The Evolving Man Podcast

In this episode, my friend Jordan Gray joins me for a conversation about addiction, recovery, and healing the wounds that bind us. Jordan's wealth of experience and knowledge comes clear in this engaging conversation about whataddiction really is, and how some people are able to treat it and recover. Jordan is a sex and relationship coach who helps his clients zero in on whats holding them back, and at lightning speed. He is a no BS coach who gets straight to the root of an issue without delay. He can do in 1 hour what some therapists take 100 hours to do, which is why he is in such high demand. Check out his coaching page at jordangrayconsulting.com/work-with-jordan/Jordan is a recovering sex addict, and he is a powerful coach for people looking for support in their recovery. Jordan's story is a raw and inspiring message of hope for those suffering from addiction. In this episode we cover: What qualifies as an addiction? Habit vs Dependency vs Addiction Sex addiction and how it compares to drug addictions Cannabis/Marijuana addiction The 5 elements of holistic addiction recovery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to create lasting change? What are the elements that help a man succeed at building the life he wants? In this episode, Nick Solaczek and I distill the key factors that help a man rise to his highest potential. We discuss: - VISION - Hard Work - knowing your WHY - doing DEEP WORK - finding support from COMMUNITY.  - The seductive trap of booze, women, games, and porn.  - Marijuana and the brain fog that can come with it. This episode is packed full of personal stories and relatable examples of personal growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will black is a wilderness guide who takes young men out in to the mountains of Alberta as a treatment for addiction. He works for a treatment camp called Shunda Creek, which is a 90 day government funded program for men aged 18-25. The program uses curated experiences combined with intention to carve new pathways in the brain. Will has a wealth of experience in activating change mechanisms in his clients, through challenge in the wilderness.  Topics covered in this podcast: The value of wildnerness therapy and the original classroom Experience as a doorway to embodiment Trauma locked in to the body What does an empowering experience do in the body Addiction: Choice vs. Disease - Dr. Kevin McCauley Addiction and reward system dysregulation Serotonin and the benefits of recovering from something together. Adventure Thresholds: How to design an experience to create optimal change through perceived risk.  Aligning attention with intention to match consciousness with the unconsciousness  The 3 brains: Reptilian, Mamillian, Human Stigma and the shaming of addiction Mindfulness and the key to rewiring the mind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and I discuss the classic "burnout then recover" pattern that many men fall in to. We talk about "the dopamine train" and how many of us get caught spending 99% of our time chasing small dopamine hits. This kind of behavior can be unconscious and harmful to a man achieving his goals. We discuss ways of breaking out of the patterns that hold us back. Topics covered in this episode: Free will or no free will Breaking out of the patterns that seem unconscious The power of making small yet important choices every day The importance of mentors, guides, and coaches.  Steve is a cryptocurrency lawyer, the Co-Founder of Heart Homes Travel, and a coach. He helps new businesses in the cryptocurrency space lay their legal foundations. https://www.parrbusinesslaw.com/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Marr is a Naturopath doctor in Vancouver, BC. His practice - Evoke Medicine - addresses the holistic health of the individual, with a tailored approach to medicine. He strives for "Integrative Health" with each of his patients, drawing on the best of various healing modalities. In this episode we talk about: -The caffeine gene -Diet and Nutrition, and the difference between them -Nutrigenomics and leveraging DNA testing to maximize productivity -The refuelling principle.  -Nootropics, optimization, and BDNF Jason Marr's website is www.evokemedicine.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Stillman has been doing men's work since he was a young man. He has worked directly with influential figures such as Robert Bly, David Deita, and Mantak Chia. In his years of experience, Matthew has gained wisdom in traditions that are uncommon for the average man.  Join us as we discuss Matthew's latest men's group which contains some novel structures that breathe life in to the group. Matthew's website - stillmansays.comTwitter - @stillmansaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Mike Zaremba hosted me at the Vancouver Real for a collaborative episode released on Evolving Man and Vancouver Real. I tell my personal story and talk about my past with addiction, and my long road of recovery.  We discuss: -Addiction and its origins -Trauma and birth trauma -Drug rehab -AA and the 12 steps -Spiritual experience -Psychedelics: Psilocybin Mushrooms and Ayahuasca -Safe and appropriate use of plant medicinesCheck out my website for more information on this topic:evolvingman.ca/blog-summary/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sheleana drops the download everyone needs to hear about birth and menstruation; two topics many men avoid. She shatters cultural assumptions and leads us back towards a more natural, integrated, and empowered path. Sheleana is a writer, a birth doula, and a coach. She is deeply engaged in women's work, facilitating women's circles and workshops with the Rising Woman Sisterhood. She is passionate about helping women transform their lives through reclaiming their feminine nature. Rising Woman on Facebookwww.risingwoman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sat down with my first female guest, Sheleana Aiyana, and we talk about where we've lost our way with the masculine and the feminine. We also talk about how men and women are finding themselves again through gendered groups that do deep work.  Sheleana is a writer, a birth doula, and a coach. She is deeply engaged in women's work, facilitating women's circles and workshops with the Rising Woman Sisterhood, and pursuing conscious relationship work.  Rising Woman on Facebookwww.risingwoman.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Weale is an entrepreneur and the creator of The Grind Bar, a snack bar made to fuel peak performance. Dave is obsessed with focus, power, and flow, and wants to help others tap in to their peak potential. We talked about the hard road entrepreneurs walk, and the challenge of finding your way in the world of business. https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheGrindBarhttps://www.thegrindbar.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.