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What if the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety… but connection?In this raw and powerful episode of the Manlihood Podcast, Josh Hatcher interviews Yeadon Smith, a coach who broke free after 34 years of pornography addiction and now helps men walk the same path toward freedom and purpose.Yeadon shares his journey—from discovering porn at age eight, to growing up under rigid, fear-based religious pressure, to the shame and secrecy that nearly destroyed his life. His story is a real look at how porn addiction develops, why it’s so hard to escape, and how healing actually begins.This episode digs deep into emotional regulation, trauma, faith, fatherhood, marriage, and the hidden coping mechanisms men use when life gets overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with porn, stress-eating, scrolling, numbing out, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your family, this conversation will hit home.You’ll learn why porn “almost works” as a painkiller, how it rewires the brain, why isolation keeps men trapped, and why c

Happy Thanksgiving, gentlemen!In this Manlihood Thanksgiving Special, Josh dives deep into gratitude—what it is, what it isn’t, why it matters, and how building a thankful mindset can shape stronger, healthier, more resilient men. This episode includes science-backed benefits, real talk about entitlement and complaining, powerful quotes, personal reflections, and a guided gratitude meditation to help you reset your heart and mind.If you need encouragement today—or want a new perspective on gratitude—you’re in the right place.00:00 — Welcome + Thanksgiving intro01:00 — Why Thanksgiving is Josh’s favorite tradition01:40 — Gratitude as an intentional practice02:10 — What gratitude really is: posture, mindset, discipline02:45 — How gratitude rewires your brain (UC Davis study)03:00 — Dopamine, motivation, and the science behind gratitude03:20 — APA: Gratitude reduces anxiety & depression03:40 — Harvard Medical School on sleep, immune function, stress resilience04:10 — Gratitude isn’t weak — it’s mental streng

In this powerful conversation, Josh sits down with Jeanell Greene, Certified Life & Relationship Coach and the “Man Whisperer” herself. Jeanell works with couples all over the world to rebuild trust, restore connection, and understand each other on a deeper level.In this episode, Jeanell breaks down WHY so many men feel misunderstood, unheard, and emotionally shut down in their relationships — and what women are really trying to communicate.She also dives into:Why women think men “aren’t listening”The emotional wiring differences between men and womenHow men can communicate better without feeling weak or exposedWhy vulnerability is actually a man’s superpower, not a liabilityWhat creates safety, trust, and intimacy in a marriageWhy couples get stuck in cycles of hurt — and how to break themHow to rebuild trust quickly (even after major betrayal)Whether you're dating, married, or trying to heal a struggling relationship… this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools to lead with s

Most men today are addicted to noise — the scroll, the sports alerts, the constant notifications. But what if stillness isn’t weakness? What if it’s one of the greatest tools a man can master?In this episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher explores how embracing silence can help you lower anxiety, sharpen focus, and build mental and spiritual strength. Drawing from his own journey of fasting, prayer, and journaling, Josh shares how quiet moments can lead to breakthrough healing and deeper connection with God.

Cowardice is killing men—not with bullets or blades, but with daily compromises. Every time we choose comfort over courage, we surrender part of our soul. In this episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher challenges men to stop avoiding responsibility and to live with boldness, truth, and conviction.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher talks with Kyle Tresch — musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder (with his wife Ariel) of The CouplePreneurs Show (also on Spotify).Kyle opens up about his early marriage struggles, identity crisis, and how God used it all to reshape his understanding of manhood, leadership, and humility.He shares how he and Ariel went from competing in business to partnering in purpose — helping entrepreneur couples grow thriving businesses without losing their marriages.And at the heart of it all is a message that every man needs to hear:“The more you try to prove you’re a man, the less of a man you are.”This conversation hits on faith, masculinity, purpose, ego, and what it really means to serve the people you love.

Death is coming for every one of us — rich or poor, strong or weak, influential or obscure. The shock of public deaths like Charlie Kirk’s assassination forces us to face what we usually avoid: life is short, and we waste most of it. The question is not if we die — but what will outlive us when we do. In this solo episode, Josh Hatcher explores the urgency of living with intention — not in fear, but with purpose, legacy, faith, and courage. He shares stories of men whose quiet choices shaped lives far beyond their own and names the legacy-killers most men fall into: passivity, bitterness, addiction, escape, and delay. We close with a guided reflection to help you visualize your legacy before your time is up.⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Why death shocks us more than it should01:00 — Why men waste most of their lives02:00 — Fight Like Hell journal + Manlihood+03:00 — Seneca: “We waste much of life”04:00 — You don’t know when your clock runs out05:00 — “Teach us to number our days” — Psalm 9006:00 — What will outlive you

The world is getting harder — not softer — and most men are not ready for what’s coming.Combat veteran and war correspondent Chuck Holton has seen the collapse of civilizations up close — in Burma, Ukraine, Israel, and beyond — and in this conversation he lays out exactly how men must respond if they want to protect their families, build resilient communities, and live with purpose in a culture that is falling apart.In this episode:Why “discipline is a mental muscle” — and how to build itWhy comfort, fear, and pride lead to bad decisionsThe collapse of community — and how men rebuild itWhat real courage looks like under fireHow to become the man others rely on in crisisThis is a gut-check for every man who refuses to live soft.Website: https://chuckholton.comYouTube (The Hot Zone): Search “Hot Zone Chuck Holton”Join Manlihood+ for bonus episodes & extrasYouTube Members: https://www.youtube.com/@Manlihood/joinSpotify Subscribers: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/manlihood/subscribeGet the Fight Lik

Men are breaking under the weight of silent battles — and most never say a word. Nearly 80% of all suicide deaths are men. That is not a statistic… that is our brothers, fathers, friends — and sometimes, it’s us.In this solo episode, Josh confronts the reality of men’s mental health, the cost of isolation, and what it really looks like to fight back instead of go numb. We dig into anger, depression, destructive coping, discipline, brotherhood, and faith — and we close with a guided meditation to help you re-center and reset.This isn’t therapy. This is brotherhood. This is training for the fight.Get the book — Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Downhttps://amzn.to/47hIP4GJoin Manlihood+ (bonus content & support the work)Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/manlihood/subscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/manlihood/joinJoin the private Men’s Community (Manlihood ManCave)https://www.facebook.com/share/g/168FfHAy3y/

Steve Baumgartner was a meth cook, an enforcer, a satanist, and a man fully convinced he was beyond redemption. When he was arrested and told he could be facing 36 years in prison, he believed his life was over.But God wasn’t done writing his story.Today, Steve is the founder of Fire Forged Leader, a husband, father of eight, and a leader calling men to rise, repent, and reclaim the purpose they were made for. His story is raw, painful, and powerful — and it proves that no man is too far gone for God to rebuild.From meth labs and violence to mercy and redemptionThe arrest that became his turning pointHow God forges men through fire and consequenceCalling men out of comfort and into responsibilityLiving with conviction, purpose, and eternal perspectiveThis isn’t a motivational story — it’s a wake-up call.Website — https://www.fireforgedleader.comFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/steve.baumgartner.1975Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/realstevebaumgartner

Ryan Michler has been calling men to responsibility, discipline, and leadership for years. In this archived episode, he lays out what real masculine ownership looks like — not the watered-down version culture tries to sell.Season 9 of Manlihood arrives October 25 — be here when it does.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jim Ramos has built his life around calling men out of comfort and into courage. In this rewind, he lays out a clear, unapologetic challenge for men to strengthen their souls, their homes, and their legacy.Season 9 of Manlihood launches October 25 — stay locked in.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Matt Beaudreau brings a sharp, disciplined perspective on fatherhood, leadership, and developing the next generation of strong men. This throwback episode is packed with conviction and clarity.Season 9 of Manlihood hits October 25 — subscribe now so you don’t miss it.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this featured replay, Chad Caden challenges men to stop drifting and step into the identity and responsibility God designed them for. His message is blunt, convicting, and impossible to ignore — exactly what men need to hear.Season 9 of Manlihood arrives October 25 — don’t miss the launch.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Doug Giles is known for saying what others are afraid to say. In this classic episode from the archive, Giles lays out a no-apology call to grit, conviction, and spiritual backbone — and he doesn’t sugarcoat a thing.Season 9 of Manlihood hits October 25 — be here when it drops.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Larry Hagner has spent years helping men lead their families with strength and intentionality. In this revisit, he speaks to the kind of manhood that actually transforms a home — not just talks about it.Season 9 of Manlihood launches October 25 — stay ready.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Brian Johnson brings a direct, no-nonsense perspective on building a life of strength, integrity, and responsibility. This archived episode is a wake-up call for men who refuse to coast.Season 9 of Manlihood arrives October 25 — don’t miss the release.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Nico Lagan speaks bluntly to the crisis of weak men and the need for conviction, self-mastery, and purpose. In this replay, he confronts the excuses that keep men soft and calls them to rise.Season 9 of Manlihood drops October 25 — be ready when it hits.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Scot McKay pulls no punches in this throwback conversation about identity, strength, polarity, and masculine development. This is the kind of talk that wakes men up and sets them straight.Season 9 of Manlihood launches October 25 — make sure you’re subscribed ahead of time.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this rewind from the Manlihood archives, Jeremy Stalnecker speaks directly to the cost and calling of masculinity. His life as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and Executive Director of the Mighty Oaks Foundation has given him a front-row seat to what happens when men collapse — and what happens when they stand.Season 9 of Manlihood drops October 25 — make sure you’re plugged in for what’s coming.Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.