The manosphere has spent years quoting the Stoics to young men. Marcus Aurelius. Epictetus. Seneca. The version they sell, anger as strength, dominance as virtue, emotion as weakness, is the opposite of what those philosophers actually wrote. In Meditations 11.18, Marcus Aurelius wrote in his private journal that gentleness is more manly than rage. Seneca, i ... Show More
May 6
The Anxiety Trap: Why Fighting Makes It Worse
For most of my adult life I had a low-level hypervigilance running in the background. I tried to fight it with books, breathwork, control techniques, willpower. The harder I fought, the worse it got.In this episode I share the breakthrough that came when I stopped fighting and st ... Show More
12m 19s
Apr 13
Why the Stoics Never Needed Willpower
You have quit every hard goal for the same reason, and it is not lack of willpower.The Stoics worked this out 2,000 years ago. Instead of fighting discomfort with more discipline, they asked one question that bypasses the willpower battle entirely. In this episode I walk through ... Show More
14m 9s
Aug 2022
#225: A New Definition of Masculinity with John Wineland
Themes: Liberation, Masculinity, Patriarchy, Karma, Relationships, Self-Awareness Summary: John Wineland is a renowned author, teacher and speaker who guides both men and women in the realms of life purpose, relational communication, sexual intimacy and embodiment. I’ve admired J ... Show More
51m 21s
Oct 2025
EP460 - Cock Energy: Sex Rituals to Reconnect
Welcome to Episode 460 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by Lianna Walden, who speaks to me about how men and couples can deepen intimacy and connection through embodiment, sexual energy work, and practical worship rituals.In this conversation, Lianna and I ... Show More
28m 21s
Mar 2025
Balancing Feminine & Masculine Energy for a More Aligned Life
Are you stuck in hyper-masculine mode, constantly doing, controlling, and striving-yet feeling disconnected from your feminine flow? In this episode of You First: A Journey to Self , we dive deep into balancing masculine and feminine energy to create a life of alignment, ease, an ... Show More
30m 57s
Nov 2025
EP464 - Sexual Expression: Lessons in Life and Love
<p>Welcome to Episode 464 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to be joined by <a href="https://rianamilne.com/" rel="nofollow">Riana Milne</a>, who speaks to me about emotional disconnection, communication breakdowns, and their impact on sexual desire in relationships.</p> ... Show More
38m 28s
Jun 2023
How to Be a Better Man, Featuring Alex Manley, author of “The New Masculinity”
As a single man, you likely battle fear from time to time—and not just on the dating scene.<br /><br />Maybe you’re afraid to be emotionally vulnerable with people because you’ve been told it’s a sign of weakness.<br /><br />Perhaps you get angry—at women, the world, yourself—and ... Show More
1h 7m