Man: A Quest to Find Meaning
Man: A Quest to Find Meaning is the podcast for men who feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their place in the world — and are ready to reconnect with purpose, emotional strength, and a more authentic way of being.
Hosted by James Ainsworth, each episode explores the deeper questions of modern masculinity through honest, unfiltered conversations. You’ll hear from men who’ve overcome inner battles — and from women offering powerful perspectives that challenge, inspire, and expand how we think about growth, relationships, and healing.
From purpose and vulnerability to fatherhood, fear, and identity, this is a space for men who want more than just surface-level success. It’s for those on a journey to live with intention, courage, and truth.
New episodes weekly. Real talk. No ego. Just the quest.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Releasing the Weight of the World: Practical Steps to Presence, Power, and Peace | James Ainsworth
In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James explores what it’s like to carry the “weight of the world” on your shoulders—literally and emotionally. Drawing from his own exper…
The Power of Collaboration: Lessons from Surviving the 2004 Tsunami | Michelle Mills-Porter
In this inspiring and deeply moving episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with speaker, behavioural profiler, and collaboration expert Michelle Mills-Porter to explor…
Initiation for Men: Awaken Sexual Energy, Purpose & Presence | Gayatri Beegan
In this powerful episode, host James sits down with transformational mentor Gayatri Beegan to explore the deep roots of male shame, confusion, and disconnection—especially around sexual…
Boundaries, Ownership, and Growth: The Secrets to Healthy Relationships | Jack Longbottom - Part 2
In this powerful conversation, relationship coach Jack Longbottom joins James to explore the real meaning of boundaries, the courage it takes to own your part in a relationship, and why…
Why Great Relationships Aren’t Conflict-Free (and How to Thrive in Them) | Jack Longbottom - Part 1
In this deeply honest conversation, James and guest Jack explore the truth about conflict in relationships — why it’s not a sign of weakness, but a natural and even necessary part of bu…
Intuition, Leadership & Survival: A Woman’s Journey Through War Zones and Reality TV
In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with JJ — a trailblazing former Royal Air Force servicewoman, bodyguard, and reality TV contestant — to talk about the lesson…
Mind Games & Mental Anchors: The Secret Psychology of a Champion | David Legro - Part 2
What if the key to elite performance, emotional healing, and personal transformation wasn’t pushing harder — but learning to rewire your mind?
In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Mea…
Mastering Pain, Pressure & Performance: NLP and the Athlete’s Mind | David Legro - Part 1
What does it take to bounce back from broken bones, broken hearts, and broken beliefs — and still chase gold?
In this raw, honest, and often hilarious episode of Man: A Quest to Find Mea…
You’re Not Broken: Why Healing is Possible for Everybody | Mark Hashimi
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner Mark Hashimi to explore how true healing happe…
Heartbroken but Not Hopeless: How to Take the First Step After a Breakup
Healing After Heartbreak — Taking Ownership & Feeling My Emotions
In this solo episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I open up about one of the most painful experiences of my life—dea…
The Truth About Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and The 5 F's of Fear | David "Pep" Anderson (Part 2)
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James sits down with poet and wellbeing mentor David Anderson, also known as Pep the Poet, for a conversation th…
Fear Tells Lies: Healing Anxiety & Reclaiming Joy | David "Pep" Anderson (Part 1)
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with David Anderson—also known as Pep the Poet—to explore the many faces of fear and how it quietly shapes our lives. David shares his…
Returning to the Self: Silence, Nature, and Emotional Recovery | Selwyn Warren
In this powerful and emotionally rich episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I sit down with therapist Selwyn Duke for an open, vulnerable conversation about what happens when life br…
The Truth About Love: Why Your Relationship Shapes Your Entire Life - Part 2 | Matt & Rebecca Albiges
In this powerful episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, James is joined by therapeutic coaches Rebecca and Matthew from Align with Love for a raw, heart-opening conversation about emo…
The Truth About Love: Why Your Relationship Shapes Your Entire Life - Part 1 | Matt & Rebecca Albiges
In this powerful and emotionally raw episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, we explore how the quality of your relationships directly shapes the quality of your life — from your energ…
The Lost Art of Listening: Presence, Nature & the Masculine Journey - Part 2 | Josh Fineman
In Part 2 of my conversation with coach and community leader Josh Fireman, we explore what it really takes to create safety — within ourselves and with others — to have the kinds of con…
The Lost Art of Listening: Presence, Nature & the Masculine Journey - Part 1 | Josh Fineman
In this episode of Man: A Quest to Find Meaning, I’m joined by men’s coach and community leader Josh Leigh for a powerful exploration into the transformative practice of deep listening—…
Why Things Don’t Always Work Out — Lessons from Setbacks, Emotions & Evolving
Why Things Don’t Always Work Out — Lessons from Setbacks, Emotions & Evolving
Sometimes, things just don’t go to plan. In this honest solo episode, James shares a real-time reflection af…
High Standards, Mental Health, and Growth: A Conversation with Cain Leathem - Part 2
In this powerful part two, Cain Leathem returns to dive deeper into the inner blocks that keep so many men stuck. From the hidden roots of self-sabotage to the impact of walking away fr…
High Standards, Mental Health, and Growth: A Conversation with Cain Leathem - Part 1
What does it mean to truly raise the bar in life? In this powerful conversation, Cain Leathem — a high-performance coach, veteran, and mental health educator — joins James to explore wh…