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In a world full of outdated blueprints and noisy stereotypes, hosts Brandon Clift and Boysen Hodgson unpack what it means to be a man today with humor, honesty, and heart.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.
Created by the ManKind Project USA.
Hosted by Brandon Clift & Boysen Hodgson.
Episodes
233 episodes
230 - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: How To Raise Confident Girls with Dr. Meg Meeker
What makes a strong father in today’s world? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and best-selling author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, joins Brandon Clift to expl...
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Episode 230
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229 - Lonely, Horny, or Hungry for More? Men and the Myths of Sex with Eric FitzMedrud
Lonely, Horny, or Hungry for More? Men and the Myths of Sex with Dr. Eric FitzMedrud | ManKind PodcastWhat if our hunger for sex is really a hunger for connection?In this episode, Boysen Hodgson sits down with Dr. Er...
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Episode 229
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228 - From Paralysis to Power: Wayne Forrest on Awakening the Inner Warrior
What happens when life strips you of everything you thought defined you as a man? For Wayne Forrest, a former farmer and rugby player, one accident changed everything. A broken neck left him paralyzed from the chest down, but it also led him...
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Episode 228
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227 - Why Modern Therapy Fails Men and What to Do About It with Chris Hemmings
Traditional therapy is not working for many men, and the data shows it. Men are less likely to seek help, more likely to drop out of counseling, and far more likely to suffer in silence until it is too late.In this candid conversation, <...
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Episode 227
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226 - Charlie Kirk | The Telepathy Tapes | Suicide Prevention Month
In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, Brandon and Boysen dive into a wide range of raw and timely topics. Brandon shares about his trip to Australia, where grief and family connection reshaped his perspective, and he makes a joyful personal a...
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Episode 226
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225 - Rewiring Connection: Porn, Pain, Purpose, and Recovery with Chandler Rogers
When does curiosity become captivity? In this deeply honest conversation, Boysen Hodgson sits down with Chandler Rogers, founder of the Relay app, to unpack the complicated, often hidden world of pornography addiction. Chandler shares hi...
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Episode 225
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224 - Can I Really Be Me Here? Embodied Men’s Work in Queer Spaces with Tim & Eric
In this episode, Boysen sits down with Timothy Bish and Eric Bomyea—embodiment coaches, facilitators, and co-hosts of The Circle: Queer Men’s Embodiment Podcast—to explore what it means to do men’s work through a queer lens.Base...
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Episode 224
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223 - The Sixth Stage of Grief: Finding Meaning with David Kessler
What if our inability to process grief is quietly shaping our culture—and our lives? In this moving episode, Boysen Hodgson sits down with world-renowned grief expert David Kessler to unpack the hidden costs of unacknowledged...
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Episode 223
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222 - The Art & Brain Science Behind Confidence and How To Unlock It with Caroline Brewin
“Anxiety and excitement are biologically the same. The difference is how we label it.” – Caroline Brewin In this powerful and practical conversation, Brandon Clift sits down with Caroline Brewin, executive and confid...
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Episode 222
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221 - The Most Important Parenting Shift You’ll Ever Make: Shepherding vs. Engineering our Children
In this heartfelt and honest conversation on The Mankind Podcast, Brandon Clift and co-host Boysen Hodgson explore what it really means to parent with presence, humility, and trust.Rather than engineering outcomes for our kids b...
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Episode 221
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220 - From PTSD to Peace: The Neuroscience Behind Healing and Rewiring The Male Brain with Charles Miller, CMO
In this groundbreaking episode of The Mankind Podcast, Brandon Clift sits down with Charles Miller, CRNA, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Scenic City Neurotherapy, to explore the revolutionary science of brain healing and trauma r...
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Episode 220
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219 - The Hidden Costs of Screen Addiction and How to Reclaim Your Life with Dr. Michael Eiden
Dr. Mike Eiden is one of the youngest certified Co-Leaders in the Mankind Project, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board-Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. With over a decade of experience in addiction and trauma...
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Episode 219
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218 - ADHD, Intensity, and Mission: Lessons from Oskar Schindler with Kevin Roberts
🎙️ EPISODE SUMMARY ADHD, Intensity, and Mission: Lessons from Oskar Schindler with Kevin RobertsWhat if ADHD isn’t a disorder—but a different way of experiencing the world?In this powerful conversation, Boysen Ho...
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Episode 218
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217 - How To Overcome Societal Narratives and Choose Your Own Destiny with Marie-Ange Tagne PhD
In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, Dr. Marie-Ange E. Tagne shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Cameroon to becoming a leader in Silicon Valley. She discusses the importance of resilience, mentorship, and representation, ...
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Episode 217
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216 - From Shadow to Service: Max Klau on Leading with Courageous Wholeness
What if the path to powerful leadership doesn’t start with strategy, but with shadow?In this week’s episode of the ManKind Podcast, Dr. Max Klau returns to explore the deep inner work necessary to grow authentic, servant-hearted leaders ...
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Episode 216
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215 - The Brain Science Behind Purpose: Why Men Are Wired to Find Meaning with Evan Lapointe
Why do so many men feel stuck in a loop of work, stress, and responsibility — and how can you break free?In this episode of The Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift sits down with Evan LaPointe, founder of Core Sciences, to uncov...
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Episode 215
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214 - Holding Space: The Courage to Lead Without Having All the Answers with Rhonda Schladand
In this soulful and deeply human conversation, Boysen is joined by Rhonda Schladand—somatic healer, educator, and co-founder of the Holding Space training. Together, they explore what it truly means to “hold space” as a leader in today...
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Episode 214
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213 - Warrior Toughness Meets Emotional Intelligence: Leading with Authenticity and Heart in the U.S. Navy with KC Nilsson
In this episode of the Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift engages with KC Nilsson, a seasoned U.S. naval officer, to explore the evolving definitions of manhood and leadership. They discuss the importance of integrity, the need for leaders to ...
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Episode 213
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212 - How to Disrupt the Manosphere: Healing Men Through Connection with Johnny Cole
What if the most radical thing a man can do today… is be gentle?In this passionate and deeply insightful episode, I sit down with Johnny Cole—founder of Hey Brother Co., men's work facilitator, feminist, and marketing tec...
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Episode 212
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211 - Father's Day Throwback: How To Be A Better Dad - Epic Dads Share Their Tips
In this conversation, the participants discuss their experiences and perspectives on fatherhood. They explore the challenges and joys of being a father, particularly in the absence of a paternal father figure. The conversation touc...
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Episode 211
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210 - Breaking Down The Male Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Gary Barker of Equimundo
In this powerful episode, Brandon Clift sits down with Dr. Gary Barker, CEO and co-founder of Equimundo, to explore one of the most pressing issues affecting men today: male loneliness. Together, they examine how boys and men are taught to disc...
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Episode 210
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209 - Radical Acts of Acceptance, Joy, and Brotherhood - GBTQ+ Men's Work with Cator Sparks
What does it mean to come home to yourself as a man—especially as a queer man in today’s world?In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Cator Sparks, a certified professional co-active coach, lifelong seeker, and G...
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Episode 209
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208 - Why Gen Z Males Are The LONELIEST Demographic In The World and How To Help with Dr. Tiffany Bartell
In this conversation, Brandon Clift and Dr. Tiffany Bartell explore the pressing issue of male loneliness, particularly among Gen Z. They discuss the societal and psychological factors contributing to this crisis, the generational values that s...
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Episode 208
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54:05
207 - Memorial Day Special: Veterans’ Stories of Sacrifice, Survival, and Remembrance
How do veterans grapple with the emotional weight of Memorial Day? Join us for a deeply moving Memorial Day episode of the Mankind Podcast, where we revisit a conversation from our Masks Off Monday series. Featuring a heartfelt panel discussion...
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Episode 207
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206 - Burnout, Loneliness, and the New Happy – a way forward for Men with Stephanie Harrison
In this transformative episode of The ManKind Podcast, Boysen sits down with Stephanie Harrison—philosopher of happiness, founder of The New Happy, and author of the international bestseller New Happy: Getting Happiness Ri...
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Episode 206
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