The New Masculine

On this episode, Travis talks with motivational speaker, resilience advocate, and author of Unbroken: Turning Pain into Purpose, Juan Espinoza. Through his book, Juan hopes to help others develop more resilience and transform the pains of life into a sense of purpose that fuels your way forward. Topics discussed include: - Transforming one's pain into a sense of purpose. - The le

On this episode, Travis talks with coach and therapist David Jurasek. David specializes in working with men whose relationships are struggling and at a breaking point. A primary focus of his work is to help men unpack their shame and find a more right relationship with themselves. He is also the founder of Powerful and Loving - a community of good men becoming powerful leaders who

On this episode, Travis talks with men's transformational coach, Soleiman Bolour, about guiding men toward more emotional intelligence, purposeful living, and a deeper understanding of their own needs. With over two decades of experience integrating many healing modalities, Soleiman recommends the importance of men being in community rather seeking personal growth in isolation. T

On this episode, Travis talks with community psychologist, Dominick Shattuck, PhD, whose work focuses on global public health topics including reproductive health, COVID-19, masculinities and men’s health. Together, they discuss and encourage men to take a more active role in family planning and reproductive health. His expertise is needed now more than ever as women's reproducti

On this episode, Travis talks with educator, leader, and scholar, Keith Edwards, whose work focuses on authentic masculinity, sexual violence prevention, allyship and equity, learning beyond the classroom, and leadership and coaching. In his new book Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity, he illuminates the 3 phases of men's identity development: masking, unmasking, and becoming.

On this episode, Travis talks with comedy entrepreneur, Jacob Clancy Parks. As someone who is in deep transition, retiring from the law firm he founded, navigating a divorce, and exploring what's next, Jacob's life is in that "in between" space where a lot of unknown exists. While the liminal spaces of life can make most of us really uncomfortable - verging on total fear - there ar

On this episode, Travis talks with creator and founder of Take 2 Minutes, Marc Fussell. Inspired by his own actions supporting his son through a challenging time, Marc created this non-profit organization and platform to enhance mental wellbeing through positive psychology and technology. His belief is that mental health practices are even effective when we break them down into sma

On this episode, Travis talks with artist and author, Matthew Sloane about his new book, Hiding Inside a Man: Finding Strength in Self Compassion (available for pre-order on Kickstarter September 13, 2024). Through words and illustrations about his own journey, Matthew suggests that self-compassion is the first step in having a more heartfelt approach to being with yourself. Topi

On this episode, Travis talks with individual and couples therapist, Eric FitzMedrud Ph.D. He's the author of a book titled, The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex, where he empowers men to embrace their sexuality, manage their emotions, and understand concepts like consent and entitlement. One of the most important values Eric imbues into his wo

On this episode, Travis talks with cast member of The Real World: New Orleans (2000) Danny Roberts. Danny shares what it was like coming out on national television, being the poster child for the gay community, and being in a relationship that exposed the world to the impacts of the US military's policy at the time - Don't Ask Don't Tell. Beyond the "accidental" advocacy his presen