n this episode, Stephen Paul Edwards shares a raw and honest look at relationships, addiction, mental health, and personal growth. We explore how toxic relationships can become powerful teachers, why understanding values matters, and how men lose themselves when they ignore truth and intuition.

Stephen opens up about masculinity, self love, belief systems, and the inner work required to grow into a grounded man. This conversation moves through darkness and clarity, touching on purpose, environment, manifestation, and the responsibility men have to know themselves deeply.

Guest Bio

Stephen Paul Edwards is a coach, author, and speaker focused on human potential, self discovery, and conscious relationships. His life journey includes working with Tony Robbins, navigating addiction and mental health challenges, and writing his memoir The Venus Flytrap, a deeply personal exploration of love, attachment, and self awareness.

Stephen brings a perspective shaped by lived experience, reflection, and a relentless commitment to truth.

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Website: VFT23.com

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What You’ll Learn

• Why healthy masculinity matters for relationships and society
• How toxic relationships can drive self discovery and growth
• The role values play in choosing partners and building trust
• Why self love is required before love with others
• How beliefs and language shape personal reality
• The importance of environment and influence on growth
• Why intuition is a skill men must relearn
• How masculinity and femininity need balance, not competition
• Why time matters more than money
• How letting go of attachment creates freedom and purpose

This episode is for men ready to stop looking outside themselves for answers and start doing the internal work that leads to truth, freedom, and deeper connection.

In this conversation, Chris Avery shares his journey of personal transformation through faith, running, and healthy masculinity. We talk about what it means for men to take responsibility for their lives, their families, and their inner world. Chris opens up about accountability, self care, and why courageous conversations matter if men want deeper relationships and real purpose.

This episode also explores Chris’s bold mission to run the perimeter of America and how commitment, discipline, and faith can reshape a man’s identity and direction.

Guest Bio and Connection

Chris Avery is a men’s coach, speaker, and endurance runner who helps men reconnect with purpose through faith, accountability, and action. Through his coaching work and his Chris Runs America project, Chris challenges men to step into their responsibility to provide, protect, and lead with emotional and spiritual strength.

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Chris Avery Coaching

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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-avery-coaching/

Chris Runs America

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🌍 Website: https://chrisrunsamerica.com

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What You’ll Learn

• Why healthy masculinity strengthens relationships and families
• How faith can give men clarity purpose and direction
• The importance of accountability and brotherhood for growth
• Why self care is necessary and not selfish
• How running and physical challenges mirror life and leadership
• What providing and protecting really mean beyond money
• Why communication is essential for strong relationships
• How losses can teach men more than wins
• The role identity plays in modern masculinity
• Why courageous conversations build trust and respect

If you are a man searching for purpose discipline and deeper connection, this conversation will challenge you to take ownership of your life and move forward with faith and intention.

In this deeply personal and honest conversation, Chris sits down with his wife Kristyn Chandler-Yates to explore what healthy masculinity actually looks like inside a long-term relationship. Together, they reflect on how their understanding of masculinity has evolved over the years, shaped by personal growth, hard conversations, and lived experience rather than theory. Kristyn shares openly about growing up without a clear example of healthy masculinity and how that absence shaped her expectations, boundaries, and healing. This episode offers a rare perspective on masculinity from the woman who witnesses it every day, not in words, but in actions.

Summary

Chris and Kristyn unpack the difference between healthy and toxic masculinity and why so many men struggle to know the difference. They talk about service, protection, provision, emotional presence, and leadership inside marriage, and how true masculinity creates safety rather than fear. This conversation goes beyond surface-level ideas and dives into communication, self-awareness, and the responsibility men carry to know who they are and what they stand for. It is raw, grounded, and rooted in real life partnership.

Guest Bio

Kristyn Chandler-Yates is Chris’s wife and life partner. Her perspective comes not from theory or coaching, but from lived experience inside marriage, growth, conflict, and connection. Kristyn brings a powerful and grounded female lens to the conversation on masculinity, highlighting what women actually experience, feel, and need when men are operating from a healthy masculine core.

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What You’ll Learn

What healthy masculinity looks like inside a real marriage

How toxic masculinity often comes from disconnection and silence

Why communication is the foundation of lasting relationshipsHow self-awareness strengthens masculine leadership

Why serving, protecting, and providing starts with knowing yourself

How men create emotional safety without losing strength

What women actually experience when masculinity is healthy

This episode is not about perfection. It is about responsibility, presence, and becoming the kind of man your partner can trust, respect, and grow alongside.

In this conversation, Chris sits down with Morgan Rich to explore what masculinity looks like when men stop armoring up and start showing up. They talk about emotional vulnerability, self-awareness, and how men can balance strength without disconnecting from sensitivity. Morgan shares his personal journey of meditation, daily self-connection, and learning to embrace who he is right now rather than chasing an ideal future version of himself. Together, they unpack how vulnerability deepens relationships, strengthens leadership, and helps men live with more presence, clarity, and purpose.

Guest Bio:

Morgan Rich is a writer, speaker, and men’s work facilitator focused on redefining masculinity through presence, emotional resilience, and self-leadership. His work challenges outdated masculine conditioning around control and dominance, replacing it with accountability, humility, and authentic strength. Morgan is the author of The Invitation Beyond and supports men in reconnecting with their gifts, their bodies, and their capacity to love deeply.

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🌐 Website and Book: https://morganrich.com

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What You’ll Learn:

Why vulnerability is a form of masculine strength

How men can balance protect, provide, and preside in modern relationships

The role of daily self-connection and reflection

How emotional independence strengthens intimacy

Why suppressing emotions leads to resentment and burnout

How calm presence builds trust with partners

The impact of self-talk on confidence and resilience

Why embracing your authentic self matters more than chasing perfection

This episode is an invitation for men to drop the armor, reconnect with themselves, and lead their lives and relationships with grounded strength and clarity.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Josh shares the story that changed everything. He survived a near-fatal brain aneurysm, endured 17 brain surgeries, and rebuilt himself inch by inch. Chris and Josh dive into the emotional, physical, and spiritual battles that reshaped his identity, his relationships, and his purpose. They explore resilience, masculine energy, emotional expression, and the courage it takes for a man to ask for help. Josh’s journey shows what it means to rebuild your life with intention and step into the man you were meant to be.

Guest Bio

Josh Waters is a survivor, mentor, endurance athlete, and the author of the upcoming book Every Inch, Every Step. His story of recovering from a catastrophic brain aneurysm and rebuilding his life has become a source of strength for others. Josh now helps men find clarity, resilience, and purpose by sharing the lessons he learned through pain, reflection, and support from the right people.

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🔗 Instagram: @beardnflipflops

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshua-waters-331409149/

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What You’ll Learn

What surviving a near-death crisis teaches a man about life and purpose

Why resilience is built through small steps, one inch at a time

How masculine energy shifts after traumaHow to process emotions without suppressing them

Why support systems determine your directionHow identity can fall apart and rebuild stronger

Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness

How Josh found meaning through mentoring and serving others

This episode invites men to face their pain, rise with purpose, and remember the truth Josh shares with everyone he helps: You’re enough.

In this returning conversation, Chris and Ryan go deep into what it really takes for a man to grow. They break down how to balance the key areas of life, manage energy, and align personal values with professional goals. Ryan explains how vibration and frequency shape who you attract, what you experience, and how you show up. They explore flow states, emotional processing, anxiety, fear, identity, and why men must learn to release rather than suppress. This is a practical and honest conversation about becoming the man who can hold the life he wants.Ryan Rodriguez is a returning guest and a respected voice on personal alignment, emotional awareness, and the daily practices that help men perform at their highest level. His work centers on helping people understand their emotions, build clarity in their identity, and create alignment across the major areas of life.Connect with Ryan Rodriguez📱 Instagram: @ignitedffConnect with Motivated Masculine Men🌐 www.motivatedmasculinemen.com📧 brotherhood@motivatedmasculinemen.com📱 Follow on social media: @MotivatedMasculineMen⭐ Leave a rating and review to help us reach more men🎧 Subscribe so you never miss an episodeWhat You’ll LearnHow to balance life through simple frameworks and daily practicesWhy energy, vibration, and frequency shape growth and connectionHow to process emotions in the moment rather than suppress themThe link between flow states, fulfillment, and personal alignmentThe danger of tying identity to a job or uniformHow fear, anxiety, and depression show up when men live out of alignmentWhy success comes from practice and training, not talentHow to become the man who can attract the relationship or life he wantsThis episode invites men to step into alignment, face their emotions, and build a life rooted in purpose, presence, and real strength.

In this episode, Chris sits down with Franziska Reichardt-Willetts to explore how women view masculinity, communication, and emotional strength in today’s world. Franziska opens up about her personal evolution—from a marriage based on image and security to one rooted in emotional safety, mutual respect, and shared growth. Together, they unpack what true strength looks like in modern men and how calmness, presence, and empathy can be more powerful than aggression or ego.

They discuss how confidence and empathy work hand in hand, why chivalry still matters, and how women feel safe to express their femininity when men lead with integrity. This honest conversation dives deep into what women genuinely desire from men in relationships, how to build trust through action and communication, and the role of understanding gender dynamics in creating lasting connection.

Guest Bio / Connection

Franziska Reichardt-Willetts is an advocate for emotional intelligence, equality, and authentic relationships. With a background in community work and suicide prevention, she brings a grounded and compassionate perspective to how men and women can better understand each other and build partnerships that thrive on respect and growth.

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What You’ll Learn

• What women actually find attractive in strong, grounded men

• Why emotional safety and calm confidence matter more than image or money

• How chivalry and kindness still play a role in modern relationships

• The balance between confidence, empathy, and communication

• Why understanding gender dynamics builds better connections

• How men can lead with purpose while creating space for feminine energy

This episode is a powerful reminder that masculinity isn’t about dominance—it’s about presence, patience, and purpose. It’s a conversation every man needs to hear to better understand what women truly want and how to lead with strength and heart.

In this episode, Chris sits down with Eric McCants to explore how a life of service shapes character, relationships, and masculinity. Together they unpack lessons from years in law enforcement, goal setting, and personal growth while discussing how men can lead with integrity in every area of life.

They dive into how responsibility, self-awareness, and communication play a vital role in being a protector, partner, and leader. From navigating the pressures of policing to maintaining mental health and building strong relationships, this conversation gives men the tools to balance caution, confidence, and clarity in both work and family life.

Guest Bio

Eric McCants is a law enforcement professional who brings wisdom from years on the job and a deep understanding of personal accountability. His perspective on leadership, relationships, and growth comes from real experience—facing challenges, learning through mistakes, and leading with humility.

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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mccants-3a3920192/

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What You’ll Learn

• How real experiences in law enforcement shape personal growth

• Why accountability is the foundation of strong masculinity

• The importance of balance between vigilance and peace

• How clear communication strengthens leadership and relationships

• Why men must seek support and openness around mental health

• The value of honesty, boundaries, and vulnerability in modern relationships

This episode challenges men to own their actions, lead with clarity, and communicate with purpose. It’s about learning from pressure, standing firm in integrity, and growing through every season of life.