Raw Minds S2 Ep. 60 – Erick sits down with Olympic silver medalist and Emmy Award winner John K. Coyle for one of the deepest conversations ever recorded on the show. This episode is a raw exploration of identity loss, ego death, trauma, fatherhood, grief, and how to slow time when life speeds out of control.
John opens up about:
What it felt like to lose his Olympic dream — twice
The dark decade that followed
How he clawed his way back and rebuilt everything
His journey into neuroscience, resilience, and the psychology of time
The moment he realized helping others meant more than a gold medal
Why physical touch, movement, and real friends are critical for men's mental health
And the brutal truth: “You can't have agency while you're in overwhelm.”
Erick gets deeply personal in this one, too — sharing his own battles, grief journey, and why Raw Minds was built from loss.
This episode is for every man (and woman) who’s ever asked:
“Who am I without that identity?”
“Am I still worth something if I fail?”
“How the hell do I move forward when I’m stuck in the dark?”
You are not alone. Keep showing up.
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Website: https://www.johnkcoyle.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnkcoyle1
Book: Design for Strengths
Upcoming Book: Counter Clockwise – How to Slow the Acceleration of Time
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You're still breathing. That means you're still in the fight.
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Stevie, a father of 6, passed away after being on life support. All donations now go to support his children.
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In this deep and powerful episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with Balongo Amos — global speaker, leadership coach, nonprofit founder, and recording artist — to talk about turning adversity into purpose.
Amos shares how growing up in Kenya shaped his mission to help people find their voice, heal through communication, and lead with heart. From coaching military generals to creating Africa’s first children’s ukulele orchestra, Amos has built a life rooted in service, impact, and storytelling.
This episode dives into trauma, leadership, music, faith, and how the right words at the right time can save a life.
🎙️ Connect with Balongo Amos
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Podcast:
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https://www.transformationalpodcast.com
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🎵 Music by Amos
Christmas to Me
https://open.spotify.com/album/0xzbuzSrSuxrIxk4DUv2MQ
Fly Away
https://open.spotify.com/album/5yfYfv2X0R18bQ6WCBUa5S
Bunyoso
https://open.spotify.com/album/6tG8nBi4TppqPVCokdF290
Omuhana (Single)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2erntTDZtzCUSXuAOcvYpb
📘 Book – Transforming Your Life Volume IX
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Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/amosbalongo
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You are not alone.
In this raw and powerful episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with Eric Day, a man who knows what it means to hit rock bottom and climb back. From living out of his car to becoming a voice of resilience and change, Eric’s story is one of pain, purpose, and survival.
Eric talks openly about what led to his darkest moments, the loneliness of isolation, and how he turned everything around — not for followers, not for applause, but to help others feel less alone.
This conversation is about real healing, masculine strength, and the power of telling your story even when it hurts. If you’ve ever felt lost or like you couldn’t keep going — this one’s for you.
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You are not alone.
This episode of Raw Minds might be the realest one yet.
Rob Kancler, founder of Bedroom Genius and creator of The Compass assessment, joins Erick for a raw and unfiltered talk about the things most men never speak on sex, shame, emotional honesty, intimacy, porn, relationships, and masculinity.
Rob has spent over 20 years helping thousands of men transform their inner world by understanding one truth: if you master this part of your life, everything else levels up. And not just sex confidence, connection, communication, emotional intelligence, and healing old wounds.
This conversation pulls no punches. It’s deep. It’s honest. It’s for every man out there who’s tired of feeling stuck, isolated, or ashamed. And it might be the push you need to finally reclaim your power as a man, a partner, and a human
being.🔗 Rob Kancler Bedroom Genius
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In this powerful episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with Ed from the UK to talk about addiction recovery, relapse, men’s mental health, and what it really takes to heal. Ed opens up about his personal journey and the challenges he’s overcome, including battling addiction and building back a better life.
This is a raw and unfiltered conversation about what men go through — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — and how they can reclaim their strength through honesty, vulnerability, and consistency.
Whether you're struggling yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.
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In this raw and vulnerable episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with Garrett M founder of Gnosis Therapy to talk about misdiagnosis, masculinity, addiction, recovery, and the real work of starting over.Garrett shares his personal story of being wrongly diagnosed, the identity crisis it created, and how trauma and addiction shaped his early life. But this conversation doesn’t stop at pain it moves toward clarity, healing, and practical ways to reclaim your mind.Together, they explore what modern masculinity could look like if men were given space to feel and why true transformation starts with taking off the mask.🔍 What You'll LearnHow misdiagnosis impacts identity and growthGarrett’s journey through relapse and recoveryWhy most men are emotionally disconnectedMasculinity, shame, and survival modeHow Gnosis Therapy helps men get their lives back👤 About Garrett MGarrett is the founder of Gnosis Therapy, a platform dedicated to helping men break emotional patterns, reconnect with their core identity, and heal deeply. His mission is to redefine what strength looks like — not as silence or control, but as the courage to be fully seen.🔗 Connect with Garrett MWebsite: https://www.gnosistherapy.com/aboutAssessment Tool: https://gnosistherapy.scoreapp.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/🔗 Follow Raw MindsWebsite: https://www.rawminds.caEmail: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ciSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdtTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/📢 If this episode hits homeDrop a comment.Send it to someone who needs it.Subscribe to Raw Minds we’re building a space where pain has a voice.
In this episode of Raw Minds, Thomas M. Jones breaks down the life-changing practice he created The Paradox Process a tool that helps you transform negative emotions into powerful insight and control your mind in real time.This is not traditional therapy.This is about taking full ownership of your internal world.We discuss what it means to direct your mind, how trauma loops keep us stuck, and what true healing can look like even after decades of emotional pain. Thomas also walks Erick through a live emotional clarity exercise that shook both of them.If you’ve ever felt stuck in guilt, anger, grief, or anxiety this conversation might be the shift you need.🔍 What You'll LearnWhat the Paradox Process is and how it actually worksHow to reprogram emotional patterns and inner narrativesWhy healing happens when you take responsibility for your reactionsTools to help you break negative loopsWhy transformation is possible even if you've tried everything else About Thomas M. JonesThomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, and musician who created The Paradox Process a revolutionary method to shift emotion instantly. For over 50 years, he’s helped everyone from CEOs and Oscar-winning performers to people struggling in silence.His process blends emotional awareness, language precision, and deep insight into how we carry and release pain. Connect with Thomas M. JonesWebsite:https://courses.paradoxprocess.org/pages/aboutFree Gift for Podcast Listeners:https://keap.page/hld920/podcasts-general.htmlJoin the Manifesting Lab (Mondays):https://courses.paradoxprocess.org/pages/mondays Follow Raw MindsWebsite: https://www.rawminds.caEmail: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ciSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdtTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/ If this episode impacted youComment below.Subscribe and turn on notifications.Share this with someone carrying emotional weight.Raw Minds was built for conversations like this.
He’s a bishop
He’s been broken
And he’s still standing
In this powerful episode of Raw Minds, Bishop Kevin Foreman joins Erick to speak on resilience, leadership, identity, and the cost of becoming the person you’re called to be — even when pain comes first
This isn’t a conversation about religion
It’s about owning your truth, rising through trauma, and learning to lead while healing
In this episode
How childhood trauma shaped his leadership
Why some leaders bleed silently
The real cost of stepping into your calling
Faith as fuel when emotions run dry
How to stay grounded when you’re attacked
The power of owning your scars instead of hiding them
Whether you’re spiritual or not
This episode will move you
It’s for anyone trying to rise through the pain
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Now is the time for personal growth and taking risks! This motivational video will give you the inspiration you need. Remember, you can do it; it's now or never! #takingrisks #personalgrowth #motivationvideo #nowornever #inspiration
They were in love
They were lost
And they almost didn’t survive
In this powerful episode of Raw Minds, Josh and Heidi Case open up about addiction, relapse, misdiagnosis, and the fight to rebuild their lives together. From chaos and codependency to healing and advocacy, this is what real recovery looks like
Inside the episode
What addiction looked like behind closed doors
How misdiagnosed mental illness almost ended everything
Their lowest moments including suicide attempts and arrests
How therapy honesty and faith helped them heal
What rebuilding a relationship in recovery really takes
Why they launched SoberBuzz to help others find hope
This isn’t a comeback story
It’s a real story
And it might just be the one that helps someone else stay alive
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He had the degrees.
He had the money.
But none of it meant anything — because he didn’t have purpose.
In this episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with entrepreneur, author, and host of the Unleash Success podcast, Corey Corpodian, to talk about the truth behind success, the danger of emotional disconnection, and what it really takes to build a mentally strong life.
We talk about real-life depression, identity, discipline, emotional fitness — and why the best way to build confidence is to do hard shit, every single day.
What we cover in this episode
Why success without fulfillment is failure
How emotional fitness rewires your brain
The simple breathing habit that changes everything
Power posing, perspective shifts, and identity design
Building confidence through action
The loop between fear, faith, and forward motion
Corey's cancer scare and the moment everything changed
This isn’t surface talk.
This is the stuff that keeps you alive, moving, and growing.
If you’re trying to get unstuck
If you’ve ever felt like success made you feel worse, not better
Or if you just need a straight-up mental reset
This is for you
📘 Get Corey’s Book – Emotional Fitness
Website: https://masteremotionalfitness.com
Also available on Amazon (search: Emotional Fitness by Corey Corpodian)
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Raw, real, and built to help men feel again.
Dropping this week.
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What if the worst moment of your life was actually the start of something bigger?In this raw and revealing episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with Hussein Hallak a global mentor, speaker, and entrepreneur who helped launch over 500 startups and raised millions in funding.But success doesn’t tell the full storyThis episode is about what happened after it all fell apartThe breakdownThe silenceThe identity crisisAnd how he built something greater not from hype, but from healingInside this episodeHow to rebuild when everything you worked for collapsesWhat most people get wrong about failureThe silent battle of identity, ego, and masculinityMental health behind closed doorsHow Hussein found real meaning beyond titles and statusThe power of telling your story — even when it’s messyThis isn’t just about businessThis is about becomingAnd if you’ve ever questioned your worth after fallingThis one’s for you👤 Connect with Hussein HallakWebsite: https://www.husseinhallak.comSubstack: https://husseinhallak.substack.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/husseinhallakBlueSky: https://darkal777.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hhdarkal🔗 Follow Raw MindsWebsite: https://www.rawminds.caEmail: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdtYouTube: https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ciInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/📢 If this episode speaks to youShare it with someone starting overComment on the truth that hit hardestSubscribe to Raw Minds for more real conversations that pull back the mask
What does it take to lead with heart, courage, and authenticity?
In this episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with James Robbins, bestselling author of Nine Minutes on Monday and The Call to Climb. James shares his journey from working in ministry to becoming a sought-after leadership coach who has trained over 50,000 leaders worldwide.
This conversation digs deep into what leadership really means beyond titles and authority and how true leadership starts with resilience, gratitude, and a willingness to climb through pain.
In this episode, we cover:
James’ journey from ministry to leadership coaching
The mindset shifts behind The Call to Climb
Why pain and fear are essential teachers for leaders
The difference between being a boss and being a leader
The power of gratitude and self-talk in shaping success
Real lessons on resilience, confidence, and influence
Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or striving to grow as a leader, this episode will give you actionable insights to transform the way you lead and live.
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Website: https://jamesrobbins.comBook: The Call to Climb
LinkedIn: James Robbins
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What do you do when life takes everything from you?
In this deeply emotional episode of Raw Minds, Erick shares his unfiltered journey from childhood trauma, heartbreak, and loss to building Raw Minds — a movement focused on men’s mental health and healing. As a guest on Men Thrive Daily, Erick opens up about surviving devastating experiences, from losing his fiancée on Father’s Day to raising his daughter alone and fighting through suicidal thoughts.
This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone battling in silence. It’s raw, powerful, and a reminder that pain can become your greatest weapon for purpose.
How Erick turned unimaginable grief into Raw Minds Podcast
The dark days of loss, trauma, and rebuilding life
Fatherhood and the fight to create a safe world for his daughter
Why men’s mental health is ignored and what needs to change
The ripple effect of speaking your truth and saving lives
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What does it take to fight back from the edge and keep showing up as a dad?
In this unfiltered episode of Raw Dads, Erick welcomes Scott back for round three to talk fatherhood, recovery, sobriety, and the reality of being a modern dad. This conversation is raw, honest, and packed with real-life lessons about addiction, mental health, and resilience.
Scott opens up about his relapse, his time in rehab, and what it took to rebuild himself while still being present as a father. From hard laughs to hard truths, we cover the ups, downs, and everything in between.
Scott’s journey to 3 months sober and the lessons from rehab
The impact of addiction on family and fatherhood
Why fatherhood and mental health go hand in hand
Real talk about recovery and building positive habits
Erick’s updates on Raw Minds, growth, and new projects
Why honest conversations save lives
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Why are men still dying in silence while the world stays quiet
In this powerful episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down with viral men's mental health advocate Char for an unfiltered conversation that exposes the silence around male pain, suicide, and the double standards that leave men unseen and unsupported.
Char has built a massive platform focused on saving lives. With millions of views, a Discord community, a support team, and a 24/7 mental health hotline, she’s created space for men to finally be heard. She’s also endured backlash, threats, and hate — all for refusing to stay quiet about what men go through.
This is not about taking sides. It’s about saving lives.
In this episode
Why men are dying by suicide at alarming rates
The reality of secondhand suicide and invisible suffering
Char’s journey through homelessness addiction and incarceration
False accusations and the silent battles in family court
Why therapy often fails men and what actually works
Raising emotionally strong boys without shame
Creating safe digital spaces that help men heal
The raw truth no one else is saying out loud
This conversation is not just important. It is necessary.
Connect with Char
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charzcharzworld
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What if the missing key to success isn’t in your grind but in your wounds?In this powerful Raw Minds episode, host Erick sits down with Randy Lyman physicist, entrepreneur, and author of The Third Element — to unpack how emotional healing is the real foundation of success. From trauma and ego to vulnerability and masculine leadership, this episode exposes the truth beneath the hustle.In this episode you’ll learnWhy unhealed pain blocks manifestation and leadershipHow childhood wounds shape success and sabotage itMasculinity, emotional suppression, and the myth of manning upThe power of emotional intelligence in real leadershipWhy vulnerability builds peace, wealth, and purposeHow Randy built multimillion dollar businesses and finally found inner peaceThis is more than a podcast. This is the blueprint for men ready to lead with heart, not hurt.Order the Book The Third ElementThe Third Element The Missing Key to Activating the Law of AttractionAvailable in paperback and KindleAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1RZ24NWConnect with Randy LymanWebsite: https://www.randyliman.comTikTok: @iamrandylyman Follow Raw Minds PodcastWebsite: https://www.rawminds.caEmail: rawmindspodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7hBJgYDdS8UQpbMl9bdtYouTube: https://youtube.com/@rawminds-cs3ciInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawmindspodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rawmindspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRWJaV5qh/Raw Minds SocietyCommunity based nonprofit supporting mental health healing and real conversationsEmail: rawmindssociety@gmail.comCall to ActionIf this conversation hit you hard, share it with a man who needs to hear it.Subscribe to Raw Minds for truth that cuts deeper than the noise.Leave a comment and let us know your biggest takeaway. This is how we heal.#RawMindsPodcast #TheThirdElement #RandyLyman #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #HealingFromTrauma #InnerWork #MasculinityAndHealing #EmotionalIntelligence #SpiritualGrowth #TraumaToPurpose #LawOfAttraction #ForgivenessJourney #LeadershipWithHeart #PodcastInterview #HealingConversations #BreakTheCycle #MentalHealthSupport
This isn’t just another episode.
This is the reason Raw Minds even exists.
June is the month I lost Jules.
The month everything shattered.
The month I realized silence wasn’t strength — it was killing me.
I recorded this to close out Men’s Mental Health Month, but truth is…
This one’s for me.
For the dads carrying grief behind their smiles.
For the sons trying to heal while raising kids.
For the ones still breathing.
And for the ones we’ll never meet, but carry with us every damn day.
If you’ve ever felt like no one sees you…
If you're tired of pretending you're fine…
If you’ve ever stared at the wall wondering if any of this matters…
Press play.
This episode is the hug I never got.
The words IAnd the reminder that if you’re still here —
You are the reason I hit record.💬 Drop a comment if this hit your heart.
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Can pain become your greatest teacher?
In this deeply moving episode of Raw Minds, host Erick sits down with Angel Oren go and Rocio Aquino, the authors of The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses — a powerful book that goes far beyond gender, offering a spiritual and emotional framework for healing deep trauma, reclaiming self-worth, and stepping into authentic power.
Together, Angel and Rocio break open the silence around emotional neglect, childhood abuse, generational pain, and the invisible wounds men and women carry into adulthood. They share their personal journeys from survival to service, transforming breakdowns into breakthroughs and turning their story into a movement of healing, self-love, and spiritual awareness.
This conversation is raw, real, and unforgettable.
Childhood trauma, abandonment, and self-erasure
Forgiveness as a practical and spiritual tool
How shame, ego, and people-pleasing destroy connection
The connection between healing and writing your truth
Emotional regulation, energy awareness, and nervous system healing
Why The Orchid is helping men as much as women
Masculinity, leadership, emotional safety, and letting go of survival mode
If you're ready to break free from your past and step into a new story, this episode is the mirror you didn’t know you needed.
Available in print, audiobook, and ebook in English and Spanish
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In this powerful solo episode, Erick sits down with Georgia Jean, a movement artist, bestselling author, healer, and skydiver with over 1,500 jumps. Georgia shares her journey from stand-up comedy and trauma to channeling higher consciousness and transforming lives through her work at Circle Evolution.
She opens up about her path to healing, the power of the nervous system, why many men struggle emotionally, and how practices like channeling, love and acceptance, and EFT tapping can lead to lasting change. Whether you’re a skeptic or a seeker, this episode is packed with tools to support healing, growth, and radical self-connection.
Topics Covered:
Understanding the nervous system and emotional regulation
Breaking through trauma with love and acceptance
Men’s mental health and emotional suppression
Intuition, energy, and opening your pineal gland
Skydiving, fear, and freedom
Creating a better relationship with your inner child
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In this powerful episode of Raw Minds, Erick sits down solo with Lee Povey, a high-performance leadership coach, Olympic-level cycling coach, and founder of impactful men’s groups. They dive deep into the challenges modern men face from emotional repression and leadership burnout to fatherhood, purpose, and healing from trauma.
Lee gets real about his journey from elite sports to coaching founders, and why helping men build connection without judgment is his mission. He’s not just building better leaders he’s helping men become better humans.
Funny moment: Right after this convo, someone cut Erick off in traffic… and he smiled and wished them a good day. No road rage. Just gratitude. That’s impact.
Don’t miss this one it’s raw, real, and might just shift your whole mindset.
Who is Lee Povey?
Lee is a high-performance leadership coach specializing in working with founders and startups. A former elite cyclist and Olympic Development Coach for USA Cycling, Lee has coached hundreds of national, world, and Olympic champions. He’s also a passionate men’s group facilitator, with nearly 30 years of experience helping men grow emotionally and become stronger fathers, partners, and leaders.
Lee’s Links:
Website: https://leepovey.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leepovey/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepovey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leepoveycoaching/Podcast: The Founder's Catalyst
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Remember: It’s okay to not be okay. But it’s not okay to go through it alone.