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BE THE MAN
Redefining what it means to be a Family Man. Putting family first does NOT mean you have to hand over your man card. Exactly the opposite! It means you level up as a Man, at home and in business. Each week you'll get hard-won life lessons of what it means to be a man--from decades of research, travel, and interviewing peak performers across all fields. Here are the Tools, the Training, and the Tribe to Be The Man. If you're ready to level up as a man -- Physically, Financially, Mentally…
Episodes
BE THE MAN#100 Looking Into The Abyss -- An honest look at what's really happening in the US and the world, with Eric Moutsos
Eric Moutsos shares his journey from law enforcement to activism, revealing the spiritual and political battles facing America today. He discusses the deep…
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#99 It's Literally Everywhere -- Trust No One, Train Your Children
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, Greg Denning addresses the alarming rise of sexual abuse and human trafficking in today's society…
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#98 Seek Pressure and Live Dangerously, with Glen Stilson
In this episode, Greg Denning and Glen Stilson explore the importance of training, practice, and living dangerously to develop resilience, skills, and…
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#97 Mastering The 11 Domains of Family Preparedness & Safety, with Steven Barrow
In this episode, Steven Barrow and Greg Denning discuss the importance of holistic preparedness, mental resilience, and practical steps families can take to be…
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#96 Simple Practices for Extraordinary Results -- How Kerr Trained to Break the World Record
In this episode, Greg Denning shares powerful insights from a world record-breaking runner to inspire men to achieve greatness through consistency, intensity…
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The Power of Living Without Justifications
In this episode, Greg and Parker Denning explore the importance of living an authentic life free from justifications and masks. They shares insights on…
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Intentional, Powerful Fatherhood, with Pat Barber from Fathers Guild
How we show up day after day as a husband and father is one of the most important and impactful things we do in life.It's the sum total effect of all the…
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Helping Your Children Develop Esteem, Inner Strength, Initiative, & Resilience
Youth and young adults are struggling. They are failing to launch into adult life in massive numbers.Mental health is at an all time low; esteem and confidence…
BE THE MAN#92 Simple Habits That Build Strong Fathers with Nate Feathers
Want daily habits for dads that actually stick? In this episode, Greg Denning and Nate Feathers reveal the simple routines that turn ordinary men into…
BE THE MAN#91 Mature Masculinity: Overcome Avoidant Attachment & Lead with Safety with Adam Lane Smith
If you can crush it at work but feel lost at home, this episode is your blueprint to restore emotional safety in marriage—fast.Attachment specialist Adam Lane…
BE THE MAN#90 Stopping Porn for Good: Rewiring the Addicted Brain with Dr. Trish Leigh
Is your brain hijacked—and you don’t even know it?In this powerful and eye-opening interview, Greg Denning sits down with Dr. Trish Leigh, brain expert and…
BE THE MAN#89 Why Most Men Stay Stuck — and How to Break Through with Adam Allred
Are you tired of second-guessing yourself and playing small in life? Self-confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. And in this…
BE THE MAN#88 What It Really Means To Be Human With Carlos Whittaker
What if being human meant showing up in the mess, not hiding from it? In this powerful and honest episode, we're joined by best-selling author, speaker, and…
BE THE MAN#87 Natural Testosterone Boosting and Fitness Strategies for Men in Their 30s, 40s, and 50s with Funk Roberts
Ready to Crush Excuses and Reclaim Your Strength After 40? 💪In this powerful episode, Greg Denning is joined by elite fitness expert Funk Roberts, the go-to…
BE THE MAN#86 Using Self-Awareness for Better Health and Wellness with Victor Robledo
Want to transform your health and well-being? It all starts with one thing: self awareness. In this episode, health coach and visionary, Victor Robledo…
BE THE MAN#85 Faith, Masculinity, and Becoming a Modern Day Warrior with Byron Rodgers
Ready to unlock the secrets of authentic masculinity? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the true essence of manhood with special guest Byron Rodgers…
BE THE MAN#84 From Struggle to Strength: How Men Can Heal and Thrive After Trauma
First responders face some of the toughest challenges, often carrying the weight of trauma in silence. In this episode Greg Denning, with guest Jeffery…
BE THE MAN#83 Thriving in Business and Family: Tom Telford’s Secrets to Success
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man Podcast, Greg Denning interviews Tom Telford, an accomplished entrepreneur, mental wellness advocate, and family…
BE THE MAN#82 Rites of Passage: Transforming Boys into Men with Dan Doty
What does it mean to be a father in today’s world? How can men embrace both strength and vulnerability to raise emotionally healthy sons? In this…
BE THE MAN#81 Men Need a Tribe: The Power of Brotherhood and Purpose with Jonathan Rios
In this powerful episode, Greg Denning and Jonathan Rios dive deep into why every man needs a tribe—a brotherhood of like-minded men who challenge, support…
BE THE MAN#80 Empowered Living: Reclaiming Personal Responsibility
In this thought-provoking episode, Greg Denning and Gary Arnell dive deep into the importance of personal responsibility, family values, and the moral…
BE THE MAN#79 Own It! Leadership, Family, and the Power of Taking Responsibility, with Carlos Mendez
In this powerful episode, Greg Denning and guest Carlos Mendez dive deep into the importance of taking responsibility in every area of life, particularly in…
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6 Reasons Children Misbehave and Over-react Emotionally
In today’s episode, we explore the six key reasons why children misbehave and have emotional meltdowns—and how you, as a parent, can address them head-on. From…
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From Rock Bottom to Extraordinary Family Life: The Power of Personal Transformation
Today's podcast is a recording a did a while back, but I really wanted to share it with you all because it was so transformational for so many. Enjoy!…
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Honest Fatherhood, with Daniel Grose
In this conversation, Greg Denning and Daniel Grose explore the journey of fatherhood, focusing on the importance of inner work, the impact of childhood…
BE THE MANLessons On The Path to Mastery, with wildlife painter Mark McKenna
Every man can and should be pursuing genuine excellence and mastery in at least one important aspect of his life. It is one of the core elements of a…
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The Next 4 Years: Being The Leader in Your House -- What & How
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, host Gregory Denning emphasizes the critical importance of leadership within the home, especially in…
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How to Never be Bored Again -- Teach Your Kids How to do This
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, Greg Denning discusses the concept of boredom and emphasizes that it is a personal choice. He shares…
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Training, Habits, and Rituals for Success as a Family Man, Businessman, and Athlete, with Ashton Buswell
In this conversation, Greg Denning and Ashton Buswell discuss the importance of prioritizing family time and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They…
BE THE MAN"I really wish my husband would...."
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, Greg Denning emphasizes the importance of being a Formidable Family Man, focusing on family values…
BE THE MANParent the kids you've got, not the kids you want, with Sean Donohue
Summary In this episode of the Be The Man podcast, host Greg Denning interviews parenting expert Sean Donahue. They discuss the challenges and joys of…
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How to make family time AMAZING
Summary In this episode, Greg Denning addresses a question from a wife who wants to know how to get her husband more interested in spending time with the…
BE THE MANBecoming a New Man, with former Green Beret Luke Dill
Every one of us has the opportunity (and responsibility) to recreate ourselves from time to time, so that we can become the very best version of ourselves…
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My MOST Important Message to Husbands & Fathers
If you are married.... If you have children.... Then you'll want to carefully consider this message. The moment we married our wives, we as husbands…
BE THE MANWhy Dads Don't Babysit, & Simple Strategies to Be an Awesome Dad, with Nate Feathers
Is it possible for good dads to stay FIT, be fully PRESENT for your kids, and still crush it in the workplace? Absolutely! Nate Feathers and I share…
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How to be a world class dad to your daughters, with Kyah & Aaliyah Denning
Raising daughters is challenging and amazing! Girls are physiologically different, they think differently, act differently, react differently, and have very…
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How the things men like can wreck your life and family, and how to prevent it
Men like —and sometimes LOVE —certain things. Fast cars, big trucks, off road vehicles, guns, knives, boats, motorcycles, toys, sports, politics, religion…
BE THE MANSurprising biological differences between Men & Women and what husbands MUST do for their wives, with Dr Patrick Flynn
You already know that men and women are different, but I bet you didn't know about the mind-blowing stuff we discuss in this episode! Especially how men and…
BE THE MANPutting in the Work to Win, with Jason Khalipa
How do you get to the top of any sport, industry, craft, or competition? That's the question of questions! In a very competitive world, workplace, and society…
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Can you withstand the pressure; will you pass the test?
Have you noticed that a LOT of men (maybe you) get away with a lot of weak behavior and garbage habits…. ONLY because we have been living in easy, comfortable…
BE THE MANAdventure, Fitness, Nutrition, and The Fight Against Human Trafficking, with Aaron Asay
Every one of these topics are absolutely critical for the holistic success and happiness of a whole man! We need adventure, phenomenal fitness, dialed in…
BE THE MANDeliberately Recreating Yourself & Your Life, with Saif Al-Yasi
Whether you're overweight, out of shape, broke, broken, struggling with your faith or your family, you can begin today, right now, to deliberately recreate…
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You'll Fail as a Father if You Don't Maintain This
Your body is your vehicle to be a father. Let that sink in. The condition of your vehicle directly affects your performance and engagement as a dad to your…
BE THE MANStaying Centered While Starting, Scaling, & Selling a Business as a Couple, with Jared Rowley
Is it even possible to build, scale, and sell a successful business, and still stay grounded, centered, and focused on the right things?! Absolutely! Although…
BE THE MANHow to Get BIG Results (& Still Take Lots of Family Vacations), with Coach Viliami
Bridge the gap between what you know and what you do! Commit to what things will be in the future! Lots of people have a 'why', but they still don't do shiz…
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Pick Up Your Sword, & Do Some Good With It
Every man has a figurative sword that he can and MUST use to do good in the world. He has a responsibility, a moral obligation, to use his sword to fight for…
BE THE MANWhy Deliberate Suffering is Essential to Be The Man, with Charlie Engle
Choosing to do really hard things -- to 'suffer' on purpose -- is one of the most transformative things a man can do. There is a power buried deep within you…
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Being a Whole Man — What it Means & Why You & I Must Be Whole
Do you ever feel like a fraction of a man, like you’re being half the man you know you could be? I bet you’ve felt like that before, if you don’t feel like…
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Becoming so Free That Your Very Existence is an Act of Rebellion
Albert Camus said, “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” I was born to…
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The SIMPLE Reason Most Men Fail to Consistently Achieve The Results They Want
I’m my late teens and early twenties I learned a priceless lesson that has radically altered my life for the better! It’s such a simple practice that most men…
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Common struggles in close relationships and how to overcome them
We all experience life differently, and almost all of us end up with wounds and scars along the way. Because of how we were raised, and what we experienced…
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How To Prepare Physically & Financially, And How To Build a Community
In many ways, life is an unending stream of opportunities. Opportunities to serve, opportunities to rise, opportunities to make your situation better, and…
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You're Not Near as Prepared as You Think You Are -- Peak Performance Preparation For You And Your Children
Are you really, truly prepared for the upcoming chaos? Are your children ready to face hardship, do hard things, and not only launch into adult life, but…
BE THE MANWisdom of The Kings -- Rarely Addressed Aspects of Being a Man, with Ryan King
Today's guest, Ryan King, reminds men that the really basic stuff is actually mind-blowing and can produce phenomenal results! Be more reliable. Be more…
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Explosive Personal Growth with Parker Denning
How can you create and facilitate the most positive growth in the shortest amount of time, for yourself and your children? And why should you even care? What…
BE THE MANBringing The Magic To Your Marriage, with Matt Townsend
There is a formula for a phenomenal marriage, and any couple willing to follow the formula can create an extraordinary marriage, regardless of where they…
BE THE MANWinning in Life, Real Estate, & Business While Raising a Young Family, with Austin Foley
Despite what so many men think, it is TOTALLY possible to succeed as a businessman, investor, husband, and father. It takes effort. It requires tactics and…
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The Real Man's Commitment to Quality
Sadly, pathetically, some men are more committed to mediocrity than they are to quality. And it shows in their lives. Everywhere. That's unacceptable for men…
BE THE MANSurprising Science of How Your Breathing & Sleeping Patterns Affect Your Life, with Tom Ludlow, DDS
The way you breathe massively affects your health and well-being, even while you sleep. It also affects how well you sleep. Your sleep patterns have a 'cascade…
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The Transformative Power & Obligation of Gratitude & a Good Life
Because we get to live such a great life, we also have the responsibility and moral obligation to become MORE so that we can give more! I had some…