In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the hidden reasons so many men get stuck in their personal growth—and how to finally break through. From going it alone to obsessing over self-help content without real change, I break down the subtle ways men avoid the deeper emotional work that truly transforms relationships and self-worth. If you’ve hit a plateau in your healing journey, this episode will show you what actually works—and why you don’t have to do it alone.

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What do boys really think about sex, love, and what it means to be “a man”? In this raw conversation, we unpack the hidden rules shaping young men’s desires, fears, and silent struggles — from money obsessions to why they reject affection. If you want to understand the truth boys never say out loud, this episode will change how you see masculinity forever.

Nathaniel Cole is a writer, researcher and workshop facilitator working across masculinity, mental wellbeing, relationships & sex education, as well as the co-founder of the community swimming group, Swim Dem Crew. Bio (for introduction): Nathaniel Cole is a writer, researcher and workshop facilitator working across masculinity, mental wellbeing, relationships & sex education, as well as the co-founder of the community swimming group, Swim Dem Crew. He has been working in the ending male violence industry for nine years, cutting his teeth in classrooms across the country, before joining both Everyones Invited, the sexual violence education charity and S.M.I.LE.-ing Boys C.I.C., a mental wellbeing initiative, as a Lead Facilitator. He also is piloting a programme for young, marginalised men to better understand their identity and how that impacts their views on relationships and sex. His work brings people together in unlikely settings and challenges their views on a variety of topics.

KEY TOPICS:

⭐ Navigating Masculinity Through Facilitation

⭐ Discovering Safe Male Spaces As A Way To Grow

⭐ The Work With Young People In Schools - Facts & Observations

⭐ It’s All About Respect - The World Through The Eyes Of Youngsters

⭐ Observing Shifts In Youth Role Models

⭐ Gravitating Toward Performative Masculinity

⭐ Interrogating Beliefs About Touch And Intimacy In Boys

⭐ Building Emotional Literacy In Boys

⭐ Encouraging Non-Verbal Forms Of Expression

⭐ Reframing Power As Internal Strength

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In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways high-achieving men unknowingly sabotage their relationships. From avoiding emotional conversations to bringing a business mindset into love, I break down how success at work doesn't always translate to success in intimacy—and why deep connection requires a completely different set of skills. If you're a man who's great on paper but struggling in love, this one’s for you.

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Why do most men lose their edge, play it safe, and quietly kill desire? In this powerful episode on The Dark Masculine, we explore why risk, raw primal energy, and reclaiming your untamed desires are the real keys to becoming a magnetic man. If you’re done being overlooked, learn how to embody true masculine presence and turn your life — and love — on.

KEY TOPICS:

⭐The Dark Masculine Archetype

⭐Power and Shame in Men

⭐Sexual Shame and Genital Disconnection

⭐Nice Guy Syndrome and Boundary Collapse

⭐Reclaiming Sovereignty and Personal Power

⭐Embodiment Practices and Being in the Body

⭐Masculine Rites of Passage and Initiation

⭐Risk-Taking and Edge Seeking As Essential Masculine Growth Practices.

⭐Masculine-Feminine Polarity And Lovemaking

⭐Tips For Practicing Self-expression And Leadership

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In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the doubts that quietly haunt even the most committed relationships. From perfectionism and fear of heartbreak to anxious overthinking and avoidant thought-finding, I break down the hidden beliefs that fuel uncertainty—and how to tell the difference between normal doubt and real red flags. If you've ever asked yourself, "Is this the right person?" this episode will help you slow down, get clear, and stop sabotaging connection before it starts.

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Why do so many high-achieving men feel emotionally numb, disconnected, or unfulfilled — even after reaching the top?

In this raw and revealing conversation, men's coach David Chambers sits down with David Gibbs, a psychotherapist who works with high performers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and CEOs, to explore the hidden emotional cost of success. Together, they unpack the deep psychological and relational struggles that plague ambitious men: from addiction and burnout to emotional suppression, relationship breakdowns, and the painful pressure to always “have it together.”

If you've ever silently wondered:

"Why doesn’t this feel as good as it should?"

KEY TOPICS:

⭐ The Journey From Addiction To Psychotherapy

⭐ Building A Career Then Breaking It For Purpose

⭐ Mental Health Lip Service In Corporate Culture

⭐ Why Artists Are Often Set Up To Fail Young

⭐ See Vulnerability As A Tool, Not Just A Trend

⭐ Performing Healing While Still Hiding

⭐ Therapist And Client Should Both Risk Being Seen

⭐ What High Performers Actually Crave

⭐ From Persona To Pain: Cracking The Surface

⭐ A Silent Epidemic: Male Emotional Isolation

⭐ The True Meaning Of Vertical Development
⭐ Courage Over Comfort In Modern Masculinity

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In this week's mini-episode, I dive into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways we get love wrong when choosing a long-term partner. From chasing chemistry and status to obsessing over shared hobbies, I break down the cultural myths that keep us stuck in short-term dating loops—and reveal what really matters when it comes to building a relationship that lasts. If you're tired of dating going nowhere, this one's for you.

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Alex is co-founder of The Dad Shift, a new group bringing together men, dads and other parents to campaign for better paternity leave in the UK. He's spent his career campaigning and fundraising with charities, working on issues including domestic abuse, assisted dying and climate change.

KEY TOPICS:

⭐ The Missing Dad As A Perspective-Shifting Experience

⭐ Shifting Perceptions Around Paternity Leave

⭐ Experiencing Fatherhood Differently Than Previous Generations

⭐ Facing Systemic Barriers To Equal Parenting

⭐ Campaigning For Inclusive Parental Leave

⭐ Why A Non-Birthing Parent Feels Invisible

⭐ The Road To Normalising Hands-On Fatherhood

⭐ Balancing Careers With Active Parenthood

⭐ Challenging Cultural Stigma In Masculinity

⭐ Linking Paternity Leave To The Gender Pay Gap

⭐ Supporting Family Life As Core Economic Policy

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