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Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

On "Mindfully Masculine" we support and encourage men who strive to level-up their lives as we share books, media, and personal stories on mental health and well-being. Challenges in your life? We deliver the tips and tools that really help.

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4 days ago

Love, sex, survival — Esther Perel has spent decades showing how our relationships shape everything about the quality of our lives. In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan unpack her powerful conversation with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO. We explore the big themes from Esther’s interview: Why the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your lifeHow childhood experiences shape adult patterns (and how to change them)The “figure-eight” loop couples get s...

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Love, sex, survival — Esther Perel has spent decades showing how our relationships shape everything about the quality of our lives. In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan unpack her powerful conversation with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO. We explore the big themes from Esther’s interview: Why the quality of your relationships determines the quality of your lifeHow childhood experiences shape adult patterns (and how to change them)The “figure-eight” loop couples get s...

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Self-Improvement,

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Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Masculinity and Political Violence

In this special solo reflection, Charles shares his perspective on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about masculinity, resilience, and political violence. He argues that true masculine strength lies in threat assessment, resilience, and the ability to live alongside opposing ideas without collapsing into reactivity. Violence—whether through weapons, institutions, or media—is framed not as power but as fragility. This episode challenges men to redefine strength, resist the...

5 days ago

5 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Rise of AI Girlfriends: "Boyfriend" or "End User"?

What happens when your “perfect” girlfriend lives in your phone, hits your credit card for $9.95 a month, and never says no? In this episode, Charles and Dan explore the rise of AI companions and what draws men to digital relationships over real ones. We dig into questions like: Why some men are choosing AI girlfriends instead of dating apps or real partnersWhether talking to a bot can really make you feel “chosen”How this trend might affect masculinity, intimacy, and even population growthWh...

1 week ago

38 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Clarity, Commitment, and Closure

In this final episode of our Let Them Theory series, we dig into the last three chapters of Mel Robbins’ book—and we don’t hold back. We talk about why the honeymoon phase blinds us to red flags, how to tell if someone is truly compatible (hint: if you’re confused, they’re not), and why waiting for a partner to change is wasted time. We also break down the “commitment conversation” that keeps us on equal footing instead of begging for validation, plus the hard truths about breakups—no shortcu...

2 weeks ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Support, Don't Rescue

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 16 and 17 of Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory: The More You Rescue, The More They Sink and How to Provide Support the Right Way. They explore why stepping in to “rescue” often backfires, how shame and denial complicate real support, and why presence and patience are more powerful than quick fixes. Along the way, they share stories about hidden struggles, money boundaries, and what it means to be a calm, nonjudgmental p...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: You Won't Change Them

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan unpack Chapters 14 and 15 of The Let Them Theory—and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t force anyone to change. We dive into why pressure backfires, why rescuing keeps people stuck, and how the most powerful form of influence comes from backing off. From partners and kids to friends and coworkers, if you’ve ever tried to “fix” someone, this one will sting a little. Highlights include: The real reason people only change when they’re r...

4 weeks ago

39 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: New Friends, Old Friends, and No Friends

Friendship in adulthood isn’t what it used to be — and in this conversation, we get into why that’s not always a bad thing. Charles and Dan dig into the myths we carry from childhood about how friends “should” work, and how those expectations crash into reality once proximity, free time, and shared schedules disappear. We break down Mel Robbins’ “three pillars” of friendship — proximity, timing, and energy — and give our unfiltered takes on which ones actually matter. There’s plenty of pushba...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Comparing and Craving

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan continue their exploration of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, turning a critical eye toward two major ideas: fairness and comparison. First, they take on the statement “life isn’t fair”—not to reject it outright, but to unpack its usefulness. Is declaring unfairness a helpful truth, or a dead-end framing? The conversation pushes beyond the cliché to explore what men are actually supposed to do with that idea. Then, they dive into the...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Immature Reactions, Mature Moves

Why do grown-ups still throw tantrums? And why does doing the right thing sometimes feel awful? In this episode, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 7 and 8 of The Let Them Theory—where emotional maturity meets real-life discomfort. We unpack how adults act like kids (just with more email silence and fewer juice boxes), how to hold your ground when someone else is spiraling, and why making the right move often feels like the wrong one—especially when it shakes the whole “family web.” Also in t...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Own Your Imperfection

In this episode, we break down Chapters 5 and 6 of The Let Them Theory—and the exhausting pressure to manage what other people think. From family dynamics to workplace image, we dig into codependence, covert contracts, people-pleasing, and the false belief that being lovable means being perfect. We talk resentment, approval addiction, emotional manipulation disguised as virtue, and why trying to control others’ perceptions will wreck your relationships—and your sanity. Also in this episode: m...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Alpha Energy or Amygdala Emergency?

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 3 and 4 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—where things get uncomfortably real about stress, overreaction, and the fantasy of control. From checkout-line rage to masculine stoicism, this conversation blends psychology, philosophy, and a fair bit of sarcasm. We cover: Why your brain reacts to traffic like it’s a war zoneThe myth of “taking control” vs. the power of staying calmStoicism: misunderstood, misused, and st...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The Let Them Theory: Clarity or Cope?

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles dives into Chapters 1 and 2 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—and let’s just say, it gets heated early. From micromanaging her son’s prom to being left off a girls’ trip, Mel lays out the moments that inspired her viral advice: “Let them.” But is it personal growth… or just a new way to dodge accountability? Charles pulls no punches, questioning whether Mel’s stories reflect real insight or just strategic rebranding. Along the way, he explor...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Control, Collapse, and Consequence

⚠️ Season 3 finale spoilers ahead! Plus content note for frank discussions of murder, suicide, and murder-suicide. In this final episode of Mindfully Masculine’s deep dive into The White Lotus, Season 3, Charles and Dan unpack the unraveling masculinity on full display in the finale. From Timothy’s narcissistic delusions of control 🧠, to Rick’s self-destructive spiral disguised as vengeance 🔫, to Gaitok’s late-game moral compromise 🤐—this one’s about what happens when fragile egos try to play...

2 months ago

1 hour

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Rich Boys, Real Fragility

Emotional vulnerability is rare. Expectations clash. And some men just can't face reality. Welcome to The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 7, "Killer Instincts," where we unpack the deep-seated issues beneath the surface of paradise. Charles and Dan break down: Rick and Frank's Daring Deception: We delve into the "funny like kind of caper" as Rick and Frank pose as a director and producer. We discuss Frank's struggle with sobriety during the charade and Rick's "pretty smart" but "shady behavior"...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: When Power Feels Empty

Spoilers ahead for The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 6 This episode also includes extended discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation, as portrayed in the show. Please listen with care. Incest, ecstasy, ego collapses, and a gun that keeps changing hands—Episode 6 of The White Lotus pulls no punches, and neither do we. Charles and Dan unpack the unraveling masculinity of Saxon, Rick, and Timothy, asking what happens when the illusion of control shatters and power turns out to be just another...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Who's Performing, and Who's Pretending?

Dive into a compelling discussion of The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5 as hosts Dan and Charles unpeel layers of hypocrisy, unexpected revelations, and the fascinating ways characters (and people) perform. They explore the episode's subtle genius and its uncomfortable truths about privilege, values, and human behavior. In This Episode: The Unsung Role of the 'Boring' Ladies: Charles acknowledges feeling "bad for how bored I'm getting of the three ladies and their story". Dan, however, highl...

3 months ago

57 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Fathers, Failures & Facades

Secrets spill. Gun safety's optional. And emotional honesty? Forget about it. Welcome to Episode 4 of The White Lotus Season 3, where the Thai sun heats up the already simmering pot of fragile masculinity. Charles and Dan break down: Timothy's Total Meltdown: How a patriarch's financial panic fuels gaslighting, substance abuse, and a desperate struggle to maintain a perfect facade. Rick's Risky Revenge: Why his deep-seated desire for vengeance is leading him down a dangerous, emotionally unh...

3 months ago

43 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: The Masculine Mask Slips

Cobra bites. Financial panic. Fake names. Welcome to Episode 3 of The White Lotus Season 3, where everything is simmering—and masculinity is under a microscope. Charles and Dan break down: – Rick’s unraveling sense of self, and why his attempt at “liberating” the snakes says more about him than the snakes – Whether vengeance ever actually brings closure—or just gives men an excuse to stay broken – The toxic trap of being “the provider,” and how Timothy weaponizes love and loyalty to protect ...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Bad Dads and Broken Sons

Forget paradise—these men brought their baggage. Charles and Dan break down Timothy Ratliff’s fast-unraveling world, where wealth might not shield him from family fallout (or federal charges). Saxon proves being nakedly honest can just mean being nakedly weird, while Lockie navigates spirituality, sexuality, and sibling sabotage—awkwardly. Rick tries meditation, but mostly finds more reasons to be cynical, especially toward the woman who loves him. Meanwhile, Guy’s romantic pitch skips way to...

4 months ago

49 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

The White Lotus: Testosterone in Paradise

In this kickoff to our series on The White Lotus Season 3, we dive headfirst into the tangled world of masculinity on vacation. From Saxon’s hypersexual posturing to the simmering tension between brothers, fathers, and friend-zoned security guards, we unpack how manhood is performed, distorted, and quietly unraveling at a luxury resort in Thailand. Is Patrick Schwarzenegger’s character cosplaying as an alpha? Why is everyone either flexing or imploding? And what does “power” even mean w...

4 months ago

53 minutes

Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men

Want to be Attractive? Drop the Act.

In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapter 10 of Dating Essentials for Men by Dr. Robert Glover: "Activate Women's Basic Biological Urges." We explore why confidence, competence, and authentic self-expression are essential for real attraction—and why just being "nice" can backfire. You'll learn: The key differences between niceness and true kindnessWhy honesty and directness are more attractive than playing it safeHow confidence and competence build magnetic st...

4 months ago

32 minutes