Mindfully Masculine: Personal Growth and Mental Health for Men
Charles and Dan are just two guys talking about relationships, masculinity, and authenticity. Join them as they discuss books and media, as well as their (sometimes messy) personal stories, to encourage men to join the fight for their mental, physical, and emotional health--because a world of healthy, resilient men is a thriving and more secure world for everyone.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 199
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Masculinity and Political Violence
In this special solo reflection, Charles shares his perspective on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about masculinity, resilience, and political violence.
He argues that true masc…
The Rise of AI Girlfriends: "Boyfriend" or "End User"?
What happens when your “perfect” girlfriend lives in your phone, hits your credit card for $9.95 a month, and never says no? In this episode, Charles and Dan explore the rise of AI companions and wha…
The Let Them Theory: Clarity, Commitment, and Closure
In this final episode of our Let Them Theory series, we dig into the last three chapters of Mel Robbins’ book—and we don’t hold back.
We talk about why the honeymoon phase blinds us to red flags, how …
The Let Them Theory: Support, Don't Rescue
In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 16 and 17 of Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory: The More You Rescue, The More They Sink and How to Provide Support the Right …
The Let Them Theory: You Won't Change Them
In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan unpack Chapters 14 and 15 of The Let Them Theory—and the uncomfortable truth that you can’t force anyone to change.
We dive into why pressure ba…
The Let Them Theory: New Friends, Old Friends, and No Friends
Friendship in adulthood isn’t what it used to be — and in this conversation, we get into why that’s not always a bad thing. Charles and Dan dig into the myths we carry from childhood about how friend…
The Let Them Theory: Comparing and Craving
In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan continue their exploration of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, turning a critical eye toward two major ideas: fairness and comparison.
First,…
The Let Them Theory: Immature Reactions, Mature Moves
Why do grown-ups still throw tantrums? And why does doing the right thing sometimes feel awful?
In this episode, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 7 and 8 of The Let Them Theory—where emotional matur…
The Let Them Theory: Own Your Imperfection
In this episode, we break down Chapters 5 and 6 of The Let Them Theory—and the exhausting pressure to manage what other people think. From family dynamics to workplace image, we dig into codependence…
The Let Them Theory: Alpha Energy or Amygdala Emergency?
In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapters 3 and 4 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—where things get uncomfortably real about stress, overreaction, and the fantas…
The Let Them Theory: Clarity or Cope?
In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles dives into Chapters 1 and 2 of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins—and let’s just say, it gets heated early.
From micromanaging her son’s prom to being l…
The White Lotus: Control, Collapse, and Consequence
⚠️ Season 3 finale spoilers ahead! Plus content note for frank discussions of murder, suicide, and murder-suicide.
In this final episode of Mindfully Masculine’s deep dive into The White Lotus, Season…
The White Lotus: Rich Boys, Real Fragility
Emotional vulnerability is rare. Expectations clash. And some men just can't face reality. Welcome to The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 7, "Killer Instincts," where we unpack the deep-seated issues b…
The White Lotus: When Power Feels Empty
Spoilers ahead for The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 6
This episode also includes extended discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation, as portrayed in the show. Please listen with care.
Incest, ecsta…
The White Lotus: Who's Performing, and Who's Pretending?
Dive into a compelling discussion of The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5 as hosts Dan and Charles unpeel layers of hypocrisy, unexpected revelations, and the fascinating ways characters (and people) …
The White Lotus: Fathers, Failures & Facades
Secrets spill. Gun safety's optional. And emotional honesty? Forget about it. Welcome to Episode 4 of The White Lotus Season 3, where the Thai sun heats up the already simmering pot of fragile mascul…
The White Lotus: The Masculine Mask Slips
Cobra bites. Financial panic. Fake names. Welcome to Episode 3 of The White Lotus Season 3, where everything is simmering—and masculinity is under a microscope.
Charles and Dan break down:
– Rick’s unr…
The White Lotus: Bad Dads and Broken Sons
Forget paradise—these men brought their baggage. Charles and Dan break down Timothy Ratliff’s fast-unraveling world, where wealth might not shield him from family fallout (or federal charges). Saxon …
The White Lotus: Testosterone in Paradise
In this kickoff to our series on The White Lotus Season 3, we dive headfirst into the tangled world of masculinity on vacation. From Saxon’s hypersexual posturing to the simmering tension between bro…
Want to be Attractive? Drop the Act.
In this episode of Mindfully Masculine, Charles and Dan dive into Chapter 10 of Dating Essentials for Men by Dr. Robert Glover: "Activate Women's Basic Biological Urges."
We explore why confidence, c…