Evolved Men Podcast

What if the “strong” version of you is actually the one that speaks honestly, asks for help, and stops trying to be perfect? That question sits at the center of our conversation with licensed clinical social worker and men’s coach Mordy Gottlieb, whose journey from pastry chef to 13 months in treatment to leading men’s groups reframes what real strength looks like.

We dig into the pressure men feel to hold it all together,...

What if the fastest way to lead better at work and love harder at home is to treat your health as the ultimate leverage point? We sit down with veteran coach Brian Perana to unpack why energy, not willpower, drives your ability to influence, connect, and show up with presence—and how small, consistent choices create the kind of self-trust that changes everything.

Brian has coached thousands of high performers, from entrepr...

Conflict doesn’t cost you respect; reacting from pride does. Corey breaks down a practical path to stay steady when emotions spike, turning heated moments into growth with simple, repeatable tools you can use right away. We start by reframing conflict as feedback, not failure, so tension becomes information that reveals unmet needs and mismatched expectations. From there, Corey introduces the STEAR framework—Situation, Thought, Emo...

The night gets loud when the house goes quiet. Andy remembers pacing his apartment after a year that shattered his marriage, injured his body, and knocked him down at work. A beer took the edge off—until it started stealing presence, purpose, and the man he wanted his kids to see. What followed wasn’t a highlight reel. It was a string of small, stubborn choices: 30-day experiments, 75 Hard, long runs before sunrise, and a decision ...

Ever notice how “having it together” can feel like acting in your own life? We dig into the subtle ways men get trapped in performance—always adding value, sounding composed, keeping it polished—and the invisible cost that shows up as disconnection, low-grade anxiety, and lost intimacy. Instead of chasing approval, we make the case for a different kind of power: the quiet, grounded calm people feel when you stop editing yourself an...

If you’ve ever felt a tug in your gut that didn’t match the story in your head, this conversation will feel like a map and a mirror. We sit down with Andrew Carruthers to unpack what an “inner compass” really is, how to hear it beneath fear and habit, and why your body often tells the truth before your mind catches up. From early sparks in faith and Buddhism to a life coach’s core values work, Andrew traces how love, wisdom, harmon...

One honest question on a dusty tailgate revealed a truth many men live with but rarely name: we can share trails, tables, and years without ever being truly known. From there, the story turns—through divorce, fear, and the ache of not knowing who to call—into a hard-earned map for building real brotherhood.

I walk through the shift from doing to being, from curated toughness to grounded presence. We explore why male loneli...

What happens when men start tapping into their emotional intelligence? How might our lives transform if we stopped trying to "cover all streets with leather" and instead crafted shoes to protect our own feet?

In this powerful conversation with men's coach Stefanos Koutsoupis, we explore the profound disconnect many successful men experience—achieving external goals while feeling something essential is missin...

The most dangerous stories are the quiet ones we tell ourselves: I’m fine, I don’t need anyone, it’s too late to change. They sound reasonable, even wise, yet they slowly script our choices, our relationships, and the limits of our identity. We open up about how those subtle lies form, why smart men believe them, and what it takes to trade false safety for honest strength.

We start with the moment many men recognize: two f...

If stress has become your default setting, this conversation offers a new map. We unpack why “just push through” turns into an identity that drains energy, strains relationships, and numbs purpose—and how to build a grounded rhythm that protects your peace without dulling your edge.

We start by redefining stress as a signal, not a verdict. You’ll learn to spot early tells in your body, mood, and habits—tight backs, shallow...

Ever notice how a compliment can make you want to disappear? We’ve been there. Today we unpack the quiet habit of playing small—why we downshift our wins, call it humility, and end up living like shadows in our own lives. The story starts with a raw moment on stage: hundreds of men, hard truths shared, an outpouring of gratitude, and the sudden urge to hide. From that tension comes a reframe that changes everything.

We dra...

Gratitude gets eye-rolls when it’s reduced to a checklist, but the kind we explore here is gritty, practical, and game-changing. We go straight at the myth that gratitude means denial, and show how it becomes an anchor you can stand on when the storm hits—at work, at home, and inside your own head. From rewiring your brain to scan for options instead of threats, to recognizing the ordinary miracles you’ve been sprinting past, we ma...

Silence looks safe until it starts steering your life. We open up about the quiet habits that chip away at self-trust and walk through a grounded path to speak with clarity—even when your voice shakes. From the subtle “agreeable” mask to the invisible backpack of unspoken words, we unpack how fear of rejection, keeping the peace, and the easy‑going identity trap keep men small, and why honest expression is not drama—it’s leadership...

Running on empty has become the default state for too many men. That constant pressure you're ignoring? It doesn't just disappear – it surfaces as back pain, short tempers, mental fog, and disconnection from the people who matter most.

This raw conversation challenges the dangerous myth that self-care is somehow selfish or unnecessary for men. Drawing from personal experience, I share how years of putting myself ...

Have you been wearing "low-maintenance" like a badge of honor? That easygoing, never-complain attitude might feel like strength, but there's a hidden cost we rarely talk about.

What many men call being "low-maintenance" is actually emotional disconnection. It's shutting down your needs because somewhere along the line, you learned that having needs made you weak or a burden. While appearing se...

Have you ever achieved a goal only to feel empty afterward? There's a profound difference between checking boxes that look good to others and pursuing what genuinely matters to you. This episode dives deep into why so many men find themselves chasing goals that aren't truly theirs—whether it's societal expectations, peer pressure, or simply following what everyone else seems to want.

The transformation begin...

Ever wonder why you feel completely drained at the end of the day despite eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep? The answer lies in what most men overlook: energy leaks.

These invisible drains aren't the obvious energy-burners but rather the small, persistent trickles we've normalized. The mindless scrolling during brief moments throughout the day. The conversations we mentally rehearse dozens of time...

Self-doubt and imposter syndrome don't wait for you to fail before they appear—they show up right when you're building something meaningful, even as others recognize your value. That inner critic questioning whether you deserve to be in the room can feel deafening.

What I've discovered through years of coaching men is counterintuitive: it's not about having everything figured out before you lead. It&apo...

Have you ever snapped at your kids, gotten defensive with your partner, or reacted to work stress in ways you later regretted? The difference between those reactive moments and true leadership lies in something surprisingly simple yet profoundly powerful: the pause.

Most men don't realize how reactive they've become. We think we're making decisions when we're actually just responding to pressure on auto...