In this special episode, Anthony offers a eulogy in memory of his grandfather, who passed away from cancer on July 31st, 2022. After the eulogy, Marshall and Anthony discuss the legacy of his grandfather, and the legacy of grandparents in our l

Season One Finale: Anthony's Life with the Church

Aug 19th, 2022 1h 56m

In the Season 1 finale, Anthony shares his story of growing up in the Catholic Church, leaving it as an adult, and the impact of these experiences on his personal and professional life.Content warning: This episode contains sensitive subject m

Pop Culture: The Depp v Heard Episode

May 27th, 2022 38m 36s

We did it. Anthony and Marshall share their thoughts on the Depp v Heard trial. As always, please subscribe, rate and review to the show.

Creating Community with Big Grove Brewery

Apr 26th, 2022 2h 32m

Anthony and Marshall are joined by Danny Stanley, Reid Wilson, and Addison Mittelstaidet of Big Grove Brewery to discuss creating community within corporations, their business as a connection-building entity in communities, the integration of p

Radical Growth as a New Parent feat. Kayla Sellers, MA, tLMFT

Mar 28th, 2022 1h 8m

Anthony and Marshall are joined by Kayla Sellers, MA, tLMFT as a continuation of their parenthood series. Kayla shares her experiences of an unexpected pregnancy and the physical, emotional, and relational impacts of a difficult pregnancy and p

Parenting Part 2: Our Stories

Mar 28th, 2022 58m 1s

Building off of information provided in Part 1, Marshall and Anthony share their personal stories of becoming new fathers. The stories include their thought processes during their wives ' pregnancies, experiences in the first year, insecurities

New Parenthood, Part 1

Mar 17th, 2022 44m 34s

In this episode, Marshall and Anthony begin a series of episodes on new parenthood and its impact on men. The changes that can happen to couples after the birth of a child, change in identity as a new father and share our own experiences of bec

Does the Past Matter?

Feb 21st, 2022 1h

Anthony and Marshall discuss whether or not our individual, family and cultural pasts matter in our lives today.

The Work of a Life Worth Living w/ Comedian Nathan Hults

Jan 17th, 2022 1h 30m

Anthony and Marshall are joined by professional comedian and Anthony's childhood friend Nathan Hults. Nathan discusses his journey through addiction and recovery, and his life as a husband and father in a sweeping discussion that also addresses

Roots and Wings with Michelle Caldwell, MA, tLMFT

Dec 10th, 2021 1h 10m

Anthony and Marshall are joined by family therapist Michelle Caldwell to discuss her experience raising a son as a young single mother while pursuing her own personal and professional goals. Michelle shares her insights into the challenges faci

"For When Everything's Burning" with Dr. Scott Eilers

Nov 24th, 2021 1h 14m

Marshall and Anthony are joined by a clinical psychologist and author Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his book, "For WHen Everything's Burning."

Sex and Masculinity

Nov 11th, 2021 52m 26s

Anthony and Marshall address a variety of topics related to sex and masculinity including sexual dysfunction, stress and anxiety and its impact on sexual health, pornography, the influence of cultural norms on the sex norms for males throughout

The Jon Gruden Episode

Oct 19th, 2021 1h

In this episode, Anthony and Marshall discuss the recent scandal in the NFL involving former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. Points of discussion include the difficulty of communicating about masculinity across generations, scapegoatin

The Rogue and The Lunatic: A Diversion

Oct 15th, 2021 47m 43s

Anthony and Marshall sidetrack this week to talk about representations of people who are elevated or highlighted by society, particularly those who fall outside the acceptable norms of thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors. Similarities and differ

Grief Part 3: Caregiving, Compassion Fatigue, and Supporting Grieving Loved Ones

Sep 16th, 2021 51m 31s

Marshall and Anthony discuss one of the biggest ripple effects of grief and mourning- supporting someone who's grieving. Important topics include long-term caregiving, compassion fatigue, and processing your own struggles with these processes a

Bereavement, Grief, and Mourning with Hannah Bousek, LMFT, Certified Grief Counselor

Aug 26th, 2021 1h 36m

Anthony and Marshall are joined by Hannah Bousek, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Grief Specialist for an in-depth conversation on grief and loss. Hannah offers expert insight into the many factors involved in grieving, a

Grief and Loss Part 1: An Unsolvable Problem

Aug 12th, 2021 49m 39s

Anthony and Marshall introduce the concept of grief in this week's episode. The concept of ambiguous loss, or a loss without closure, is also defined and strategies for navigating this experience are introduced.This episode, and our grief ser

The Devil You Know

Jul 28th, 2021 49m 21s

Anthony and Marshall continue discussing change by exploring the challenge of risking instability and loss in the face of change. The conversation examines the power of changing within relationships as well as more strategies for engaging in me

Closing the Gap Between Insight and Change

Jul 23rd, 2021 30m 14s

Anthony and Marshall discuss the challenges that arise when you know you need to change but feel like you can't. Anthony's anxiety about sharing personal stories is used as a catalyst to explore the wisdom of reaching out when you're stuck in a

Men and Shame Part II: Between Who We are and Who We Want to Be

Jul 9th, 2021 52m 20s

Description: In this week's episode, Anthony and Marshall discuss the quote: "Shame occurs when you haven't been able to get away with the 'who' you want people to think you are." by Carl Whitaker. They debate whether the gap between who we ar

Men and Shame: Part 1

Jun 25th, 2021 1h

Marshall and Anthony begin Becoming Man's series on shame by discussing defining shame and discussing its impact on family relationships across generations.

Men and Work

Jun 17th, 2021 1h 2m

Anthony and Marshall discuss men’s experience with and relationship to work. The meaning and investment that men often put into work, work/life balance, and the connection between providing for a family and loving are explored.

Finding the Connection in Chaos

Jun 2nd, 2021 40m 59s

Marshall continues to share the legacy of the most influential people in his life. This week, he explores the impact of good women on his growth as a man.

Masculine Generativity: The Legacy of Authentic Love

May 26th, 2021 58m 47s

Anthony and Marshall begin exploring the impact of good men in their lives. In this week's episode, Marshall shares the positive impact that his father, a professional mentor, and a former boss had, and continue to have, on his life as an indi

Masculinity and Violence Part 4: Violence, Masculinity, and Society

May 19th, 2021 1h

Marshall and Anthony explore the role society and culture play in men's expression of violence, and the attribution of violence to masculinity. They ask the vital question, "can violence be a generative force and not only a destructive one?". T