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#254: Nice Guy Recovery

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Men who identify as "Nice Guys" don't have to live with their desires at arm's length. If you're stuck in Nice Guy patterns, there is hope! In fact, N...

How to Show Emotions Without Seeming Weak

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is my response to a client who recently asked how to still be seen as powerful and masculine as he shared his emotions.

#253: Stop Self-Sabotage

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we learn to shift the ways we self-sabotage, in our love and business lives, we can reach new levels of success, personal satisfaction and impact...

#252: Overcome Performance Anxiety

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Performance anxiety is common for most men, but it can be a thing of the past. Today's guest helps men overcome this anxiety by teaching tools for men...

#251: The Foundations of Heart Centered Sex and Sensuality

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you integrate your heart into your sex life, not only does it go from what can feel like "fast food sex" to "gourmet sex," it also becomes connec...

#250: Cliteracy to Coreplay: Understanding Female Arousal

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a heterosexual man who does not understand female arousal, your sex life will not improve and your relationships will suffer. Today's guest...

#249: How to Avoid a Disappointing Love Life

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disappointment in one's love life is a common experience these days. Divorce rates are high and many people are attempting to figure out where we've g...

#248: Live Happier and Healthier

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Though most of us start out with the deck stacked against us in how we are taught to mentally and emotionally approach life, we can unfuck our approac...

#247: How to Stop Our Disempowering Stories

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can unconsciously add stress to our lives with the stories we tell ourselves about our experiences. While this realization can be painful, it is al...

#246: Healthy Masculinity and Femininity in Relationships

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The concept of masculine/feminine dynamics in relationships can be viewed through overly simplistic lenses. Today's guest goes deep into the nature o...

#245: What is Orgasm Honestly?

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadly, the average orgasm lasts between 10 and 51 seconds. You are not limited to this quick burst of pleasure though! You could orgasm for hours, an...

#244: What is Honest Sex?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does sex become great? In Shana's new book, Honest Sex, she counters the common misperception that we are outgrowing marriage and long term rela...

#243: Radical Intimacy and Honest Sex

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intimacy can be scary, as it relies on being vulnerable. It can also be confusing if we don't know how to let down our guard or create the safety need...

#242: Honest Sex Series: How to Be Honest About Who You Are

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being honest about who you are is one of the foundations of a relationship that strengthens and deepens over time. The more you know yourself, the le...

#241: Honest Sex Podcast Series: Honesty About Erectile Issues

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of the release of my new book, Honest Sex, this episode is one in a series of podcasts focused on bringing honesty to various aspects of sex...

#240: Creating a Connected Dad Life

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being isolated as a father is not good for dads. It is also not good for dad's kids or romantic relationships. Instead of having women in mommy groups...

#239: Why the World Actually Needs More Masculinity, Not Less

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many men were not taught how to properly use their masculine power, which is detrimental for them and everyone around them.

#238: How to Go Beyond Playing Small

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Playing small in life keeps life small and often unsatisfying, or even painful. Breaking out of the fear and resistance to being bigger is not always ...

#237: The Beauty of Awakened Seduction

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Zan Perrion, is internationally recognized as one of the most original and insightful voices on relationships and se...

#236: Become More Manly AND More Whole

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Mark Divine, combines the wisdom of warriors with the wisdom of monks to teach people to become powerful and inspiri...

Relaunch: Be an Awesome Dad Without Losing Your Life

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being a dad is Being a dad is simultaneously one of the most amazing and challenging things you can do in your life. Today's Man Alive Guest, Larry Ha...

#235: Love Lessons We Need But Never Got

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning to love without a roadmap makes it incredibly challenging to have a satisfying relationship. Katie Hendricks, along with her husband Gay Hend...

#234: Daily Practices for Better Sex

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Optimal sexual performance becomes less of a "sure thing" as you age. To make sure you remain sexually healthy and powerful, check out Men's Sexual He...

#233: Essential Success Principles

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When someone achieves success from a young age we get to study their tactics and apply their wisdom to your own business visions and goals.

Relaunch: What to Do When She Says "I'm not in love with you"

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the worst moments of a man's life is hearing "I love you but I'm not in love with you." Today's podcast gives you what you need for this moment...

#232: How to be OK When Life Is Hard

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you see certain parts of yourself as strong and other parts as weak? If so, it may be time to question your assessment of yourself, and how you cam...

#231: Financial Strategies to Create Wealth Now

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curtis May has been a financial advisor for 35 years. He believes typical financial advice does not work for most people and instead teaches people ef...

#230: Adapt and Overcome More than Seems Possible

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is a welcome relief for the days and phases during which we feel defeated or taken down by personal challenges. Today's guest, J.R. Ma...

Reimagining Men´s Sexuality Relaunch

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you image what your sex life would be like if you didn't feel doubt or shame about your performance in bed or your ability to give a woman pleasur...

#229: Loving, Lasting Relationships Through the Power of Us

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where we spend a lot of time acting independent, or falling into codependence, there is another way. We can learn to evolve to interdepende...

Relaunch: Can a man still be a hero in this modern age?

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Historically, male heroes have been the John Wayne type -- stoic, dominant, emotionless. In the modern age, this type of heroism does not work and oft...

#228: The Myth of Neediness

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are afraid to be "needy." But neediness is different from having needs. We all have needs and we have to learn how to communicate them, r...

#227: Get Free From Financial Anxiety

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are stuck at a financial ceiling, or find money to be creating stress in your life, today's podcast will show you what it takes to get free fr...

Relaunch: Relief for Men's Irritability and Anger

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You likely didn't receive much guidance or support for anger or irritability and these emotions often increases with age, hormone changes and stress. ...

#226: How to Shift From Groan Up to Grown Up

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wake up each morning feeling inspired by your life or has life become more of a drag? Today's guest guides you to be a responsible adult withou...

#225: Does Size Really Matter? An Honest, Mature Discussion

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The age old question of whether size really matters is answered by two female men's coaches in a mature and honest discussion. Find out what two women...

#224: Meditation for the Rest of Us

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast guest bridges mindfulness with action, and even social justice — teaching us the wisdom of the meditation practice, as well as how t...

#223: Give Up Blame to Gain Freedom

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we let go of blaming others, or situations, for our discontent, we access incredible amounts of freedom and power. Today's guest turned one of th...

#222: Support For Men in a Rapidly Changing World

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is not always easy for men to take care of themselves. Isolation and fear of being seen as weak keeps men from being healthy, happy and resourced. ...

#221: Why Men Need Rites of Passage

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Men these days can be unknowingly stuck in a state of suspended adolescence that hurts themselves and those they love. Rites of Passages and rituals a...

#220: The Nuts and Bolts of Extended Orgasm

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a difference between a typical orgasm and an extended orgasm. Today's guest covers the nuts and bolts of what makes extended orgasm possible ...

#219: Antidotes to Burnout for Men

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are surprising antidotes to burnout that can change your life and create more joy and liveliness where you've been feeling overwhelmed or dull. ...

#218: 22 Talk Shifts to Become an Innovative and Inspiring Leader

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The words we choose have a huge impact on the outcomes we experience. To become a more inspiring leader (and lover), you can learn to use words that...

Buddhist Wisdom to Help a Relationship Last

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 4 Noble Truths of Buddhist wisdom have not previously been applied to romantic relationships in such a clear and specific way. Susan Piver's book ...

#217: Wake Up Out of Mechanical Masculinity

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do mechanical masculinity and mechanical orgasms have in common, and why do you want to expand beyond both? Listen to today's Man Alive episode w...

#216: What Really Inspires a Woman to Say YES

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing what inspires a woman to say YES is like having the keys to the kingdom. Today's guest shows us men do not need to become a bad boy or an assh...

#215: Access Your Warrior Compassion

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing compassion together with the Way of the Warrior is a new and powerful perspective on how masculinity can work for, rather than against, men. ...

#214: The Path of Conscious Fatherhood

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fatherhood is one of the most challenging parts of life. It can create a certain kind of helplessness that brings men to their knees. Men are taught t...

#213: How to Be An Effective Ally in the Workplace

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of being an ally in the workplace doesn't have to be a buzzkill. We are all busy and have many demands on our attention, but your allyship i...

#212: Release Money Shame

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our relationship with money can wreak havoc on our lives. We can feel insecure, anxious and unclear about our finances, both when we gain and lose it....

#211: Execute Without Fail in 2022

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The new year is a great time to create a plan to execute your goals in 2022. Today's guest brings a simple, no fail perspective for doing so. 

#210: The Power of Holographic Leadership

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony David Adams is a man who recognizes that how we do one thing tends to be how we do anything -- that there is a holographic nature to life, lo...

#209: The Nuances of Attraction

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest has taught thousands of men real information about the nuances of attraction with women. When you learn to pay attenti...

#208: How to Calm Someone Down in 90 Seconds or Less

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would change if you knew you could calm someone down, anytime there was an escalation of conflict or upset? Today's guest has worked with thousan...

#207: Why men age differently and how to age better

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aging is something most men would rather not experience, but we can't avoid it. What we can do is learn to age better by understanding how men age d...

#206: Competition is the Real Root of Relationship Problems

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many couples attempt to solve relationship struggles by learning communication tools. These are important, but today's guest shares about an issue un...

#205: Break Out of The Human Zoo

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To implement consistent, healthy habits that support a meaningful life, it is helpful to expand your perspective to see the whole picture. Today's gue...

Rapture, Ecstasy, Orgasm and the Divine Feminine

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this incredibly rare conversation you'll hear from a woman who has opened her heart and sensuality, who wants you to feel more powerful with women.

#204: More Meaning and Fun Through Gamifying Life

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we are stressed, overwhelmed or overworked it can be a sign that we are taking life more seriously than we need to. Gamifying our activities is o...

#203: Use Conflict to Create Thriving Relationships

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people avoid conflict and try to keep the peace. This, however, keeps things shallow and erodes trust. When you know how to handle conflict well,...

#47: How to Be a Sexually Integrated Man: Replay

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this replay, Jim Benson lays out his four archetypes of a Sexually Integrated Man. Learn how to express these archetypes authentically so you don't...

#202: Harness the Power of a Type A Personality

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being driven can feel like a blessing and a curse. Accomplishments are many, relationships are challenging… Dr. Doug Brackmann reveals how to thrive...

#201: Freedom From Your Inner Critic

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The inner critic can take you off your game in business and out of intimacy in relationships. Today's guest has a PhD in management and helps leaders...

#200: A Decade of Relationship Lessons

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 200 is an exploration of a decade of lessons I've gleaned from getting divorced and starting new relationships. I invited my friend Neil Satti...

How to Make Consent Sexy - Relaunch

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have found that consent conversations not only create a foundation of respect and deeper intimacy, but allow for more and lasting passion.

#199: Stop Criticism From Killing Your Relationship

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Criticism is one of the biggest relationship killers. When one or both people in a couple are critical, intimacy is bound to fade. Today's guest shows...

#198: Live Every Minute Before It's Too Late

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recovering from a near-death experience brings wisdom to those of us living comfortably. It helps us remember what is possible and what really matter...

#197: The Full Range of Man

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a wide spectrum of qualities that humans can express. When a man shies away from characteristics that are typically labeled feminine, he oft...

How to be a Powerful Leader in This Unsettling Time

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a pivotal moment of truth for us and our planet. How can you be a more powerful leader, especially in such a difficult time? Today's guest, Te...

#196: Proven Ways to Stop Messing Up Relationships - Jeff Howard

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With around 50% of marriages ending in divorce it's clear that it's easier to mess up relationships than it is to create healthy, lasting ones. Today...

#195: Power vs. Strength – Justin Long

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For many men, it is important to feel powerful. It is often this feeling of power, or a desire for the feeling of power, that drives actions and decis...

#194: The Quest for the Flow – Oren Harris

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had experiences where you were "in the flow" — where things were synchronistic, easy, or where your mind expanded beyond right and wrong th...

#193: Find What You Were Born to Do – Steve Olsher

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since no one hands you a manual when you're born (or when you're young, or even as you get older), that tells you what life is for, you have to choose...

#192: Even Strong Men Struggle - Dr. Vibe

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast conversation brings a range of support for manhood, fatherhood, self-care, emerging from the pandemic, creating supportive r...

#191: Deeper Dating and a New Map to Love – Ken Page

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are struggling with dating, you may be caught in old paradigms, beliefs and habits that stop REAL love from igniting and staying strong over ...

#190: Turn Setbacks into Rocket Fuel – Mike Ciorrocco

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco, had a rough childhood and chose to turn that into being of service. He is the CEO of People...

#189: Empowering Your Kids in a Changing World – Matt Barnes

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The world is changing and fast! As a parent, brother, uncle or mentor to a young person, you are likely not as prepared to guide a kid into the future...

#188: Dating Sucks But You Don't – Connell Barrett

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest, Connell Barrett, has a mission to help men attract a soulmate while being authentic and confident. He is the founder of Dating Transfor...

#187: How to Persevere Through Pain – Richard Hanbury

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a crazy accident where he drove off a bridge, today's Man Alive Podcast guest was  paralyzed from the waist down. He had such severe nerve pain...

#186: What To Do When You Don't Love Your Work – Kyle Elliott

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest believes that even though nothing is perfect, you deserve a career you love. Kyle Elliott is a career coach in Silicon...

#185: Simple Daily Rituals to Optimize Your Health – Dai Manuel

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be challenging to find time to take care of yourself. As a single parent (who has homeschooled my kid for the past year during a Pandemic), w...

#184: The 7 Pillars of a Spectacular Life – Dr. Tim Reynolds

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While it may seem cliche, the reality is that you have one life to live! As you get older, it's important to check in with your goals and visions, to ...

#183: Why It's a Great Time to Be a Man – Robert Manni

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Robert Manni, is the founder of the Guy's Guy Podcast. He has a modern take on what a guy's guy is, beyond the stere...

#182: Become a Master of Persuasion (Without Manipulation) – Dave Dee

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast is focused on my favorite topic -- the overlaps between sales and sex, business and the bedroom! Our guest, Dave Dee te...

#181: The Truth About Marriage – Roger Nygard

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, film director and producer Roger Nygard, spent seven years creating the documentary The Truth About Marriage. This i...

#180: 5 Principles of an Optimized Life – Taylor Morgan

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's common to create a vision for your life and live into it for years, or decades. But at some point you may wake up and realize you have grown and ...

#179: What to do With a Woman's Anger – Ilan Stephani

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anger is one of the scariest emotions for many people to feel. Often when it is expressed, it is not in a healthy way. But anger is important and we c...

#178: 7-Figure Business Lessons - Rylee Meek

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to be the CEO of a business, to be the CEO of your life!  The more you are following your visions, rather than the visions laid out...

#177: Tap Into a More Powerful Masculinity – Ilan Ferdman

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word "Manhood," what do you think? It may have a sense of power for you. It may seem suffocating or stifling. It may even be both at...

#176: Combining Success, Freedom, and Adventure – Jesse Krieger

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Man Alive, we have a guest who has traveled the world and created businesses based on his passions. Jesse Krieger is the aut...

#175: Why Most People Struggle in Love - Riana Milne

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Riana Milne, MA, CCTP, is a Life, Love and Trauma Recovery Coach who has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox News. She is ...

#174: How to Avoid Going Broke - William Matthews

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, William Matthews, is the author of three books, including Financial Lessons Learned From My Broke @$$ Friends. He b...

#173: Andropause and Peak Performance - Dr. Nell Smircina

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Dr. Nell Smircina, said Andropause can start as early as your 30's these days. But wait, do you know what Andropause ...

#172: Overcome Fear and Boost Success - David Wood

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Man Alive podcast episode I was joined by David Wood, a former Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies who became #1 on Google for "lif...

#171: Building Healthy Masculinity - Ted Bunch

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Ted Bunch, is the Chief Development Officer of A Call to Men. He is a leading voice on male socialization, the inter...

#170: Why Men Need Community - Dominick Quartuccio and Bryan Stace

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guests, Dominick Quartuccio and Bryan Stace, are the founders of the Great Man Within Podcast and community. Each has their ...

#169: Your Identity is Your Key to Success - Anthony Trucks

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, former NFL athlete Anthony Trucks, helps people make SHIFT happen! He sees possibilities where others see limitations...

#168: Be an Awesome Dad Without Losing Your Life

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast guest, Larry Hagner, is the founder of the Good Dad Project. He is the father of four boys and has been happily married to h...

#167: The Key To Real Happiness For Men - John Schinnerer

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Man Alive podcast conversation is with Dr. John Schinnerer, who spent the past 20 years distilling the best research-based tools and methods ...

Relaunch: Why Men in Positions of Power are Prone to Erectile Dysfunction

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erectile dysfunction is something many men experience but few men talk about. In this episode you'll learn about a natural support for getting help wi...