Michael sits down with longtime brother and IgKnight leader, Mike Patterson, to talk in depth about what really happens when men commit to this work. Mike breaks down the power of immersion—how stepping into the fire with other men strips away the noise, reconnects you to your purpose, and moves you from stuck to aligned action. They unpack the moments that change everything: facing the emotions you’ve numbed out, breaking through old stories, and realizing you’re not alone in this. From healing family wounds to discovering untapped energy, Mike shares how this work keeps him sharp, present, and on mission. If you've ever felt the pull to step in but hesitated, this one’s for you.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Brotherhood: You’re Not Alone in This Work
• 00:01:00 - Stepping Into the Circle: Mike Patterson’s Journey
• 00:02:00 - Inside the Walls of Ignite: What This Work Is Really About
• 00:03:00 - The Reset: Remembering Who You Are
• 00:05:00 - Facing the Drop: Fear, Resistance, and the Hero’s Journey
• 00:07:00 - The Shift: When Fear Becomes Freedom
• 00:08:00 - Comfort Is the Real Enemy—And Most Men Are Addicted to It
• 00:11:00 - Unlocking the Heart, Reclaiming Your Mission
• 00:15:00 - Head, Heart, Balls: The Layers of Transformation
• 00:19:00 - Family First: Healing Starts at Home
• 00:20:00 - A Grandfather’s Blessing and Rewriting Generational Stories
• 00:21:00 - The Power of Right Action and What It Changes
• 00:22:00 - Your Work Is My Work: Why No Man Heals Alone
• 00:30:00 - The Ripple Effect: How Your Healing Changes Others
• 00:34:00 - Keep Going: The Path Forward

Links and Resources:

• Mike on LinkedIn
• Mike on Medium
• IgKnight the King
• Book a Call with Dr. Michael Diamond
• IgKnight the King on Facebook
• Dr. Michael Diamond on Instagram

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Michael sits down with Ian Koniak, President and Founder of Untap Your Sales Potential, to talk about the battles every man faces—and how to win them. Ian gets real about the struggles with addiction, the constant pressure to achieve, and the price men pay for chasing success at the cost of their integrity, health, and relationships. He breaks down how to reclaim your discipline, purpose, and masculine edge by rewiring your mindset, cutting out the BS, and living with unshakable commitment. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re running on empty, chasing the next high, or numbing out to distractions, this episode is your wake-up call. Time to level up.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – The Price of Secrets: Why Hiding Will Cost You Everything
• 00:00:58 – Meet Ian Koniak: High Performer, Deep Confessor, No Bullsh*t
• 00:01:43 – The Silent Epidemic: What Men Won’t Talk About (But Should)
• 00:03:25 – Lies, Lust, and Losing It All: Ian’s Marriage on the Brink
• 00:09:57 – The Moment of Truth: Confession, Collapse, and Consequences
• 00:15:58 – Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Man’s Road to Recovery
• 00:20:16 – Why Willpower Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Works)
• 00:25:05 – Unpacking the Wounds: The Father, the Family, and the Fallout
• 00:25:49 – Isolation and the Slow Decay of a Man’s Soul
• 00:26:13 – The First Hit: How a 12-Year-Old Boy Found His Escape
• 00:27:05 – The Addiction You Don’t Think You Have (But Do)
• 00:30:29 – Porn, Relationships, and the Destruction of Intimacy
• 00:35:42 – The Truth About the Porn Industry (And Why You Should Care)
• 00:39:41 – Confession Isn’t Enough: How to Rebuild Trust
• 00:44:06 – The Hardest Conversation You’ll Ever Have (But Need To)
• 00:50:23 – Final Wake-Up Call: Choose Freedom or Stay a Prisoner

Links and Resources:

• Ian Koniak
• Ian on LinkedIn
• Untap Your Sales Potential
• IgKnight the King
• Book a Call with Dr. Michael Diamond
• IgKnight the King on Facebook
• Dr. Michael Diamond on Instagram

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Michael talks about a topic too many men dodge: what it means to embody the warrior archetype in the bedroom. He discusses how confidence and skill are essential to fostering intimacy and connection in relationships, pushing back against the cultural taboos that keep men silent about their struggles. Michael also goes into recent men's immersion experiences where there were massive impacts from unaddressed challenges like performance anxiety and the overuse of porn, calling these issues a “silent epidemic.” Men, you’re invited to reflect on how confidence and communication can transform not just your intimate lives but your broader sense of masculinity.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 — Warrior Confidence: It Begins Here
• 00:00:33 — The Conversation Men Avoid
• 00:01:24 — Boardroom Warrior vs. Bedroom Warrior
• 00:02:25 — Skillset: The Game Changer
• 00:03:21 — Where Intimacy Breaks Down
• 00:04:10 — The Epidemic Nobody Admits
• 00:05:22 — Is Your Relationship Thriving or Surviving?
• 00:06:52 — Talk About It or Stay Stuck
• 00:07:18 — Energy, Life Force, and Desire
• 00:08:36 — Building Better Intimacy, One Step at a Time
• 00:13:48 — Harnessing Primal Energy
• 00:15:02 — Brutal Honesty: Your Relationship Report Card
• 00:16:58 — Sex, Spirit, and Soul Ties
• 00:20:47 — The Porn Disconnect
• 00:21:31 — Start Talking, Start Healing

Links And Resources:

• IgKnight the King
• Book a Call with Dr. Michael Diamond
• IgKnight the King on Facebook

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