Podcast
If You've Come This Far
a podcast where Shaun and Chris simply aim to have authentic conversations with interesting people about what they do to make life more fulfilling and more impactful.
99 episodes · 5 seasons · since 2021
Episodes by season
19 episodes · Jan 9, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026
Rob Bronstein…Building Legacy Beyond the Bottom LineExplicit
Rob Bronstein, Founder and President of The Scion Group, joins Shaun Emerson and Chris Lozier for Episode 99 of If You've Come This Far . Beginning his real estate career on 100% commission in Chicago, Rob launched…
S5 · E191 hr 17 minPurpose & work
Susan Herrmann...Breaking Free from Dominator CultureExplicit
Susan Herman, LCSW, is a veteran clinical social worker with over three decades of experience spanning child welfare, residential treatment, military social work, and international healing initiatives in Vietnam. In…
S5 · E181 hr 4 minBeing a man
Alexandra Friedman...The Lost Art of FriendshipExplicit
After eighteen years away from the Pacific Northwest, former AWS tech marketer Alexandra "Alex" Friedman returned home to find that professional achievement was no safeguard against profound urban isolation. Confronting…
S5 · E171 hr 8 minFriendship & loneliness
Mark Ishaug...Lead with Love, Get Stuff DoneExplicit
Mark Ishaug has spent his career at the forefront of mission-driven advocacy and community healthcare. Before serving as the CEO of Thresholds--one of Illinois's largest and oldest providers of mental health and…
S5 · E161 hr 21 minPurpose & work
Matthew Quick...Radical Acts of LoveExplicit
Matthew Quick returns to If You've Come This Far for his second appearance on the show to discuss his new memoir, Dad, Love, Me . In a raw conversation, Matthew opens up about his father’s battle with dementia, his own…
S5 · E151 hr 8 minFatherhood & parenting
Ron Dresher & Brian Harris...Balancing LifeExplicit
In this episode of If You've Come This Far , Chris and Shaun sit down with Ron Dresher and Brian Harris, founders of the Los Angeles-based Life Transition Group. Approaching their 80s with the metabolic age and energy…
S5 · E141 hr 6 minAging & eldership
From the Vault: Fr. Michael Himes on LoveExplicit
In this "From the Vault" episode, Chris and Shaun are joined by MenLiving co-founder Todd Adams to reflect on the teachings of the late Father Michael Himes, a beloved Notre Dame and Boston College professor whom Chris…
S5 · E131 hr 4 minLove, sex & partnership
Ed Frauenheim...Reinventing MasculinityExplicit
In this episode of If You've Come This Far , Chris and Shaun sit down with Ed Frauenheim, an author, journalist, and advocate doing critical work around masculinity and men's health. Ed's career spans from technology…
S5 · E121 hr 5 minBeing a man
Celine Coggins...Investing in Youth Mental HealthExplicit
Shaun and Chris connect with Celine Coggins, a lifelong educator, founder of Teach Plus, and the inaugural CEO of The Goodness Web. Celine shares her journey from growing up in a large Irish Catholic family in…
S5 · E111 hr 8 minGrowing up
Matt Davison...More Empathy in the Mental Health SpaceExplicit
Chris and Shaun sit down with Matt Davison , the CEO of NAMI Chicago , to explore the intersection of law, advocacy, and radical empathy. Matt shares his transition from serving as a public defender and civil litigator…
S5 · E101 hr 15 minMental health
Andy Rotherham...Policy Beyond Partisan TeamsExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun sit down with Andy Rotherham , co-founder of Bellwether Education Partners and a veteran of the Clinton White House. Andy has spent over 30 years at the intersection of education policy…
S5 · E91 hr 14 minService & community
Katie Fogarty...Aging is LivingExplicit
Chris and Shaun sit down with Katie Fogarty, a communications expert, "proud crusader" for women in midlife, and the host of the popular podcast A Certain Age . Katie discusses her journey from a religion major at Holy…
S5 · E81 hr 1 minAging & eldership
Zach Gale...Me to WeExplicit
Chris and Shaun sit down with Zach Gale, an elementary special education teacher and the founder of Me to We . Zach discusses his journey from a hyper-competitive sports family to finding his purpose in supporting…
S5 · E71 hr 7 minService & community
Justin Cohen...Dads for AllExplicit
In this episode, we sit down with author, activist, and education policy expert Justin Cohen to explore the evolving role of fatherhood in the 21st century. Justin shares his personal journey from growing up in a…
S5 · E61 hr 2 minFatherhood & parenting
Jonathan Mooney...Normal SucksExplicit
In this episode, we sit down with author and activist Jonathan Mooney to explore the myth of "normalcy." Jonathan shares his personal journey navigating the education system with ADHD and dyslexia and discusses the…
S5 · E51 hr 6 minGrowing up
Sean Harvey...Dismantling Hate with CompassionExplicit
Chris and Shaun welcome Sean Harvey , an advisor, consultant, author, and ordained interfaith minister. Sean has dedicated his life to helping men in hyper-masculine systems--ranging from Wall Street to police…
S5 · E41 hr 4 minService & community
Janice McCabe...Making, Keeping and Losing FriendsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Janice McCabe, a sociologist from Dartmouth College and author of "Making, Keeping, and Losing Friends." They discuss making friends in college, the importance of propinquity…
S5 · E31 hr 1 minFriendship & loneliness
Stacy Waldman Bass...LightkeeperExplicit
In this episode, the guys talk with acclaimed photographer, Stacy Waldman Bass, about her memoir, Lightkeeper. They explore Stacy's draw to photography, the value of stories and photos to keeping memories alive, the…
S5 · E21 hr 23 minGrief, loss & resilience
Jim Maley...Sharing SelfishlyExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Jim Maley, teacher and founder of the Maley Way. The guys discuss Jim's struggles with depression, his time as a Northwestern hoop player, enrolling at Holy Cross, screening…
S5 · E11 hr 11 minService & community
20 episodes · Jan 6, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025
Pete Davis...Join or DieExplicit
Join Chris and Shaun as they chat with Pete Davis, writer, film maker, and civic advocate about his book, Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in An Age of Infinite Browsing and his documentary, "Join or Die." The guys…
S4 · E201 hr 9 minService & community
Kaitlyn Tierney...Diverting HateExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Kaitlyn Tierney, co-founder and CEO of Diverting Hate, an applied research nonprofit disrupting digital radicalization of boys and men through the use of evidence, empathy, and…
S4 · E191 hr 2 minService & community
Blayne Smith...PerseveringExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Blayne Smith, co-founder of Applied Leadership Partners. The guys discuss Blayne's decision to go to West Point, his time there, and his time as a Special Operations Forces…
S4 · E181 hr 17 minGrief, loss & resilience
Matt Candler...Electrifying EducatorExplicit
In the 17th episode of the season, Chris and Shaun interview Matt Candler, educator, inventor, investor, and coach. The guys discuss the state of education, mad libs, parenting, park bench pitches, Matt's sweet garage,…
S4 · E171 hr 8 minGrowing up
Bill Burke...The OptimistExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Bill Burke, founder of the Optimism Institute. The guys discuss Bill's relationship with Ted Turner and his early career at Turner Broadcasting, his time leading the Weather…
S4 · E161 hr 10 minPurpose & work
John Moe...Depresh ModeExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview John Moe, a writer, longtime radio host, and creator of two mental health podcasts, "The Hilarious World of Depression" and "Depresh Mode with John Moe." The guys talk about…
S4 · E151 hr 8 minMental health
Jon Macaskill…Mindful WarriorExplicit
In this episode, the guys interview Jon Macaskill, former Navy SEAL and co-host of the "Men Talking Mindfulness" podcast. After doing a quick opening meditation, they discuss Jon's growing up in Louisiana, great…
S4 · E141 hr 9 minMindfulness & presence
Dr. Eli Joubert...Sexy FactsExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Dr. Eli Joubert, a psychosexual therapist from Leeds, UK. They discuss Eli's work on human sexuality and the concept of "sexy facts." , growing up in South Africa,…
S4 · E131 hr 7 minLove, sex & partnership
Sam Pressler...Connective TissueExplicit
in this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Sam Pressler, founder of the non-profit, the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and his new project, Connective Tissue. The guys discuss entrepreneurship, grandmothers,…
S4 · E121 hr 15 minFriendship & loneliness
Christopher MacLellan...Aging Gayfully!!Explicit
The guys chat with Chris MacLellan, also known as "Father Mac," founder of the Whole Care Network and Aging Gayfully. They discuss Chris' journey from professional bowling to caregiving, his experiences caring for his…
S4 · E1157 minAging & eldership
Trish Tierney...A-WAKEExplicit
Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' friend, Trish Tierney, co-founder of WAKE, Women's Alliance for Knowledge Exchange. The gang discusses Notre Dame, rowing, kids, Trish's development of WAKE, lessons in travel,…
S4 · E101 hr 8 minGrief, loss & resilience
Joe Gidjunis...Grown Up DadExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Joe Gidjunis, creator of the PBS documentary series "Grown Up Dad," which explores modern fatherhood. Joe's pilot episode, featuring a trip to Australia, received over 100,000…
S4 · E91 hr 2 minFatherhood & parenting
Dr. Daniel Ellenberg...Strength With HeartExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris welcomes Dr. Daniel Ellenberg, a psychologist, former president of Division 51 of the American Psychological Association, and founder of the Men and Boys Compassion Coalition. The guys…
S4 · E81 hr 6 minBeing a man
Alex Johnston....Building ImpactExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris sit down with Alex Johnston, philanthropy advisor, author of Money with Meaning , and founder of Building Impact Partners. Alex helps ultra-wealthy individuals bring more joy, purpose,…
S4 · E71 hr 8 minPurpose & work
Cathy Cassani Adams...Restoring Our GirlsExplicit
In the sixth episode of Season 4, Shaun and Chris sit down with Cathy Cassani Adams to talk about her new book, Restoring Our Girls, a guide for parenting girls ages 12 to 25. Cathy shares insights from her work as a…
S4 · E61 hr 8 minGrowing up
Mike Simons...Music and Camp for All KidsExplicit
In the 5th episode of the season, the boys interview Mike Simons, founder of Intonation Music Workshop, Camp for All Kids, and Chris' good friend and bandmate. They discuss Mike's career leading Intonation Music for 15…
S4 · E51 hr 6 minGrowing up
Capt. Chris "Chowdah" Hill...The Warrior Sailor
In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill, Commanding Officer of the USS Harry S. Truman. Hill was commanding the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at the time of the recording and recently took…
S4 · E41 hr 21 minBeing a man
Dr. Anson Whitmer...From Calm to MentalExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun sit down with Dr. Anson Whitmer, co-founder of Calm and the creator of Mental, our new show sponsor. The boys dig into Anson’s journey—his time building Calm, one of the most well-known…
S4 · E31 hr 2 minMental health
Amiee Smith Schuster...Bold HeightsExplicit
In this episode, the guys talk with Amiee Smith Schuster, CEO Bold Heights Solutions. The gang talks about Amiee's work with PGA golfers, michigan/michigan st, big families, "it takes a village," what is success?,…
S4 · E21 hr 6 minPurpose & work
Ashanti Branch...Ever ForwardExplicit
In this first episode of the new year, Shaun and Chris talk with Ashanti Branch, founder of the Ever Forward Club, an Oakland based nonprofit with a mission to address the underlying causes of drop out rates, youth…
S4 · E11 hr 10 minGrowing up
17 episodes · Jan 31, 2024 – Dec 21, 2024
Jonny Imerman...A Good HumanExplicit
In the latest edition, Chris and Shaun talk with Jonny Imerman, founder of Imerman Angels, a non profit that provides peer-to-peer support for cancer patients and survivors and co-founder of ClozTalk, a B-corp that…
S3 · E171 hr 9 minGrief, loss & resilience
Shana James...Honest Sex and moreExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Shana James, coach, podcaster, and author of Honest Sex . Their conversation covers vulnerability, communications, coaching men, intentional communities, honesty, mind…
S3 · E161 hr 5 minLove, sex & partnership
Jeremy Smith...Serving Working DadsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talks with Jeremy Smith, Working Dad Course Lead for Mindful Return. The guys talk about being a dad, parental leave, leave and careers, coffee, leave as compensation, the importance of…
S3 · E1556 minFatherhood & parenting
Alex Grodd...The DisagreementExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Alex Grodd, founder of The Disagreement. The guys discuss Bill Bradley, curiosity, entrepreneurship, Alex’s first start-up: A Better Lesson, education, healthy disagreement,…
S3 · E141 hr 20 minService & community
Ben Feller...Word WizardExplicit
Back on the show for this season's 13th episode is one of our first guests, Ben Feller. Ben is a father, author, communications consultant, yankee fan and former White House Correspondent. In an always rollicking…
S3 · E131 hr 3 minPurpose & work
Dr. Jed Diamond...Playing Well With Others
In episode 12, Shaun and Chris talk with Dr. Jed Diamond, renowned men's health advocate, author, therapist, and founder of both MenAlive and the Moonshot For Mankind. The guys talk about family, how Jed got into…
S3 · E121 hr 11 minLove, sex & partnership
The Brothers Samatas...Family MattersExplicit
In this season's 11th episode, Shaun and Chris chat with MenLiving Contributing Members, Facilitators, and brothers, Jason and Jeremy Samatas. The boys explore what it was like growing up Samatas, who was the better…
S3 · E111 hr 16 minFatherhood & parenting
Adam Nimoy...HumanExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun interview Adam Nimoy, writer, director, producer, and author of The Most Human, Reconciling With My Father, Leonard Nimoy. Among other topics, the boys explore growing up Spock, the…
S3 · E101 hr 9 minFatherhood & parenting
Gary Barker...Brave
In this episode, Shaun and Chris meet with Dr. Gary Barker, Co-Founder and CEO of Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice. Among other topics, the boys explore sabbaticals, living in Chicago, being an…
S3 · E91 hr 6 minBeing a man
Bob McKinnon...Moving Up
This week, Shaun and Chris talk with Bob McKinnon, writer, designer, podcast host, children’s author and teacher. Bob and the boys talk about Boston sports, girls’ soccer, his new book: America’s Dreaming (and his first…
S3 · E81 hr 4 minGrowing up
Kate Milliken...Mindfully FierceExplicit
In this episode, the boys talk with Chris’ long-time friend, Kate Milliken, founder of MyCounterpane and Moodify. The trio explore Kate’s life with multiple sclerosis, her fierce entrepreneurship, her career in film and…
S3 · E71 hr 3 minMindfulness & presence
The Sister Project...Cozy AF
In this episode, Chris and Shaun get cozy with Lauren Massarella and Michelle Anderson from the Sister Project, "a place for us sisters and you sisters-from-other-misters to gather, converse, sometimes complain,…
S3 · E61 hr 15 minFriendship & loneliness
Tate Barkley...Selfishly Trying to Serve Others
In this latest episode, Shaun and Chris interview Tate Barkley, author of Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men, a memoir. Tate is also a speaker, educator, and a 30-year practicing attorney and a founding partner of Bain…
S3 · E51 hr 6 minService & community
John Schu...Louder Than HungerExplicit
On March 19th, author and librarian, John Schu will release his latest book, Louder than Hunger . In this interview, Chris and Shaun talk with John about story, his books, The Voice, Goofy, being a librarian,…
S3 · E41 hr 5 minMental health
Dr. John Duffy...Rescuing Our SonsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. John Duffy , Psychologist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and National Media Personality. The guys talk about John’s new book, Rescuing Our Sons, 8 Solutions to Our Crisis…
S3 · E31 hr 2 minGrowing up
Jinhyun Shin and Mike Hardin…What’s been making it hard to be present lately?Explicit
In this episode, the boys talk with Jinhyun Shin and Mike Hardin who are traveling the country talking about mental health, loneliness, suicide, and how we can come together to over come it all. They cover Mike’s life…
S3 · E21 hr 8 minMindfulness & presence
Dave Haskin...Mindful ManExplicit
In the first episode of Season 3, Shaun and Chris talk with Dave Haskin, co-founder of Mindful Man, a Wisconsin-based meditation program. The boys discuss mindfulness, meditation, Bears/Packers, being silent, going to…
S3 · E11 hr 10 minMindfulness & presence
18 episodes · Jan 11, 2023 – Jan 17, 2024
2023 Year in ReviewExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris discuss Season 2 and the year ahead.
S2 · E1844 minInside MenLiving
Angela Saini...the Science of Human DifferenceExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun welcome Angela Saini, award-winning journalist and author of The Patriarchs, Inferior and other science-based books. Angela and the guys discuss pseudoscience, the origin of the…
S2 · E1759 minBeing a man
Dr. Stephen Trzeciak...A Live to GiverExplicit
In this latest episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, co-author of Wonder Drug, 7 scientifically proven ways that serving others is the best medicine for yourself. The guys discuss Chris and Steve’s…
S2 · E1657 minService & community
Becky Crowe...Swimming for GoodExplicit
Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' long time friend, Becky Crowe. The boys chat with Becky about her time as an All-American swimmer at Stanford, the implosion of the Pac-12, her life in education, learning new things at…
S2 · E151 hr 17 minService & community
Karith Foster...Diversity without DivisionExplicit
In episode 14 of season 2, Chris and Shaun talk with Karith Foster, Founder of Inversity Solutions. Karith and the boys discuss the state of DEI, including men in the DEI conversation, being a mom, an entrepreneur, and…
S2 · E141 hr 6 minService & community
Emma Varvaloucas...Spreading Good NewsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Emma Varvaloucas, Executive Director of The Progress Network , a non-profit "building an idea movement that speaks to a better future in a world dominated by voices that…
S2 · E131 hr 5 minMental health
Chuka Emezue...Man On A MissionExplicit
For the latest episode, Shaun and Chris interview Chuka Emezue. Chuka is an Assistant Professor, Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, College of Nursing at Rush University, a writer, and entrepreneur. The…
S2 · E121 hr 10 minBeing a man
Tonia Rivers...A Mother in ConstructionExplicit
In episode 11, Chris and Shaun interview Tonia Rivers, founder of the non-profit, Mothers in Construction, an organization dedicated to supporting mothers in the construction industry and empowering young women by…
S2 · E1160 minPurpose & work
Jim Schneider...Fencebat: A Big Kid’s Guide to Parenting, Personal Growth, and PlayExplicit
In this episode, the boys interview Jim Schneider, writer, father, husband, Packers fan, and Executive Director of the PCI Mountain States chapter, which covers Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Chris and…
S2 · E101 hr 1 minFatherhood & parenting
Dean Emerson...Kid Dynamite on the PGA TourExplicit
In honor of US Open week, Shaun and Chris interview Shaun's brother, Dean, PGA Tour caddie for young Georgian, Davis Thompson, who will be making his first US Open appearance. The guys talk about what it was like…
S2 · E91 hr 6 minGrowing up
Dr. Jon Sherman...Musings of a PsychotherapistExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' good friend and bandmate, Dr. Jon Sherman or "Sherm." The guys discuss the power of camp, humor in therapy, treating eating disorders, the absurdity of marriage, working…
S2 · E81 hr 12 minMental health
Pawley Bornstein...Life serves Shit Sandwiches and that's cool, Bro.Explicit
The boys have a raucous conversation with Pawley Bornstein, inspirational recovery comedian, host of the RecoveryCast podcast and Alumni Coordinator for Glenbeigh Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. The guys discuss Ohio…
S2 · E71 hr 12 minGrief, loss & resilience
Dr. Jason Frishman...JourneyMenExplicit
In episode 6, Chris and Shaun talk with Dr. Jason Frishman, therapist and founder of the JourneyMen Foundation. The guys cover Jason's work as a therapist, the power of summer camp, the importance of raising good sons…
S2 · E61 hr 12 minBeing a man
Joe Conrad...Man TherapyExplicit
In episode 5, the fellas interview Joe Conrad, founder and CEO of Denver-based Cactus and Grit Digital Health. Joe shares the origin story of his businesses and Man Therapy, the CDC study analyzing the effectiveness of…
S2 · E51 hr 0 minMental health
Nico Lagan...Living his PurposeExplicit
In episode 4, The boys talk with Nico Lagan. Nico is an entrepreneur, men’s coach, Muay Thai instructor, author of the new book, Purpose, and host of The Nico Lagan Show podcast. The guys explore the concept of purpose,…
S2 · E41 hr 6 minPurpose & work
Matthew Quick...We Are The LightExplicit
In episode 3, Chris and Shaun talk with Matthew Quick, author of We Are The Light, Silver Linings Playbook and 7 other outstanding novels. Matthew is a powerful guest and the guys talk about his latest book, WATL,…
S2 · E31 hr 28 minGrief, loss & resilience
Shawn Woodin...Father, Son, Broken SpiritExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Shawn Woodin, MenLiving contributing member and facilitator, husband, father, business executive and author of the novel, Father, Son, Broken Spirit . The boys cover Shawn's…
S2 · E21 hr 2 minFatherhood & parenting
Dr. Susan Engel...A Hungry MindExplicit
In episode 1 of season 2, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. Susan Engel, author of The Hungry Mind and the Senior Lecturer in Psychology; Senior Faculty Fellow, Rice Center for Teaching, The Class of 1959 Director of…
S2 · E11 hr 5 minGrowing up
25 episodes · May 6, 2021 – Dec 28, 2022
A Season in ReviewExplicit
In Episode 25, the final episode of the season, Shaun and Chris review who they've met, what they've learned, the days ahead, and their plan for selling the podcast to Amazon for $80M (🙄). This episode is brought to…
S1 · E2545 minInside MenLiving
Byron Katie...Always Working!
It's episode 24 and the guys are talking with the legendary Byron Katie . Katie is the founder of the Work, a simple process of inquiry for alleviating suffering and gaining joy and freedom. Chris and Shaun talk with…
S1 · E2459 minMindfulness & presence
Dr. Maggie Emerson...Better Mental Health: Are Apps the Answer?Explicit
In Episode 23, the boys are joined by Dr. Maggie Emerson, Assistant Professor and an ANCC board certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Emerson…
S1 · E231 hr 7 minMental health
Darryl Postelnick: Doing MeExplicit
In Episode 22, Chris and Shaun talk with Darryl Postelnick aka TikTok's Cooking With Darryl. They discuss Darryl's social media rise, his work with Disney and Microsoft, gadgets, his and Shaun's friendship, how he…
S1 · E221 hr 14 minBeing a man
The Wisdom of Father Michael HimesExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun are joined by friend and MenLiving Executive Director, Todd Adams, to explore the last lecture of Father Michael Himes. Father Himes was a theologian, philosopher and an instructor at…
S1 · E211 hr 2 minMindfulness & presence
Dr. Saed Hill...Unrestricted MasculinityExplicit
In this latest episode, the guys meet with Dr. Saed Hill , Assistant Director of Prevention and Masculine Engagement for Northwestern University's CARE program. The conversation covers Saed's upbringing, the NU Men's…
S1 · E201 hr 4 minBeing a man
Jason Ronai: Endless Teachable Moments
In Episode 19, Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' old friend, Jason Ronai, author of Endless Teachable Moments, a new book of poetry on the power and art of sport. The fellas cover Jason's sports history, coaching,…
S1 · E191 hr 7 minGrowing up
Paul Sullivan: Creating Community for Lead DadsExplicit
In episode 18, Shaun and Chris talk with Paul Sullivan, the founder of The Company of Dads, an inclusive community for Lead Dads. In addition to discussing the Company's mission and activities, the guys explore Paul's…
S1 · E181 hr 8 minFatherhood & parenting
Michael Clinton: ROARing Through LifeExplicit
In this episode, the boys chat with Michael Clinton, author of ROAR into the second half of your life (before it's too late) . The discussion covers Michael's career as a media executive and former head of Hearst…
S1 · E171 hr 2 minAging & eldership
Dave Dunn: How To Support A Loved One with AnorexiaExplicit
In this latest episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Dave Dunn, author of Love, Crowd Out, Forgive, Accept, a guide book to supporting a loved one with anorexia. The discussion covers Dave's daughter, Kara's, battle with…
S1 · E161 hr 0 minMental health
Jordan Shapiro: Father Figure...How to be a Feminist DadExplicit
In episode 15, Chris and Shaun talk with Jordan Shapiro, Temple University professor and author of Father Figure; How to be a Feminist Dad. They cover parenting, masculinity, what it means to be a feminist, the good…
S1 · E151 hr 21 minFatherhood & parenting
Dr. Christine Porath: Mastering Community, Civility and Self-AwarenessExplicit
In the 14th episode, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. Christine Porath. Dr. Porath is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and helps organizations build thriving workplaces. They…
S1 · E141 hr 7 minService & community
Dr. Will Harper: Good Men's Health PracticesExplicit
In recognition of Men's Health Awareness Month, Chris and Shaun talk with Dr. Will Harper, Founder of Harper Health, a Chicago based concierge medicine practice. Dr. Will and the boys discuss good men's health…
S1 · E131 hr 2 minBody & health
Dr. Geoffrey Greif: Understanding Male FriendshipsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Dr. Geoffrey Greif, Professor, University of Maryland School of Social Work. The guys dig into Dr. Greif's book, Buddy System: Understanding male friendships, explore must,…
S1 · E1252 minFriendship & loneliness
Ed Hajim: A Life Well Lived...and More to Come!Explicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Ed Hajim about his extraordinary life. Ed recently penned his memoir, On The Road Less Traveled (a great read). They discuss Ed's journey from foster homes to Harvard Business…
S1 · E111 hr 9 minAging & eldership
Ben Feller: Big Problems, Little Problems, and Letting GoExplicit
In this episode, the boys talk with Ben Feller, author of Big Problems, Little Problems. They cover Ben's time as the Chief White House Correspondent for the Associated Press, his road to Penn State, his love for the…
S1 · E101 hr 17 minMindfulness & presence
Dan Kemp: Education on the SlopesExplicit
In our latest episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Dan Kemp, Headmaster and co-founder of the Picabo Street Academy. The guys talk skiing, the state of education, diverse approaches to education, mountain biking,…
S1 · E91 hr 17 minGrowing up
Jim Dethmer: Being a Conscious Leader and a Conscious HumanExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Jim Dethmer, co-founder of the Conscious Leadership Group. The guys talk golf as a metaphor, frameworks, life coaches, emotions and the power of sexual creative energy.
S1 · E81 hr 18 minPurpose & work
Ryan Bayron: The Power of TikTokExplicit
In Episode 7 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Ryan Bayron. Ryan is a husband, father, graphic designer, energy healer, musician, podcast host and the holistic mystic on TikTok (5M likes & 284k…
S1 · E71 hr 23 minGrowing up
Wes Becton: Service, Business, Family and RaceExplicit
In Episode 6 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Wes Becton. Wes has been married to his wife, Ingrid for 30 years, has three children and is CEO and co-founder (with Ingrid) of George Washington…
S1 · E61 hr 10 minService & community
Alexa James: On A Mission for Mental WellnessExplicit
In Episode 5 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Alexa James. Alexa is a mother of two children, CEO of NAMI Chicago and Senior Advisor for Mental Wellness to the Chicago Police Department. They…
S1 · E51 hr 18 minMental health
Billy Baker: Calling Guys to Hang Out!Explicit
Shaun and Chris talk with Billy Baker, husband, father, Boston Globe reporter and author of "We Need to Hang Out."
S1 · E41 hr 16 minFriendship & loneliness
Frank Naugo: Nature and Self-Awareness
Frank Naugo is a co-founder of MenLiving, a husband, father, sales manager, yoga teacher, and most of all graceful. We explore the benefits of being in nature, self-awareness, purpose, Wim Hoff and much more!
S1 · E356 minMindfulness & presence
Mike Rosen: A Deep Dive with a Curious and Genuine ManExplicit
Mike Rosen is a dad to 3 sons, a teacher, long distance runner and furniture maker. Mike is genuine, curious, smart and very fun. We go deep and hope you enjoy.
S1 · E249 minBeing a man
Todd Adams: MenLiving's Executive Director on Frameworks, Men's Work and More
We are here with Todd Adams, who first and foremost, is a close friend of ours. He is also a co-founder of MenLiving and has been doing men's work for over a decade and has been working on parenting for nearly two…
S1 · E154 minBeing a man
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