#26: Michael Ryan - The Crisis of Modern Men, the Path Back to Meaning & the Journey Home

What a wonderful episode with Michael for this week's episode of the Inner Insights podcast. If you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe to the channel and sign up to my mailing list here: https://innerwork.kit.com/7a6518f2f6. There’s so much noise online around masculinity right now, but this conversation goes deeper than performance, politics or identity. It’s about the parts of ourselves we avoid. The grief we carry. The tenderness underneath the armour.And the possibility of becoming more whole.We speak about:• Why so many men feel lost, numb or disconnected• The healing power of men’s circles and brotherhood• Shadow work, vulnerability and emotional suppression• Fatherhood, intimacy and masculine initiation• The spiritual vacuum in modern culture• God, meaning, nature and coming home to yourself• Why healing is not a quick fix, but a lifelong journeyMichael brings over two decades of expertise as a dedicated yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher. Through movement-based practices, breathwork, meditation, and tailored mentoring, Michael empowers men to cultivate healthier self-relationships and uncover deeper meaning in their lives. His workshops and retreats provide safe, transformative spaces to explore the layers of trauma carried by men—both intergenerational and collective—offering pathways toward healing and growth.Contact informationwww.natureofman.ie www.michaelryan.yoga insta: michaelryan_thewayhomewww.innerwork.iewww.inwardbound.nl