Real Men Feel with Andy Grant

Real Men Feel helps men grow beyond outdated rules of masculinity to live with authenticity, purpose, and joy.Since 2016, host Andy Grant has explored how vulnerability, courage, and real conversation fuel personal growth, self-improvement, and emotional well-being.🥇 Silver Signal Award Winner – Most Inspirational Podcast & Best Self-Help Show.🎧 Join our free community for men at https://realmenfeel.org/group💬 Want to be a guest? Connect with Andy on PodMatch, https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/realmenfeel🔗 Show notes & resources: https://realmenfeel.org

Real Men Feel with Andy Grant is a education podcast hosted by Andy Grant, with 399 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #417

  One Man's Experience with IVF: Masculinity and Healing

  Aug 14, 202653 min

  Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Cuzzin Justin on IVF: Men, Grief, and the Intentional Path to Fatherhood Host Andy Grant interviews entrepreneur and podcast host Justin “Cuzzin Justin” Abrams about his six-year IVF journey, emphasizing that infertility and pregnancy loss affect men too. Justin describes feeling pressure to be strong and hide emotions, the emasculating sense of having little role beyond supporting his wife Tara, and how the medical process felt “sterile,” ambiguous, and businesslike. After years in an “unexplainable” category, they learned Tara had endometriosis, following multiple failures and miscarriages. Justin discusses trauma from the uncertainty, private grief, faith/spirituality, and coping through suppression and solitary “walkabouts,” while noting his cousin Todd was his main confidant. Justin explains their determination to build a family by any means, the desire to continue his family name, and their plan to end doctor-assisted attempts by August. He advises supporters to ask needs-based questions and stresses there’s no playbook—just keep going. 00:00 Men in IVF Too 00:18 Meet Cousin Justin 01:08 Beyond the Roles 02:57 Legacy and Divorce Wakeup 05:37 IVF as Uncontrollable Creation 07:46 Unexplained Infertility Years 10:29 Family Name Pressure 13:59 Emasculating Sterile Traumatic 19:51 Trauma and Fear of Loss 23:47 Why Keep Trying 26:21 Manhood and Testing Results 27:31 Carrying Her Burden 29:14 Atlas Mode and Anger 32:17 Validation and Deflection 35:07 Grief in Different Ways 37:30 Cousin Todd Safe Space 40:08 Marriage Bond and Next Goal 43:12 How to Support Men 46:46 Talking to Kids About IVF 49:10 No Playbook Keep Going 51:00 Final Reflections and Invite Connect with Justin Justin Abrams — https://cuzzinjustin.com/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cuzzinjustin/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/cuzzinjustin/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/cuzzinjustin24 Resources Podcast — Strictly From Nowhere Connect with Andy: Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/group Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Andy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.org YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 417

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  Episode #416

  Redefining Masculinity: Age Out Loud

  Aug 7, 202641 min

  Find your brotherhood in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Age Out Loud: Redefining Aging, Mindset, and Men’s Purpose Host Andy Grant welcomes Chris Moore, author of "Age Out Loud," to discuss reframing aging as vitality, reinvention, and purpose rather than decline. Moore explains how limiting beliefs and cultural ageism—often reinforced by media—shape expectations, noting that ageism is a prejudice against our future selves and that “old” can be a state of mind. Using examples such as Roger Bannister’s four-minute mile and elders who remain active, he urges listeners to question inherited stories about what’s “impossible.” Chris shares how losing his first wife, Barbara, to lung cancer shifted his mission, teaching him the power of perspective and gratitude. He outlines seven pillars of ageless vitality—mindset, nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationship with God, relationship with others, and brain health—and highlights men’s common struggles with connection and asking for help. The episode closes with resources to find Chris Moore’s book, podcast, and communities, plus an invitation to Andy’s Authentic AF group at realmenfeel.org/group. 00:00 Welcome and Big Idea 00:51 What Age Out Loud Means 02:41 Why Aging Feels Like an Insult 05:51 Subtle Ageism and Work 09:40 Old as a State of Mind 10:48 Expectations and Four Minute Mile 14:12 Rewriting Beliefs and Potential 18:33 Loss, Grief, and New Purpose 23:38 Men, Aging, and Relevance 28:53 Seven Pillars of Vitality 30:18 Connection and Asking for Help 34:23 Where to Find Chris 36:58 What Men Need to Know 40:28 Closing Takeaways and Invite Connect with Chris Age Out Loud — https://ageoutloudbook.com/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-moore-7505b0259/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14paptPGVZ1/ Resources Age Out Loud: How to Live a Purposeful, Fulfilling Life in the Years that Matter Most — https://amzn.to/4wHUJ3j Podcast — Aging In Place Is a Team Sport Connect with Andy: Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/group Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Andy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.org YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 416

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  Episode #415

  The True Flex: Being a More Grounded and Authentic Man

  Jul 31, 202623 min

  Find your tribe in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about The Biggest Flex: Being Yourself (19 Quiet Traits of Real Masculinity) Host Andy Grant says being a man means “to be yourself,” not to follow inherited “supposed to” rules from fathers, friends, religion, the media, or culture. He reframes a BuzzFeed list of “guy flexes” as invitations for men to become grounded, authentic, and connected rather than chasing wealth, status, dominance, or looks. He highlights 19 attractive, trust-building qualities: making people feel safe and heard; emotional maturity with exes; kindness to animals; showing up for others; humility; building and cooking; clear communication; willingness to dance; keeping a clean home; quiet competence; healthy self-sufficiency and interdependence; making and keeping plans; job stability without identity overwork; creative expression through music; owning mistakes; choosing inconvenience when it matters; kindness to strangers; and setting goals with disciplined self-compassion. He invites men to reflect on strengths and growth areas and join the Authentic AF men’s group at realmenfeel.org/group. 00:00 Be Yourself Manhood 00:56 Big Flex Idea 01:56 Flexes That Matter 03:24 Drama Free Exes 04:32 Tenderness With Animals 05:24 Show Up Reliably 06:18 Humility And Growth 07:21 Build And Create 08:04 Cooking And Nurturing 09:14 Clear Communication 10:51 Dance And Freedom 11:57 Clean Home Energy 12:50 Quiet Competence 13:44 Self Sufficiency Balance 14:51 Plans And Integrity 15:47 Work Without Identity 16:36 Music And Creativity 18:08 Own Your Mistakes 19:25 Choose Inconvenience 20:18 Kindness To Strangers 21:30 Goals And Discipline 22:31 What These Flexes Mean 23:35 Keep Becoming You 25:11 Grow With Community 25:34 Final Encouragement Connect with Andy: Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/group Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Andy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.org YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 415

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  Episode #414

  The Emotional Odyssey: Embracing Vulnerability and Resilience

  Jul 24, 20261h 1m

  Join us in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about Real Men Feel: Andy Grant on Men, Emotions, Suicide Prevention, Therapy, and Healing Host Andy Grant shares his guest appearance on How to Man Adventures with Mark Curtin and Josh Tumlin, discussing men and emotions through the lens of first-responder and law-enforcement culture, anxiety, trauma, therapy, and journaling. Andy recounts childhood experiences of parental divorce, an alcoholic and bipolar father, childhood sexual abuse, long-term suicidal ideation, and multiple suicide attempts, and describes a turning point involving a spiritual experience that led him to seek help and share his story. They emphasize that men feel all emotions, warn against a distorted version of stoicism, and encourage direct conversations about suicide, including asking about plans and ensuring safety. The conversation covers finding the right therapy, processing emotions, gratitude, and “vent” journaling, breathwork, and meditation for anxiety, supportive communities, Andy’s book Still Here, and alternative approaches, including energy work and life activation. 00:00 Episode Setup Warning 01:39 Meet Mark, Josh, and Andy 01:56 Men And Emotions 03:57 Childhood Trauma Roots 05:18 Suicide And Turning Point 07:37 Talking Saves Lives 09:33 First Responders Trauma 10:54 Processing And Man Box 13:01 Journaling For Clarity 15:50 Anxiety Stoicism Tools 20:50 Police Training And Home 24:49 Therapy Groups And Trips 29:56 Finding the Right Therapy 30:50 Empathy and Energy Work 32:31 How to Show Up in Therapy 35:18 Why Therapy Feels Negative 37:32 Hope and Spiritual Meaning 39:13 Helping Someone Suicidal 44:13 Habits, Energy, and Community 46:27 Change Anxiety and Processing 53:08 Resources Healing and Meds 57:03 Movement Joy and Manhood 59:08 Final Takeaways and Community Connect with Mark and Josh (How-to-Man Adventures) YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@howtomanadventures Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/howtomanadventures/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589737834575 Connect with Andy: Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/group Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Andy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.org YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 414

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  Episode #413

  From Financial Success to Inner Peace: Aligning Mind and Heart

  Jul 17, 202637 min

  Find your tribe in Authentic AF. Visit https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about From External Success to Inner Peace: Breathwork, Energy Healing, and Becoming a Peaceful Warrior with Rick Lybarger Host Andy Grant welcomes Rick Lybarger, founder of Wisdom Won, who describes how decades of external achievement as a financial planner masked inner disconnection until divorce, heavy drinking, and a Modern Mystery School Life Activation catalyzed change. Rick shares his background with childhood trauma, shame, and avoidance, and how leaning into “darkness,” heart-based coherence, self-love, and spiritual practice helped him stop drinking and become more present with his children and life. The conversation contrasts financial security with genuine joy, explores Rick’s guiding questions—“Do you love yourself? Do you trust yourself? Do you believe you’re worthy of what you want?”—and explains conscious connected breathwork as a somatic tool for releasing stuck energy and emotions. Rick also discusses coherence techniques (including HeartMath-style breathing), Mystery School teachings, masculine archetypes, and building balance, inviting men to slow down, stop distracting, and improve 1% each day; listeners can find him at wisdomwon.com and join Andy’s Authentic AF group at realmenfeel.org/group. 00:00 Welcome And Guest Intro 01:09 Rick’s Wake Up Call 03:32 Energy Work And Spiritual Shift 06:17 Head To Heart Coherence 07:54 Money Versus Inner Peace 10:02 Self Love Trust Worthiness 13:21 Breathwork Basics And Release 18:28 Coherence Breathing Techniques 22:32 Beyond Woo Woo Resistance 27:42 Life Activation For Men 31:54 Archetypes Balance And Anger 37:24 Connect With Rick 38:26 What Men Need To Know 40:11 Closing, Thanks, and Community Connect with Rick Rick Lybarger — https://wisdomwon.com/ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wisdomwon_ww/ LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-lybarger-cfp%C2%AE-22934b4/ Resources HeartMath — https://www.heartmath.com/ Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork — https://amzn.to/3TavibK Connect with Andy: Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | https://www.realmenfeel.org/group Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Andy Grant | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Real Men Feel | https://realmenfeel.org YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel ep 413

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