The Vulnerable Man

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The Vulnerable Man podcast is an ongoing examination of what it means to be a man, and how we as men want to define masculinity and manhood in the 21st century. The main theme centers around vulnerability and the relationship men have with it individually and collectively. It is not about an either/or mindset. Instead it seeks to come from an approach to better understand how we as men want to show up more powerfully and on purpose in the world. Through conversations with men from all walks of life sharing their experiences, stories, successes, and failures, along with personal observations and experiences from the host, Christopher Veal, it seeks to help each of us understand how leaning into greater vulnerability strengthens us and creates more connection with the people in our world.

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The Vulnerable Man Ep088 - Conrad Hayter

Apr 15 2024 42 mins  
Conrad is a coach who works with people in transition, he’ an entrepreneur, an Air Force veteran, and he loves blueberries. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation, including his upbringing around vulnerability, being diagnosed with dyslexia, being with differences, compassion, the choice of living with a closed heart or a bruised heart, and he shares tips for being more v

The Vulnerable Man Ep087 - Roxanne Hobbs

Apr 01 2024 42 mins  
Roxanne is a leadership coach, founder of The Hobbs Consultancy, an advocate for inclusive leadership, a wife and mother of two boys, and author of the book, Diverted. Our conversation takes us through boundaries, the origin story of Masculinity in the Workplace, the importance of owning it when you get it wrong, genuine vs. false vulnerability, and Roxanne offers tips for women wh

The Vulnerable Man Ep086 - Laban Ditchburn

Mar 18 2024 40 mins  
Laban is a speaker, an executive coach, an author, and a husband. We talk about the story of writing his book, the power of generosity, he and his wife’s struggles with multiple miscarriages, not having all the answers, and honest communication in relationships. Website: https://labanditchburn.wordpress.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/labanditchburn/

The Vulnerable Man Ep085 - Philip Folsom

Mar 04 2024 49 mins  
Philip is an anthropologist, author, culture consultant, and a husband and father. Our discussion wanders from his work with culture in organizations, to intentionally taking off the armor, depression and post-traumatic stress, hierarchies, and his work with wolves. Website: https://www.mywolftribe.com/ http://k4men.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipfolsom/

The Vulnerable Man Ep084 - Jason Blydell

Feb 19 2024 47 mins  
Jason is a father of four, a husband, a career and executive coach, and he leads men's groups for dads. In our conversation we discuss how his vulnerability created more intimacy in his marriage, his experience of being a dad, letting ourselves feel emotions, the example of masculinity that his own father provided, and his experiences with Ayahuasca. Website: https://jasonblydell

The Vulnerable Man Ep083 - Hector Santiesteban

Feb 05 2024 44 mins  
Hector is a father of two, an entrepreneur, a podcast producer, and host of the Modern Masculinity podcast. We get into juggling fatherhood with life, giving our kids tools to build resilience, letting people see our humanity, learning with love, and wolf packs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hector-podcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-masculini

The Vulnerable Man Ep082 - Matt Englar-Carlson

Jan 15 2024 50 mins  
Matt is a professor and researcher, a masculinity ally, and an advocate for healthy masculinity and mental health. Our conversation ranges from the idea of positive masculinities, conditioning boys around emotion, connection and community, homophobia, and supporting men’s mental health, plus lots more. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-englar-carlson-ph-d-a405661ab/

The Vulnerable Man Ep081 - Joanna Lane

Dec 18 2023 44 mins  
Joanna is a people champion, a wife and mother, an executive coach, and a DEI professional. We get to talking about her journey with vulnerability, asking for and receiving help, raising her two boys to be emotionally intelligent, cultivating vulnerability in a relationship, and sharing hard messages in DEI work. Website: https://www.lanesg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com

The Vulnerable Man Ep080 - Matt Drinkhahn

Dec 04 2023 43 mins  
Matt is a husband and father of three girls, a business coach, a recovering perfectionist, and the host of The Eternal Optimist podcast. In our conversation we talk about his recovery from perfectionism, the catastrophic accident that changed his relationship with vulnerability, how a sincere and simple apology transformed what would be the last conversations that he had with his

The Vulnerable Man Ep079 - Mike Skrypnek

Nov 20 2023 49 mins  
Mike is a husband and father of two adult children, an executive coach, and the author of UNLimited Worth. This one isn’t for the faint of heart, folks. We discuss his journey through depression and suicidal ideation, healing his trauma from being raped as a young boy, how his secret became his story, the power of shame and guilt, and the idea of low risk spaces versus safe spa