The UNcivilized Podcast with Traver Boehm

In this podcast, Duey Freeman, Michael Gay, and the host discuss the power of loneliness and its impact on men. They also emphasize the importance of having a relationship with the land and the desire of men to be better partners and fathers. The hosts highlight the significance of in-person work for men's health and wholeness and explore the concept of initiation and expanding relationships.

In this solo episode I break down why every man needs to have a physical training regimen. From running to lifting weights to Jiu Jitsu, it matters little. What matters most is that each man understands it is his RESPONSIBILITY to be in shape, strong and capable. Enjoy, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Join the Nation, registration is open now, AND it closes today. JOIN HERE Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

The brain and a computer are light years apart from being the same. It is true that both store data, process information, and perform tasks. However, although technology tries to simulate the human intelligence processes, the human brain has proven to be better adapted than any computer could. To dive into this topic, today we will be joined by the Story Science Professor, Angus Fletcher. Angus is a man curious about the human brain and how it works. His research led him to discover how history can help us to be tougher, capable, and to have courage. During this episode, we talked about chaos, growth, attitude change, and initiative-taking. In addition, we will also be talking about the brain as a machine and why it is superior to computers, a topic worth listening to. Don't miss this episode! ABOUT ANGUS FLETCHER Angus Fletcher is Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. His research with teams in US Special Operations, Silicon Valley, and the Healthcare Community explains why children are more creative than AI, how to adapt and overcome in fast-changing chaotic environments, and how to more effectively treat grief, burnout, and trauma. CONNECT WITH ANGUS Website: https://www.angusfletcher.co/ Email: fletcher.300@osu.edu WHAT YOU’LL HEAR [4:37] Who's Angus Fletcher? [6:32] Why is the human brain superior to a computer? [10:08] Why are stories so captivating for us? [14:15] How to reduce the rate of depression and anxiety in the male population? [17:12] How to create a relationship with chaos? [21:08] What to do to get out of burnout? [24:25] Human beings and their relationship with the divine. [26:20] How stories can help the military? [33:57] What must I do to be successful? [36:00] How to break the patterns? [41:19] Creating a daily practice. [44:48] How to manage isolation? [48:07] More information about Angus. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Join the Nation, registration opens today. JOIN HERE Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

There’s a single line in Robert Bly’s Iron John that grabbed me. “The activity men were once loved for is no longer required.” In this solo episode I look at both sides of the argument for this notion, ending on how Covid and the recent shifts in the world have made men even more needed and our activities even more worthy of celebration. Enjoy, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

From college poet to best-selling author. Today's guest is Sylvester McNutt, surely you have heard of him, and if not, in today's episode, you will meet the renowned author of 9 books who is soon to release his tenth. Sylvester's story shows us how taking leaps of faith can change our lives. Today we will hear how our guest went from being a college poet and working at corporate America to becoming a writer. His story, like many, has ups and downs, where alcohol was his worst enemy. In this episode, Sylvester will talk about self-improvement, self-love, chasing your dreams, and working for them. Also, the parenting challenges that he faces as an all-around person. Press play, and don't miss the little preview of Sylvester's next book. ABOUT SYLVESTER MCNUTT Sylvester McNutt III is an 8x bestselling author, podcaster, public speaker, course creator, and father. Sylvester teaches people how to transform their mindsets through self-awareness and healing practices. Website: www.sylvestermcnutt.net Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm--uPDTeyhgenYFLiX-VA WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [3:38] Who's Sylvester? [12:27] From love letters to manuscripts. [18:41] The leap of faith: his first book publication. [26:20] Establishing himself as a writer. [29:16] Sylvester talks about his ninth and tenth books. [32:09] Facing the new challenges of parenthood. [41:48] The positive consequence of having a child. [44:10] Parenting advice. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

In my work with Nice Guys, many of them express a deep desire to be taken more seriously as a man. While this may seem like an elusive goal, completely dependent on the whims of the outside world, it is not. In this solo episode I dive into the ways you can immediately begin to shift how the world sees you, by shifting how you see yourself. Enjoy, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

Spending seventeen days at sea, surrounded by sharks, is an interesting way to start a healing journey. When we see successful people, it is almost impossible to imagine that they had a tough life—today's guest is one of them. Damien Rider grew up in a poor and abusive home. Despite having a difficult childhood, he decided to move on and leave his past behind. Today, he is an athlete who loves to participate in challenges that test his physical and mental strength while supporting the cause close to his heart. In this episode, we will hear about Damien's life and his experiences as an athlete. Also, he will share how the seventeen-day paddling challenge changed his life forever and was the beginning of new adventures. Don't miss this inspiring episode. ABOUT DAMIEN RIDER Damien Rider is a multiple world-record-holding Adventure & Extreme Sports Athlete, Author, Creator of One Breath Meditation, and Global Motivational Speaker. Recognized for his International humanitarian work and physical feats, with two feature documentaries aired on National Geographic, and as a speaker in TED talks in the Asia Pacific and the United States. His work and dedication have led him to become a globally respected Wellness and Mindset Coach. Always finding the positive in every situation in life, he has an undeniable resilience to keep moving forward. He continues to challenge himself, discovering what is possible mentally and physically and sharing his discoveries with others along the way. CONNECT WITH DAMIEN www.damienrider.com, www.OBMlearning.com WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [2:29] Who's Damien Rider? [8:12] An abusive childhood. [21:18] A life-changing challenge. [25:32] How was spending seventeen days in the sea? [30:40] Dealing with the thoughts. [34:19] A new perspective on life. [47:13] What motivates Damien to continue doing challenges? [1:00:00] What's next? [1:04:28] Piece of advice for people in the midst of a life transition. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

Confidence is a muscle. While some people may be born with it, many of us had to earn it. In this solo episode I dive into easily applicable ways to build your confidence and embody it fully. Enjoy, Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

When we stop living under other people's expectations, we become the only writers of our history and builders of our paths. Today's guest is Arjuna Dharmadas. He is a man who left the country of his birth to live a nomadic lifestyle and follow his path, taking him to live in Thailand, India, Egypt, Guatemala, etc. Arjuna is the founder of an Ashram in Guatemala, where I experienced the dark retreat a few years ago. They are now based in Europe, specifically in Italy, where he and his wife continue to teach people and transform their lives through spirituality. In this episode, we will talk about how to avoid falling into a cult, ego, personal practices, and what it was like for Arjuna to leave Germany and start teaching around the world. ABOUT ARJUNA DHARMADAS Arjuna has been studying & practicing eastern spiritual traditions all over the Eastern & Western world for over twenty years starting his path and deep soul-quest at nineteen when he discovered Theravada Buddhism and Vipassana meditation along with Sivananda Yoga and left home for good. Convinced that there is much more to life that he’s been told, he's completed dozens of retreats in the Buddhist, Yogic, Tantrik and Advaita (Non-Duality) traditions, some of them in silence, solitude and complete darkness. Arjuna recognizes that we all make our path as we walk, no size fits all. We are all fiercely unique writers of our own story once we let go of the desire to fulfill anyone else’s expectations but the ones that make our Soul alive and are ready to go on our own Hero’s journey. He aspires to bring the courage for grounded Awareness into every breath. CONNECT WITH ARJUNA https://loveevolveawaken.com WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [4:11] What was it like to leave your home country and open an ashram in another country? [14:52] A higher call requires work on earth to be done. [19:16] How to achieve goals without spirituality? [25:20] Are personal practices necessary? [29:37] What is Bhakti? [32:51] How do we avoid falling into a cult? [39:11] How to avoid falling into ego? [43:38] How to guide people to their path? [50:29] Is it okay to use medicinal plants for a rapid rise? If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

There’s a wildness in men that we as a society don’t acknowledge — to the detriment of us all. When a man has space for his wild expressions and a connection to both the wild inside of him and the wilderness and natural elements around him, his whole life changes. The flavor of intimacy he brings to his partnerships, his work, and his creative endeavors all becomes richer and more healing. In this solo episode, I dive into the wild. Join me. Traver If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course.  Click here for dates and early signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized