The ManKind Podcast
The ManKind Podcast is a space where modern masculinity gets redefined by real men doing real work.
In a world full of outdated blueprints and noisy stereotypes, hosts Brandon Clift and Boysen Hodgson unpack what it means to be a man today with humor, honesty, and heart.
This isn’t about telling you WHO to be. It’s about helping you pick up the pen and write your own story of manhood. Whether we’re breaking down leadership blind spots, sharing the messiness of personal growth, or talking to mission-driven authors and change-makers, this show offers tools, stories, and soulful conversations to help you show up as the man you're destined to become!
If you’re ready to stop performing and start becoming, tune in. We’re here for the messy, meaningful, and often hilarious journey of becoming the kind of man and human you actually want to be.
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Hosted by Brandon Clift & Boysen Hodgson.
The ManKind Podcast
The Reason Men Hide Behind Their Masks | Ashanti Branch | Ep #004
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(Trigger Warning - Episode includes personal experiences of childhood trauma)
“Masculinity is not about being the biggest, the fastest, the strongest, the one who sleeps with the most girls, and the one who has the most money. The one who has the most accomplishments is not the most masculine. In fact, it is often the men who covet these things most who are covering and compensating for the greatest insecurities. Let us revere the one who loves others deeply, loves himself deeply, and has a dream that he is inspired to live with and by and through. He is a man.” — Lewis Howes
Be honest... What masks do you wear?!?
If your answer is "I never wear a mask." Then this episode is DEFINITELY for you...
In episode #004 of The ManKind Podcast, Brandon Clift discusses with the Founder and Director of the Ever Forward Club, Ashanti Branch, why men feel the need to create metaphorical masks or "personas" in order to hide what is actually happening in their lives?
Who This Episode Is For You If:
- You ever feel like you can't be yourself in various circles or environments.
- You have someone close to you that you judge to be behaving in a way that is inauthentic.
- You want to better understand why it's so easy for men to hide behind these masks.
In This Episode You Will:
- Hear how our upbringing as children directly impacts how we act and behave as adults.
- Learn why we need to break this cycle of hyper-masculinity and the message: "Be a man..."
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