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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Iron John
A Book About Men
Book • 1990
In this book, Robert Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale 'Iron John' to analyze and redefine traditional notions of masculinity.
Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves.
The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity.
Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves.
The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
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as a pivotal figure in his writing life, whose book "Iron John" he deeply admires.


John Koenig

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ReThinking: The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig
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as a pivotal figure in his writing life, author of "Iron John."


John Koenig

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ReThinking: The emotions you’ve felt but never named with John Koenig
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as a book about boys and men's relationships to themselves.


Andrew Huberman


Shawn Ryan

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#147 Andrew Huberman - Neuroscience, Sleep Hacks and Mental Health Improvements
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when discussing the origins of the term "toxic masculinity".

John Barry

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What the World of Psychology Gets Wrong About Men
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in relation to developing a connection with one's wild side.


Connor Beaton

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A Man's Guide To Being Naturally Attractive
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as a book that resonated with him while processing his father's death.

Jack Johnson

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Jack Johnson
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in relation to the integration of the conscious and unconscious minds.


Brett McKay

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Magic, Archetypes, and the Mysteries of the Unconscious
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when discussing the fairy tale 'Iron John' and its interpretation of the key to the hidden kingdom.

Brian Clark

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Brian Clark: Reclaiming Eros
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in the context of shadow work and archetypes.


Brett McKay

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#527: Father Wounds, Male Spirituality, and the Journey to the Second Half of Life
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when discussing the mythopoetic men's movement.

Robert Evans

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CZM Rewind: The Andrew Tate Story (Part 1 & 2)
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as an interesting read about the importance of boys separating from their mothers.

Ryan Mickler

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6 Books Every Father Should Read | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
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in relation to the concept of "being in the king's room" and the dangers of chasing peak experiences.

Ian MacKenzie

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#75 | Psychedelics, Myth and the Soul's Descent - Simon Yugler
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in relation to the discussion on masculine psychology and the rejection of the mother's love.

Ian MacKenzie

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#76 | From Porn Addict to Multiorgasmic Man - Tyson Adams
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while discussing the upbringing of men and its impact on their emotional expression.

Peter Burditt

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#138 Peter Burditt: Transforming Trader Mindsets Through The Power of Ruthless Compassion
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, in the first chapter of Primal Drives.

Matt Sturm

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#78 | The Hydra, Hercules & the Polycrisis - Matt Sturm
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as a seminal figure in the men's movement and author of "Iron John".


Connor Beaton

John Lee - Iron John's Legacy, Robert Bly, And Early Men's Work
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when discussing the theme of finding the Wild Man.

Ian MacKenzie

The Domesticated Man to the Deep Masculine
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when discussing the evolution of masculinity and the different eras of men.

Ian MacKenzie

Chris Kyle on The Past & Future of Men's Work
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when discussing Robert Bly’s work on shadow integration.

Paul F. Austin

Liz Chernett - Weaving Webs: A Creative's Guide to Psychedelic Integration
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when discussing the concept of 'father hunger'.

Matthew Quick

What We Can Learn From Our Bad Wolf with Matthew Quick