The podcast explores the concept of masculinity and the roles men play in society. It challenges stereotypes, highlights the importance of embracing diversity in manhood, and discusses the true meanings of 'alpha' and 'beta'. The hosts emphasize the value of each role and the idea that every man is the hero of his own story. They also discuss societal expectations placed on men and the importance of supporting one another in personal growth.

On this episode, we talked about: Mac story about his gender journey Different forms of masculinity The champion is the one that keeps showing up Following my path and being my authentic self We're thought we shouldn't ask for help We can choose what serves us well Allowing man to open up You can't do the same thing every time Having the ability to be adaptable Reframing our thinking around vulnerability Embracing vulnerability in every way Understanding our emotions better Men can be very nurturing Getting people to look at what fits them Having a more inclusive masculinity Being secure in who you are Learning how to use our strength and power "If somebody is good at something, they're good at something, you don't need to put a qualifier"   "If you want to change something, you can't do it from the outside, you have to get in there and get involved, to help create change"   "Emotional intelligence isn't something that has evolved as quickly as we do"     About Mac: Mac is a radio show host of "The You Can Make A Difference Show" on Rainier Avenue Radio and in 2017 Mac ran for Seattle City Council and was the first transgender person ever to be on a ballot in Washington State. The Mayor appointed Mac as a Seattle City Commissioner in 2011 and he served until 2016. He currently serves on the Seattle Renter's Commission appointed by the City Council. Mac is on the Washington state council for PFLAG and on the Seattle Police Department LGBT advisory board. . He continuously speaks on panels and solo at numerous colleges, non-profit groups and state and city governments on gender & sexuality. Mac worked on a small team to help Seattle Police Department develop policy and training around dealing with the transgender community and has given transgender training to the US Boarder Patrol. Mac teaches community Self-Defense to empower all people on a donation basis so that all have access.    Mac's experience prior to transition was that of a successful female athlete and business owner. This experience led him to be a champion for women's rights, closing the pay gap and equal opportunity for women and folks that are gender variant. He was a former US karate team member, champion martial arts competitor, coach and teacher. He has extensive training in conflict resolution and arbitration through being a certified coach and referee through the AAU and U.S. Olympic committee.  ​ Mac has been a keynote speaker at many events including the University of Washington, Mayo Clinic, numerous colleges, corporate events, organizations and conferences . He is the co-founder and Executive Director of Positive Masculinity, a non-profit that educates about dismantling toxic masculinity and creating a model of healthy masculinity. Mac has appeared on Ripley’s Believe it or Not, The Learning Channel, The Discovery Channel, the 700 Club, on UniVision and been featured in People Magazine and many more.  ​ Mac currently educates and trains corporations and large groups on diversity and sensitivity. He is a dedicated, heartfelt activist and educator who focuses every part of his existence on creating a world where people can feel free to be true to themselves. He lives with his wife Dawn, their pup Obi Wan and their four chickens. He is a proud step-father, uncle and Papa to his two grandkids.   You can follow and support Mac at:  https://www.positivemasculinitynow.org/     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Not judging others for what they did You're not alone in your journey Having respect from somebody Changing what I received from life What it means to just give conversation and content Changing your life in a positive way Awareness, self-realization, emotional intelligence Knowing your why first   "You need permission from men that you respect so you can talk about how you feel and how you think about stuff"   "Get you to raise to a level that is above where you are today, that gets you to realize that you are not alone in any struggle that you have"   "If we can move people now, we can impact the next generation in a way that's never been impacted before"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Delete pivoting and see it as expanding Becoming a conscious leader Money is energy Seeing money in a new way Detaching from the ego and the human self Choose a better feeling thought Life and challenges happen Pivoting is a stop and go Fear of success Seeing the momentum and allowing it Manifestation and persistance My desires are also devoted to me We are expanding constantly There are things that you just need to offboard Learning to delegate There is no room for perfectionism Perfectionism is an excuse Living an abundant free liberated life Wanting my community to feel involved Allow yourself to unlearn a belief "Who modeled the behavior that either only certain people make certain money doing what they love or it has to be really hard to do it"   "Whenever we have the desire, we have 2 choices: we can see it and try to make it happen or we can see it, open up our heart and trust the momentum"   "I don't see obstacles, but I'm open if they do happen, to deal with them, I definitely don't go looking for them"   About Taylor: Taylor is a leading expert in the field of Wealth Energetics & Sexual Liberation. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Vox, on ABC & Fox News, The Washington Post + many others. She is passionate about helping women activate their truth, expand into their fullest potential and own all of who THEY BE.  Taylor is the host of The Embodied Woman Podcast, Creator of UNTAMED, a global Community, a Motivational Speaker and Philanthropist.  You can discover more about Taylor over on Instagram @iAmTaylorSimpson and TaylorSimpson.com. You can follow and support Taylor at:  https://taylorsimpson.com/untamed-waitinglist/  https://taylorsimpson.com/ https://taylorsimpson.com/archetypequiz/  @iamtaylorsimpson     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: We should be trying to change every day Not trying to force changes Starting one piece at a time Every day should be an effort to improve and change You are the product  This life, get's to be your life Live your life being better every day Making incremental changes "If you are setting this standard where you're changing habits and improving every day, that's where that's going to take shape, it's not going to be overnight"   "You've got to make your lifestyle change, that right there, make your lifestyle change, new year, not a new you, unless you are changing your habits"   "Utilize every day, let's disassociate from this calendar, but in reality has nothing to do with how we live our lives"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Johnny Elsasser is giving a voice to the unspoken burdens that men carry. The Art Of Masculinity bridges the gap between the high performance that men strive for and the community that allows men to be vulnerable in their pursuits. While each man has his own personal struggles, Johnny explores the common strengths, weaknesses, potential in men today and lays out a framework for growth that all men can apply to their lives.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: How Jay and John started their own play Freedom vs. security How liberal are you really? Being kind to each other Fire or fly instinct Acting in the moment Knowing your true nature Dropping ego to solve problems Making things right with people How to deal with conflict Giving yourself excuses to apologize The "scrotum talk" It's hard to be a man in this society What it means to be a man Breaking down who you are Embracing your femininity Evolving from who we are  "No matter how successful you are, when you're dealing with art, you have to make it, every piece of art is handmade"   "Once your mind is flooded, there's nothing you can do at that moment, it is very difficult, so you have to act prior to that"   "You don't know someone, man or woman if you don't work with them in a really high-pressure situation"   About John and Jay: Jay Martel is an Emmy®, Peabody®, WGA, and American Comedy Award winner for his work writing and producing TV and film and is a regular contributor to The New Yorker. He has served as showrunner for acclaimed shows including Alternatino with Arturo Castro, Teachers, and Key & Peele.  John Lehr is the star and creator of multiple TV series and is most widely known as one of the original Geico cavemen. His story-based comedy has appeared in LA, NYC Off-Broadway, Montreal Comedy Festival and in clubs across the U.S. He is also a seasoned host, Master of Ceremony, Toastmaster, and guest lecturer/teacher.  Together, they have been performing their 2-man, 1-hour pop-up play SPEED BUMP, an immersive theatrical experience, in people’s backyards over the past year.  These two really give a voice [of hilarity] to emotions, personal, and social issues that we don’t always expect to hear men share “out loud.” You can follow and support John and Jay at:  www.jaymartel.com www.johnlehr.com Linktr.ee/SpeedBumpThePlay     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Constantly being on social media What purpose does this serve? Mindless scrolling Figuring out your purpose You are the product of social media Having a healthy mindset and critical thinking Keeping your individuality Making conscious decisions   "I would rather put my time into something that serves me than just pick up my phone"   "If you're not doing something consciously, then you're also don't doing it productively"   "Social media does help people create freedom through strong businesses but you have to be conscious about your time with it"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Starting to become conscient incompetent Every day is a learning Masculinity's about not settling Feeling unhappy is not about how much you make Money is just a mechanism How would I want my business to look? Start questions and look for the answers Since when is conflict bad? Wherever you get frustrated, your rule got broken Improving your life and business Knowing what true happiness means Finding true happiness and struggle points Being the appropriate man at the moment Being able to adapt and evolve "When you get into something really intense, you notice your internal voice that talks to you"   "The level of the journey doesn't stop if you actually want a level of mastering anything"   "There's no way to predict how happy somebody is based on the money they make"   About Chris: Chris Goodman is a life coach for entrepreneurs and CEOs. His clients include real estate professionals, Olympic athletes, renowned coaches, influencers, and business owners across dozens of industries. He brings 15,000+ hours of coaching and training to every conversation and has a reputation for asking tough, transformative questions in an approachable way.    After quitting law school to chase a greater purpose in life, Chris built a successful real estate sales business and became one of the best in the country.. only to discover his passion had nothing to do with law or real estate: It was (and still is) all about helping people grow in their life and business. Since founding Goodman Coaching in 2017, Chris has coached some of the most successful names in business and continues to scale his team to help more people around the world grow into a life of freedom, fulfillment, and results.    Chris and his wife Lindsey Mango (also a successful Life Coach) live in Kentucky and recently welcomed their first child in March 2022. Learn more about Chris at Goodmancoachinginc.com or his podcast called Relentless Growth.    You can follow and support Chris at:  www.goodmancoachinginc.com @goodmancoaching     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Having a trusted circle Good leaders lead from the front Realizing that we are not alone Not having real conversations with other people Being open to what's going on in life We're not willing to share the pain Be the first to share  Don't be afraid to open up first "For every realization that you are not alone or to find support, the first step has to be for you"   "When we lead from the front, we give the example of what we're looking for, what people can see themselves doing"   "Good leaders should not expect others to do things if they're not willing to do that themselves"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy