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Evolutionary Men
Every man should be in a men’s group! Learn to lead in life & love with head, heart, and guts. Join men's guide Jason Lange to explore how to deepen your presence in the world, clarify your purpose, connect with your power, and find ease in dating & relationships.
Episodes
Evolutionary MenTwo Things Every Man Craves & Needs
In this episode I explore two fundamental needs that every man craves: purpose and belonging, and how joining a men's group can fulfill these essential needs…
Evolutionary MenHow to Become an Anti-Fragile Man (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, Dr. Luke Adler and I discuss the concept of anti-fragility as it relates to men's shadow work and personal development. We explore how…
Evolutionary MenThe Weakness of Macho Men
In this episode, I explore the fundamental weakness of macho men and the "tough guy" culture that promotes isolation and emotional suppression. I…
Evolutionary MenPick a Lens for Your Year
In this episode, I share a powerful practice of choosing an annual "lens" - a perspective through which to view and experience your life throughout the…
Evolutionary MenThree Things Stealing Your Energy
In this episode I dive deep into the three major energy drains affecting men today and share how to reclaim your vitality. Drawing from both personal…
Evolutionary MenFrom Toxic to Tonic Masculinity
In this episode I explore the concept of tonic masculinity - a positive, generative force that brings vitality and growth to our world. Unlike its pathological…
Evolutionary MenShadow Work for the Chronically Driven (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Luke Adler to expose the hidden price of success that's crushing high-achieving men. We reveal why driven professionals…
Evolutionary MenOwn Your Needs Without Being Needy
In this episode, I dive into the crucial distinction between having needs and being needy. Understanding this difference is vital for fostering healthy…
Evolutionary MenCan Sex Keep Getting Better in Long-term Relationship? (with Violet Lange)
Discover the secrets to a sizzling sex life that keeps getting better and better year after year! In this episode, Violet and I reveal our sexual journey…
Evolutionary MenOur Three Biggest Fights as a Couple (with Violet Lange)
In this episode, my wife Violet and I dive deep into the raw, real, and often messy side of relationships by sharing our three biggest fights and lessons from…
Evolutionary MenEvolutionary Couples & 12 Epic Dates (with Violet Lange)
If you only had about 2 hours a week to spend on your relationship, how could you use that time most wisely? The truth is relationships can be incredibly…
Evolutionary MenIt's Better to Be a Nice Guy Than to Be a Dick
In this episode, I challenge the negative perception of "nice guys" in the men's work world. The truth is, being a nice guy is an evolutionary leap in…
Evolutionary MenMaster Fluidity to Master Your Life
In this episode I explore reveals three game-changing types of fluidity - nervous system, emotional, and polarity - that can skyrocket your personal growth and…
Evolutionary MenStories From Men in the Heart of Shadow (Panel Discussion)
Join Dr. Luke Adler and me in this powerful episode in the Heart of Shadow podcast series as we sit down with three courageous men—Michael, Sean, and Shawn who…
Evolutionary MenShadow Work Helps Digest Life (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, I'm again joined by my co-facilitator Dr. Luke Adler, a Chinese medicine doctor who's led over 50,000 healing sessions. We discuss the…
Evolutionary MenThe Retreat, Workshop, or Ceremony is the Easy Part
In this episode, I explore the difference between temporary state experiences and permanent stage transformations, emphasizing that while retreats, workshops…
Evolutionary MenThe Unique Pain of Debt
In this episode, I delve into the unique pain of debt - be it financial, health, or emotional. I share my personal experiences with credit card debt, weight…
Evolutionary MenShadows, Sex, and Showing Up (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, I am joined by Luke Adler as we discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of personal growth and shadow work. We pull back the curtain on our own…
Evolutionary MenHow to Achieve More and Increase Your Impact
In this episode, I tackle a critical mistake in personal development: setting ambitious goals without addressing our nervous system's state. I challenge the…
Evolutionary MenHow to Stop Ruminating
Almost every man I work with struggles with either mental or emotional rumination throughout their life. In this episode, I explore 3 strategies to help you…
Evolutionary MenWhy Men Fear Being Vulnerable in Relationship (with Luke Adler)
In this episode of the Heart of Shadow series, Luke Adler and I delve into the nuanced discussion of why men often fear coming forward emotionally, especially…
Evolutionary MenThe Difference Between Waiting and Resting
In this episode I break down the subtle but important difference between waiting for permission from the outside to take action, and the much deeper capacity…
Evolutionary MenLeadership & Creating Shared Reality
This episode explores the concept of masculine leadership via creating shared reality. Shared reality involves mutual understanding and connection, minimizing…
Evolutionary MenWhy Evolutionary Men?
In this episode, I further bust the lone wolf myth, highlighting how the "pick yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality isn't all we think it to be…
Evolutionary MenChecking In VS Jerking Off (with Luke Adler!)
In this episode of the Heart of Shadow podcast series, Luke Adler and I talk about the habit of men using ejaculation for self-regulation, and how a powerful…
Evolutionary MenIntegrity, Congruence, and Nice Guys
In this episode, I explore the important difference between integrity and congruence, and how crucially important it is to understand the distinction for nice…
Evolutionary MenBetter, not Easier
This episode is short and sweet and about the important reframe of focusing on a better, not easier life, and how connection and community are the most…
Evolutionary MenWhy Men Think So Much (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, I chat with my Heart of Shadow co-facilitator Luke Adler about the common experience of men wanting to understand everything and how that's…
Evolutionary MenDo the Evolution
Inspired by one of my favorite Pearl Jam songs, in this episode I talk about what it means to "Do the Evolution", and its significance in personal…
Evolutionary MenThe Moment that Kills Many Intimate Relationships
Every intimate relationship will cross a critical, often make-or-break threshold moment in which the two foundational components of polarity and intimacy…
Evolutionary MenThe Pitfalls and Potentials of Psychedelic Medicines (with David Romero)
In this episode, I'm excited to welcome friend and healer David Romero to delve into the healing potentials of psychedelic medicines. David shares his…
Evolutionary MenThe Power of Moving Toward
In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of shifting our mindset from 'moving away' to 'moving toward', a crucial pivot that can radically alter…
Evolutionary MenIf It Doesn't Challenge You It Doesn't Change You
In this episode I explore a lesser-known aspect of the saying "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you" that can be particularly hard for…
Evolutionary MenMoving Beyond Shame
In this episode, I explore the significance of having a safe place to return to after facing setbacks or feelings of shame in life, and how the power of a…
Evolutionary MenThe Courage to Feel (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, I'm once again joined by Luke Adler to explore the sense of hurt and disconnection that many men are experiencing today, and how having the…
Evolutionary MenPurpose, Passion, and Meaningful Work
In this episode, I delve into the topics of purpose and passion, two crucial aspects of a man's life. Contrary to a lot of the talk in the world of men's work…
Evolutionary MenShadow Work & Intimate Relationships (with Luke Adler)
In this episode of the Heart of Shadow series, Luke Adler and I discuss the impact of shadow work on long-term relationships. We share our own experiences of…
Evolutionary MenThe World Needs MORE Angry Men
Anger and aggression are NOT the same thing, and the most dangerous men are aggressive men who aren't aware of their anger. In this episode I break down the…
Evolutionary MenWhy Men Are So Hard on Themselves (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, my co-host Luke Adler and I talk about why us men can be so hard on themselves. We delve into the roots of this harshness and scrutinize its…
Evolutionary MenWhat Creates Nice Guys
In this episode, I explore 'Nice Guy Syndrome', its origins, and how to overcome it. Using Dr. Gabor Mate's idea of two primary human needs: attachment and…
Evolutionary MenBreaking Free from Stagnation (with Luke Adler)
In this episode, Luke Adler joins me once more to explore an issue many men experience - stagnation, or feeling stuck. Men in particular often suffer from…
Evolutionary MenHow to Attract Better Intimate Partners
Discover the key to shifting your patterns and attracting better intimate partners and deeper connections through the power of inner work. Join The Heart of…
Evolutionary MenPrecarious Manhood and the Manbox
In this episode, I discuss two important concepts related to men and masculinity: precarious manhood and the man box. The first refers to the sociocultural…
Evolutionary MenMen, Loneliness, and Social Isolation
In this episode, I once again explore loneliness among men and highlight the detrimental health risks associated with lacking meaningful connections. Then I…
Evolutionary MenOne Way Men Keep Themselves Stuck
In this episode, I explore one of the main ways men often keep themselves stuck. Many of us will default to soothing ourselves when in distress instead of…
Evolutionary MenThe Importance of Doing Your Emotional Work
In this episode, discover the importance of doing your 'emotional work' as a man in order to thrive in life. Our emotions can greatly impact our stress levels…
Evolutionary MenThree Reasons Men Join Men's Groups
In this episode I break down three of the big reasons I see men show up in men's group and step onto the path of men's work.
Evolutionary MenOne of the Awesome Powers of Men's Group
Long time listeners know that I believe every man should be in a men's group, and in this episode I dive into one of the many reasons why: they can help us get…
Evolutionary MenAttention, Tension, and the Masculine
Attention and Tension are two terms that are deeply related when it comes to what makes the masculine inside all of us tick. The ability to consciously wield…
Evolutionary Men"I had a pretty good childhood"
In this episode I unpack a common phrase: "Well, I had a pretty good childhood" to explore what lies beneath this common phrase, why it's so commonly…
Evolutionary MenFrom Enlightenment to Intimacy (with Luke Adler)
An all too easy trap on the path of growth is to get hyper-focused on enlightenment, which if we're not careful can become just another way to get away from…
Evolutionary MenCracking Open to Your Deepest Self (with Luke Adler)
One of the many gifts of shadow work is how it can help us crack open to the deepest parts of ourselves, bringing us into more intimate contact with all of who…
Evolutionary MenThe Purpose of Dating
Dating can be an exhausting enterprise for many men and can feel like a neverending battle that can get very disheartening, especially if we lose sight of the…
Evolutionary MenBe a Lover Not a Lawyer
Want to take your relationship to the next level as a man? One of the more important changes you make has to do with how you receive feedback or hurt from a…
Evolutionary MenTake Charge of Your Sexual Charge (with Luke Adler)
Sexuality is one of the most powerful energies on the planet and one that can easily cause great harm if not matched with consciousness. We're living in a time…
Evolutionary MenTrain at the Edges, Live in the Middle
When it comes to any kind of meaningful practice, the aim is to train at the edges of our capacity and stretch ourselves so that we can live with more ease…
Evolutionary MenThree Keys to Regain Your Center
Ever had one of those moments or days, when you just FEEL OFF, be it stressed, depressed, anxious, or unmotivated? Listen to this episode as I explore the…
Evolutionary MenLeading with Vulnerability
Leading with vulnerability is one of the most potent things I coach men on and it creates some unique challenges for us as men. Tune in to learn what I mean by…
Evolutionary MenCore Level Healing (with Luke Adler)
I'm again thrilled to be joined by Luke Adler, my friend and co-facilitator of The Heart of Shadow program. In this discussion, we share about our own shadow…
Evolutionary MenThe Herky-Jerky Lizard
I recently got to spend some time watching a very herky-jerky lizard while on retreat, and in today's episode explore how its movement can be so representative…