252 - What Happens When Men Don’t Have Village - the Deep Masculine with Ian MacKenzie

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). What are men really longing for?In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Boysen sits down with filmmaker, mythosomatic guide, and founder of The Mythic Masculine, Ian MacKenzie, to explore the deeper story underneath modern masculinity.Together, they unpack the roots of mythopoetic men’s work, the cultural loss of village, the rise of the manosphere, and why so many men are searching for belonging, purpose, and deeper initiation.Ian shares his own journey into men’s work through Iron John, the ManKind Project, and years spent studying myth, ritual, animism, and cultural regeneration with influential teachers like Stephen Jenkinson, Martin Shaw, and Michael Meade.This episode explores:Why masculinity may be better understood as a strategy rather than a certaintyThe difference between mythopoetic men’s work and the manosphereWhat happens when men grow up without village, mentorship, and rites of passageWhy grief, ritual, and brotherhood matter for modern menThe role of myth in helping men reclaim meaning and purposeEmerging conversations around masculinity, identity, and cultural evolutionWhy healthy masculinity may depend on learning how to belong againThis conversation is thoughtful, challenging, and deeply hopeful.Whether you’re new to men’s work or have been walking this path for years, Ian offers a compelling vision for how men might reconnect with themselves, each other, and the world.Learn about the Cascadia Men's Conference: August 6 - 9 | Squamish Valley, Canada https://www.cascadiamensconference.com/Learn about the Deep Masculine JourneyEnrollment closes midnight Monday, May 18.The Journey Starts: Tuesday, May 19, 2026MKP men get 10% off the Guided or Self-Directed Paths. Next steps:Explore The Deep Masculine JourneyBook your intake callSome of the Authors & People we mentioned today: Bayo Akomolafe - https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/Stephen Jenkinson - https://orphanwisdom.com/about-stephen-jenkinson/Sophie Strand - https://sophiestrand.com/Riane Eisler - https://rianeeisler.com/ 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