ManReimagined

Malcolm Nicholls and Richard Ayling

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The expectations of what it means to be a man are changing. Men are struggling to find their place and voice in the world. Join Malcolm Nicholls and Richard Ayling on their journey as two middle-aged men trying to make sense of this modern world, as they take a deeper look at the questions and challenges men are facing, and wonder what a reimagined man might look like in the 21st century.

04/17/2024

Episode 41: Further Conversations on Tradition & Masculinity with Paul Robson

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Paul Robson, as we embark on an exploration of masculinity and tradition. Delving into the depths of men's work and the significance of embracing timeless traditions, Paul shares many insights drawn from his journey. From navigating the complexities of masculinity to the transformative power of faith, this conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the essence of life's journey. As with the last podcast, I am in no way trying to sell religion or tradition, but explore the various forms it takes, especially as so many men seem to be flocking to various forms of religion these days, and I'm very curious myself. To hear more about how Paul went from atheism to Orthodox Christianity, listen to ⁠Episode 35. But for today, tune in as we delve into the wisdom of tradition and the enduring quest for meaning and purpose. You can find out more about Paul's ⁠Maniphesto online men's network here.
03/25/2024

Episode 40: Embracing Wisdom: Malcolm's Journey at a Maori Retreat

In the latest episode of Man Reimagined, join us as Rich embarks on a transformative journey with Malcolm, who shares his profound experiences from his time spent at a Maori retreat recently. Delving deep into the heart of Maori culture, Malcolm unveils the profound insights he gained, particularly regarding rites of passage and the timeless wisdom embedded within their traditions. Let us know what you're thinking: Rich: Email: rich@re-align.co ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Mal: Email: malbodyspark@gmail.com ⁠Instagram
03/04/2024

Episode 39: Reawakening the Discourse of Men in Society

Welcome back, listeners, to another episode of Man Reimagined. After a six-month hiatus, we're back - both of us. In today's episode, we're reawakening the conversation surrounding men in society. Has it evolved? Just how present is this discourse, and what's the current temperature towards men's development, and 'masculinity'? Join us as we thaw out old notions and explore why the outdated model of polarity might be melting away. So, get comfortable, let's dive in, and spark some meaningful conversations. Links: Scott Galloway website & Instagram Let us know what you're thinking: Rich: Email: rich@re-align.co Instagram LinkedIn Mal: Email: malbodyspark@gmail.com Instagram
08/17/2023

Episode 38: Men's Retreats: A Journey Reimagined

Ever wondered what really goes on at men's retreats? Do aspects of them appeal to you, but you're put off by others? Are you curious but unsure about whether they're for you? Keen to know about a different approach, that doesn't involve theatrical initiation rituals, warpaint, and bellowing into the night?! Then keep listening. This episode takes a peek behind the scenes as I talk about my experience taking part in, and facilitating men's retreats. I share my concerns about some of the approaches out there, and what I believe is missing from many of them. I then talk about the Denmark retreat I co-created and co-host with my friends in detail, and if you find yourself curious to find out more, you can head to our new retreat website. Incidentally (ahem) our fourth and final retreat for the year begins September 5th, 2023, and we have 3 spaces still available. If you're catching this episode a bit later, head to the site and find out when the next retreat is planned. Enjoy. Quick links: Episode 27: How to Recognise and Move Beyond the Nice Guy Syndrome (Spotify) Retreat Website My Website My Instagram
03/30/2023

Episode 37: Being an Elder with David Reis

What happens to men when they get older? What role can they still play, and how can they share their life experience and wisdom? What function can they serve as they enter their 'golden years', for other men and their community, and why do so few men do so in the west? To answer these questions and find out about the value of being an 'elder', I've invited my friend and mentor David Reis onto the podcast. This episode was recorded a few months back, and David is currently on sabbatical developing his community work that he mentions on the podcast. I hope to invite him back to share more about that development soon. To get in touch with Rich: Email: rich@re-align.co Website: www.re-align.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/richrealign
03/20/2023

Episode 36: How Men's Work Changed Chris Barth

So many men have an interest in the world of men's work and the personal development journey, but stay on the fringes and prefer to listen or read rather than invest their time and hard-earned money in showing up at a circle, yet alone a retreat. While this is understandable, I thought I'd share one man's inspiring journey who took the leap and jumped in. In the space of 18 months, Chris Barth went from having no association to men's work or masculinity, to now hosting his own men's circle and empowering other men! Over the 32 minutes of this short-but-powerful interview, he tells his story of trying to pick up the pieces from a broken relationship, discovering men's work through my circle, coaching and the retreat we held last September, working with Nice Guy Syndrome...to then being inspired enough to create his own men's group with his friend Rik. The main reason I wanted to share his story is because in many ways it is similar to my own, and so many other men out there, and I hope this resonates with anyone listening who's on the fence about trying out this kind of work. Also, with my next men's retreat in Denmark just a couple of weeks away, it gives anyone feeling inspired by what Chris says about it to grab one of the last spots and dive in.... Chris's humility, honesty and candour about his struggles, reservations and learnings are one of the many reasons I believe his own circle will grow and have a real impact on the men who show up in Karlsruhe, Germany. To find out more about his and Rik's offering, see the links below. Finally, a huge thank you to Chris for jumping onto his first podcast and being so open about himself, which I've no doubt will land with and serve the men it's meant to. Links: To find out more about my upcoming Men's Retreat in Denmark on April 3rd-8th and seal one of the few spots remaining, head over this way. To check out Chris and Rik's in-person men's circle in Karlsruhe, Germany, follow this link. To check out my German-speaking online men's circle, tap or click this bit of the screen. Plus, you can reach me directly via my website, or Instagram page, I'm most active there.
10/21/2022

Episode 35: A Good Faith Conversation on Religion with Paul Robson

How can a lifelong Atheist suddenly find God and become an Orthodox Christian?!? Is there still a space for religion today? Why the trend for men (in the U.S. in particular) to look to religion more and more right now? How is it even relevant, given what science and New Atheism has shown us in the last couple of hundred years? In this episode, I welcome Paul Robson to help me make sense of this. I called it a 'good faith conversation' not just because I like puns, but because I wanted to sit down and really listen and understand how he thinks, with an open mind. And whilst his men's work is totally separate from his faith, here's a bit about him: "Paul is on a mission to restore manhood. He calls men to adventure and support them in finding a deeper sense of direction and purpose. Together with an amazing team, he started European Men’s Gathering in 2017, which has grown to be the European hub for men’s leadership training. He runs Maniphesto Core, a platform for online men’s mastermind groups and he engages other thought leaders in discussions in order to bring together the men and the ideas which will enable us to create a new story about men". This is an engaging conversation that I really enjoyed having and learning from, I hope you feel the same way. To find out more about Paul: Website: https://maniphesto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maniphestomen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPMCOblA-vdnIpE-4BR8PA Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43N2FuoVayEWg9YwwPmhud To contact Rich: Website: www.re-align.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/richrealign
10/14/2022

Episode 34: Mark Walsh on Embodiment, Trauma, Gender and Ukraine

In this very special addition of the Man Reimagined podcast, we welcome internationally renowned embodiment teacher, Mark Walsh. I wanted to interview Mark in particular because he is not a man that minces words. He talks straight and is refreshingly candid in his views, whilst at the same time coming across as balanced and grounded in his thinking - a welcome thing. Mark Walsh is the founder of the Embodied Facilitator Course, Embodied Yoga Principles, The Embodiment Podcast and the Embodiment Conference. With an honours degree in psychology, 20+ years of yoga experience and an aikido black belt, he has dedicated his life to embodied learning. He has taught everyone from street kids to the rich and famous, in over 50 countries. His hobbies include offending pirates with his swearing, impressing cats with his stroking, and embarrassing drunks with his dancing. In the podcast we cover: - What embodiment is - How embodied men lead better lives as fathers, at work and in relationships - How men and women relate to embodiment - Mark's experience teaching at Google and the police force - His thoughts on the oppressive patriarchy narrative - Masculinity today and where men find themselves - Male and female relationships - His recent work in Ukraine teaching embodiment and trauma - Trauma: what it is and how it is being taught today - Why there are less men in embodiment spaces than before - Male-friendly and female-friendly spaces Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh The Embodiment Conference: https://portal.theembodimentconference.org And to listen to more of Mark, dive into his Embodiment Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-embodiment-podcast/id1284562064 To get in touch with Rich, you can reach him and find all of his links here: https://onmurmur.com/richardayling

The expectations of what it means to be a man are changing. Men are struggling to find their place and voice in the world. Join Malcolm Nicholls and Richard Ayling on their journey as two middle-aged men trying to make sense of this modern world, as they take a deeper look at the questions and challenges men are facing, and wonder what a reimagined man might look like in the 21st century.

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Malcolm Nicholls and Richard Ayling
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2021 - 2024
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42
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