Manhood Matters Podcast

Stephane Alexandre
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Conversations around challenges dominating a man's journey through life.  These topics are explored by real, everyday friends, with a lot of experience... And we have the occasional expert guest.

  1. The Missing Peace

    Apr 27

    The Missing Peace

    Drop us a message Silence doesn’t stay silent. It turns into addictions, angry outbursts, shutdowns, and the kind of “I’m fine” that slowly drains your relationships. This one is heavy, personal, and honest: Tim Ross joins me to talk about trauma, sexual abuse, shame, and why so many of us chase distraction when what we really need is peace. Not the vague, spiritual kind that disappears the moment life gets hard, but a grounded peace tied to nervous system regulation and emotional stability.  Tim shares his story and the framework behind his book The Missing Peace, including why breaking the silence is the first real step in trauma recovery. We unpack the difference between numbing and healing, how men get conditioned to suppress their voice and their tears, and why the body will keep “acting out” when it doesn’t have words. We also walk through a practical recovery sequence: safety and stabilization, remembrance, and integration, so the worst thing that happened to you becomes part of your life story rather than the definition of your identity.  We also go straight at the tension many people feel between church and therapy, how judgment and secrecy can wreck leaders and families, and what it looks like to be fully seen, fully heard, fully known, and fully loved even when there isn’t full agreement. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be over this by now,” this conversation gives you language, tools, and a next step you can take today.  If this hits home, subscribe, share it with someone who’s carrying too much alone, and leave a review so more people can find the support they’ve been missing. What’s one thing you’ve been afraid to say out loud? Please follow Tim Ross  YT: https://youtube.com/@thebasementwithtimross?si=lRDdMUxnyk5ETfE9 IG: https://www.instagram.com/upsetthegram?igsh=MTRkYjZkMGw4N3FyYg== TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@upsetthetok?_r=1&_t=ZP-95PNW5qC5kc WEB: https://www.upsettheworld.com Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    1h 11m
  2. Selling Through Objections

    Mar 30

    Selling Through Objections

    Drop us a message Objections don’t kill deals. The way we react to them does. If you’ve ever heard “too expensive,” “not interested,” or the classic “I need to think about it,” this conversation gives you a cleaner way to respond without getting defensive, sounding pushy, or talking yourself into a corner. We walk through a simple sales training framework for objection handling that works whether you sell life insurance, skincare, home services, medical sales, or you’re a solopreneur trying to turn a side hustle into real income. The big shift is learning to treat objections as questions you haven’t answered yet. Once you stop arguing and start uncovering what’s really behind the hesitation, you can lead with calm confidence, ask better follow-up questions, and make the value feel obvious. Then we get practical with the ART method: Acknowledge, Restate, Transition. We talk about empathy, body language, isolating the true objection so you don’t chase “ghost” problems, and using sales psychology like loss aversion and social proof to bridge directly back to your value and close the deal. We also cover a surprising warning sign: when prospects raise zero objections, you may be headed for cancellations or ghosting. If you get value from the Manhood Matters Podcast, share this with one person who sells, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    31 min
  3. Resilience After Defeat: 1 on 1 with Carlos

    Mar 23

    Resilience After Defeat: 1 on 1 with Carlos

    Drop us a message He went from stealing cars in South Florida to keeping Google’s data centers running, and the middle of that story includes county jail, prison, probation fees, and a comeback built the hard way. Carlos joins us to talk about what it actually takes to rebuild your life after incarceration when your record follows you everywhere and the pressure to “pay up” never stops. We get into the parts people skip: how probation and restitution can push “survival mode” decisions, what it feels like to be disowned, and why the system often calls itself rehabilitation while offering very little real correction. Carlos also breaks down the moment everything changes, the stop that becomes the nail in the coffin, and what prison is really like when you focus on staying out of trouble and using time as a tool. From there, the conversation turns practical. Carlos shares how he climbed from low-wage work into skilled mechanic roles, went to college at 36, and pushed through 237 job applications. We talk resumes that show outcomes, not just job titles, how AI screening changes hiring, and how he used ChatGPT to tailor applications and finally land a role at Google. The biggest takeaway is a mindset shift that hits hard: “Let’s not catch up, let’s move forward.” If you got value from this story, subscribe, share it with someone who needs a second chance, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Carlos’s path felt most real to you? Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    56 min
  4. The Quiet Work Of Becoming Whole

    Mar 9

    The Quiet Work Of Becoming Whole

    Drop us a message The rain is loud, the wind is loud, and the truth is loudest of all. From my backyard soaked in storm sound, I open up about the four threads pulling at so many of us right now: regret, mortality, financial struggle, and gratitude that refuses to quit. No guests. No polish. Just a real conversation about the moments we postpone, the calls we don’t make, and the quiet courage it takes to say what needs saying before time edits us out of the scene. I begin with the unspoken bond between fathers and sons—the lifelong reach for a parent’s pride—and a decade-long silence that ended too late. A roadside sunset by a small lake becomes a confessional where forgiveness finally finds words. From there, we widen the lens to the drumbeat of loss in midlife and the anxiety that follows when belief feels shaky. What happens when you choose certainty—not as dogma but as a daily practice that settles the heart? Intention rises: write the goals, detach from outcomes, and let life unfold without the breathless hurry. Then we walk into money’s mess. On the outside, things can look perfect; on the inside, debt keeps score. I talk about taking wild swings to fix yesterday’s losses, the humility that comes after, and the partner who stands with you when pride would rather hide. Success gets a new definition: freedom over optics, alignment over applause. And we ground it all in gratitude, not as a hashtag but as a habit—ink on paper that reframes a day before it starts. Health, love that’s stubborn and honest, skills earned the hard way, and kids who teach you patience by testing it—these are the assets that compound. If you’ve been carrying your battles in silence while smiling in public, pull up a chair. This is a space to breathe, to remember you’re not behind, and to choose the next right step. If the storm outside mirrors the one inside, let’s find the calm together. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and drop a review or message so we know what landed for you. Subscribe to stay with us as we keep doing the messy, meaningful work of becoming. Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    55 min
  5. OGs Speak: Forgiveness, Boundaries, And Growth

    Mar 2

    OGs Speak: Forgiveness, Boundaries, And Growth

    Drop us a message Ever wonder why forgiveness feels endless while trust returns in tiny steps? We open the inbox and go straight at infidelity, repair timelines, and the moments when reassurance turns into a second job. With Dr. Dwayne C. Wright bringing a clinician’s eye and our host bringing blunt honesty, we map the real road back: clear boundaries, shared definitions of “enough,” and the courage to end it if healing becomes surveillance. From there, we climb the “tournament” of conversations every serious couple should have before kids meet a new partner—money, roles, discipline, schools, medical choices, even vaccines. We dig into mixed‑faith relationships with practical ways to honor two traditions without waging conversion campaigns, and how to expose children to both while centering safety and shared values. We also examine a sticky double standard: why men often swallow disrespect to avoid being labeled “toxic,” and how to replace silence with timely, calm correction. You’ll hear scripts to de‑escalate, a weekly ritual for repair, and a simple hack for spotting lies—ask better follow‑ups and circle back a week later. We don’t stop at theory. We talk about the thrill of secret affairs and why commitment exposes the real person; how to set realistic standards without “lowering” them; why public scenes, contempt, and any form of abuse are non‑negotiables; and how intimacy evolves with age, health, and shifting love languages. First‑date green flags get a spotlight too: family orientation, cultural curiosity, genuine support for your goals, and a bias for acts of service that make life easier. If you value straight talk, practical tools, and conversations that respect both head and heart, you’ll feel at home here. Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a 5‑star review on Apple Podcasts—then tell us: what boundary do you set on day one? Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    1h 4m
  6. Why We Feel Stuck: Health, Career, And Courage

    Feb 23

    Why We Feel Stuck: Health, Career, And Courage

    Drop us a message Stuck isn’t a life sentence; it’s a pattern—and patterns can be rewritten. We sit down with our friend and brother, Willie Nash, a proven agency owner who’s fearless in business yet brutally honest about avoiding the camera and the gym. Together we unpack how perfectionism, fear of judgment, and comfort zones quietly stall momentum, and how identity—not willpower—becomes the real engine of change. We start in the trenches of sales and leadership: why introverts can still win at visibility, how role-play turns nerves into skill, and what it takes to spot true potential in new agents. Willie shares the signals he looks for—early-morning texts, clear plans, relentless learning—and why he stopped over-helping people who won’t help themselves. That boundary isn’t cold; it’s clarity. Then we zoom out to a bigger question: what do you believe about who you are? Because behavior always follows identity. If you believe “I’m healthy” or “I’m a builder,” choices line up—even when no one’s watching. The conversation turns vulnerable and practical as Willie makes his weight-loss journey public: from 385 to 220 over two years. He’s been down this road before—423 to 330—only to drift back. We talk about rebuilding without shame, calendaring health next to revenue, and embracing the unavoidable two-week slog where everything hurts. We explore how to “name the journey” to create public accountability and why messy, imperfect posts beat over-edited silence. Health isn’t a number; it’s a daily system that protects your future self and upgrades your quality of life now. If you’re battling the urge to wait until you’re “ready,” this conversation hands you a simpler plan: act like the person you’re becoming, today. Put workouts, water, meals, and recovery on your calendar. Share your goal out loud. Measure monthly, not hourly. Embrace the suck for a short stretch and let consistency compound in public. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a nudge, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll put on your calendar this week—we’ll hold you to it. Follow Willie’s Journey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithnash_1?igsh=MWtyYWprNG11YmVtYg== Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    50 min
  7. Barber Shop Confessional 3

    Feb 9

    Barber Shop Confessional 3

    Drop us a message We trade clippers for candor as we unpack rebuilding love with real boundaries, staying the course on passion when money lags, protecting time through routines, caring for aging parents with grace, and inviting men toward help without shame. Voices include two PhDs, a comedian, and Sober Scooter tying it all together. • defining commitment before labeling red flags • timelines and metrics for creative work • time over money as a guiding value • scheduling self-care and saying no • gentle language for eldercare boundaries • men, vulnerability, and therapy without stigma • honesty in dating and aligned intentions • healing violent norms through community • no excuses mindset for lasting change Please be sure to check out the show notes, follow our guests, and support their organizations This show could not happen without you, without your support. So if you'd like to help, please click in the show notes, support the show, and you can do a monthly donation of as little as $3 a month. If nothing else, please share the episode by texting the link to at least one person A huge thank you to **U Got Next** barbershop at the Arbor Place mall in Douglasville, Georgia.  Just Us MH Foundation  https://www.instagram.com/bmmhc1?igsh=dTZrbmJhdjI2NjNr Dr Camilla Harris https://www.instagram.com/camillia_milly?igsh=MzQzdXNxcHA2bmE= Brothers Brunch Foundation  https://www.instagram.com/brothersbrunchfoundationinc?igsh=ZmZkanZubmI3cWZ1 Sober Scooter https://www.instagram.com/soberscooter?igsh=MThkZmE1c3BnZGxwMA== Tank Head Moe https://www.instagram.com/tankhead_moe?igsh=MTY1YTgzNGZ1dDYwNA== Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    48 min
  8. Brother Let's Talk About It

    Feb 2

    Brother Let's Talk About It

    Drop us a message The clippers buzz, the jokes fly, and the truth lands heavier than hair on the floor. We’re posted up at iHeart Barbershop with LaDray Gilbert of Brother Let’s Talk About It and Mike the Barber, turning casual cuts into serious conversations about men’s mental health, identity, and finding peace in a noisy life. What starts as a community check-in becomes a deep dive: how health screenings changed lives, how grief shows up in the chair, and the simple rituals—like the long, silent drive home—that stop pressure from exploding. We get blunt about the top stressors men face: unfinished goals that haunt the mirror, the constant grind of work and home, and a quiet self-esteem crisis fueled by social media facades. LaDray breaks down how identity shifts across decades—from proving you’re “hard” at 14 to craving alignment and quiet in your 40s. Mike shares the frontline view: clients call with everything from money stress to family trauma, and sometimes the best help is just listening and letting them unload their “bag of rocks.” Then the sparks fly. Faith meets therapy as we question whether church still feels like home, and how many of us now find God in small groups, devotionals, or honest talks outside the building. And yes, we go there: the case for personal space in relationships, cohabitation only when commitment matches, and a surprising, hilarious debate over separate bedrooms for married couples. Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, the real lesson is agency—create sanctuary so you both can return kinder. If you value real talk that helps men breathe easier, tap play and then share this with someone who needs it. Support the show, leave a five-star review, and tell us: would separate bedrooms save or sink a marriage? We’re listening. Support the show Email us at manhoodmatterspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on all Socials: Manhood Matters Podcast If you need a place to be heard: https://groupsformen.mykajabi.com/a/2148156353/LYbBzz2U Host: StéphaneAlexandre IG: @stephanealexandreofficial Music by Liam Weisner Sponsored by www.OnsiteLabs.net (833) 878-3323

    49 min
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Conversations around challenges dominating a man's journey through life.  These topics are explored by real, everyday friends, with a lot of experience... And we have the occasional expert guest.

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  • Creator
    Stephane Alexandre
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Manhood Matters Podcast
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