Imagine a man who truly wants to connect with his partner. He carefully picks his words, hoping to create that closeness. But somehow, it all falls flat. Frustration builds in his partner, yet he can’t quite put his finger on what’s going wrong. Why does this keep happening?

Many men never learned how to connect emotionally in a way that feels genuine to them. Today, we’re diving into this struggle and exploring how men can break free from this cycle.

I’m excited to welcome Owen Marcus, the co-founder of MELD. It's a community focused on helping men reconnect with their emotions and bodies. With over thirty years in men’s emotional wellness, Owen has created programs that blend emotional understanding with peer support to help men, and now women thrive.

What Owen does is incredibly important for living authentically. In this episode, we’ll dive into a major challenge men face today: being disconnected from their emotions.

We discuss:

What inspired Owen to start working with men 30 years ago

Why society tells men to disassociate from emotions

One simple way to talk to men about their feelings

The impact community and relationships has on men

Owen’s method for reconnecting with your body

Breaking the pattern of emotional distance across generations

Resources

MELD training & community

Couples retreat in Costa Rica for Valentine’s Day 2025

Imagine the possibilities when men come together in a supportive atmosphere. In the Chapter X community, I’ve seen firsthand how this freedom allows us to be our true selves—and that’s where real growth happens.

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Bodhi Aldridge, a man whose life story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and purpose.

Bodhi has traveled the world as a father, grandfather, lawyer, coach, and facilitator. He lives near the beaches of Byron Bay with his wife of 40 years and is a proud father of four and grandfather to ten.

As we step into our roles as elders, Bodhi believes we have a responsibility to create space for others—especially for women and younger generations, including our granddaughters. In this episode, he shares profound wisdom that just might inspire you to embrace your journey and engage with what truly matters in life.

We discussed:

Three traits Bodhi thinks are important for men

What masculine and feminine energy represent

The key advantage you have as a man

How to become more present in 5 minutes

The 3 steps of searching for purpose

How to tackle the belief of 'not being good enough'

Resources:

Enter Bodhi's free course giveaway

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Today, I’m excited to catch up with my high school friend, Kenny Hersch. His story is truly one of a kind, and I think you’ll find this conversation with him an absolute joy.

Kenny’s symptoms began with minor neurological issues, but it took two years to get a clear diagnosis. Early on, doctors worried it might be ALS, which was a scary idea. It was eventually identified as Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS)—a non-fatal condition affecting speech and mobility. Thanks to technology, Kenny can join us today.

In high school, Kenny was a force of nature, and he remains just as remarkable. He’s embraced the mantra “accommodation without surrender” with resilience and positivity that truly inspires.

In this episode, we discussed:

Kenny’s life-altering diagnosis of PLS at 45

What it was like coming to terms with his new way of life

Tools that helped Kenny transition through his health journey

How a newspaper profile transformed him into a local celebrity

The impact he hopes to make through his legacy

Links

Kenny's feature in The Providence Journal