Host of the Man Talks podcast and author of Men’s Work Connor Beaton joins me to talk about the myth of vulnerability, suicide, being useful, who defines masculinity, postmodernism, psychological fracturing, women and safety, Chris Bumstead, the psychological industrial complex, APA guidelines, Andrew Tate, weight lifting and mental health, mentoring, developing male friendships and more. A really important one that’s certainly provocative in places.

Read more about Connor here: mantalks.com

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Connor Beaton has been working for almost a decade as a NY-based coach, teacher, and speaker to help men (and women) from all over the world walk thought their darkness and grow in the realms of mental clarity, relational communication, actualizing their potential and sexual intimacy.

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Explore the intersection of masculinity, sports science, and philosophy with Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance for Irish Rugby. In this episode, we dive into what sports can teach us about personal growth and leadership, overcoming mental barriers, understanding the mind-body connection, and the power of effective communication. Learn why anatomical instructions fall short, how to use cues that truly resonate, and the secrets to mastering attention, intention, and meaningful learning. This is your guide to building stronger men through mental and physical awareness.

Unlock actionable insights for men seeking peak performance in life and sports. Visit The Language of Coaching to learn more about Nick.

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Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Before working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of education and training systems for EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance), located in Phoenix, AZ. As the director of education, Nick oversaw the development and execution of all internal and external educational initiatives. As a performance coach, Nick oversaw the speed and assessment component of the EXOS NFL Combine Development Program and supported many athletes across the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sports Organizations, and Military. Nick completed his PhD through Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a dissertation focus on motor skill learning and sprinting.

Nick is a recognized speaker and consultant on human performance and coaching science and has numerous book chapters and peer reviewed papers focusing on the intersection between coaching language and athlete learning.

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Russian martial arts teacher Vladimir joins me to discuss Systema, health, aikido, fear, fight and flight, breathing, community, family and context, 911, fighting evil, post-COVID fighting, protesting and more. A lovely vibrant one.

Find out more about Vladimir here: https://www.russianmartialart.com/index.php

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Born in Russia, Vladimir Vasiliev received intense combative training and profound Systema training from Mikhail Ryabko. Vladimir moved to Canada, and in 1993 founded the first school of Russian Martial Art outside Russia - Systema Headquarters. He has since personally trained and certified well over 600 qualified Russian Martial Art Systema instructors and schools in over 40 countries worldwide, and has produced an Award-Winning instructional film collection. Vladimir offers regular training at his school in Toronto, at international seminars and camps and through Systema video program.

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