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EP#80: Thank you.

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:51:00 +0000

We couldn't be more grateful to have such an incredible team and community behind us. We did NOT do this alone, and so this episode is dedicated specifically to everyone who took part in this journey with us. Thank you. Seriously.. thank you. Atlas and Anwar officially signing off. See you soon!

EP#079: All great things must come to an end.

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:50:42 +0000

I think the title speaks for itself... see you inside.

EP #078: Facing the Man in the Mirror

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Life is full of ups and downs, left and right turns, flying and falling, and in order to find success in it all, in our opinion, we must be willing to face the man in the mirror. But what does it mean to embrace the challenge of that? When people say "its you versus you", who is the you that you're facing? And "what" are you facing? These questions are what inspired us to focus this episode on breaking down what you vs. you means, what its been like for us to face the an in the mirror, and truthfully, why we both love it. Tune in, check it out, and let us know what stood out the most!

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EP#077: Where We've Been + Where We Are Going

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Atlas Mecca) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:58:32 +0000

An updated look into the lives of your favourite co-hosts, Atlas and Anwar, as we continue to evolve, grow, and explore what it means to be a man in this world. From traveling to foreign countries to being a TV star, a lot has shifted, including our perspectives on this podcast. Join us as we update you, and each other, on whats new and whats to come.

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EP#076: Men Trusting Other Men + Tips to Finding the Right Mens Group

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:25:10 +0000

Our intention with this episode was to give you a modern mask co-host update, but something came up that we felt was much more pressing: men trusting other men + how to find a solid mens group and brotherhood. Atlas has been thru a series of mens groups over the last 6 months, and one of his biggest intentions was to learn how to trust men more. Thru that process, he learned a ton about where the men's space is currently at, what he feels is missing, and now he offers more insight into the world of mens work + he provides support on how to find a space that aligns with you.

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EP#075: Breakups, Breakthrough's, and the Masculine in Relationship with Gabby and Atlas

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Gabby Cromer, Anwar Ahmed, Atlas Mecca) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:10:42 +0000

In this weeks episode, we put Atlas in the hot seat by bringing on his partner, Gabby, Women's Life Coach, to talk about their relationship. From behaving strictly based on their coping strategies, to being fully controlled by their subconscious attachment styles, all leading to a break up where they didn't speak for a year and a half until they reunite on the other side, their story of falling and getting back up again holds a ton of wisdom and lessons that we knew were incredibly valuable and needed to be shared. This was easily one of our favourite episodes to date!

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EP#074: "I Don't Need You to Fix It!" - The Struggle of Holding Space

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 15:11:15 +0000

One of our favourite things to do as men is fix things. We love a job, a task, a problem - we love to seek out answers and provide help for those around us. And - that isn't what is always needed, which can be really frustrating to understand sometimes. That's why we wanted to have this conversation - not to "fix" it, but to hold space (see what I did there..) for us to really talk about why it's so damn hard, what may be influencing our desire to fix or solve, why we struggle to make a change towards just holding space, and some tools we have used to help our own individual experiences with friends, family, acquaintances, and intimate relationships.

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EP#073: The New Years Episode You Didn't Know You Needed w/ our Producer Chris Smith

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Anwar Ahmed, Chris Smith) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:43:29 +0000

This was a fun episode. We decided to bring our produce, Chris "Clyde" back into the room for a New Years conversation and the energy was hot! Not only do we discuss the details of one of us changing our name (wait, whaaaat?), but we got real honest about our journeys thru 2022. This episode is full of great stories, exciting adventures, and a ton of lessons learned. Click play and listen in as the lessons just get bigger all the way to the end!

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EP#072: The Modern Renaissance Man w/ Voy and Jose

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Mecca, Rjose Alejandro, Voy, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:55:09 +0000

This week we invited two leaders in the mens work space, Voy and Jose, to have a discussion with us. Voy is a Life Coach focused on empowering men to create a life without limits. Jose is also a Life Coach with his main focus being to empower men who lead to embody their truth, live their vision, and increase impact. Together, they co-found "The Modern Renaissance Man," know on instagram as @themrmofficial, a community space, coaching environment, and training ground with the intention of empowering modern men to create the life they love. As you can tell, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Topics we discuss: the importance of mens work, the necessity for an improved relationship with masculinity, the missing link in culture that is negatively affecting our experience as men, the value of somatic breath-work, mens rite's of passage/initiation, and more.

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EP#071: In Honor of Stephen "tWitch" Boss - Somethings Not Working

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:42:52 +0000

Same outcome - new perspective. This weeks episode was inspired by recent events surrounding the unexpected and incredibly sad news about the passing of tWitch. On paper, he had it all. But within, none of that mattered.

It's time to get back to the drawing board, because something is not working.

Click Play - you're going to want to listen to this episode.

(this episode was recorded on Sunday, Dec. 18)

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EP#070: Can You Be Alone & Not Lonely?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The title speaks for itself, but to percolate your senses a bit more, here are some other questions we address: what does "alone" mean? What does "lonely" mean? Is it the same for everyone? Can you be physically alone and also not feel lonely? Are the two words one and the same? As men, we are told that "being able to do it on our own is a sign of success." Is this a helpful narrative? Does that end up equating to being alone or does it create feelings of loneliness? Click play to hear us unpack all of this and more.

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EP#069: Transforming Health Care for Men w/ Dr. Premal Patel

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Dr. Premal Patel, Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

It's nearing the end of Movember - mens health month. So what better way to close it out than with an incredible guest episode from the man himself, Dr. Premal Patel. Dr. Premal is the medical director and co-founder of Mens Health Clinic Manitoba, a brand new space created specifically for the purpose of supporting men with their health AND to also help break down the stigma of receiving support as men. This clinic offers everything you need from testosterone replacement therapy to infertility support to prostate cancer/awareness - they even do surgical procedures to help adjust the shape of your junk! This was a highly informative podcast with a great mix of facts and fun. Don't miss it - download now and let us know what you think. Full video episode is also available on our Youtube!

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EP#68: Is Your Relationship Affecting Your Health?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 13:42:15 +0000

Movember - a time to really hone in on the importance of both our prostate and mental health. And this year, we felt it was incredibly important to dissect one of the biggest influences to our mental health (and maybe even to our prostate) - our intimate relationships! The saying goes, "the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives." So the questions we find here are: how does relational health correlate with our actual health? In what ways does improving our relationships actually improve our quality of our life? How do we actually elevate and improve the health of our relationships? Join us as we dissect all of these questions and more in an effort to improve our overall health as men.

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EP#067: Failure, Authentic Success, and the Struggle to be Proud of Ourselves

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:37:32 +0000

We spend most of our lives focusing on being successful men... but when do we stop and ask ourselves: who is this "success" really for? Do I want it because it gets me validated and seen by the world, or do I want it because it actually means something to me? Does it allow me to be who I really am, or do I have to wear a mask everywhere I go? Is success what I want, or am I actually scared of playing big? Is it possible that we struggle to find pride in our journey and our moments of success because they don't actually align with us or truly fulfill us? Join us as we unpack success, failure, and the struggle to be proud of ourselves along every step of the journey. We found a huge amount of value in this conversation, and we hope you do too.

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EP#066: Becoming the Architect of Your Life

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:25:37 +0000

It is one thing to know that we are the creators of our life, but it is a whole other to actually implement and follow thru on the necessary habits and routines to help us achieve our goals. So how do we do it? What are the tangible practices and real, practical, tangible perspectives that we can draw on to help fuel us forward? How do we know when the habits we implement are for the betterment of our own lives and not just to be seen as "worthy" in the eyes of others? What drives our goals, and is any of that intrinsic? Can it be okay that we have external driving forces such a material things?

To help support this podcast, we directly reference the book, "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. This book was revolutionary for both of us, and remains that way today. Click here to learn more about his simple yet powerful process.

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EP#065: Traversing thru the Seasons of Your LIfe

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:38:54 +0000

Do you struggle with change? Do you find yourself rejecting times of transition? Are you stuck in a certain season of life? Are you even aware of what season you are in right now? Inspired by the arrival of fall, we felt like this was the perfect time to unpack the concept of transition and change. Because like the seasons show us, change can be difficult. Transition can be even more difficult. And as humans, we tend to make it even more difficult by actually rejecting times of change. Our goal with this episode was to get into the raw experience of change, to unpack why it can be so difficult, and to share what we have done to create a smoother transition for ourselves as we both are currently navigating a ton of change in our own personal lives. Because as we continue to learn, holding on to what was prevents us from seeing what could be possible.

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EP #064: Self-Awareness vs. Self-Development - Why One Needs The Other

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:49:41 +0000

Self-awareness and self-development are not the same thing - they are incredibly different. Think about all those books you've read - you "know" the information now, but have you put any of it into practice? What about that new habit you took on - did it bring you the vitality you were looking for, or did it silently leave the room? Now imagine if you DID implement the things you learned in the book, combining self-awareness (what you read) with the actions you took (self-development). Big difference, right?

Whether you're new to the self-development journey or deep in it, it is incredibly important to understand how these two concepts show up, how well we are focusing on both, and how to marry them together in a way that allows us to truly find the results we are looking for.

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EP #063: Andrew Tate - Monster? Or Misunderstood Man?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Andrew Tate - the most googled man on earth at one point. A man labelled as a misogynist and a danger to young minds, he was officially banned from social platforms last week... Now, we unpack his journey, including his latest video on youtube titled "My last Message", to help bring a zoomed out perspective towards his behaviour and how it was possible for him to take the world by storm.

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EP #062: Finding Your Edge As a Man

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Finding our edge as men is something we all crave, but we often chase it in unhealthy ways, and often without any awareness that we are doing so. So our purpose with this weeks episode is to dive in: what is our edge, how do we find it, how do we know when we have moved too far beyond it, and what exactly are healthy ways of finding our edge that are driven by desire and not by desperation or insecurity?

To support your journey with us, here is a quote we mention from the book, "The Way of The Superior Man."

“In any given moment, a man’s growth is optimized if he leans just beyond his edge, his capacity, his fear. He should not be too lazy, happily stagnating in the zone of security and comfort. Nor should he push far beyond his edge, stressing himself unnecessarily, unable to metabolize his experience. He should lean just slightly beyond the edge of fear and discomfort. Constantly. In everything he does.”

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EP#061: Will Smith Speaks Up... & So Do We

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Will Smith is one of the most iconic actors and celebrities in the world, and now, he is under fire for his behaviour at the Oscars earlier this year. If you haven't caught wind of it yet, youtube his name and it will be the first thing to pop up. Now, 3 months later, Will released a fresh video giving some more context into what happened and why it happened... and when we saw it, we knew it was time for us to speak on it. In this episode, we break down the episode into 3 parts: the initial shock of the incident, the first apology + period of silence, and then the new video released just last week. It's time to dive in... see you inside.

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EP#060: Mens Mental Health Thru the Eyes of a Psychologist w/ Katrina Shaw

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Katrina Shaw, Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Katrina Shaw is a registered psychologist and founding partner of MenzLeague, the corporation we recently partnered with. We decided to bring her on for many reasons, of them being: (1) she frequently works with men in her therapeutic practice, (2) she is a part of a mens organization which are more commonly found to be men only, and (3) she brings forth a both a psychologists perspective and also a women's voice to the conversation surrounding mens mental health, which we believe brings immense value to the development of men becoming better men.

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EP#059: Why Do I Need to Love Myself?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Self-love is a concept we have discussed in many separate episodes but have yet to give the concept its own space. And, from what we have experienced, self-love, or lack thereof, plays a huge role in our mental health as men. Unfortunately, the challenge we face is that loving ourselves seems weak, vulnerable, confusing, and honestly, a waste of time. So then why is it important? Why give it an entire podcast episode? Download, click play, and find out!

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Ep #058: The Why Behind Modern Maskulinity

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

From the very beginning, we here at Modern Maskulinity have been on the constant pursuit of the why behind what we do as men in this world, and in true Modern Mask fashion, we wanted to introduce you to the why behind what we do here and how it has evolved. Within that why, we have always been focused on not just talking the talk, but also walking the walk, which stems from our desire to not only bring you conversations, but to also bring you opportunities and resources to take the talk and turn it into action.

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Ep #057: Kendrick Lamar, Masculinity, and Father Time

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In so many ways, timing is everything, and 5 years later in true Kendrick Lamar fashion, a new album is released speaking deeply about masculinity and mens mental health. And when we really started to dive deep into the lyrics, especially in the song "Father Time", we thought, "did he write this for the podcast?!" Or maybe the podcast for was written for him... either way, this album represents almost perfectly what we are here trying to actively to do - to help men understand themselves more clearly, to create a safe space for men to seek out help, to address the challenges we face as men in this world, and to find and create opportunities to help us become better men.

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Ep #056: Inner Child Work, Healthy Masculinity, and Ryan Reynolds?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

One of the greatest challenges we face as men is the disconnection we have with our own emotions. We know that it comes from being told "boys don't cry", "man up", and "don't be a pussy" when we were little lads... but have we ever considered what kind of emotions that version of us was experiencing? What would happen if we could time travel and talk to that little boy - what would we say? What would HE say? What was he going thru in those moments, and what did he truly need? And what if we could heal this part of us? What would be possible then?

This episode was Inspired by the movie, "The Adam Project", by Ryan Reynolds, available on Netflix!

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EP #055: Being a Warrior in the Garden w/ Cyrus Henry

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed, Cyrus Henry) — Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

This week we are joined by Cyrus Henry, known as "the Panda Shaman", a mens transformational coach who focuses on using "the Haka", traditionally known as a ceremonial war dance, as a gateway to support men in fully expressing their emotions, their authenticity, and to experience the fullness and richness that life has to offer. We had such a great time conversating and learning from Cyrus, and he also did us the honour giving us the experience of a Haka first hand. Be sure to follow Cyrus below for more of his incredible wisdom and insight.

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Ep #054: Testosterone, E.D, and Mens Sexual Health w/ Dr. Justin Houmann

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed, Justin Houman) — Wed, 4 May 2022 16:05:42 +0000

Dr. Justin Houman, M.D. and mens urologist, joins us to discuss the most common challenges men face in regards to testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and mens reproductive health. We dive into the social influences that are impacting us as men like porn, the ego, and our modern sedentary lifestyle. He provides a scientific approach while also offering practical tips to help with increasing testosterone levels, managing erectile dysfunction, and fertility.

Topics discussed: causes of low testosterone and how to boost it, navigating erectile dysfunction, the male ego, post sex fatigue, masturbation + the influence of porn, reproductive health + fertility, and more.

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Ep #053: Influence of Porn and Thinking with Your Dick

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The influence of porn is substantial in our society, and access has only become easier. Unfortunately, the negative affects of porn on our psyche and what we believe is "real sex" are also substantial. Men, it's time to talk. This is one of the most important conversations we have because sex is a huge topic in our lives, and yet something we rarely ever talk about with full honesty. We go deep, we share very vulnerable truths + hilarious stories, and we share our take on how to go about changing our own perspectives towards sex + how to start thinking about the next generation.

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EP #052: It's not about the comeback - it's about the comethru w/ Addison Brasil

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed, Addison Brasil) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Addison Brasil, author of the brand new book, "Grief Club", joins us again to unpack the complicated world of Grief and what it truly means to be a part of grief club. Addison's insight is truly a game changer when it comes to life itself, and his coined character traits of "Honour the Journey" and "Find the Funny" always make for an incredible conversation, which is why we decided to bring him back. And if you want to dive deeper into his story, go back and listen to episode #015!

Topics Discussed: what it means to grieve, what is grief club, why grief is a process and not a result, how to find support and be supported, the comeback versus the comethru, the difference between happening "to" versus happening "thru", addressing our inner child, and more.

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Ep #051: Becoming a Better Man w/ MenzLeague

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed, Fabian Warner, Derek Hill) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Derek and Fabian, the co-founders of the powerful mens movement called "MenzLeague" join us to unpack some of the most prevalent topics related to men, masculinity, and our collective journey towards becoming better men, together. As you listen, be sure to check out their online platform (link below) which is FULL of different types of practical resources to support mens mental health and personal development. These men and their team continue to open up doorways of support to the mens community and we are honoured to have them on the show.

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EP #050: Is "Communication" Really the Most Important Thing?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Topics Discussed: importance of conflict and conflict resolution, power of conversations and staying curious, feelings first and facts later strategy, navigating relationship miscommunications.

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EP #049: "Real Men Cry" is Bullshit - Redefining Vulnerability

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Topics discussed in this episode: handling irritation, the power of your language, influence your birthing process has on your psyche, breaking down what we see in the world of vulnerability, creating a new way of being "vulnerable", and more.

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Ep #48: Breaking the Stigma of the "Mens Locker Room"

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Topics discussed: our human ability to adapt, the need to change our scenery, breaking the stigma the world has towards the locker room, what our truth is - the "and both", the societal influence of this narrative, and does the mens locker room evolve over time?

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EP #047: Unpacking Loneliness Within the Personal Development Journey

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss: self-development, impact of depression, getting to the lonely part of the self-improvement journey, setting boundaries, losing friendships, being alone vs. feeling lonely, being in and out of motivation, and more.

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EP #046: Living Our Truth in 2022 + Reflections from 2021

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Topics Discussed: reflections from 2021 - wins, losses, challenges, lessons learned, official 1 year mark of the podcast and everything it has taught us so far, what we've learned, the wins and struggles, resolutions vs. goals, what we want from 2022, and more.

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Ep #045: Are You Living with a Scarcity Mindset?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Topics Discussed: abundance vs. scarcity mindset, the meaning and power of manifestation, living fully, embracing the spiritual, inviting in flow, masculine and feminine energies, how to live abundantly, and becoming aware of our energetic blocks.

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EP #044: Habits Are The Fuel to Your Fire - Our Top Habits of 2021

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Topics Discussed: personal development, habits and routines, improving 1% each day, the books "Atomic Habits" and "The 5am Club", self-growth, mindset, finding what works for you, and our top habits of the year.

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EP #043: Crossing the Bridge Into Manhood

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 17:32:41 +0000

Topics Discussed: character building, inner child awareness, boyhood to manhood, journey towards masculinity, growing up too quickly, the "man-box" epidemic, finding fun again, and more.

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Ep #042: Movember and Mens Health Month

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Topics Discussed: the purpose and importance of Movember + Mens Health Month, doing the maintenance, mental health, self-worth, masculinity, physical health, being at our worst, evading the lostness, finding our identity, and seeing the beauty in life.

November is Mens Health month and has been fuelled for many years by the creation and influence of Movember, an annual event where people grow moustaches to raise awareness for mens health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mens suicide. Unfortunately, we feel as if November is often a forgotten month due to Christmas and yet, we feel that it needs to become one of the most important months of the year to ensure we as men are supported fully in our mental and physical health.

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EP #041: Why We Struggle to Receive Compliments, Support, and Love

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 17:35:05 +0000

Topics Discussed: taking intentional breaks, slowing down to speed up, the relationship between receiving + masculinity + self-worth, how to allow love in, why we reject compliments.

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EP #040: The Fear Removing the Mask + Is the World Truly Ready for Us to Be Vulnerable? W/ Amanda Chen

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Amanda Chen, Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Amanda Chen is a retired entrepreneur, storyteller, speaker, and is the host of the "The Amanda Chen Show" where she held a powerful series called "100 Masked Men," a space dedicated to open but anonymous conversations with 100 men to talk about masculinity, fear, and self-worth + how this is all seen thru the eyes of women. Join us in this incredible dialogue as we explore the different perspectives between men and women on the topic of masculinity, how this shows up in relationships, why consent is such a challenging conversation, and if the world is truly ready for the unmasking of men + much more!

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Ep #039: Mother & Father Wounds, Relationship with Our Parents, and Why We Do What We Do

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 6 Oct 2021 16:25:46 +0000

Preparing for this episode was tough. Just the thought of reflecting on our childhoods and asking ourselves,"what influence does our childhood have on our lives?" and "do I have a mother and/or father wound?" seemed both exciting and scary as hell. In this episode, we really open up ourselves to the idea of what a mother and father wound, if + how they have impacted our lives + current relationships, and how intensely our relationship with our parents growing up can + has influenced our current reality and the thoughts, patterns, and behaviours we frequent. We laugh, we cry, and we dive deep - an episode you do NOT want to miss.

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EP #038: The Struggle is Real - The Truth Behind Our Collective Experience as Men

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:24:59 +0000

"Men live lives of quiet desperation."

"Women, children, and dogs are loved unconditionally. Men are loved under the condition that they provide something."

Statements like these are everywhere with even more trying to counteract their validity, and while this may not be 100% of mens experience, just the fact that it is a reality for some is something to be addressed (btw, men are still 3 times more likely to take their own life...). In this weeks episode, we dive deep into these statements and how they have not only influenced but have actively shown up in our lives. This isn't an episode attempting to fix the problem - this is an episode to speak the truth - the truth of our struggles as men in our current era. We see you, we hear you, and we stand beside you, King.

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EP #037: What Does "Living with Integrity" Mean & Are We Looking At It The Wrong Way?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

For the longest time, we presumed, based on our upbringing, that integrity only meant "stay true to your word" and "be honest, always.:" But where did our word come from? Is it truly our word, or someone else's? What does "honesty" truly even mean? Why does the dictionary define the word "Integrity" in two different ways, and what about a building or an airplanes integrity can we learn from? Join us in this weeks episode as we dive deep into the concept of integrity and how we can begin to cultivate a sense of wholeness.

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EP #036: Conscious Masculinity w/ Andy Nguyen

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Andy Nguyen, Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 8 Sep 2021 16:19:46 +0000

Andy Nguyen is a mens coach and group facilitator focusing on cultivating a deeper resonance with our own personal confidence and integrity. And not just integrity of our mind + word, but also our integrity of within our body and our heart. In this powerful guest episode we discuss what it means to be a man, how our childhood has affected our journey as men, the importance of breath work + meditation, the social approval we seek to ensure our manhood, and how we can begin to cultivate a more conscious approach to our own masculinity.

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EP #035: Are You Happy?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Do you find yourself blocking happiness from entering your life because you feel as if you haven't accomplished enough yet and therefore are not worthy of it? To help cultivate our personal answer, we prompt the following questions: what does happiness mean to you? Is it something found outside of yourself? Is it a mindset? Is it something that we eventually achieve when we've accomplished a certain amount of goals? Can you just simply choose to be happy? Is a state of feeling optimistic the same as being happy? And finally - in this moment, are you happy? Seemingly ever-present and, at the same time, ever-elusive, we challenge the following notion - is the concept of "happiness" an appropriate measurement stick for a fulfilling life?

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EP #034: Playing Small, Asking for Support, and the Power of Identification

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We as men are hearing a reoccurring theme: asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. And while this can be empowering for some, it can also feel like another task or a representation that we are never doing enough + not doing a good job. So what do we do? How do we navigate the knowing that asking for support is a good thing while it feels so uncomfortable? What are the possibilities that can + have come from this seemingly uncommon space amongst us as men? As always, we are here to talk about it, so join us on this weeks episode as we discuss some of the common challenges when it comes to seeking support, why it can be so hard for many including ourselves, what asking for help looks like for us, and how we can better navigate this space together within our collective brotherhood.

EP #033: Conflict Resolution, Holding Space vs. Fixing, and the Power of Staying Open

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:49:48 +0000

Conflict resolution is everywhere at almost every moment. How? Because conflict doesn't just exist with other people - it also happens inside of ourselves. Where should i go today? What career path should I take? What should i eat today? The choice between left and right, good or bad, right and wrong crosses our space constantly, and every one of these moments is breeding an opportunity for conflict. So that begs the question: how do we handle it? Do we shut down because it's too much? Do we deflect it because we don't want to deal with it? Maybe we just give into other peoples opinions because we don't want to upset them or be a burden? No matter what your conflict resolution style is, we invite you to listen in as we share our styles. how they were developed, what patterns we both have that we are working on doing differently, and the biggest lessons we learned that have helped us handle conflict - even between the two of us!

Ep #032: Navigating Change + Expectations + Daily "Stress"

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Have you noticed that stress has become a hot button topic these days? Is it possible to have a conversation that doesn't involve some sort of discussion around stress management? What even is this concept of stress, and why is it so prevalent in what seems to be every day of our lives? Listen in to this weeks episode as we dive deep + add context to the mindset of stress, how it has impacted our personal lives + our relationships with others, and how we choose to see it now in each of our current experiences.

EP #031: Is Your Ego Really The Enemy?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Do you see your ego as a friend, or an enemy? Is it possible to fully rid ourselves of our ego? What is it even there for? Partly inspired by the book, "Ego is The Enemy" by Ryan Holiday, this episode is focused entirely on breaking down this concept of the ego and what part it played + continues to play in our lives. From reactionary outbursts to keeping us safe, dive in with us as we get down into the nitty gritty of our own personal egos + share perspectives surrounding egoism that have drastically impacted our relationship with ourselves + others + the world.

EP #030: Self-Leadership + How it Changed Our Lives

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:41:29 +0000

In order to best serve others, we must first serve ourself - but what does that look like? Why is it that we as men often find ourselves serving others and neglecting service to self? Is service to self, selfish? In true fashion, the two of us break down our own unique experiences with self-leadership, where we got it wrong, where we got it right, what society is telling us, and what we believe to be true about leadership as a whole.

EP #029: Karma, Swinging the Pendulum, and Defining Success

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why the concept of achieving success always seems to elude you? Why is it that some people seem to feel successful by owning nothing and others feel successful by owning everything? Who speaks thru you when you explain your definition of success? We cover all of this in this weeks episode as we discuss the concept of balancing the karmic expression, the ideology of swinging the pendulum from one extreme to the next, and what success means to us in this moment + how it has evolved over the course of our lives.

EP #028: Ego Death, Balancing Life, and Discovering Harmony

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Why is it that finding balance always seems to elude us? What is it about cultivating a work/life balance that only seems to last a moment? Is harmony what we should be aiming for instead? Join us as we engage in a powerful conversation surrounding ego death, cultivating a sense of balance, and seeking out the harmony in it all.

EP #027: Hero Worshipping, Radical Responsibility, and Attachment Styles

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Extending off of last weeks topic surrounding the 5 love languages, we decided it would be profound to continue the relationship topic by speaking more in-depth about a newer field of research called "the attachment styles." As we dive in, we both uncover parts of ourselves we haven't discovered before and we hope that presenting this topic will do the same for you + assist in developing more powerful relationships.

Ep #026: The "Man Box", Being a "Doer", and the 5 Love Languages

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Have you ever talked about what your love language is with one of your guy friends? Neither have we, but we decided it was time to break that stigma of thinking we can't talk about these kinds of things with our fellow brothers. Join us in this weeks episode as we discuss, define, and describe what our own languages are + see into the perspective of how so many of us men give "acts of service" simply because we feel we are "supposed to."

EP #025: CY and Andreas Iwanegbe | Impact & Influence of Having + Becoming a Father

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this special Fathers Day episode of the MM podcast, we were fortunate to bring on two powerful guests, CY and Andreas, to speak not only on their experiences with their father growing up, but also the journey of becoming fathers themselves and the lessons they learned from their upbringing. This is an impeccable conversation filled with wisdom, motivation, and endless inspiration + insight into the beauty and challenges of being a father. Happy Fathers Day!

EP #024: Top 5 Regrets of The Dying

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:54:41 +0000

Continuing off of last weeks episode surrounding death, we began to consider what we found to be the top 5 regrets of the dying. The top answers were curated by a nurse named Bronnie Ware who spoke with people who were in the last 12 weeks of their life. As we began to break them down for ourselves and what each one meant to us, we realized something - although there was no gender specifications in the gathering of this information, all five regrets appeared to deeply resonate with us as men...

EP #023: Death, Memento Mori, & Living Fully Each Day

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 09:50:19 +0000

Discussing death is not a common conversation, which is exactly why we wanted to dive into it. Death is not something to fear - it is something to be embraced, and we believe that the ideology, "Memento Mori" is a powerful way to live. We would love to have you join us as we open the gateway to what death means to us and how we can allow ourselves to honour a beautiful piece of our human experience.

EP #022: Mens Mental Health + Dedication to Those We've Lost

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton, Chris Smith) — Wed, 2 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, as well as the lives we have recently lost due to mental health, we wanted to open up the discussion and converse about the trials and tribulations we have endured in regards to our own personal mental health experiences. Join us in this in-depth conversation surrounding mens mental health in honour of everyone who has lost someone to the struggles of the mind. We see you, we hear you, and we are always here for you. You are never alone.

EP #021: Gender Roles + Impact of Patriarchy

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton, Chris Smith) — Wed, 26 May 2021 08:37:10 +0000

As we continue to navigate the ever-changing world around us, one major topic is often a point of discussion - patriarchy. Although this episode isn't solely based on the concept, what we wanted to discuss is the impact it has on gender roles + the unconscious role it plays in making day-to-day decisions as men including a very common one - pronouns.

EP #020: Are You Faking It To Make It?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Chris Smith, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Does faking it until you make it actually work? Can the classic idiom be applied to anything, including relationships? Are affirmations another form of "faking it until we make it?" Join us in this weeks episode as we help redefine this ideology + discuss its intricacies while moving the need in a progressive and authentic way.

EP #019: Spirituality, Faith, and Religious Upbringing Featuring Our Producer, Chris Smith!

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed, Chris Smith) — Wed, 12 May 2021 04:12:29 +0000

Spirituality, faith, and religion can easily become a very argumentative subject to talk about as each one of us subscribes to our own unique ideology of who or what the "higher power" is (that is, if we even believe in it or not). To support this conversation, we brought in our producer to add in a third perspective as we believe that having these conversations don't make anyone right or wrong - they are simply a way to share perspective and honour the journey we all have with our relationship to something bigger than ourselves.

EP #018: Finding Clarity in Our Relationship with Anger

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 5 May 2021 11:27:20 +0000

Have you ever heard the statement, "Anger is the only emotion men are allowed to express?" Have you ever found yourself expressing anger in an unhealthy way? From punching holes in walls to shutting down completely, we as men are often trying to figure out how to deal with this specific emotion. Tune into this weeks episode as we share our personal experiences with anger, what we learned is really under the surface of it all, and how we can learn to not just express it in a healthier way, but to also understand it better for ourselves.

EP #017: Do Nice Guys Finish Last + Why Do We Struggle to Set Boundaries

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:05:00 +0000

Do you believe "Nice Guys Finish Last?" If they do, why is that? What characteristics of being a "nice guy" leave them finishing, perspectively, in last place? In this weeks episode, we break down why we believe this narrative exists, some of the challenges that men are feeling because of it, and what we believe is required to begin moving away from this ideology.

EP #016: Careers, Mental Health, and the Harmonization of DOing vs. BEing

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:38:01 +0000

Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your back? Have you ever identified with a job role so much, it seems impossible to quit? Do you ever receive praise for being able to "handle" a ton of things all at once? In this episode, we revolve the discussion around the topic of careers, the impact they have on our mental health, and why it's so vital to not get too lost in the realm of DOing.

EP #015: Tethr Co-Founder Addison Brasil | Overcoming adversity, mens mental health, and living with purpose.

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Addison Brasil, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:22:12 +0000

"Those things that weren't supposed to happen? They happened. What happens next is up to you." -Hank Moody, Californication

EP #014: How the "Wounded Masculine" Shows up

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 06:32:47 +0000

Quite often we find the word "masculinity" attached to the word "toxic", especially these days, but it's more rare to find it phrased as the "wounded masculine." So what is it? How exactly are we "wounded," and how do we know? Listen in to this weeks conversation as we dissect the concept, present the definition + how it shows up, and openly acknowledge how being wounded can empower us to heal.

EP #013: Does A Mans Life "End" at Marriage/Kids?"

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:31:34 +0000

We came across this very interesting perspective that said, "Marriage and children are the beginning of a women's life, and the end of a mans." While metaphorical, it resonated in a realistic way with us as men and we felt it deserved a discussion. Listen in as we engage in conversation on how this perspective affects both side of the equation + how it impacts our mental health and perspective on life.

EP #012: Discussing the Hashtag #notallmen

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:45:31 +0000

Join us in this weeks episode as we discuss this newly created hashtag "#notallmen", the challenges that come with this mindset, how we both agree + disagree with the concept, and how we can create a more supportive and progressive movement by shifting the focus towards "#lesswomen."

EP #011: Complexity of being a leader + societal pressure.

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:23:36 +0000

As a man, do you feel the constant pressure to become a leader? Maybe its from your family, your partner, you friend groups, or even the traditional stereotypes of what it means to be a man? In this weeks episode we break down this stigma by having a conversation surrounding men and leadership, what being the "best" leader means, and normalizing the desire to NOT always be the leader.

EP #010: Receiving support, outgrowing our friendships, and debunking "for the boys."

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:32:50 +0000

Do you ever find it uncomfortable when another man praises you? What about when you praise a fellow brother? In the mens space, it is more common to find us bantering and poking fun than it is to hear us praising each other, especially if its "only" a second quarter win. Tune in to this weeks episode as we dive deep into topics such as our insecurities surrounding giving + taking compliments, the struggles within men supporting other men, and how we can collectively work towards redefining the concept of "for the boys."

EP #009: Mood Check - Developing our Emotional Intelligence

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 05:05:00 +0000

Growing up, what did you focus on more: mental intelligence, or emotional intelligence? For most men, the focus tends to be on IQ rather than EQ. Because of this, men tend to grow up struggling with becoming aware of all of their emotions + how to regulate them in a healthy way. This sparked our desire to have a conversation surrounding our experiences with emotional intelligence, what emotions we have struggled with personally, the concept of emotional manipulation, and some of the challenges men face with regulating certain emotions.

EP #008: Single? Dating? Quarantine?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:31:06 +0000

Whether you've been single or in a relationship, quarantine has forced us to take a deeper look at what relationships mean to us. If you were single, did you get on a dating app? If you had a partner, did it become necessary to change the way you operated? Either way, join us in this weeks episode as we chat about our experience with relationships, the pressures we feel as men within relationships, and what our focuses are moving forward thru this unprecedented time.

EP #007: "Toxic?" Masculinity

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:05:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we begin the conversation revolving around the biggest and most well known topic: toxic masculinity. While we are not experts in the area, our hope is to encourage a deeper conversation around what it means to be"toxic" and how we can collectively move towards a healthier expression of masculinity.

EP #006: Part 2 - Wait... whats a Delta Male?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:07:46 +0000

Hold on a second... there are 3 more character types? Turns out there is also a gamma, delta, and omega male - who knew! We definitely didn't, but we thoroughly enjoyed learning and actually found ourselves relating to some of these more than the traditional "alpha male." Join us on the second part of this two-part series as we discuss what these three character types mean to us as men, how we ended up relating to these more, and how we came to realize that maybe the Alpha may not be what we should be striving for...

EP #006: Part 1 - Are you an Alpha, Beta, or Sigma Male?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:06:35 +0000

Personality traits are incredible interesting to us, especially in our space as modern men. Both of us have found ourselves at one point or another striving to be the "alpha male." And in many cases, we have found many other men seeking the same title. But then we began to ask ourselves - what does that even mean? Listen in as we work to define what each of these three character types mean, how the title of "alpha" has impacted our journeys as men, and how we have chosen to see ourselves as more of a "trail mix."

EP #005: Do you even meditate, bro?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 05:40:15 +0000

From the arrival of covid, to Kobe passing, to being in quarantine and lockdown, never has there been a more important time to focus on our mental, physical, and spiritual growth. Join us on this week’s episode as we talk about the lessons we have learned as men about the importance of physical activity, protecting our mental health, and connecting to something bigger than ourselves. Mind, body, and soul - the perfect trio.

EP #004: New Year - What's Changed?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Atlas Matsuda and Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:03:42 +0000

I am sure you can relate when we say that 2020 was an extremely challenging year. Because of this, we decided to record this bonus episode to shed light on the impact the year had on us and on the world. Who knows - if the year didn’t go the way it did, maybe this podcast wouldn’t be here? But don’t worry - we are here for good, so join us as we conversate about all the ups and downs the year brought (yes, that does in fact say “ups!”) and what we are taking with us into 2021 and beyond.

EP #003: Who is in control - you, or your mind?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:34:24 +0000

One of the most revolutionary artifacts of the psyche is the discovery of one thing: it is always you versus you. You may have teammates, you may be in a competition, but the real competition is always with yourself. Who is in control of your life - you, or your mind? Listen in as we help you uncover the existence of the intimate relationship you have with yourself and how to begin to walk through life not deflecting it, but rather, to begin holding hands with it.

EP #002: Who is Simba’s Father?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:46:00 +0000

In the iconic movie, “The Lion King”, we discover a beautiful and powerful story of a young lion growing up to become a King. But his journey was far from simple as he was met with, amongst many other challenges, the loss of his father, Mufasa. So then that begs the question - who taught Simba how to be a man? Join us as we seek to decipher that code by alchemizing our experiences growing up, reflecting on who truly taught us how to be a man, and the psychological differences between having a present father vs. an absent father.

EP #001: Are You Even a Man?

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Kyle Rushton, Anwar Ahmed) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:32:12 +0000

As we begin the journey towards redefining masculinity, we must begin by talking about the traditional definitions, where they came from and how they still exist today. Join us as we share our stories and perspective on the influences of nature vs. nurture, the differences between being a “good” and a “real” man, the effects of “nice guy finishes last”, and how we came to discover that we were no longer boys.

Welcome to the Modern Maskulinity Podcast!

atlas.matsuda@gmail.com (Anwar Ahmed, Kyle Rushton) — Fri, 8 Jan 2021 18:03:51 +0000