Manalizing

Garth Haslem and every other man on the planet

Men talking about what men don't talk about. It's pretty vulnerable, so put on your hardhat and listen in.

  1. Manalizing 42 Glenn Lovelace - Heal the Boy, Forge the Man. Brotherhood, Brokenness and the Will to Rise

    08/14/2025

    Manalizing 42 Glenn Lovelace - Heal the Boy, Forge the Man. Brotherhood, Brokenness and the Will to Rise

    He lost a home, broke his body, and nearly ended his life — but somewhere in the wreckage, he found God, purpose, and a new definition of being a man. Glenn Loveless has lived a life most men couldn’t survive. He’s a husband of 21 years, father of seven, former bodybuilder, and founder of Your Wingman Coaching. He’s also a man who has known pain — from losing a home in a lawsuit, to surviving a mountain bike crash that nearly killed him, to facing the moment he held a gun to his own head. In this conversation, Glenn opens up about what happens when everything you thought made you a man — work, strength, achievement — is suddenly stripped away. He talks about failure, faith, and learning to rebuild when all that’s left is the will to keep breathing. We explore what it means to heal the boy inside us, and how to forge the man we were meant to become — one scar, one lesson, and one act of courage at a time. This episode is a raw and redemptive look at what it really takes to grow through pain, not just past it. ⚠️ Content WarningsSuicidal ideation, accident trauma, faith discussion, family conflict. 🧭 HighlightsLosing everything — and learning to start againThe mountain bike crash that changed his life“I had a gun in my hand on Christmas Eve” — how emotion suppression nearly killed himThe truth about men, emotion, and real stoicismWhat his broken body taught him about identityHow pain refines a man instead of defining himFatherhood, faith, and asking for help when you never have beforeThe story behind Heal the Boy, Forge the Man“Every man breaks. What matters is how we rebuild.”“I’d never been a man before — of course I was going to screw it up.”“The more fractures you have, the more valuable you become once you’re whole again.”“The Lord left me in the fire long enough not to be destroyed.”“When you share your mess, it becomes your message.”Glenn Loveless, Your Wingman Coaching, Heal the Boy Forge the Man, men’s mental health, suicide prevention, masculinity, stoicism, vulnerability, faith, fatherhood, trauma recovery, emotional intelligence, Garth Haslem, Manalizing podcast 🧠 Resources MentionedHeal the Boy, Forge the Man — by Glenn LovelessYour Wingman Coaching — yourwingmancoach.comPromise to Live / I Love You Bro Project988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — dial 988Manalizing.com — where men talk about what men don’t talk about If Glenn’s story speaks to you — if you’ve been through the fire, or you’re still in it — share this episode with a man who needs to hear that healing is possible. Then visit Manalizing.com and find your brothers. You don’t have to rebuild alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/manalyzing/donations

    1h 8m
  2. Manalizing 41 Wyatt Black: Violating the Man Rules - Survival and Speaking Truth

    06/05/2025

    Manalizing 41 Wyatt Black: Violating the Man Rules - Survival and Speaking Truth

    He’s a soldier, survivor, and straight shooter. But behind the humor and grit is a man who’s been choked, stabbed, and nearly took his own life — and lived to talk about it. 🎧 Episode DescriptionWyatt Black is the kind of man who’s seen both sides of the line — the uniformed world of order and the private world of chaos. A U.S. Army veteran and tech entrepreneur, Wyatt opens up about the night his wife tried to kill him, his struggles with PTSD, and the moment he almost ended his life in a bathtub with a bottle of vodka and a handful of razor blades. In this brutally honest conversation, Wyatt shares how one unexpected phone call saved his life, why men are terrible at talking about emotions, and what it really means to “man up.” He and Garth talk about military culture, manipulation, divorce, and the unspoken pain that drives too many men to silence — and sometimes, to suicide. But this isn’t a story of despair. It’s a story about redemption, honesty, and how learning to speak your truth can literally save your life. Content WarningsDomestic violence, suicide attempt, PTSD, alcohol abuse, and trauma discussion. HighlightsThe night his wife stabbed him — and what he learned from itWhy “man up” is the worst advice men ever gotEmotional manipulation and the blind spots men don’t see comingWhat the Army taught him about communication and accountabilityHow one phone call — and one hug — saved his lifeLearning to be valuable again after losing everythingRedefining strength, vulnerability, and self-worthWhy violating the man rules might be the only way to survive“If you’re not violating the man rules, you’re doing life wrong.”“I laid there and told her, if you’re gonna do this, then kill me.”“Every man breaks. What matters is how he rebuilds.”“I wasn’t valuable — not to myself, not to anyone. So I had to start being valuable.”“Sometimes, the most masculine thing you can do is pick up the phone.”Wyatt Black, military PTSD, domestic violence survivor, suicide prevention, men’s mental health, vulnerability, masculinity, emotional intelligence, Army veteran, Sentinel AI Security, tech entrepreneurship, Manalizing podcast, Garth Haslem Resources MentionedSentinel AI Security — sentinelaisecurity.comManalizing.com — where men talk about the things men don’t talk about988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — dial 988If you’ve ever been told to “man up,” or felt like no one would understand what you’re fighting, listen to this one. Wyatt’s story is a reminder that you don’t need to be perfect — you just need to stay. Then visit Manalizing.com and join a tribe. You don’t have to fight alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/manalyzing/donations

    1h 6m
  3. Manalizing 40 Boo Andersen: The Refiner’s Fire — Boo Anderson on Football, Faith, and Becoming Who You Really Are

    05/30/2025

    Manalizing 40 Boo Andersen: The Refiner’s Fire — Boo Anderson on Football, Faith, and Becoming Who You Really Are

    He was a linebacker for the University of Utah — strong, driven, and unstoppable. But the real story started after the lights went out and life got quiet. 🎧 Episode DescriptionBoo Anderson is a man who’s lived both power and pain. A former University of Utah linebacker and now a successful financial planner, husband, and father, Boo opens up about what happens when life doesn’t go according to the playbook. In this episode, he shares his story of chasing dreams, tearing his ACL, watching the NFL slip away, and going through divorce and fatherhood from a distance. He talks about the dark stretch that followed — living with his parents, wondering who he was — and how humility, faith, and fatherhood slowly rebuilt him from the inside out. We talk about manhood, accountability, and how God refines us in the fire — not to break us, but to make us whole. This is one of those conversations that starts with football but ends in something deeper: peace, purpose, and the kind of strength that only comes from surrender. ⚠️ Content WarningsDivorce, loss, parenting struggles, faith transitions. 🧭 HighlightsGrowing up shy — and learning to speak upThe dream of the NFL, and what happens when it slips awayDivorce, disappointment, and the slow rebuildLearning humility through failureFatherhood from a distance — and how to keep showing upFinding Christ and discovering real freedomWhy trials are the refiner’s fire, not punishment“Your life is not just for you — it’s about who you help.”“The Lord left me in the fire just long enough to not be destroyed.”“The hardest part of losing wasn’t football — it was being away from my kids.”“You can’t change the event. You can only change your response.”“Life isn’t about you. It’s about who you help.”“The Lord won’t let you ruin your spiritual self chasing the wrong dream.”🔍 SEO / KeywordsBoo Anderson, University of Utah football, faith after failure, divorce recovery, fatherhood, humility, refiner’s fire, LDS Church, men’s mental health, accountability, self-worth, Garth Haslem, Manalizing podcast 🧠 Resources MentionedThe Optimistic Child — Martin SeligmanThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsFinancial planning through Diversify.comManalizing.com — where men talk about what men don’t talk aboutIf Boo’s story reminds you of your own — chasing dreams, falling hard, and finding faith again — share this episode with someone who’s rebuilding. Then visit Manalizing.com — find a tribe, tell your story, and see who you really are. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/manalyzing/donations

    1h 16m
  4. Manalizing 39 Adam Sharp - Forgiving and finding peace in the pain

    08/12/2024

    Manalizing 39 Adam Sharp - Forgiving and finding peace in the pain

    He’s buried six friends to suicide, lost his dad, his marriage, and nearly himself — but learned how to turn pain into peace and struggle into strength. Adam Sharp knows loss. In the past eight years, he’s buried six people to suicide, lost his dad unexpectedly, and watched his marriage of seventeen years dissolve. Yet somehow, he’s not bitter — he’s grounded, grateful, and wiser than most men you’ll ever meet. In this powerful conversation, Adam talks about grief, guilt, and the impossible moments that break a man down. He shares how a tough-as-nails counselor helped him face the truth, how the gym and a stack of books rebuilt his mind, and how accountability became the backbone of his healing. From Spherical Man to family tragedies to finding real love again, this episode is a masterclass in what it means to grow stronger instead of harder. Adam reminds us that you can’t save everyone — but everyone can save someone. ⚠️ Content WarningsSuicide, grief, loss of family members, divorce, substance mention, trauma recovery. 🧭 HighlightsSix suicides in eight years — and the guilt that followsWhat “man up” really does to menHow one counselor “Betty White’d” him into growthThe marriage that turned into roommatesLearning to forgive, to love, and to let goRaising kids after divorce — without weapons drawnThe two books that changed his life“You can’t save everyone — but everyone can save someone.”“Quit chasing happiness. Just be content.”“The hardest thing in life is to forgive the people who’ve hurt you.”“When you’re in your weakest moment, find peace in the pain and joy in the struggle.”“Sometimes the best way to help is just to give someone your time.”Adam Sharp, men’s mental health, suicide prevention, grief, divorce recovery, accountability, self-improvement, forgiveness, fatherhood, Spherical Man, Extreme Ownership, therapy for men, Letting Go by Hawkins, Hole in My Love Cup, masculinity, vulnerability, Manalizing podcast, Garth Haslem 🧠 Resources MentionedThere’s a Hole in My Love Cup — Sven ErlandsonLetting Go: The Pathway of Surrender — David R. HawkinsExtreme Ownership — Jocko Willink & Leif Babin988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — dial 988 (U.S.)Manalizing.com — where men talk about what men don’t talk aboutIf Adam’s story hit you, share this episode with a friend who’s carrying too much. Then visit Manalizing.com — join a tribe, tell your story, and be heard. You can’t save everyone, but you can save someone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/manalyzing/donations

    1h 16m
  5. 08/12/2024

    Manalizing 38 Jeff Beck: The Creator’s Curse — Jeff Beck on Purpose, ADHD, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves

    He looks like he has it all — talent, brains, creativity — but inside, he fights the same voices every man does: lazy, useless, not enough. Jeff Beck is the kind of guy who seems to have it all figured out. Brilliant, creative, successful — a photographer, game designer, podcast host, and comedian. But what happens when the man everyone admires starts wondering if any of it matters? In this honest and raw conversation, Jeff opens up about ADHD, imposter syndrome, and the late-night voices that whisper, you’re not enough. He shares how he went from failure and layoffs to rediscovering purpose through creativity, connection, and brutal self-honesty. This episode hits deep for every man who’s ever looked successful on the outside but felt broken on the inside. ⚠️ Content WarningsMental health struggles, ADHD, self-loathing, suicidal thoughts (non-graphic). 🧭 HighlightsGrowing up as “the smart kid” — and what happens when it stops being easyWhy being fired can be the best thing that ever happens to youThe ADHD double life: visionary and chaosWhat it’s like to be a connector, not a starHow men mistake “what I do” for “who I am”The quiet truth behind talent: constant self-doubtLearning to own your holes instead of hiding themThe creator’s curse — and why making things still saves him“I’m brave in the daylight and a coward at night.”“I don’t trust myself. That’s the scariest part.”“I’m not lazy — I’m overwhelmed.”“When I make something, it’s the one time I feel like I matter.”“We all have holes. The trick is to stop pretending we don’t.”Jeff Beck, ADHD, creativity, depression, imposter syndrome, men’s mental health, purpose, burnout, entrepreneurship, self-doubt, perfectionism, Manalizing, Garth Haslem podcast If you’ve ever looked like you’re winning but felt like you’re falling apart, this episode is for you. Share it with a man who creates, who questions, or who’s quietly fighting himself. Then join us at Manalizing.com — where men talk about the things men don’t talk about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/manalyzing/donations

    1h 22m
  6. Manalizing 37 Sean Van Brunt - Freedom Isn’t What You Think — Sean Van Brunt on Homelessness, Addiction, and Taking Back His Life

    08/12/2024

    Manalizing 37 Sean Van Brunt - Freedom Isn’t What You Think — Sean Van Brunt on Homelessness, Addiction, and Taking Back His Life

    He was homeless, drunk, and ready to end it all — until he learned that real freedom isn’t doing whatever you want. It’s becoming who you’re meant to be. At twenty-six, Sean Van Brent has already lived a lifetime. Marine veteran, roofer, and entrepreneur, he’s been homeless, addicted, and suicidal. He’s also been sober, successful, and at peace — and the gap between those two worlds came down to one word: freedom. In this raw conversation, Sean opens up about being kicked out of the Marines, losing his sense of worth, and spiraling into isolation and alcohol. He talks about the night he almost didn’t make it, the cops who showed up at just the right time, and how “extreme ownership” pulled him back from the edge. This episode is a study in rebuilding — from rock bottom to redemption. If you’ve ever wondered what keeps a man alive when everything’s gone, listen to this one. ⚠️ Content WarningsAlcoholism, drug use, suicidal thoughts, military trauma, homelessness, recovery. 🧭 HighlightsThe Marine Corps and the moment everything fell apartHomeless in a Mitsubishi — and how he survived itAbandonment, betrayal, and the dark side of discipline“I drank so I wouldn’t dream.”Why taking away someone’s gun doesn’t fix the painWhat does save a man: brotherhood and honestyFrom victim to ownership — how Sean found purpose againWhat freedom really means (and what it doesn’t)“I drank so I couldn’t dream.”“When the Corps kicked me out, it felt like the world did too.”“You can’t escape what’s in your head by changing your location.”“Freedom isn’t anarchy — it’s loving yourself enough to do good.”“Stop being the victim. Own it. Change it.”“Love what you’re doing, love the people around you, and truck forward.”🔍 SEO / KeywordsSean Van Brent, homelessness, addiction recovery, Marine veteran, military trauma, suicide prevention, men’s mental health, freedom, self-ownership, accountability, extreme ownership, vulnerability, abandonment issues, Garth Haslem, Manalizing podcast 🧠 Resources MentionedExtreme Ownership — Jocko Willink & Leif Babin988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — dial 988Local addiction-recovery or veteran-support groupsManalizing.com — where men talk about what men don’t talk aboutIf Sean’s story hit home, share this episode with a man who’s fighting alone. Then visit Manalizing.com — join a tribe, find your brothers, and start living free. No one climbs out of the dark alone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/manalyzing/donations

    1h 7m

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Men talking about what men don't talk about. It's pretty vulnerable, so put on your hardhat and listen in.