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13 Minutes
"13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs" a Why is born from a brutal truth—every 13 minutes, a man dies by suicide. Hosted by Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, Logotherapist, men’s coach, and co-founder of Men’s Peer Groups, this podcast uncovers raw stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of finding your why. Rediscover meaning. Reclaim purpose. Defy despair. Are you ready to live your why?
Episodes
13 MinutesBeyond the Mask & Healing Addiction with Adam Goodman
When a man builds his entire identity around external performance, achievement, and escaping his inner world, a crash is inevitable. For Adam Goodman, rising…
13 MinutesSurviving Tragic Loss & Developing Emotional Flexibility with Dr. John Schinnerer
What happens when the masculine identity that helped a man succeed becomes the exact thing that isolates and traps him? In a society that expects men to "fix"…
13 MinutesBreaking the Silence: Mental Health & Leadership in Construction with Burr Cota
Construction is one of the highest-pressure industries in the world, and it carries a tragic, silent epidemic: construction workers are 500% more likely to die…
13 MinutesNavigating Divorce, Fatherhood & Life 2.0 with Jude Sandvall
When a marriage ends, a man's entire world can break open overnight. Statistically, divorced fathers are eight times more likely to choose suicide than…
13 MinutesReclaiming Identity, Rebuilding From Ashes & Finding Resilience with Liddy Romero
In 2024, Liddy Romero faced a pivotal fork in the road. After 16 years as the founder and CEO of a national non-profit social enterprise and 22 years with her…
13 MinutesDivine Masculine, Feminine Energy & Radical Integrity with Oliveyah Fisch
When outward success no longer matches internal alignment, we are forced to confront our own inauthenticity. Oliveyah Fisch, host of the Be Human Medicine…
13 MinutesOvercoming Loss & Building Community with Jeremy Bronson
At 40, faced with the sudden loss of his brother to addiction, Jeremy Bronson stood at a pivotal crossroads. He took a bold leap from a career on Capitol Hill…
13 MinutesRedefining Success, Health & Ancestral Purpose with James Barry
After years of running a meal delivery service that nearly ruined his health, chef James Barry realized something fundamental was missing. Instead of forcing…
13 MinutesFinding Your Voice & Owning Your Visibility with Samantha Warren
At 25, working 80-hour weeks in architecture with six-figure student debt, Samantha Warren looked successful on paper, but inside, she was experiencing a…
13 MinutesFinding True Purpose & Meaning At Work with Dr. Alise Cortez
From living an opulent lifestyle abroad to humbling herself to rebuild her identity, Dr. Alise Cortez experienced firsthand what Dr. Viktor Frankl called the…
13 MinutesStem Cells, Psychedelics & Root-Cause Healing with Dr. Jordanna Quinn
In this eye-opening episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Dr. Jordanna Quinn, founder and director of Kore Medicine, for a profound…
13 MinutesHow a Heart Diagnosis Saved My Life with Boomer Anderson
In this compelling episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi connects with entrepreneur, health optimization advocate, and CEO Boomer Anderson for a candid…
13 MinutesThe Afternoon of Life: Self-Compassion, Purpose, and Becoming the King with Rick Recht
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi is joined by renowned musician, educator, and leadership mentor Rick Recht for a powerful conversation on identity…
13 MinutesA Fear. A Flame. A Life Stone: Wally And The Art Of Leaving Light Behind
In this profound continuation of our conversation, Wally Klatch returns to dive even deeper into what it means to face terminal illness with radical honesty…
13 Minutes"I Like Myself Better With Dementia" | Wally Klatch
When Wally Klatch was diagnosed with dementia in late 2022, everyone expected despair. Instead, he found his true meaning. This is a raw, deeply honest…
13 MinutesFalsely Happy: Why Faking Optimism Is Destroying Men with Shahar Link
Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this…
13 MinutesFalling to Grace: How Hitting Rock Bottom Can Save a Man’s Life with Collin Chartier
Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this…
13 MinutesThe Fiery Sword: How to Vanquish Your Darkest Spiritual Shadows with Melody Hu
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi welcomes Melody Hu, an energetic force of optimism, Enneagram 7 visionary, artist, and speaker, for a profoundly deep…
13 MinutesFrom Loneliness to Community: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Your Why with Trent Poulsen
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Trent Poulsen, co-founder of Ember and Ice and host of the upcoming Out of Pocket podcast, for an honest…
13 MinutesMoney, Meaning, and the Flow of It All with Natalie Levy
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Natalie Levy, founding partner of She's Independent Investments and author of Cash is Queen: A Conscious…
13 MinutesThe Modern Father and His Why
In this episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Ravi Rothenberg, also known as The Peaceful Papa, for a grounded and deeply human…
13 MinutesBreaking Generational Wounds and Finding a Why
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Leah Young to explore the deep intersections of generational trauma, healing, identity, and…
13 MinutesRecovering Mr. Tough Guy
In this deeply honest episode of the 13 Minutes podcast, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi and Dave Mann unpack the hidden cost of “tough guy” culture and what it really…
13 MinutesAI, Masculinity and the Search for Meaning
In this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs a Why, B sits down with AI consultant and entrepreneur Patrick McCiser for a powerful conversation on…
13 MinutesWhat does Dying to Live truly means?
Did you know that every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life? This heartbreaking statistic is the driving force behind this show. My guest today…
13 MinutesThe Why of Embodiment
Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Amanda Frederick for a powerful conversation about breathwork, relationships, self-worth, and living with purpose. In a world where…
13 MinutesThe Hidden Cost of Living Out of Alignment
Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Dan Marston for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about purpose, pain, and the search for meaning. Centered around the…
13 MinutesFrom Loss to Meaning Through Generations and Truth
Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Howard Snooks for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to live with a “why.” Drawing from…
13 MinutesThe mirror reveals the man you have been avoiding
In this powerful episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi sits down with Savinay Nathan for a raw and deeply honest conversation about purpose identity and what it truly…
13 MinutesBecoming a Better Man
B HaLevi sits down with his co-founder and brother, Dave Mann, to talk about one of the most important lessons for men: integration, bringing the growth…
13 MinutesLook in the Mirror and Live Your Why
Dr. B HaLevi and Dr. Dan Franz dive into what it really means for a man to look in the mirror, literally and figuratively, and face the truth about who he is…
13 MinutesWhy Every Man Needs a Why - The Guy in the Glass
What happens when a man can no longer look himself in the eye? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dave Mann and B HaLevi explore the…
13 MinutesThe Real Intimacy days after Valentines
Is love about February 14th… or February 15th and onwards? In this honest, emotional, and deeply intimate conversation on 13 minutes (The Podcast), B and…
13 MinutesThe Epstein Files and the Rise of Impotent Men
The world feels like it’s falling apart but the real crisis is where you place your attention. This message is about taking back your power, turning off the…
13 MinutesWaking Up From a Life That Was Never Yours
In this episode of 13 Minutes, B sits down with Steven Brandwayn for a raw, honest conversation about purpose, identity, and the courage it takes to stop…
13 MinutesFinding Your Why: Midlife, Choices, and the Pursuit of a Meaningful Life with Greg Scheinman
What actually gives life meaning in midlife?   In this honest, raw, and deeply reflective conversation, Baruch and Greg explore the real foundations that…
13 MinutesFacing the Dark Woods: Midlife Challenges, Courage, and Living a Good Life
Sooner or later, every man comes to the dark woods — that place where the straight path is lost and life no longer works the way it used to.   In this…
13 MinutesThe Guy in the Glass: Midlife Crossroads and the Questions Every Man Must Answer
A man walks into a bar — and that man could be you.   In this episode of 13 Minutes, we dive into the newly released book The Guy in the Glass: Are You…
13 MinutesThe Struggle for PELF: Money, Integrity, and The Guy in the Glass
Every man struggles with PELF — whether he realizes it or not.   PELF, an old English word meaning ill-gotten gains, isn’t just about money. It’s about…
13 MinutesSpiritual, Not Religious: What Men Do When God Stops Making Sense
“God is dead. And we have killed him.” — Friedrich Nietzsche I believe God is dead—if what you mean by God is the version most of us were handed. The old man…
13 MinutesFacing the Guy in the Glass: Why “Fine” Is Failing Men (w/ Yehuda and Baruch HaLevi)
Young men are lonelier than any generation ever recorded—and most are hiding behind a single word: fine.In this conversation, Yehuda and Baruch HaLevi (author…
13 MinutesThe Secret Sauce of a Thriving Marriage: Faith, Freedom & 26 Years of Real Love
What actually keeps a marriage alive for 26 years?   In this intimate, honest, and deeply spiritual conversation, B and Ariela share the real foundations…
13 MinutesBreaking Isolation: Men’s Groups, Women’s Circles, and the Work of Midlife
What does it mean to truly belong - as a man, as a woman, and as a human being craving connection?   In this intimate episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi…
13 MinutesThe Power of Being Seen: Why Every Man Needs a Witness
What does it mean to be truly seen?   In this intimate episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi welcomes lifelong friend, mentor, and psychologist Yochai…
13 MinutesFinding Your Why: Scott Davis on Purpose, Family & Men’s Work
Why are you here? What keeps you going when life gets hard?   In this episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi sits down with Scott Davis to explore one of the…
13 MinutesFrom Scotland to Colorado: Euan Graham on Showing Up, Playing Offense, and the Immigrant Edge
A downpour, an empty tailgate—and one guest who still showed up. That tiny moment says everything about Euan Graham. In this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every…
13 MinutesWhy Every Man Needs a “Why”: Loneliness, Leaving, and Becoming the Author of Your Life with Dr. Cody Young
Every 13 minutes in America, a man dies by suicide. Dr. Baruch’s mission is simple and audacious—push that number back to 14. In this intimate conversation…
13 MinutesCommitment: The Measure of a Man
In this episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi explores the transformative power of commitment—one of the core tools used in men’s peer groups and one of the most…
13 MinutesThe Day That Changed Everything: Jeff Salzenstein’s 9/11 Story and How It Shaped His Mission
On the morning of 9/11, former ATP top-100 tennis pro Jeff Salzenstein rode the subway through the World Trade Center stop—ten minutes before impact. That…
13 MinutesThe Transformative Power of Confidentiality: Why Trust Builds True Connection
In today’s episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi explores one of the oldest yet most overlooked tools for transformation—confidentiality. In an age of constant…
13 MinutesWhy Every Man Needs a Why: Justin Smith on Fatherhood, Midlife, and Men’s Mental Health
Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. In this powerful episode, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi goes straight to the deep end with guest Justin Smith—an…
13 MinutesThe Power of Shared Experience
In this episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi dives into one of the most transformative tools he teaches in men’s peer groups: the practice of experience sharing. Too…
13 MinutesHave You Cheated The Guy in the Glass? A Manifesto for Men.
In this deeply personal solo episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), host B shares the single most important poem he has ever read: "The Guy in the Glass." This…
13 MinutesThe Power of Clearing: Simple Tools for Stronger Relationships
Most men wait until tension boils over before they speak up. But what if you could prevent blowups by clearing the air while things are still small? In this…
13 Minutes"My Badge Was a Mask": The Breaking Point That Ended a 19-Year Police Career
In this powerful episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B sits down with Jared Wosmek, a retired police officer with a remarkable story of healing and…
13 MinutesThis Isn't About Suicide; It's About Thriving. My Manifesto for Men.
In this powerful solo episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), host B lays his soul bare to reveal the raw, personal mission behind his work with men. He starts…
13 MinutesThe Antidote to Being Left Out: How Men's Peer Groups Create Unconditional Support
In this powerful episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B and Dave sit down with Steven Ziegler, a man known as the ultimate connector who builds community…
13 MinutesFrom a 9mm in His Mouth to Saving Veterans' Lives | Deke Letson's Journey
On this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B and Dave sit down with Army veteran Deke Letson. Waking up in a jail cell after a DUI was just the beginning of…
13 MinutesA Man Commits Suicide Every 13 Minutes. Here’s How We Fight Back.
Every 13 minutes, a man in America takes his own life. It’s a silent epidemic fueled by loneliness, isolation, and the pressure to "be tough." But what if…
13 MinutesFrom Boys' Home to Zadie: A Story of Adoption, Fatherhood, and Generational Healing with Brian Rosen
How do the defining moments of our youth, the ones shaped by absence and adversity, forge the men we become?   On this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast)…