Real Men Feel: Men's Mental Health, Masculinity & Personal Growth

Andy Grant | Men's Coach, Author & Speaker
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Real Men Feel is an award-winning podcast about men's mental health, modern masculinity, and personal growth. Host Andy Grant goes beyond outdated rules of manhood with honest conversations about emotions, relationships, confidence, vulnerability, purpose, healing, spirituality, and becoming more fully yourself. For men who want more connection, self-awareness, and joy—and anyone who cares about them. Real conversations since 2016. Join the Authentic AF community at https://realmenfeel.org/group

  1. 1d ago

    Can You Be a Lawyer and a Psychic? | Identity and Authenticity

    Find yourself in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Attorney and Psychic Medium Jason Zuk on Identity Collisions, Caregiving, and Authenticity Host Andy Grant interviews Jason Ciofalo, aka Jason Zuk “the social psychic,” an attorney licensed in five states who is also a psychic medium. Jason describes growing up with family intuition, a transformative experience after his grandfather’s death that sparked mediumship, and a premonition dream that led him to adopt the Jason Zuk name and begin public psychic work and podcasting in 2018. He recounts intuitively sensing his cancer diagnosis months before confirmation, spiritual experiences during anesthesia, and how cancer, COVID, and becoming his mother’s caregiver reshaped his values, relationships, and focus on authenticity, compassion, and boundaries. Jason explains he keeps psychic abilities separate from legal work for ethical and credibility reasons, discusses meditation and “insight with structure,” shares a CE5-style nonhuman contact experience tied to the film “Disclosure Day,” and urges men to lead with empathy, care for elders, and live authentically. 00:00 Two Worlds One Man01:04 Choosing the Name Zuk02:36 Family Intuition Awakens03:36 Grandfather’s Passing Message05:35 Hiding Then Going Public07:41 Cancer Premonition Lessons11:22 Caregiving and Lost Support23:07 Resentment Boundaries Healing26:52 Lawyer Ethics Psychic Split29:14 Insight Into Action31:02 Disclosure Day CE5 Encounter34:19 Meditation Compassion for Men37:29 Final Reflections Farewell Connect with JasonJason Zuk — https://www.thesocialpsychic.com/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/The.Social.Psychic.JasonZuk/LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-zuk/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/the_social_psychic/Podcast — https://www.thesocialpsychic.com/podcast-1 Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 419

    Can You Be a Lawyer and a Psychic? | Identity and Authenticity

  2. Aug 21

    Navigating the Success Trap: From Numbness to Fulfillment

    Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Escaping the Success Trap: Measuring Resistance and Reclaiming Emotional Freedom with Mike Irving Andy Grant interviews executive coach Mike Irving about the “success trap,” where external achievement still leaves men feeling stuck, numb, or dissatisfied. Mike shares how, despite building a successful business in his 20s, he became miserable and was prescribed depression medication near 30, prompting him to learn emotional awareness from an older “research team.” He contrasts forcing outcomes—which creates opposing resistance—with choice, intent, and tools like centered breathing, emphasizing that getting unstuck requires willingness to experience emotions rather than trying to avoid them. Mike describes “quantum resistance” as a measurable emotional-physiological barrier and explains a two-hour, 320-question diagnostic that assesses traits across attitude, competency, aptitude, and human interaction skills to predict behavior under pressure and guide change through his Unhindered program. He offers an executive benchmark at execbenchmark.com and notes a coming book, Unseen Leadership. 00:00 Success Trap Setup01:07 Turning 50 Perspective02:26 Boat Life Redefined03:38 Chasing Moving Goals05:38 Hitting the Wall10:28 Learning to Feel13:45 Below the Line Resistance17:39 Numbness and Apathy21:27 Measuring the Trap27:49 Willingness to Change30:24 Tools and Next Steps32:27 Freedom Through Emotions35:17 Final Takeaways Connect with MikeMike Irving — https://advancedbusinessabilities.com/Exec Benchmark Test — https://www.execbenchmark.comLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingmike/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mike_irving/ Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 418

    Navigating the Success Trap: From Numbness to Fulfillment

  3. Aug 14

    One Man's Experience with IVF: Masculinity and Healing

    Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Cuzzin Justin on IVF: Men, Grief, and the Intentional Path to Fatherhood Host Andy Grant interviews entrepreneur and podcast host Justin “Cuzzin Justin” Abrams about his six-year IVF journey, emphasizing that infertility and pregnancy loss affect men too. Justin describes feeling pressure to be strong and hide emotions, the emasculating sense of having little role beyond supporting his wife Tara, and how the medical process felt “sterile,” ambiguous, and businesslike. After years in an “unexplainable” category, they learned Tara had endometriosis, following multiple failures and miscarriages. Justin discusses trauma from the uncertainty, private grief, faith/spirituality, and coping through suppression and solitary “walkabouts,” while noting his cousin Todd was his main confidant. Justin explains their determination to build a family by any means, the desire to continue his family name, and their plan to end doctor-assisted attempts by August. He advises supporters to ask needs-based questions and stresses there’s no playbook—just keep going. 00:00 Men in IVF Too00:18 Meet Cousin Justin01:08 Beyond the Roles02:57 Legacy and Divorce Wakeup05:37 IVF as Uncontrollable Creation07:46 Unexplained Infertility Years10:29 Family Name Pressure13:59 Emasculating Sterile Traumatic19:51 Trauma and Fear of Loss23:47 Why Keep Trying26:21 Manhood and Testing Results27:31 Carrying Her Burden29:14 Atlas Mode and Anger32:17 Validation and Deflection35:07 Grief in Different Ways37:30 Cousin Todd Safe Space40:08 Marriage Bond and Next Goal43:12 How to Support Men46:46 Talking to Kids About IVF49:10 No Playbook Keep Going51:00 Final Reflections and Invite Connect with JustinJustin Abrams — https://cuzzinjustin.com/LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cuzzinjustin/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/cuzzinjustin/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/cuzzinjustin24ResourcesPodcast — Strictly From Nowhere Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 417

    One Man's Experience with IVF: Masculinity and Healing

  4. Aug 7

    Redefining Masculinity: Age Out Loud

    Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Age Out Loud: Redefining Aging, Mindset, and Men’s Purpose Host Andy Grant welcomes Chris Moore, author of "Age Out Loud," to discuss reframing aging as vitality, reinvention, and purpose rather than decline. Moore explains how limiting beliefs and cultural ageism—often reinforced by media—shape expectations, noting that ageism is a prejudice against our future selves and that “old” can be a state of mind. Using examples such as Roger Bannister’s four-minute mile and elders who remain active, he urges listeners to question inherited stories about what’s “impossible.” Chris shares how losing his first wife, Barbara, to lung cancer shifted his mission, teaching him the power of perspective and gratitude. He outlines seven pillars of ageless vitality—mindset, nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationship with God, relationship with others, and brain health—and highlights men’s common struggles with connection and asking for help. The episode closes with resources to find Chris Moore’s book, podcast, and communities, plus an invitation to Andy’s Authentic AF group at realmenfeel.org/group. 00:00 Welcome and Big Idea00:51 What Age Out Loud Means02:41 Why Aging Feels Like an Insult05:51 Subtle Ageism and Work09:40 Old as a State of Mind10:48 Expectations and Four Minute Mile14:12 Rewriting Beliefs and Potential18:33 Loss, Grief, and New Purpose23:38 Men, Aging, and Relevance28:53 Seven Pillars of Vitality30:18 Connection and Asking for Help34:23 Where to Find Chris36:58 What Men Need to Know40:28 Closing Takeaways and Invite Connect with ChrisAge Out Loud — https://ageoutloudbook.com/LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-moore-7505b0259/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14paptPGVZ1/ResourcesAge Out Loud: How to Live a Purposeful, Fulfilling Life in the Years that Matter Most — https://amzn.to/4wHUJ3jPodcast — Aging In Place Is a Team Sport Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 416

    Redefining Masculinity: Age Out Loud

  5. Jul 31

    The True Flex: Being a More Grounded and Authentic Man

    Find your tribe in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about The Biggest Flex: Being Yourself (19 Quiet Traits of Real Masculinity) Host Andy Grant says being a man means “to be yourself,” not to follow inherited “supposed to” rules from fathers, friends, religion, the media, or culture. He reframes a BuzzFeed list of “guy flexes” as invitations for men to become grounded, authentic, and connected rather than chasing wealth, status, dominance, or looks. He highlights 19 attractive, trust-building qualities: making people feel safe and heard; emotional maturity with exes; kindness to animals; showing up for others; humility; building and cooking; clear communication; willingness to dance; keeping a clean home; quiet competence; healthy self-sufficiency and interdependence; making and keeping plans; job stability without identity overwork; creative expression through music; owning mistakes; choosing inconvenience when it matters; kindness to strangers; and setting goals with disciplined self-compassion. He invites men to reflect on strengths and growth areas and join the Authentic AF men’s group at realmenfeel.org/group. 00:00 Be Yourself Manhood00:56 Big Flex Idea01:56 Flexes That Matter03:24 Drama Free Exes04:32 Tenderness With Animals05:24 Show Up Reliably06:18 Humility And Growth07:21 Build And Create08:04 Cooking And Nurturing09:14 Clear Communication10:51 Dance And Freedom11:57 Clean Home Energy12:50 Quiet Competence13:44 Self Sufficiency Balance14:51 Plans And Integrity15:47 Work Without Identity16:36 Music And Creativity18:08 Own Your Mistakes19:25 Choose Inconvenience20:18 Kindness To Strangers21:30 Goals And Discipline22:31 What These Flexes Mean23:35 Keep Becoming You25:11 Grow With Community25:34 Final Encouragement Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 415

    The True Flex: Being a More Grounded and Authentic Man

  6. Jul 25

    The Emotional Odyssey: Embracing Vulnerability and Resilience

    Join us in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Real Men Feel: Andy Grant on Men, Emotions, Suicide Prevention, Therapy, and Healing Host Andy Grant shares his guest appearance on How to Man Adventures with Mark Curtin and Josh Tumlin, discussing men and emotions through the lens of first-responder and law-enforcement culture, anxiety, trauma, therapy, and journaling. Andy recounts childhood experiences of parental divorce, an alcoholic and bipolar father, childhood sexual abuse, long-term suicidal ideation, and multiple suicide attempts, and describes a turning point involving a spiritual experience that led him to seek help and share his story. They emphasize that men feel all emotions, warn against a distorted version of stoicism, and encourage direct conversations about suicide, including asking about plans and ensuring safety. The conversation covers finding the right therapy, processing emotions, gratitude, and “vent” journaling, breathwork, and meditation for anxiety, supportive communities, Andy’s book Still Here, and alternative approaches, including energy work and life activation. 00:00 Episode Setup Warning01:39 Meet Mark, Josh, and Andy01:56 Men And Emotions03:57 Childhood Trauma Roots05:18 Suicide And Turning Point07:37 Talking Saves Lives09:33 First Responders Trauma10:54 Processing And Man Box13:01 Journaling For Clarity15:50 Anxiety Stoicism Tools20:50 Police Training And Home24:49 Therapy Groups And Trips29:56 Finding the Right Therapy30:50 Empathy and Energy Work32:31 How to Show Up in Therapy35:18 Why Therapy Feels Negative37:32 Hope and Spiritual Meaning39:13 Helping Someone Suicidal44:13 Habits, Energy, and Community46:27 Change Anxiety and Processing53:08 Resources Healing and Meds57:03 Movement Joy and Manhood59:08 Final Takeaways and Community Connect with Mark and Josh (How-to-Man Adventures)YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@howtomanadventuresInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/howtomanadventures/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589737834575 Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 414

    The Emotional Odyssey: Embracing Vulnerability and Resilience

  7. Jul 17

    From Financial Success to Inner Peace: Aligning Mind and Heart

    Find your tribe in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about From External Success to Inner Peace: Breathwork, Energy Healing, and Becoming a Peaceful Warrior with Rick Lybarger Host Andy Grant welcomes Rick Lybarger, founder of Wisdom Won, who describes how decades of external achievement as a financial planner masked inner disconnection until divorce, heavy drinking, and a Modern Mystery School Life Activation catalyzed change. Rick shares his background with childhood trauma, shame, and avoidance, and how leaning into “darkness,” heart-based coherence, self-love, and spiritual practice helped him stop drinking and become more present with his children and life. The conversation contrasts financial security with genuine joy, explores Rick’s guiding questions—“Do you love yourself? Do you trust yourself? Do you believe you’re worthy of what you want?”—and explains conscious connected breathwork as a somatic tool for releasing stuck energy and emotions. Rick also discusses coherence techniques (including HeartMath-style breathing), Mystery School teachings, masculine archetypes, and building balance, inviting men to slow down, stop distracting, and improve 1% each day; listeners can find him at wisdomwon.com and join Andy’s Authentic AF group at realmenfeel.org/group. 00:00 Welcome And Guest Intro01:09 Rick’s Wake Up Call03:32 Energy Work And Spiritual Shift06:17 Head To Heart Coherence07:54 Money Versus Inner Peace10:02 Self Love Trust Worthiness13:21 Breathwork Basics And Release18:28 Coherence Breathing Techniques22:32 Beyond Woo Woo Resistance27:42 Life Activation For Men31:54 Archetypes Balance And Anger37:24 Connect With Rick38:26 What Men Need To Know40:11 Closing, Thanks, and Community Connect with RickRick Lybarger — https://wisdomwon.com/Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wisdomwon_ww/LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-lybarger-cfp%C2%AE-22934b4/ ResourcesHeartMath — https://www.heartmath.com/Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork — https://amzn.to/3TavibK Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 413

    From Financial Success to Inner Peace: Aligning Mind and Heart

  8. Jul 10

    Embracing Authenticity and Grit: Real Identity & True Purpose

    Find your tribe in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Guardians of Grit: Authentic Identity, Purpose, and Raising Strong, Kind Sons On Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with David Ask, founder of The Ask Experience and author of the upcoming book Guardians of Grit, about authentic identity, purpose, grit, and fatherhood. Ask argues identity is uncovered—not achieved—by clarifying values, convictions, virtues, strengths, and desired impact, rather than defining oneself by roles or performance. He reframes grit as values-based staying power without emotional shutdown and says purpose should primarily focus on helping others flourish. They discuss how fathers can raise strong and kind sons by recognizing the larger story of what’s worth fighting for and by using a “notice, name, nurture” framework, including the idea that a father’s key job is to remove uncertainty. The conversation also explores humility, capability, faith, and the revelation of others’ “riches.” 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:51 What Is Authentic Identity02:14 Childhood to Core Values05:33 Values Convictions Virtues11:08 Purpose, Love, and Alignment16:03 Start With Who, Not Why19:14 Defining Real Grit21:05 Values That Build Grit21:54 Raising Strong Kind Sons23:12 The Bigger Story Of Manhood25:39 Notice Name Nurture27:13 A Father Removes Uncertainty29:33 Humility Over Performance31:11 Dangerous Yet Gentlemen34:14 Faith Identity And Worth37:20 Bottom Of The Ladder39:15 Connect With David40:38 Reveal Others' Riches42:47 Host Takeaways And Next Steps Connect with DavidDavid Ask — https://theaskexperience.com/LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask/ Connect with Andy:Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/groupInstagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrantAndy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info!Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.orgYouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 412

    Embracing Authenticity and Grit: Real Identity & True Purpose
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Real Men Feel is an award-winning podcast about men's mental health, modern masculinity, and personal growth. Host Andy Grant goes beyond outdated rules of manhood with honest conversations about emotions, relationships, confidence, vulnerability, purpose, healing, spirituality, and becoming more fully yourself. For men who want more connection, self-awareness, and joy—and anyone who cares about them. Real conversations since 2016. Join the Authentic AF community at https://realmenfeel.org/group

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