If You've Come This Far

Shaun Emerson & Chris Lozier
  • 5.0 (17)
  • NON-PROFIT
  • UPDATED BIMONTHLY

a podcast where Shaun and Chris simply aim to have authentic conversations with interesting people about what they do to make life more fulfilling and more impactful.

  1. Jim Maley...Sharing Selfishly

    6D AGO

    Jim Maley...Sharing Selfishly

    In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Jim Maley, teacher and founder of the Maley Way. The guys discuss Jim's struggles with depression, his time as a Northwestern hoop player, enrolling at Holy Cross, screening selfishly, his mom's genius, his dad's brilliance, his wife's love, his role as a "depression agent," speaking to kids about mental health and more. Learn more about Jim and the Maley Way here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 11m
  2. Pete Davis...Join or Die

    12/19/2025

    Pete Davis...Join or Die

    Join Chris and Shaun as they chat with Pete Davis, writer, film maker, and civic advocate about his book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in An Age of Infinite Browsing and his documentary, "Join or Die." The guys cover the influence his mom and dad had on him, growing up in Falls Church, making a life in Baltimore, why he decided not to be a lawyer, the importance of community participation, the power of invitation, the challenge of connecting in our technological times, the need for good leaders in the effort to revive civic engagement, and more. Learn more about Pete and his missions https://petedavis.org Watch Join or Die https://joinordiefilm.com Get a copy of Dedicated here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 9m
  3. Kaitlyn Tierney...Diverting Hate

    11/30/2025

    Kaitlyn Tierney...Diverting Hate

    In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Kaitlyn Tierney, co-founder and CEO of Diverting Hate, an applied research nonprofit disrupting digital radicalization of boys and men through the use of evidence, empathy, and innovation. The guys talk with Kaitlyn about the challenges of running a non-profit, the value of partnerships, dealing with threats, moving to an island, ICE, the definition of rich, the power of social media, and more. Learn more about Diverting Hate here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 2m
  4. Blayne Smith...Persevering

    11/14/2025

    Blayne Smith...Persevering

    In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Blayne Smith, co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners. The guys discuss Blayne's decision to go to West Point, his time there, and his time as a Special Operations Forces member. They also discuss golf, rucking, parenting, applied leadership, PTSD, perseverance (His book with co-author and business partner, Brandon Young, is Perseverance is Greater than Endurance), his time at Team RWB, and supporting the "Veteran Check In" initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, which provides free mental health resources for veterans and their families, and more. Learn more about Blayne and Applied Leadership Partners here Get Rucking at GORUCK here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 17m
  5. Matt Candler...Electrifying Educator

    10/26/2025

    Matt Candler...Electrifying Educator

    In the 17th episode of the season, Chris and Shaun interview Matt Candler, educator, inventor, investor, and coach. The guys discuss the state of education, mad libs, parenting, park bench pitches, Matt's sweet garage, electrification, the intersection of joy and curiosity, fossil fuels and renewables, kindness, and more. Learn more about Matt here

    1h 8m
  6. Bill Burke...The Optimist

    10/15/2025

    Bill Burke...The Optimist

    In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Bill Burke, founder of the Optimism Institute. The guys discuss Bill's relationship with Ted Turner and his early career at Turner Broadcasting, his time leading the Weather Channel and his life in minor league baseball as owner of the Portland Sea Dogs. They discuss the importance and power of optimism, The Paradox of Modern Optimism (Burke's forthcoming book), the difficulty to remain optimistic in part to the constant negativity and "doom scrolling" fueled by social media, and more. Learn more about the Optimism Institute here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 10m
  7. John Moe...Depresh Mode

    10/05/2025

    John Moe...Depresh Mode

    In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview John Moe, a writer, longtime radio host, and creator of two mental health podcasts, "The Hilarious World of Depression" and "Depresh Mode with John Moe." The guys talk about the importance of hope and resilience, comeback stories, the need for open discussions about mental health and the impact of humor and empathy in addressing these issues, Patton Oswalt, the significance of community support in mental health advocacy, and more. Learn more about John here Listen to Depresh Mode with John Moe here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 8m

  8. 09/13/2025

    Jon Macaskill…Mindful Warrior

    In this episode, the guys interview Jon Macaskill, former Navy SEAL and co-host of the "Men Talking Mindfulness" podcast. After doing a quick opening meditation, they discuss Jon's growing up in Louisiana, great coaches, Jon's choice to go into the military, his journey from enlisting in the Navy to becoming a SEAL, his struggles with PTSD and subsequent recovery through mindfulness. the creation of his podcast with Will Schneider and more. Learn more about Jon here Listent to Men Talking Mindfulness here Get Mental at 20% discount: http://getmental.com/IYCTF

    1h 9m
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a podcast where Shaun and Chris simply aim to have authentic conversations with interesting people about what they do to make life more fulfilling and more impactful.

Information

  • Creator
    Shaun Emerson & Chris Lozier
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © MenLiving 2021
  • Show Website
    If You've Come This Far

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