Men's Journey Today

On today’s show I am joined by the founder and host of the EOFire Podcast, the entrepreneur on fire himself, John Lee Dumas! John may be an entrepreneur now, but he has not always been one. The day he graduated from Providence College, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S Army. After a 13-month tour of duty in Iraq as an armored platoon leader and a total of eight years in the army, he set out to find a job. He first tried law school, only to drop out after one semester. Then, a couple of jobs in Boston and New York convinced John that Corporate America was not for him. So he landed in San Diego, California working in real estate. He quickly found out that driving will be a big part of his daily routine there, so he was in need of interesting content to listen to. That is when he discovered podcasts: free, targeted, on-demand content. Only one problem: at that time, there were great podcasts out there but none that introduced successful entrepreneurs daily, so his idea was born. A concept for a da

My birthday is coming up in a few days so I want to share my thoughts on a quote related to the passing of time that I’ve been pondering over recently: People waste years of their lives and then, they beg for a few moments at the end. This quote belongs to the romanian historian, politician, literary critic, and poet, Nicolae Iorga. It inspires me to take massive action so that each passing day I know that I am one step closer to accomplishing my dreams. It also reminds me of a famous article published in the Guardian a few years ago about the top 5 regrets of the dying, recorded by a palliative nurse. 1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. 2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. 3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. 4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. 5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.   Remember that decision/dream/project that you have been postponing for a while now waiting for th

On today’s episode we welcome Nathan Seaward. Nathan flies 767’s for a living, he’s done it for over a decade. He grew up in New Zealand and now lives in Japan. Nathan spends half of the month flying and has dedicated the other half of the month to exploring the world and pursuing his passions. He also became fascinated with minimalism, a concept and a community that promotes reducing all of the excess “stuff” in your life so you can focus on the things you truly love. He has now sold almost everything he owns except some bare essentials. Nathan has travelled to over 25 countries in 3 years and most importantly, the relationships with the important people in my life are stronger than ever. He’s now committed to inspiring people to live a more exciting, fulfilled life where they feel that they are truly reaching their full potential. He coaches a small group of highly motivated, ambitious people that are committed to doing everything to take their life to the next level.   Key Points From This Episode:

Welcome to the third part of the “Secrets Men Keep Series” We will explore today the deeper aspects of the ritual initiation in masculinity and try to better understand the intimate and sexual issues that men face in their romantic relationships. Key Points From This Episode We all know who the Maidens are. In mythology, the Hero meets the Maidens or the Nymphs after having separated from his mother, learned his father’s skills, gotten direction from the elderly and relying on his male mentor to keep him on his path. The Maidens seduce and tempt the hero and are seduced by him. They represent passion, risk and constant change in a man’s life. “When you were in your adolescence, you were in the Maiden’s world (or hungered, above all else, to be in their world). Your hormones drove you to that hunger sexually. Your desire to experiment with love’s feelings drove you to it emotionally. Your need to feel loved by females other than your mother drove you to it psychologically. In the stages of male

On today’s show I am joined by John P. Morgan. John is one of the most inspiring and creative coaches I know. His vision is a more connected and loving world which he helps create by challenging leaders to discover a whole and integrative worldview and to embody a radically deep personal integrity. John has been supporting leaders and entrepreneurs around the world since the late 90s though this work become his profession in 2009.Beyond his one-to-one work he has been invited to share his ideas and spirit on numerous stages including Global Citizens Forum, BBC, TEDx, YES Group and many more. Previous to his current work with leaders and post formal studies in Physics and Mathematics. John founded a property investing business and then from a backpack he founded a web media company serving local and global non-profits. He has travelled the world and lived nomadically for three years, coached human rights leaders, recorded and toured as a musician in bands, funded development of a kids library in Cambodia,

Welcome to the second part of the “Secrets that Men Keep” series. Today we are going to talk about Romantic Relationships. Have you ever felt insecure in your relationships? Are you afraid of being abandoned, have low self-esteem, are self-critical and need approval and reassurance from your partner? Or do you rather experience a fear of intimacy and want to remain independent? Find out what’s hidden in your relationship!   Key Points From This Episode Do you love your partner for what you experience together or do you love her because the relationship feeds your self-esteem? Make no mistake: we all seek love and affection and try to feed our self-esteem in romantic partnerships. However, some men love for the experience they have in their committed relationships – like warmth, nurturance, support, intellectual stimulation, comfortable intimacy and sexual chemistry – while other men love their partner because without her they have no sense of their core self. You are probably

On today’s show I am joined by Simon Crowe. Simon runs a specialists coaching and consultancy practice focused on transformational leadership and empowerment. He has lived and travelled around the world, creating partnerships with influential artists, executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, and humanitarians developing and delivering inspiring projects that positively impact the world. Simon has helped clients create multi-million pound investments from nothing, he has coached CEO’s to build thriving companies, philanthropists to set up charities, couples to conceive, and lovers to start fantastic relationships. His curiosity has led him to many interesting parts of the world and worked in Europe, Africa, India, and the US and has worked with clients as far afield as Russia, New Zealand, Hungary, and Singapore. He recently returned from Liberia in West Africa where he shared the stage with leaders like Rich Litvin, Spryte Loriano, and Kimmie Weeks at and empowerment event for 400 teachers. He is now based in Lon

Today I am going to start a series of episodes about the “The Secrets that Men Keep”. And our point of departure is Healing the Mother-Son Relationship Wound. “Men do not often discuss their unresolved feelings about their mothers. While they play a key part in their relationships with other women, these emotions are often hidden away out of our awareness. Men’s deepest feelings toward their mothers remain some of their best-kept secrets, even from themselves. Yet a large part of what men expect from women, and of themselves as men, dates back to their childhood experiences with their mothers.” – Ken Druck, The Secrets Men Keep Key Points From This Episode The uninitiated man has a complicated relationship with his mother and other significant women in his life. His approach to life is to experiment rather than to commit. He is not always able to control his anger. He avoids displaying and talking about deep feelings. This adolescent like man is either unable to seek his own wisdom and follows withou

Today on the Podcast I sit down with Connor Beaton, the founder of ManTalks, an international organization that supports men in being better fathers, better husbands, and better leaders through real connections, real conversations, and a powerful community. Connor comes from a unique background, ranging from the world of opera to technology sales and management. Connor is a strong leader and carries with him an unstoppable energy and charisma, which has made ManTalks the success it is today. Connor is also an international speaker, podcast host, and lifestyle entrepreneur. He’s spoken on stage at TEDx, taken ManTalks to over a dozen cities internationally, and has been featured on platforms like Forbes, Huffington Post, and UN Women. Connor has a strong vision for the future of ManTalks, and it is through his leadership that the team strives for success. He is a great listener and always pushes himself and those around him to be their best. Key Points From This Episode: Hear as Connor shares how he got st

Today I am going to talk about the nice guy syndrome, a concept introduced by Dr. Robert Glover in his best-selling book, No More Mr. Nice Guy. You heard me ask the guests on this podcast about finding the balance between being a “macho jerk” and a “nice guy“. So let’s find out what’s wrong with being a “nice guy” and how we can show up in the world as gentlemen. Well, “nice guys” believe that if they are “good” and do everything right, they will be accepted, loved and get their needs met. That is why they are givers – they fix and caretake. The problem is that they are constantly seeking approval from others, they believe they must hide their perceived flaws and mistakes in order to avoid conflicts, they repress their feelings and have difficulty making their needs a priority. And that is why “nice guys” usually end up feeling extremely frustrated. They cannot see that the reason why their needs remain unmet is precisely the way they show up

I’m here today with Jason Goldberg. He’s a TEDx speaker, a baconetarian — and that’s a vegetarian who still eats bacon, in case you didn’t know — a funky sock lover, and a former rapper who opened for The Wu-Tang Clan. Jason is a geek turned entrepreneur, turned international and transformational speaker, trainer, coach, and author. After spending over a decade in a successful information technology career, Jason left the corporate world to launch an award-winning transportation startup followed by co-founding and serving a CEO for a tech firm in partnership with NASA to commercialize technology from the Space Shuttle Program. Now, Jason focuses all of his humor, experience, and enthusiasm on being of deep service to inspiring individuals from pro-surfers to CEO’s and countless organizations such as Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Northrop Grumman, The National Association for Entrepreneurs, and The National Associations of Residential Property Managers. Also, Jason has recently launched his first book on self-l

Today I am joined by Yaron Engler, a coach, musician, and speaker who challenges his audience and clients to step away from their comfort zones towards a more fulfilling life. His spirited and genuine presentations create a free, safe environment through which creativity can flow and boundaries can be broken. For over 20 years, Yaron has been touring the world, living in several different countries, and this long journey opened both his eyes and his heart in ways that he now uses to serve other people. Fluent in three languages, Yaron has delivered workshops, masterclasses, and talks in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia and was a featured speaker at TEDx Jaffa 2012. Key Points From This Episode: Hear how Yaron got started on his journey to work with men, and how he discovered his drive. Yaron shares his experience discovering the good, the bad, and the ugly of coaching. Find out about Yaron’s favorite coaches and mentors who inspired him. Learn why Yaron always invites people to live without regrets,

I’m here today with Calvin Wayman, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and social media entrepreneur. The most inspiring thing about this man is what he has accomplished in such a short time. In the Spring of 2015, he was still working a 9 to 5 job. Feeling stuck and hating his life as an employee, he suddenly quit his day job even before he knew what he was going to do next showing that where there is a will, there is a way. A few months ago, Calvin raced in a 50 mile ultra-marathon just to challenge his body and mind. He recently published his first book, which debuted on the Amazon top 100 of all books in the success category. His book is called, Fish Out Of Water: The guide to achieving breakthrough and permanently transforming into the new you. Also, because of his life transformation, he was just featured on the Dave Ramsey Show, reaching 12 million listeners, sharing his story of becoming debt-free for the first time in his entire adult life. Calvin has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, The

Dr. Ray Doktor, who is a doctor in clinical psychology and specializes in relationship coaching, intimacy and sexuality issues, dating advice, life coaching, and career paths. Dr. Ray has conducted workshops and lectures in the Unites States, the Netherlands, Brazil, and England. He has shared the same stage with Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton, and Eckhart Tolle. Dr. Ray has appeared on the E Channel, HBO, Playboy Radio, LA Talk Radio. He has also been quoted in and written articles for Psychology Today, Los Angeles Times, and Men’s Health. Dr. Ray resides in Santa Monica, California and loves bike riding, surfing, and he is also the lead singer of a rock band. Key Points From This Episode: Hear Dr. Ray’s story and how he got started down his career path. Discover how Dr. Ray ended up with health issues and claimed bankruptcy at the age of 26. Dr. Ray shares how advice he received from an alcohol counselor lead him into his career. Understand why the world is the reflection of you, and how life experienc

Hey everyone, I’m Calin Saft, and I want to thank you for joining me for this introductory episode of The Men’s Journey Today Podcast! Every Wednesday I’ll be interviewing bestselling authors, world-class coaches, relationship experts and lifestyle entrepreneurs. You will learn how to create the relationship of your dreams, your freedom business, how to reach your health and fitness goals and so much more! And every Friday I will release a 10 minute solocast where I will share my thoughts on topics related but not limited to becoming a better husband, father, leader and entrepreneur.