The Great Man Within

Afraid to Stay Silent, Terrified to Speak Up (Antiracism episode)

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#131: "I'm afraid to stay silent…I'm terrified to speak up and be criticized…so what do I do?"   This is the #1 question I'm getting from white m...

Antiracism for White Men Ready to Step Off the Sideline (DQ Solo)

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#130: More and more white men are coming to me with a version of the following:   "It's long overdue that I speak up against injustice and systemic o...

5 Questions to Bring Depth to Male Friendships

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#129: In my last 5 years of doing deep inner work with other men, it's become painfully obvious to me how men go about the most important parts of our...

An Unlikely Portal to Mental Toughness (DQ Solo)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#128: I'm feeling light on words today. I just want you to listen to this episode. Most men won't ever walk through this portal. They will fail to acc...

Its Time to Get More Curious About Your Father (DQ Solo)

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#127: "Somewhere around 40 or 45, a movement toward the father happens naturally; a desire to see him more clearly and draw closer to him." - Iron Joh...

Build a High-Performance & Injury Free Body feat Chloe Corpuz

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#126: I think a lot of guys who like to go hard with their workouts can relate to the experience of constantly having some form of pain, strain or...

The 4 Dimensions of Energy (DQ Solo)

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#125: Do you want more energy? (Obviously…)   But what kind of energy do you want? (Hmmm…)   What would you use that energy for? (Double hmmm…...

How to Access Your Greatest Energy (DQ Solo)

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#124: This past weekend, 21 men from The Great Man Mastermind came together (virtually) for two days to work on Accessing Their Greatest Energy…wher...

First Time Listener? Start Here

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#123: If this is your very first time discovering The Great Man Within podcast – or if you're a man who's just recently hopped aboard this train –...

3 Signs Your Mind is Too Loud (DQ Solo)

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#122: "You are not your mind." – Eckhart Tolle   Your mind is but one part of a highly complex system known as You.   There's also your feelings, ...

A Great Man Examines His Wounds (DQ solo)

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#121: "Men are taught over and over when they are boys that a wound that hurts is shameful. A wound that stops you from continuing to play is a girlis...

Find Your Potential Through These 43 Challenges feat Ben Aldridge

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#120: Hello my brother. If you're like me, your biggest fear is living out the definition of hell: At the end of your life, the man that you became, m...

Access Your Wild Man (DQ Solo)

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#119: "The Wild Man is closer to a meditation instructor than he is a savage." -Robert Bly, Iron John   Think of it this way:   Man #1 He lacks an e...

You Define What it Means to Be a Man (DQ Solo)

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#118: How much of your definition of "what it means to be a man" was consciously chosen by you?   Most men drift through life absorbing the antiquate...

The Superpower of Reading Facial Emotions (feat. Dan Hill)

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#117: Whether you know it or not, you wear your inner emotions on your face. And our guest today, Dan Hill, is an expert at translating your facial ex...

Solitude: Explore Your Private Sea (DQ Solo)

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#116: "It is easier to sail many thousands of miles through cold and storm and cannibals…than it is to explore the private sea, the Atlantic and Pac...

Why You Need a Wise Male Mentor (DQ Solo)

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#115: "Mature men need to admire other men, living and dead. We especially need to have contact with older men whom we can look up to." Robert Moore ...

One Year From Today Will You Be Proud? (DQ Solo)

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#114: I'll invite you to take a pause from whatever you're doing to join me in a 60-second exercise.   This exercise may be the very difference…  ...

Purpose Requires Simplifying Your Life (DQ Solo)

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#113: "We are kept from our goal, not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal." - Robert Brault, quoted by Gary Keller in The One Thing   ...

5 Things Successful Women Taught Me About Grit

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#112: "Grit is passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along th...

Great Male Leaders Build Cultures of Inclusion

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#111: I'd like to tell you about one of my biggest failures as a leader.   I got my first big break to move from individual contributor to sales mana...

What Great Male Allies in the Workplace Do (feat. Rachana Bhide)

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#110: Imagine this: A hoity toity consulting company is interviewing all of the women in your business ecosystem. I'm talking your colleagues, clients...

A Life of Curiosity Over Fear

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#109: "Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?"   This is a quote from Elizabeth Gilbert's "Big Magic."   I...

Don't Mistake Compulsion for Drive

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#108: Excerpt from King, Warrior, Magician Lover" by Robert Moore:   "Compulsive personalities are workaholics, constantly with their noses to the gr...

3 Lessons I Learned From Coaching Women

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#107: We've all heard the adage: "Behind every great man is a woman." Fellas, it's high time for: "Behind every great woman, is a man helping her ligh...

Design Your Morning Routine (Quick Guide)

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#106: "Routine, in an intelligent man, is a sign of ambition." – W. H. Auden Your morning routine is the rudder of your ship.   It determines the q...

Leaders Are Still Screwing This One Thing Up

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#105: The #1 reason people will resist your leadership is distrust.   People will distrust your leadership if they don't believe you have their best ...

Design Your Optimal Workday

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#104: Here are three questions to ask yourself about how your workdays are currently designed:   Is your day structured to support your best energy?...

Interviewing My Coach: David Waldas

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#103: For the last two years, David Waldas has been my personal coach. We've spoken weekly, without fail, for over 100 consecutive weeks. He's been an...

The Weekly Sunday Roundup

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#102: Every Sunday I give you a 60-90 second review of each of the previous week's podcast topics.   In case you missed it, here are the episodes we ...

Whats Bringing You Joy Right Now

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#101: Yesterday, I talked about how a lot of men experienced "The Dip," this week.   Today, instead of diving into more inner work…   ….Bryan an...

How to Navigate the Motivation Dip

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#100: This past Saturday, I hit "The Dip."   After a solid 4 week run…my energy and motivation hit bottom.   As it turns out, I'm not the only one...

Put a Pause on News Consumption

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#99: Its week 5 of quarantine, and the #1 answer I'm still getting when I ask people "what's the ONE word that best describes how you're feeling right...

You're Being Initiated

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#98: "Initiation is the process of dying and being reborn." – Robert Moore, The Archetype of Initiation   What if you were to look at the Coronavir...

Are You Brave Enough to Lead Your Friends

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#97: If you're like most men, your friendships rarely dive below the surface of: Business Sports Women Bowel Movements While all of these things are...

Calling for a Men's Mental Health Revolution with Sam Webb

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#96: Dwayne Lally was a man's man. He was a boxer, he was dominant, he was an alpha dog. He had an abundance of friends, parties to go to, he even had...

3 Areas to Assess Your Leadership During Quarantine

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#95: In NYC we have officially completed our 4th week of quarantine.   It's time to check in and assess how you've been showing up as a leader.   He...

Inner Work Has Never Been More Important

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#94: Over the past month, I've noticed a distinct difference between two categories of men.   Group A: Men without a foundation of Inner Work. Group ...

A Great Man Plays the Long Game

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#93: I owe you a debt of gratitude.   This past week, The Great Man Within Podcast cracked the Top 50 podcasts in self-development in the United Stat...

The Sources of Sexual Confidence with Ryan Thomas

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#92: It's been quite a while since we've done an episode on the topic of sex. So let's jump back into the arena with a discussion on the sources of se...

The Wisdom of the Brain Between Your Legs (Part 2)

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#91: "You see, God gave men both a brain and a penis…but only enough blood to run one at a time." Robin Williams   While this is hilarious – an...

Intentional Porn Habits During Quarantine

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#90: I've already spoken to a number of men who have noticed an uptick – or an alarming increase – in their porn use as of late. As we're diving d...

Keeping Sex and Desire Burning During COVID feat Alexa Martinez

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#89: For the foreseeable future, a good many of you relationshipped people will be cooped up at home, occupying a space that will likely feel smaller ...

Dont Waste This Wakeup Call

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#88: You are being called to make the change that you've been dreaming about.   Do not waste this wakeup call.   CURSED is the man with the ability ...

Great Leaders Adapt First

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#87: Over the last two weeks, I've delivered webinars to about 500 people.   I've asked one question:   "What's the one word that best describes how...

A Powerful Process for Accessing Emotions

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#86: Yesterday we talked about how you must become the Chairman of your Board of Emotions.   Today, I'm giving you a powerful process that I used to ...

A Board of Directors for Your Emotions

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#85: In my work with men, I've quickly learned that there's a whole host of emotions that men suppress, avoid or try to stomp out altogether:   Ange...

The Good Will Hunting Syndrome

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#84: I see too many Good Will Huntings running around: Wildly intelligent men… Quick on the draw with opinions and criticism… Who never step into...

4 Questions to Design Your Recovery Strategy

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#83: As a man, you're probably great at pushing, performing, persevering…   …until you hit your limit…   …and disappear into a hot mess of b...

Fear, Fortitude and Family with John O'Connor

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#82: John O'Connor is a men's coach who both Bryan and I have worked with for years. In this episode we dive deep into the realities of our ever-chang...

3 Prompts to Inspire Gratitude

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#81: Sunday just seems like the right day to do our gratitude practice, like we did last week.   Today, Bryan and I get creative with a few prompts ...

It's Time to Simplify Your Life

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#80: "Complexity is the enemy of execution." – Tony Robbins   If your life has slowed down or been grounded by the virus, perhaps you've noticed so...

Your Beginner's Guide to Breathwork (Pt 2)

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#79: In part 1 we talked about: The 3 benefits you can expect to get from a daily breathwork practice How breathwork can reduce anxiety, inflammation...

Your Beginner's Guide to Breathwork (Pt 1)

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#78: Establishing a daily breathwork practice is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself to increase energy, manage stress and anxiety...

Its Time to Level Up Your Leadership

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#77: Today we are talking about leadership. Specifically, becoming a more trustworthy, conscious, masculine leader during times of turmoil and uncerta...

7 Ways to Tighten Up Your Evening Routine

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#76: My clients and friends have been telling me their evening routines have gone to hell over the last 10 days, so here's a little intervention to st...

Optimal Men's Health (feat. Dr Myles Spar)

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#75: Every so often we have a guest on this show that is directly aligned with many of the principals of living the Great Man Within you, and Dr. Myle...

Let's Practice Gratitude Together

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#74: Sunday morning just feels like the right time to stop, reflect and connect with what we are grateful for. The 3 parts of a powerful gratitude: I...

5 Quotes to Inspire Hope

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#73: 5 quotes from Viktor Frankl's epic classic Man's Search for Meaning. Viktor Frankl spent 3 years in concentration camps. He found hope and meanin...

Reduce Your Screen Time Right Now

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#72: Chance are the time you've spent on your screens - phone, tablet, computer and television – over the last two weeks has exploded. As you've bee...

How to Mentally Prepare for Isolation

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#71: As we're bunkered down for the near and potentially long term, fear of feeling isolated from the rest of humanity is real. In this episode: How ...

Facing Fear: Leaning Out Over Your Edge

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#70: Fear is about to present itself in all of its forms – plenty of which we are already familiar, but many new faces of fear we have yet to meet. ...

Take Command of Your Mindset w/Gratitude

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#69: "Every adversity, every failure, every heartbreak, carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." – Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Ri...

Adjusting to the New Normal

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#68: Recorded Monday, March 16th In this Episode: • Why your mind and body may initially resist adjusting to confinement, social distancing and a di...

COVID-19: Fortify Your Foundation in Times of Turmoil

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#67: This is a special episode recorded on Saturday, March 14th with the intention of helping you to fortify your inner state of being during these un...

Why You Need a Personal Brand (feat Jessica Zweig from SimplyBe)

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#66: If you think a personal brand is just for Instagram influencers and entrepreneurs, think again. Not articulating your personal brand might hold y...

3 Steps to Stop Drifting and Take Command of Your Life

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#65: This is our second deep dive into a discussion on how to break free from drift, that phenomenon in life where your patterns and habits push you i...

Build a High Performance Body to Support Your High Performance Business

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#64: "Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live." – Jim Rohn As a high-performing man, you're often confronted with the reality o...

How White Men Can Have Better Conversations About Race (with Bea Arthur)

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#63: A Great Man creates environments where he and those he cares about can thrive. This means diving into the uncomfortable conversations about race....

Stop Missing Your Life with Cory Muscara

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#62: I bet you know what it's like to be in a chronic state of busyness, constantly in motion and getting things done… …only to feel like precious...

The 3 Types of People in Your Life

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#61: There are 3 types of people in your life, and only 1 of them pushes you to be better. You've heard the adage: You are the average of the 5 people...

2 Principles to Inspire Trust in Your Leadership

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#60: Every Great Man constantly refines his skills as a leader. You know what its like to be responsible for leading others who just don't seem to hav...

Man Talk with an Exceptional Men's Coach (feat. John O'Connor)

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#59: John O'Connor is an exceptional coach. Over the past decade he's logged over 10,000 hours of 1-on-1 coaching with high performing business leader...

John Wineland – The Art of Masculine Leadership

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#58: You've heard me quote, praise and share my learnings from my past year's worth of work with John Wineland. It was high-time to bring him on the s...

A Man's Guide to the Menstrual Cycle (feat. Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer)

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#57: When it comes to the menstrual cycle, many men have been taught: It's "her thing to deal with" It's an inconvenience/barrier to having sex It's ...

Your Ultimate Guide to Books: Choosing, Reading & Retaining (feat Juvoni Beckford)

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

#56: Have you ever felt frustrated by investing 8-10 hours in reading a book, only to feel its lessons slipping away as each day goes by? Unless you'r...

Books for Your 2020 Reading List

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#55: The #1 Author I Read this Year…drumroll please… Napoleon Hill. Surprise Surprise. I re-read 2 of his books, Outwitting the Devil and Think an...

Design Excellence Into Your Daily Life Like a Black Belt (feat. Nic Gregoriades)

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#54: Nicolas Gregoriades is one hell of an impressive man. He holds the distinction as the first person to earn black belt in Jiu Jitsu under his ment...

Design the Next Year of Your Life

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#53: Haven't made set any goals or intentions for 2020 yet? We've got you covered. This episode is your step-by-step guide to: How to do a 15 minute ...

Break These 5 BS Rules of "Being a Man"

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#52: Whether you know it or not, you were raised to live in a "Man Box." "The Man Box" is a term developed in the 1980's by a group of men called the ...

Modern Manhood (Recorded Live at Discerning Dick, feat Cleo Stiller) Part Two

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#51: This is the second installment of the two part series on Modern Manhood – filmed live at our Discerning Dick: Sexual Wisdom for the Modern Man ...

Modern Manhood (Recorded Live at Discerning Dick, feat Cleo Stiller) Part One

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#50: "If you feel like you're one of the "good guys," you might be feeling frustrated, exasperated and perhaps even skeptical about the current nation...

What Men Hide from Women (feat Robert Kandell)

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#49: Robert Kandell is the author of unHidden – A Book for Men and Those Confused by them. He is a teacher, writer, coach and lecturer committed to ...

5 Ways Men Lose Credibility w/Women (feat. Madelyn Moon)

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#48: Madelyn Moon is a coach to women who are in a constant state of "doing" and want to reconnect with their feminine essence. She runs the popular M...

Lisa Ann, Backstage w/the Top 10 Pornstar (Part 2)

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#47: Lisa Ann is one of the top-10 most downloaded porn stars in the world. Earlier in the week, we released Part 1 of this two-part interview series ...

Lisa Ann, Backstage w/the Top 10 Pornstar (Part 1)

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#46: Lisa Ann is one of the top-10 most downloaded porn stars in the world. Over the last 3 years, she's become a friend and a teacher. (I know you're...

Ultralearning: Find Purpose Through Intense Learning (feat. Scott Young)

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#45: Ultralearning is the title of the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Book written by Scott Young, today's guest on the show. Ultralearning is a ter...

Discover the Great Man Within You

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#44: We're dropping a little extra bonus episode this week for two reasons:  #1. Discover the Great Man Within You The Definition of Hell: On your la...

How to Last Longer in Bed – 5 Practices

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#43: This is an episode that you fellas have been asking Bryan and I to record for quite some time now. As guys, we've all been in the situation where...

How to Do the 30 Day No Porn Challenge

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#42: Since you all seemed to love the "How to Take 10 Days off Masturbation" episode, we thought we'd hit ya with the next big challenge: How to Do th...

How to Design the Next Decade of Your Life (Part 2)

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#41: "The Definition of Hell: On your last day on earth, the person you became meets the person you could have become." - Unknown If the next decade o...

DNA Testing - 5 Practical Things You Can Learn About Your Health

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#40: Want to be a (beginner) biohacker and optimize your health and longevity? For $500, you can now: Get your genome sequenced - your personalized D...

5 Practices to Make You a Mentally Tougher Man

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#39: "A Man Amongst Men creates environments where he and others can thrive." This is one of the most actionable – and important – podcasts we've ...

How to Keep Your Dick Healthy Part 2 (with Dr. Anthony G. Jay)

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#38: Did you know the average middle aged man today has half the testosterone that the same aged man in the 1940s had? There may be a #1 culprit for t...

20 Quirky Things to Know About Dominick and Bryan

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#37: If you're looking for wisdom or clarity on any of life's mysteries, this is not your episode. But if you're down for getting to know me and Bryan...

Indistractable – How to Control Your Attention & Choose Your Life (with Nir Eyal)

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#36: Nir Eyal is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Hooked: How to Build Habit Forming Technology…which is found on the bookshelves of...

A Good Dad Masters These 5 Life Skills

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#35: Today's episode is specifically for the fathers out there.* *with a nod to you mothers who have a man you care about. Even though Bryan and I are...

How to Design The Next Decade of Your Life (Part 1)

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#34: If the next decade of your life was going to be the most fulfilling, meaningful, prosperous, adventurous, purpose-driven decade of your life…  ...

Inside Secrets from a Women's Sex & Intimacy Coach (with Blaire Lindsay)

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#33: Generally speaking, men love fixing problems. When a woman comes to you with what sounds like a problem, it can be difficult to know: a) Is she a...

The Anger Episode

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

#32: This powerful emotion: ANGER.  Let's start in the most responsible place: The man who is controlled by his anger… who is cynical, judgmental a...