13 Minutes

Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi

"13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs" a Why is born from a brutal truth—every 13 minutes, a man dies by suicide. Hosted by Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, Logotherapist, men’s coach, and co-founder of Men’s Peer Groups, this podcast uncovers raw stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of finding your why. Rediscover meaning. Reclaim purpose. Defy despair. Are you ready to live your why?

  1. hace 2 días

    The Fiery Sword: How to Vanquish Your Darkest Spiritual Shadows with Melody Hu

    In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi welcomes Melody Hu, an energetic force of optimism, Enneagram 7 visionary, artist, and speaker, for a profoundly deep and wide-ranging conversation that moves quickly from the material world into the spiritual and psychological realms. Melody opens up about a profound spiritual awakening of universal love and oneness she experienced at just 11 years old, which was quickly followed by a terrifying, 15-year battle with sleep paralysis. She shares the exact "fiery sword" visualization she used at age 26 to finally vanquish that dark presence. Dr. B connects this deeply to his own pivotal "fiery sword" moment with plant medicine following his father’s suicide, highlighting how facing our shadows head-on can completely rewrite our soul contracts. Together, they dive into the structural and biological programming of men, discussing testosterone, the critical need for honest mentorship during puberty, and the lack of resources for young boys navigating modern war zones like pornography. They also explore the true nature of leadership, contrasting the existential burden of hierarchical power, which led Dr. B to step away from being a pulpit rabbi, with the beauty of the "servant leader" archetype found in ancient traditions. From the physics of dance and embodiment to the role of the artist in bringing God out of the shadows, this episode is a masterclass in extracting what is good from the world and evolving it. The conversation reaches a powerful climax when Melody asks Dr. B about the meaning of life, prompting him to share the raw, unfiltered daily warrior declaration he recites three times a day to stay anchored against generational trauma and chaos. Connect with Melody Hu:• Website: https://www.melodyhu.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellomelodyhu• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomelodyhu• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyhu• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellomelodyhu Engage with B HaLevi:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/• Website: https://bhalevi.com/ Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission:• https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/

    56 min
  2. 18 jun

    From Loneliness to Community: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Your Why with Trent Poulsen

    In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Trent Poulsen, co-founder of Ember and Ice and host of the upcoming Out of Pocket podcast, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build a meaningful life from the inside out. Trent opens up about growing up in a small mountain town outside Boulder, battling depression and suicidal thoughts in high school, and how loneliness quietly shaped his early years. He shares the role substances played in helping him find connection in college, and what it looked like to eventually walk away from them and build something real. Together they explore how Ember and Ice grew from a personal need for community into a nature-based sanctuary for connection and healing, and what happened when the business hit a wall and had to pivot. They also dig into faith in a secular world, the difference between trust and conviction, Trent's unexpected path to Christianity, fitness as a means versus an end, and what Viktor Frankl would say about a six-pack of abs. This is a conversation about the kind of man you become when you stop running from loneliness and start building toward something bigger than yourself. Engage with B HaLevi:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/• Website: https://bhalevi.com/ Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission:• https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/

    46 min
  3. 11 jun

    Money, Meaning, and the Flow of It All with Natalie Levy

    In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Natalie Levy, founding partner of She's Independent Investments and author of Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey into Angel Investing, for one of the most unexpected and expansive conversations the show has ever had. What starts as a conversation about finance quickly becomes something much deeper. Natalie shares her journey from Wall Street to Boulder, from chasing numbers to chasing meaning, and how losing three family members to suicide shaped her relationship with money, purpose, and life itself. Together they explore why money is never really about money, the difference between hoarding wealth and letting it flow, what Jewish wisdom has to say about currency and idolatry, and why the question investors should always ask first is the same one B asks every man he works with: what is your why? They also get into angel investing as a vehicle for healing and change, the link between financial illiteracy and mental health, masculine versus feminine approaches to wealth, and what orgasmic energy and tantric philosophy have to do with how we move money through the world. This one goes places. Come ready. Connect with Natalie Levy: Instagram: @nattygram_and_b Book: Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey into Angel Investing Engage with B HaLevi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/ Website: https://bhalevi.com/ Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/

    46 min
  4. 23 abr

    What does Dying to Live truly means?

    Did you know that every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life? This heartbreaking statistic is the driving force behind this show. My guest today, Kyle Emanuel Brown, is a man who was living the "hustle culture" dream—fitness empire, elite health metrics, world-class performance—until it nearly killed him. In this episode, we dive into Kyle’s journey from a septic shock ICU bed to the King’s Chamber in Giza, exploring why men must trade their ego-driven "hustle" for soul-fueled alignment. If you are a man searching for deeper meaning, or if you care about the men in your life, this conversation is a must-watch. Inside This Episode: The ICU Reality Check: How Kyle went from "epitome of health" to organ failure and what clinical medicine couldn't explain.Hustle Culture vs. Alignment: The "When/Then" trap and why achieving your goals won't give you the freedom you think it will.The Egypt Transformation: A private moment in the Great Pyramid at 1:11 AM that killed off an old version of Kyle and birthed the new.Living the "WE" Consciousness: Why true spirituality isn't found in isolation, but in the dishes, the carpool, and showing up for your tribe.Total Self-Trust: Why Kyle paused his book for three years to ensure he was actually embodying the message before sharing it.Plant Medicine & Integration: How peak experiences like 5-MeO-DMT (Buffo) can remove the fear of death and make you fall in love with the "human video game."Rooted Community: The story behind Colorado Rooted Entrepreneurs and the power of heart-centered connection for men.  Key Takeaways: Alignment Over Perfection: Being your "best self" isn't about having a six-pack; it's about being congruent with your highest values in the midst of life's chaos.The "WE" Shift: Midlife is the choice between "Me time" and "We time." True self-transcendence happens when we serve something beyond our own ego.Redefining the Spiritual: Spirituality isn't just meditation—it’s how you treat your wife, how you cook for your kids, and being impeccable with your word.Trusting the Unknown: We don't need to have it all figured out; we just need to trust the self that is connected to the source. Connect with Kyle Emanuel Brown Website: RapidHarmony.com Book: TotalSelfTrust Community: Colorado Rooted Entrepreneurs (Rooted)  Join the Mission My mission is to change the number from 13 minutes to 14 minutes. One extra minute saves tens of thousands of lives. Help me reach the men who need this message: Follow/Subscribe to the channel for more deep dives into meaning and purpose. Like this video to help the algorithm find the men who are struggling. Share this with one man in your life who needs to find his "WHY." Engage with B HaLevi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/ Website: https://bhalevi.com/ Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/

    54 min

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"13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs" a Why is born from a brutal truth—every 13 minutes, a man dies by suicide. Hosted by Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, Logotherapist, men’s coach, and co-founder of Men’s Peer Groups, this podcast uncovers raw stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of finding your why. Rediscover meaning. Reclaim purpose. Defy despair. Are you ready to live your why?