EP28: The Lost Art of Initiation - Awakening the Modern Man

In this powerful episode of The Uncommon Man Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked, yet vital elements of modern masculinity: the path of initiation.

Joined by Michael Cooper, Harry Orr, and Nick Vonpitt, we explore how the lack of true rites of passage has left many men operating from boy psychology in adult bodies—and how reclaiming the path of initiation can radically change a man’s life, his relationships, and his leadership.

From stories of heartbreak and ego death, to reflections on fatherhood, responsibility, and elderhood, this conversation doesn’t hold back. We unpack what real initiation looks like (and what it doesn’t), why suffering alone isn't the same as growth, and how a man begins the journey into mature, sovereign masculinity.

If you’ve ever felt the call to something deeper, this is your fire. Sit with us.

3 Takeaways:

1. Initiation Is Missing—But Needed:
   Without a defined rite of passage, many men create unhealthy versions of initiation through violence, alcohol, or hustle culture. True initiation brings clarity, not chaos.
2. Elders Guide the Way:
   Every man needs a wise guide—not to give answers, but to hold space through the death of the old self and the emergence of the mature masculine.
3. Sovereignty Starts with Ownership:
   Becoming a man means taking radical responsibility—for your past, your pain, and your path forward. True power isn’t control—it’s conscious ownership.

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