Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men
Charles and Dan are just two guys talking about relationships, masculinity, and authenticity. Join them as they discuss books and media, as well as their (sometimes messy) personal stories, to encourage men to join the fight for their mental, physical, and emotional health--because a world of healthy, resilient men is a thriving and more secure world for everyone.
Episodes
203 episodes
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...
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Episode 201
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41:51
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....
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Episode 200
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42:52
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 Ba...
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Episode 199
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56:16
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—arg...
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Episode 198
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48:52
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 assessme...
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5:02
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 rea...
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Episode 197
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38:09
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 c...
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Episode 196
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39:45
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.<...
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Episode 195
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39:58
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 rescuin...
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Episode 194
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39:19
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 c...
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Episode 193
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27:31
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 st...
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48:39
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 ...
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Episode 191
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38:57
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,...
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Episode 190
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32:54
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...
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34:27
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’ tri...
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Episode 188
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31:20
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 a...
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Episode 187
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1:00:26
The White Lotus: Rich Boys, Real Fragility
Emotional vulnerability is rare. Expectations clash. And some men just can't face reality. Welcome to The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 7, "Killer Instincts," where we unpack the deep-seated issues beneath the surface of paradise.Cha...
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Episode 186
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40:26
The White Lotus: When Power Feels Empty
Spoilers ahead for The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 6 This episode also includes extended discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation, as portrayed in the show. Please listen with care.Incest, ecstasy, ...
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Episode 185
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31:29
The White Lotus: Who's Performing, and Who's Pretending?
Dive into a compelling discussion of The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5 as hosts Dan and Charles unpeel layers of hypocrisy, unexpected revelations, and the fascinating ways characters (and people) perform. They explore the episode's subtle ge...
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Episode 184
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57:13
The White Lotus: Fathers, Failures & Facades
Secrets spill. Gun safety's optional. And emotional honesty? Forget about it. Welcome to Episode 4 of The White Lotus Season 3, where the Thai sun heats up the already simmering pot of fragile masculinity.Charles and Dan break down:<...
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Episode 183
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43:10
The White Lotus: The Masculine Mask Slips
Cobra bites. Financial panic. Fake names. Welcome to Episode 3 of The White Lotus Season 3, where everything is simmering—and masculinity is under a microscope.Charles and Dan break down:– Rick’s unraveling sense of self, and why hi...
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Episode 182
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51:26
The White Lotus: Bad Dads and Broken Sons
Forget paradise—these men brought their baggage. Charles and Dan break down Timothy Ratliff’s fast-unraveling world, where wealth might not shield him from family fallout (or federal charges). Saxon proves being nakedly honest can just mean bei...
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Episode 181
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49:34
The White Lotus: Testosterone in Paradise
In this kickoff to our series on The White Lotus Season 3, we dive headfirst into the tangled world of masculinity on vacation. From Saxon’s hypersexual posturing to the simmering tension between brothers, fathers, and friend-zoned sec...
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Episode 180
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53:31