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EP41 - Season Finale - Expansive Intimacy
Letting go of who the world wants you to be to become the full version of yourself is what we really need. It's the path to intimacy, too.
Feb 22, 20242 min read

EP40 - Real Men, Being Real = Real Connection w/The Men of Teal Panel
Real men aren't afraid to get uncomfortable and be real with each other. Get a peek inside a men's group that does just that.
Feb 8, 20243 min read

EP37 - Conquering Yourself: Alec Wons' Path to Personal Growth
Youth isn't wasted on the young. Check out some GenZ wisdom from Alec Wons, who goes deep on relationships, personal growth & vulnerability
Jan 11, 20243 min read

EP35 - Everyday Intimacy: Mark Staelgraeve's Simple Solutions for Closer Connections at Work and Home
If you're looking to learn how to create more intimacy, this is your episode. Full of practical, everyday tips for creating more connection.
Dec 28, 20232 min read

EP33: Exploring Emotional Landscapes: Chris Gaither on Intimacy and Environmental Action
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music “We talk about artificial intelligence all the time,...
Dec 21, 20233 min read

EP32: Why Male Intimacy Is So Appealing to Women, feat. Shana James
Explore the allure of male intimacy to women in this podcast episode. See how vulnerability & self-trust redefine strength in relationships.
Dec 7, 20233 min read

EP30 - From Insults to Endearment: A British Take on Intimacy w/Al Elliott
A unique look at how British men show intimacy, from insults to endearment. Get insights on male friendship, relationship agreements & more.
Nov 16, 20233 min read

EP29: How to Build Intimacy Through Discovery and Connection w/Douglas Kelley, Ph.D.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music “We’re created for this,” says Doug Kelley, PhD and author...
Nov 9, 20232 min read

EP26: Why You Should Join a Men's Group - Solo episode
Men's circles have been an essential part of men living vibrant lives for eons. Listen in for Jim's experiences of how men's groups helped.
Oct 19, 20233 min read


EP23: Consenting to Hotter Sex w/Eric FitzMedrud, Ph.D.
Consent is a crucial element of safe relationships. And it's not as scary as it's made out to be. In fact, it can liberate us in many ways.
Sep 28, 20233 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP17: Self-Intimacy and Pain
Men tend to not express their emotions, resulting in tension that builds up in our bodies. That tension creates pain in more ways than one.
Aug 17, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP16: A Soundtrack for Courageous Grieving w/Ken Mossman
One of the most potent means of creating connection, is to share grief with another. Ken Mossman shares on his experiences of grief and more
Aug 10, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP12: A Mid-Life Crisis Story with Jim Young
Burnout is considered a taboo topic for some guys. In reality, it's another form of mid-life crisis, something that's been going on for ages
Jul 12, 20232 min read

Expansive Intimacy EP11: Humor That Works for Creating Intimacy w/Drew Tarvin
Humor is finding its way into the workplace, as a way to boost morale and develop EQ. It also has a tremendous ability to increase intimacy.
Jul 6, 20232 min read


A busload of women to thank...
In every month - not just Women's History Month - women have so many lessons to share with men. Here is a sample of some I've been gifted...
Mar 7, 20225 min read


Six Degrees of Inspiration
A story of how a group of men who've mostly never met each other created deep friendships, one monthly Zoom call at a time.
Feb 14, 20225 min read


How I Open Myself Up to New Ideas
Change is hard, just like writing poems. Breaking both down into small pieces can make it a lot easier.
Jan 9, 20223 min read


12 Lessons for a Burned Out World
It's that time of year when people like me (coaches, bloggers, etc.) tend to write one of those articles. You know the type - articles...
Dec 29, 20214 min read


An Un-Presidented Move
The story of how a boy played make believe all the way into his 40s, burned out, became The President, then finally became himself.
Nov 15, 20215 min read


Courage Comes Second
Moments of bravery are a reminder that we must be willing to embrace fears first. Only then do we get to bring forth our courage.
Oct 11, 20213 min read
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