• Stepping into leadership through adversity

This episode is for anyone who:

• Has been through heartbreak
• Feels things deeply
• Wants to follow their passion
• Struggles with direction or purpose
• Values honesty, vulnerability, and growth
• Wants to hear a real story of resilience

I help Nice Guys become Grounded Warriors. Find out more:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/harisonsaunders/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/harison-saunders-67ab6a1a1/⁠⁠⁠

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Connect with Ben:

Website: https://tikitakatours.com/⁠

Instagram:

• https://www.instagram.com/tudorx/
• https://www.instagram.com/tikitakatours/
• https://www.instagram.com/tudortikitaka/

Song recommendations:

• Loyle Carner - Ottolenghi
• Oasis - Slide Away

Book recommendations:

• Gabor Maté - The Myth of Normal
• Ryan Holiday - Ego is the Enemy