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Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://www.menofearth.co.uk/books This conversation is about what that mistrust costs us, and what it takes to become a man other people can feel safe around. Steve shares his path from a numb, drug and alcohol fuelled life selling real estate in Mexico to shadow work at the Osho resort in Pune, and why the men he now leads start every retreat by naming their judgments out loud. We go into humour as armour, the nice guy versus the dark masculine, what women's work actually asks of women, and what tantra really is beyond sex. In this episode you'll learn: - Why naming your judgment of another man disarms it, and how to do it - How sarcasm and jokes contract a room, and how to repair it even a year later - Why the core masculine wound is "I'm not good enough" and how separating behaviour from identity loosens it - Why pushing sexuality down makes it come out sideways Steve Shiva is a Masculine Embodiment and Truth Based Relating coach and holistic counsellor with a BSc in Psychology. He has walked the path of tantra since 2008, founded Notorious Hearts and Rites of Passage for Men, and is a cofounder of Temple Village in Ubud, Bali. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thechrisgeislerpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 STEVE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steve.shiva.official Temple Village: https://www.templevillage.com Notorious Hearts: https://www.notorioushearts.com CHRIS Work with me: https://www.menofearth.co.uk/start-here Men's work: https://www.menofearth.co.uk SUPPORT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thechrisgeisler Telegram community: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EChENkePiUy1Sa1kqbKarP CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Steve reversed his vasectomy 05:51 Chris names his judgments of Steve 08:36 Cult leaders and men's sexual integrity 12:32 Telling a man you're judging him 15:39 Mexico, numbness and shadowy sexuality 17:37 Breaking open at the Osho resort 22:28 Why this work has to happen in community 25:17 Ask five people what you can't see 27:12 Thirty people, one after another 30:49 Humour that closes people down 33:49 The core wound: I'm not good enough 36:25 Rewards, punishment and separating behaviour from person 40:26 Who actually walks into men's work 42:40 Why you can't send your partner to men's work 45:51 Anger, alcohol and old patterns 46:59 Men's longing for physical warmth 50:49 Nice guys, pleasers and the dark masculine 55:18 Me Too and sexuality coming out sideways 57:34 The darkness we're all capable of 59:50 What women's work really asks 1:06:17 Independence and devotion to something bigger 1:07:28 Building Temple Village in Bali 1:10:58 What tantra actually is

Join the FREE MASTERCLASS - Wed 7th October 8PM UK https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nUnbPWtrSz6z0_s5JjWpmA Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://chris-geisler.mykajabi.com/books Join Chris’s Online Mens Community: www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle 4 days without sleep in Cambodia. A hospital bed, a diagnosis, and nine months of depression. Connor calls it the best thing that ever happened to him, and he's never told the full story until now. Recorded at Wasing Estate post Medicine Festival, Connor shares what happened when heartbreak cracked his reality open, why the hardest part wasn't the episode but having his experience denied, and what it cost him in friendships. We then follow the thread to where it led: meeting his partner, the birth of his son Nalu, and his work now supporting men through the journey to fatherhood. In this episode you'll learn: Why Connor still uses the word psychosis, and what shifted when he saw it through a different lens What it feels like when the people closest to you deny your experience, and how he came to own the harm it caused them Why freedom isn't the absence of responsibility but the choice of it ====== CONNOR OAKAIAH ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/connoroakaiah/WEBSITE ▶ https://www.journeytofatherhood.org/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WORK WITH ME ▶ https://chris-geisler.mykajabi.com/start-here ====== SUPPORT ====== Support The Podcast ▶ www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerPodcast Whatsapp Community ▶ https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://chris-geisler.mykajabi.com/books Join Chris’s Online Mens Community: www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle Alex Mischka went from a chef's kitchen panic attack and a drug fuelled collapse to becoming one of the most direct voices teaching men about grief, sex and the parts of themselves they were taught to suppress. In this conversation Alex traces his path from watching his father die of brain cancer through addiction, debt and a full collapse, into more than a decade of work in tantra, attachment theory, kink and men's embodiment. He and the host go deep into what it means to reclaim the "primal killer" inside a man without losing the heart, why grief has to be felt rather than managed, and what real repair looks like after a rupture, both in relationships and in his own recent mistakes. In this episode you'll learn… The difference between karmic chemistry and sustainable partnership How to repair conflict without using sex to bypass it ====== ALEX MISCHKA ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/alex_mischka/WEBSITE ▶ https://alexmischka.com/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.comMENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.ukCOACHING ▶ https://bit.ly/4g17ui6MENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ====== Support The Podcast ▶ www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram ▶ https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://chris-geisler.mykajabi.com/books Join Chris’s Online Mens Community: www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle BC Serna spent 18 years figuring out that most men aren't hiding from the world — they're hiding from a little boy they tried to kill off years ago. In this conversation, BC Serna — coach, speaker, and founder of Traveling Good — opens up about growing up feeling like he "missed a meeting on how to be human," a two-decade spiritual journey that took him through 150+ host families across the globe, and what fatherhood has exposed in him that nothing else could. We get into purpose, prayer, why powerful women trigger insecure men, and what it actually takes to build something from zero. ====== BC ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/bc_serna/WEBSITE ▶ https://www.bcserna.com/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.comMENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.ukCOACHING ▶ https://bit.ly/4g17ui6 MENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ====== Support The Podcast ▶ www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram ▶ https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ I sit down with Alex Lehmann for a grounded conversation on men’s work, healing, grief, embodiment, and relational leadership. Alex shares his journey from anxiety, shame, and social fear into deeper self awareness through meditation, somatic work, breathwork, and podcasting. Together they explore identity, masculine conditioning, nervous system regulation, collapse, authenticity, and what men most need today. The episode also touches on healing in relationship, integrity, and creating meaningful spaces for transformation. Key topics discussed Meditation as an entry point into self awareness Anxiety, shame, addiction, and coping strategies Grief as a missing part of modern culture Healing in relationship and men’s circles Collapse, nervous system states, and masculine conditioning Integrity, wholeness, and authentic self expression How men can work safely with anger, fear, and shame When healing becomes over analysis ====== Alex Lehmann ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/alexlehmann_/ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@heartofmanpodcast/ WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alexlehmann.co/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com MENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk COACHING ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/coaching MENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast 00:00 Intro & welcome04:09 Finding connection in a disconnected world10:52 The "Knight" archetype and breaking free of conditioning12:58 Questioning identity: what serves you vs. what limits you16:44 How meditation became his first access point inward20:38 What anxiety and depression actually looked like day to day24:55 The internal narratives: "I'm not man enough," "I'm a coward"26:22 From self-criticism to self-compassion28:04 Chris's own story: self-destruction and the mirror of circumstance30:03 Awareness → acceptance → action: the role of embodiment & FBR35:02 Grief in a "griefless" culture38:17 Healing in relationship vs. healing alone41:54 The masculine edge of collapse and surrender47:46 Shadow work, opposites, and returning to balance50:01 What men need most right now: integration & wholeness58:39 How to explore anger, fear, and resentment without causing harm1:03:05 Breathwork as a tool: from box breathing to deep nervous system work1:11:03 Past hurt, future fear, and not getting stuck in the past1:14:25 The three paths: therapeutic, embodiment, and spiritual realisation1:20:39 Atlas's podcast journey: Heart of Man and the power of bold asks1:28:48 Favourite guests and episodes1:31:27 Closing thoughts: the power of questions1:32:52 Where to find Atlas / Alex Lehmann

Joby Boughey is the founder of the Pure Breathwork Academy, where he trains people to become certified breathwork facilitators through a practical method that combines breathwork, fascia release, and nervous system training. His work helps people reduce stress, release stored tension, and build a stronger connection with their body — creating real, lasting change both physically and mentally. After overcoming near-death experiences and years of personal challenges, Joby now delivers engaging, high-impact sessions and trainings designed to help people feel better, move better, and perform at a higher level in everyday life. He is the author of Pure Breathwork: A Breath Journey to Liberation, with his second book, I AM The WAY, coming soon. Whether you’re looking to improve your own wellbeing or train to help others, Joby’s approach is simple: Breathe. Move. Flow ====== Pure Breath ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/purebreathwork/ WEBSITE ▶ http://purebreathwork.org/ GET HIS BOOK ▶ https://amzn.eu/d/9tHNRVJ JOIN THE PURE COMMUNITY ▶ https://tinyurl.com/skoolpureacademy ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com MENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk COACHING ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/coaching MENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

In this episode, I sit down with Jeddy Azuma for a grounded conversation on men’s work, integrity, initiation, and the role of nature in modern life. We explore rites of passage, the importance of community and embodied mentorship, parenting, activism, and the tension between inner work and cultural responsibility. It is a thoughtful conversation on masculinity, belonging, and what it takes to live with authenticity, courage, and deeper connection in today’s world. ====== JEDDY ****====== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jeddyazuma/ WEBSITE ▶ https://risingman.org/ YOUTUBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@TheRisingManMovement ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com MENS Community ▶ https://bit.ly/4gIG6Vw ====== PODCAST ====== Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thechrisgeisler Telegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Join My Weekly Newsletter - https://www.thechrisgeisler.com/midweekmedicine *Join WHISPR - https://ref.wisprflow.ai/christopher-geisler* My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://bit.ly/3NnVqNz Sven Loss is a relationship and transformation coach dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others. After facing his own struggles with self worth, confidence, and unhealthy relationship patterns, Sven began a deep personal journey of inner work, learning from coaches, therapists, and leading practitioners. Today he guides clients through emotional healing, self awareness, and breaking unconscious patterns so they can experience authentic connection, mental freedom, and more fulfilling relationships. ====== SVEN LOSS ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/sven_loss/ WEBSITE ▶ https://svenloss.com/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com MEN OF EARTH ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk MENS Community ▶ https://www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== PODCAST ====== Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thechrisgeisler Whatsapp Communty: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast ======= TIMESTAMPS ======= 0:00 - Intro00:16 - Why Is Self Worth Overlooked?03:39 - How Long Do You Need To Be In A Relationship Before You Know It’s Not Right?05:09 - What Is Chemistry In Relationship?08:21 - Why We Attract The Same Unhealthy Patterns12:26 - What To Do If You Are Stressed In Relationship18:56 - How To Be More Present To What Is?21:46 - Seth’s Backstory25:43 - Not Feeling Enough And What Happens In Relationship31:57 - Healing The Nice Guy41:19 - Inner Child Healing48:10 - How Do You Create Freedom?53:12 - Those Who Can’t Feel Pain, Can’t Love55:28 - Finding Faults And Avoidant Tendencies59:48 - Being Loved Beyond Belief Heals Everything

Join WHISPR - https://ref.wisprflow.ai/christopher-geisler My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://bit.ly/3NnVqNz Ben is an activist, advocate, speaker, host, presenter, facilitator, trainer and model. As the Head of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality, he focuses on deconstructing and reconstructing masculinities with men and boys. Ben also works as a freelance Diversity and Inclusion Consultant with a focus on race and gender. His focus is on making important conversations accessible for young people and adults from all walks of life and he is currently working on his first book. Topics / Themes We Explore Identity Crisis Men & Boys - Economic & Cultural Shifts How do we prevent further gender division at young ages. Cultivating more empathy, self-esteem & compassion as a society Did You Know.. In 2023, about 1 in 5 children and young people aged 8 to 25 years had a probable mental disorder.One in four UK males between 19-29 think it’s harder to be a man than a woman.30% of Gen Z surveyed think it’ll be harder to be a man than a woman in 20 years’ timeAnd of that group, 19% think it’ll be much harder to be a Man ====== BEN HURST ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/therealbenhurst/WEBSITE ▶ https://www.therealbenhurst.com/ Beyond Equality ▶ https://www.beyondequality.org/ TED TALK ▶ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dp08bAUwi8⁠ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.comMENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk COACHING ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/coachingMENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Join WHISPR - https://ref.wisprflow.ai/christopher-geisler Book A Call With Chris https://bit.ly/458UXoa Join The Mens Online Community: https://www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ In this conversation, I’m joined by the founder of Men’s Circle, a leading international community supporting men’s wellbeing, connection, and conscious leadership. His work emerged from lived experience: loneliness in a crowded city, the loss of close friends to suicide, and a clear recognition that real change begins within. What started in 2020 as a small men’s circle in a London park has since grown into a global movement, built on creating safe, well-held spaces where men can speak honestly and be truly seen. Over the years, he has helped shape Men’s Circle into a strong ecosystem for men’s mental, emotional, and relational health, working alongside experienced facilitators and clinicians to ensure depth and integrity in the work. Today, Men’s Circle operates as The Men’s Wellness Club, offering: Circles – peer-mentoring spacesTraining – facilitation and leadership developmentSocials – because strong friendships matterThis episode explores what becomes possible when men take responsibility, do the inner work, and grow together. ====== PASCO ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/beingpasco/WEBSITE ▶ https://www.menscircle.club/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com MENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk COACHING ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/coaching MENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ Join The Mens Online Community: https://www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle George Thompson is a filmmaker, teacher, and founder of Balance is Possible!— a 15-person team on a mission to inspire balance for people and planet. His films and teachings have touched over 25 million people and he is supported by renowned changemakers including Dr. Jane Goodall, Louie Schwartzberg, Tara Brach, Stephen Fry and many more. Drawing from years of deep study in the Wudang Mountains of China, George blends ancient wisdom with modern science, translating it into fun, practical tools for overcoming the challenges of modern life. Once plagued by anxiety and a sense of disconnection, George’s journey led him from pain to purpose. With playful kindness, George helps people to do the same: to awaken their potential. Balance is Possible! ====== GEORGE ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/george.thompson._/WEBSITE ▶ https://www.balanceispossible.com/ YOUTUBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@George-Thompson ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com MENS WORK ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk COACHING ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/coaching MENS COMMUNITY ▶ www.menofearth.co.uk/innercircle ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ Join The Mens Online Community: www.skool.com/menofearth/about The Bear-Intentions Graduation In 2019 he set out on a mission to simplify wellbeing… a homemade degree in order to study the simplest ways to manage stress- tension. He set himself 4 years of challenges; To Listen: Year 1 - 365 day vow of silence To Play: Year 2 - 365 days of wearing only fancy dress/costumes To Love: Year 3 - 365 days of service To Empower: Year 4 - 365 days barefoot ====== BEAR ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/bearintentionsWEBSITE ▶ https://www.bearintentions.com/ ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.comMens Community ▶ www.skool.com/menofearth/about ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read:https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ Join The Mens Online Community: www.skool.com/menofearth/about Crops Not Shops - is a transformative movement that seeks to restore a deep connection between people, food, and community. Rooted in the belief that true well-being arises from harmony with the earth, this initiative is dedicated to creating self-sufficient, off-grid regenerative communities, where the values of food sovereignty, earth stewardship, and mutual care take centre stage. ====== CROPS NOT SHOPS ===== IG ▶   / cropsnotshops   JOIN THE MOVEMENT ▶ https://www.cropsnotshops.co.uk/ Soverign Village Project ▶ https://mylittlefarm.co.uk/pages/sove... ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.com Mens Community ▶ www.skool.com/menofearth/about ====== SUPPORT ====== Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ Join The Mens Online Community: www.skool.com/menofearth/about The Great Kasrani is a storyteller of the ancient world, a bridge between cultures, and a guardian of ancestral memory. Born in the mountains of the land of Ashur/Iraq, he carries the voice of Mesopotamia into the future through music, language, and living tradition. His work weaves Assyrian wisdom with global indigenous knowledge, reminding humanity that we are not separate from the earth, nor from each other. ====== KASRANI ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/the_great_kasrani/GO FUND ME ▶ gofund.me/93753dcd8 ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.comMens Community ▶ www.skool.com/menofearth/about ====== SUPPORT ======Support The Podcast: www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast CHAPTERS===0:00 - Intro0:16 - Early Life / Growing Up2:54 - Religion, Culture & Love8:49 - Are We Spiritually Orphaned?11:24 - What Is Happening To Culture?12:56 - Creating A New System18:00 - LIVE Magic Show23:46 - Kasrani Social Media Journey32:16 - Conscious Festivals Scene38:45 - Problem With Transaction Culture41:39 - Does Gift Economy Work47:34 - Giving From The Right Place56:25 - There Are No Self-Less Good Deeds1:22:44 - Many Years As A NoMAD1:08:07 - You Need To Pray In The Morning1:18:40 - Wants Vs Needs

Download My Top 20 Books Every Man Needs To Read: https://books.menofearth.co.uk/ Join The Mens Online Community: https://www.skool.com/menofearth/about In this episode, I sit down with Pierre-Etienne Vannier to explore the intersection of trauma healing, facilitation, and spiritual practice. Pierre-Etienne trains Practitioners to Master Somatic Trauma Healing & Create Transformational Client Results & Founder of “Embodied Resilience Mastery Program” - he shares how his journey from international management to somatic and spiritual work has shaped his understanding of what true healing requires. We discuss the importance of nervous system regulation as the primary “medicine” a facilitator offers, the power of titration and safety in trauma work, and why embodied experience matters more than intellectual knowledge. Pierre-Etienne also speaks to the spiritual dimension of healing — drawing on Sufi and Islamic traditions that invite remembrance, surrender, and connection to something greater. If you’re a facilitator, therapist, or seeker interested in the art of holding space and walking the path of embodied healing, this conversation is for you. TIMESTAMPS ======= 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - How Was Humanwork Experience? 10:36 - The Western World 12:14 - Who Is Pierre? 14:58 - Wisdom Of Nervous System Work 20:21 - What does it take to change? 24:34 - How To Create Safety 28:10 - What's In the way of Safety? 32:14 - Is The Awakening Happening? 34:06 - Integrity In Healing Spaces? 39:01 - Why Do We Lack Spiritual Connection 43:47 -Do You Lack Faith? 55:03 - Don't Get Stuck In One State 59:14 - Working With People To Heal 1:05:35 - How Can We Tell What Works? ====== PIERRE ===== IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/pevannier/?hl=enWEBSITE ▶ https://embodiedresilience.co/ https://embodiedresilience.co/ Join Pierre In Egypt - https://embodiedresilience.co/sinai-immersion ====== CHRIS GEISLER ====== WEBSITE ▶ thechrisgeisler.comMens Community ▶ https://www.skool.com/menofearth/about ====== PODCAST ======Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thechrisgeislerTelegram: https://t.me/thechrisgeislerpodcast