204 - How To Stay Human In Hard Conversations with Kenny Andejeski

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). In this powerful and timely conversation, host Brandon Clift sits down with Kenny Andejeski—a strategist, facilitator, and civic connector—who specializes in building community across difference. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, curiosity, and local action can help us bridge divides that feel increasingly entrenched, especially around politics, race, and masculinity.💥 What You'll Learn:Why politics is often a surface-level identity—and how going deeper reveals our shared humanityHow emotional regulation and storytelling open the door to deeper understanding across differenceThe dangers of binary thinking and how it fuels division and dehumanizationTactics for working through internal triggers before reacting in conversations around race and politicsThe power of local civic engagement as a force for tangible changeWhy inclusion and relational repair must start with doing your own inner workHow Kenny’s project on “The Future of Masculinity” is creating space for diverse and authentic male identities✨ Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world or stuck in difficult conversations, this episode offers grounded tools and hopeful perspective on how to stay in relationship with yourself and others—even when it’s hard. Hearing the call? We're here. https://mkpusa.org BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of Therapy The ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #AdSupport the show