263 - What It Actually Takes to Build Brotherhood and Leave Isolation with Nick Papadopoulos & Jake Fishbein

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Most men have zero foxhole buddies. Not because they don't want them — but because they keep choosing comfort over the risk of being truly known. Nick Papadopoulos has spent 23 years building men's groups, and Jake Fishbein has spent the last decade inside them. Together they've written a novel about what it actually looks like when men stop spectating and enter the arena. It became an Amazon bestseller. This conversation is the unfiltered backstory.In this conversation, you'll learn:Why the "I'm too busy" excuse is almost always a lie men tell themselves — and what it's actually protectingWhat it means to be a foxhole buddy versus a fair-weather friend, and how to build those relationships before the 3AM crisis callHow the Arena Men's Group model identifies the exact moment a man is about to leave his own growth — and what to do about itWhy being in a men's group on Monday doesn't mean you're in the arena on Tuesday — the real measure of the workWhat Nick's 50-year friendship taught him about how deep a single conversation can go when men finally get honestWhy the work you do in a men's circle doesn't stop at you — and why your wife is probably your men's group's biggest fanGrab the book, find your foxhole, and stop being a spectator in your own life.Resources Mentioned:The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships by Nick Papadopoulos & Jake Fishbein — https://a.co/d/0051GHKs (also available at bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Target) 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