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13 Minutes
by Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi
"13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs" a Why is born from a brutal truth—every 13 minutes, a man dies by suicide. Hosted by Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, Logotherapist, men’s coach, and co-founder of Men’s Peer Groups, this podcast uncovers raw stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of finding your why. Rediscover meaning. Reclaim purpose. Defy despair. Are you ready to live your why?
Episodes
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Surviving Tragic Loss & Developing Emotional Flexibility with Dr. John Schinnerer
What happens when the masculine identity that helped a man succeed becomes the exact thing that isolates and traps him? In a society that expects men to "fix" rather than feel, discovering true emotional flexibility and self-awareness is an ongoing battle. In this special joint episode of 13...
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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health & Leadership in Construction with Burr Cota
Construction is one of the highest-pressure industries in the world, and it carries a tragic, silent epidemic: construction workers are 500% more likely to die by suicide than from a job site accident. Yet, the old school culture of "I don't have time to bleed" has kept men isolated, overworked,...
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Navigating Divorce, Fatherhood & Life 2.0 with Jude Sandvall
When a marriage ends, a man's entire world can break open overnight. Statistically, divorced fathers are eight times more likely to choose suicide than divorced women going through the exact same process. Yet, this public health crisis remains largely hidden in plain sight. In this episode of 13...
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Reclaiming Identity, Rebuilding From Ashes & Finding Resilience with Liddy Romero
In 2024, Liddy Romero faced a pivotal fork in the road. After 16 years as the founder and CEO of a national non-profit social enterprise and 22 years with her partner, she navigated a divorce, walked away from her executive role, and stepped into an entirely new chapter of reinvention. In this...
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Divine Masculine, Feminine Energy & Radical Integrity with Oliveyah Fisch
When outward success no longer matches internal alignment, we are forced to confront our own inauthenticity. Oliveyah Fisch, host of the Be Human Medicine podcast and executive coach, experienced this profound pivot firsthand before dedicating her work to helping high-performing leaders move…
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Overcoming Loss & Building Community with Jeremy Bronson
At 40, faced with the sudden loss of his brother to addiction, Jeremy Bronson stood at a pivotal crossroads. He took a bold leap from a career on Capitol Hill and high-tech into entrepreneurship, acquiring Occasions Catering in 2008 right before the Great Recession struck. In this episode of 13...
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Redefining Success, Health & Ancestral Purpose with James Barry
After years of running a meal delivery service that nearly ruined his health, chef James Barry realized something fundamental was missing. Instead of forcing his life to fit into the relentless hustle of corporate culture, he flipped the script: he built a business designed entirely around his...
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Finding Your Voice & Owning Your Visibility with Samantha Warren
At 25, working 80-hour weeks in architecture with six-figure student debt, Samantha Warren looked successful on paper, but inside, she was experiencing a profound identity shattering. That crisis forced her to take a leap into the unknown, leaving the 9-to-5 world behind to discover her true...
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Finding True Purpose & Meaning At Work with Dr. Alise Cortez
From living an opulent lifestyle abroad to humbling herself to rebuild her identity, Dr. Alise Cortez experienced firsthand what Dr. Viktor Frankl called the "existential vacuum." That profound shattering transformed her into an organizational psychologist, organizational logotherapist, speaker,...
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Stem Cells, Psychedelics & Root-Cause Healing with Dr. Jordanna Quinn
In this eye-opening episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Dr. Jordanna Quinn, founder and director of Kore Medicine, for a profound exploration of human health, longevity, and root-cause healing. Dr. Jordanna Quinn shares her journey from discovering her calling as a healer…
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How a Heart Diagnosis Saved My Life with Boomer Anderson
In this compelling episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi connects with entrepreneur, health optimization advocate, and CEO Boomer Anderson for a candid conversation on mortality, mental health, and disrupting outdated systems. Boomer shares the formative experiences that reshaped his life,...
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The Afternoon of Life: Self-Compassion, Purpose, and Becoming the King with Rick Recht
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi is joined by renowned musician, educator, and leadership mentor Rick Recht for a powerful conversation on identity, transition, and what it truly means to step into the second half of life. From performing in front of thousands of screaming teens to enjoying...
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A Fear. A Flame. A Life Stone: Wally And The Art Of Leaving Light Behind
In this profound continuation of our conversation, Wally Klatch returns to dive even deeper into what it means to face terminal illness with radical honesty, courage, and grace. As his dementia progresses, Wally opens up about the real human fears, the dark nights of the soul, and how stripping...
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"I Like Myself Better With Dementia" | Wally Klatch
When Wally Klatch was diagnosed with dementia in late 2022, everyone expected despair. Instead, he found his true meaning. This is a raw, deeply honest conversation about facing the end of life on your own terms, and how a devastating diagnosis became the exact catalyst Wally needed to move his...
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Falsely Happy: Why Faking Optimism Is Destroying Men with Shahar Link
Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi connects with entrepreneur and visionary Shahar Link for a deeply intimate conversation that ranges from a...
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Falling to Grace: How Hitting Rock Bottom Can Save a Man’s Life with Collin Chartier
Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down for a raw, unfiltered conversation with former professional triathlete Collin Chartier, a man who...
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The Fiery Sword: How to Vanquish Your Darkest Spiritual Shadows with Melody Hu
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi welcomes Melody Hu, an energetic force of optimism, Enneagram 7 visionary, artist, and speaker, for a profoundly deep and wide-ranging conversation that moves quickly from the material world into the spiritual and psychological realms. Melody opens up about…
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From Loneliness to Community: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Your Why with Trent Poulsen
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Trent Poulsen, co-founder of Ember and Ice and host of the upcoming Out of Pocket podcast, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build a meaningful life from the inside out. Trent opens up about growing up in a…
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Money, Meaning, and the Flow of It All with Natalie Levy
In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Natalie Levy, founding partner of She's Independent Investments and author of Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey into Angel Investing, for one of the most unexpected and expansive conversations the show has ever had. What starts as a...
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The Modern Father and His Why
In this episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Ravi Rothenberg, also known as The Peaceful Papa, for a grounded and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live with purpose. They explore the tension between survival and meaning, the crisis of men’s mental...
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Breaking Generational Wounds and Finding a Why
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Leah Young to explore the deep intersections of generational trauma, healing, identity, and purpose. Leah shares her lived experience growing up in a wounded family system, navigating a high-demand religion, and ultimately…
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Recovering Mr. Tough Guy
In this deeply honest episode of the 13 Minutes podcast, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi and Dave Mann unpack the hidden cost of “tough guy” culture and what it really means to become a good man. Together, they explore the journey from emotional survival to emotional freedom — confronting shame, healing...
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AI, Masculinity and the Search for Meaning
In this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs a Why, B sits down with AI consultant and entrepreneur Patrick McCiser for a powerful conversation on technology, purpose, relationships, and what it truly means to be human. What begins as a discussion about AI quickly unfolds into a deeper...
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What does Dying to Live truly means?
Did you know that every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life? This heartbreaking statistic is the driving force behind this show. My guest today, Kyle Emanuel Brown, is a man who was living the "hustle culture" dream—fitness empire, elite health metrics, world-class performance—until…
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The Why of Embodiment
Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Amanda Frederick for a powerful conversation about breathwork, relationships, self-worth, and living with purpose. In a world where a man dies by suicide every 13 minutes, they explore how discovering your “why” can become the foundation for healing and resilience....
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The Hidden Cost of Living Out of Alignment
Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Dan Marston for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about purpose, pain, and the search for meaning. Centered around the stark reality that a man dies by suicide every 13 minutes, this episode explores the urgent need for men to discover their “why” and anchor...
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From Loss to Meaning Through Generations and Truth
Dr. B HaLevi sits down with Howard Snooks for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to live with a “why.” Drawing from decades as a psychotherapist and a life marked by deep personal loss, Howard shares stories that reveal the real impact of unspoken pain,...
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The mirror reveals the man you have been avoiding
In this powerful episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi sits down with Savinay Nathan for a raw and deeply honest conversation about purpose identity and what it truly means to face yourself. At the heart of this discussion is a confronting question what do you see when you look in the mirror and more...
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Becoming a Better Man
B HaLevi sits down with his co-founder and brother, Dave Mann, to talk about one of the most important lessons for men: integration, bringing the growth, clarity, and love we experience in retreats, peer groups, and personal journeys back into our everyday lives. If you’re on a journey of...
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Look in the Mirror and Live Your Why
Dr. B HaLevi and Dr. Dan Franz dive into what it really means for a man to look in the mirror, literally and figuratively, and face the truth about who he is and who he wants to become. They explore the classic Guy in the Glass poem, personal stories of guilt, growth, and accountability, and why...
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Why Every Man Needs a Why - The Guy in the Glass
What happens when a man can no longer look himself in the eye? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dave Mann and B HaLevi explore the inspiration behind The Guy in the Glass, the book every man needs when facing identity, pressure, and the crossroads of life. Based on the timeless...
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The Real Intimacy days after Valentines
Is love about February 14th… or February 15th and onwards? In this honest, emotional, and deeply intimate conversation on 13 minutes (The Podcast), B and Ariela explore what happens to marriage after the chocolates fade, the kids grow up, and midlife sets in. Nearly 27 years in, they unpack the...
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The Epstein Files and the Rise of Impotent Men
The world feels like it’s falling apart but the real crisis is where you place your attention. This message is about taking back your power, turning off the noise, and focusing on what you can actually change your marriage your children your purpose and yourself. Stop doom scrolling. Start…
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Waking Up From a Life That Was Never Yours
In this episode of 13 Minutes, B sits down with Steven Brandwayn for a raw, honest conversation about purpose, identity, and the courage it takes to stop sleepwalking through life. Steven shares his journey through burnout, ego driven success, and a years long dark night of the soul sparked by…
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Finding Your Why: Midlife, Choices, and the Pursuit of a Meaningful Life with Greg Scheinman
What actually gives life meaning in midlife?   In this honest, raw, and deeply reflective conversation, Baruch and Greg explore the real foundations that carry men through loss, career shifts, and the challenge of defining purpose in the second half of life.   They dive into: • How to...
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Facing the Dark Woods: Midlife Challenges, Courage, and Living a Good Life
Sooner or later, every man comes to the dark woods — that place where the straight path is lost and life no longer works the way it used to.   In this episode of 13 Minutes, we explore the dark woods through the lens of midlife, Carl Jung’s life phases, and lessons from The Guy in the Glass:...
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The Guy in the Glass: Midlife Crossroads and the Questions Every Man Must Answer
A man walks into a bar — and that man could be you.   In this episode of 13 Minutes, we dive into the newly released book The Guy in the Glass: Are You Ready to See the Man You Were Meant to Be?. This book is for every man — whether young and just starting out, or at midlife and standing at…
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The Struggle for PELF: Money, Integrity, and The Guy in the Glass
Every man struggles with PELF — whether he realizes it or not.   PELF, an old English word meaning ill-gotten gains, isn’t just about money. It’s about anything pursued as an end rather than a means. In this episode of 13 Minutes, we explore the original meaning of The Guy in the Glass (1934)...
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Spiritual, Not Religious: What Men Do When God Stops Making Sense
“God is dead. And we have killed him.” — Friedrich Nietzsche I believe God is dead—if what you mean by God is the version most of us were handed. The old man in the sky. The cosmic judge. The spiritual vending machine who dispenses blessings for good behavior and consequences for bad ones. That…
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Facing the Guy in the Glass: Why “Fine” Is Failing Men (w/ Yehuda and Baruch HaLevi)
Young men are lonelier than any generation ever recorded—and most are hiding behind a single word: fine.In this conversation, Yehuda and Baruch HaLevi (author of The Guy in the Glass) sit down to examine the deeper roots of the male loneliness epidemic—not just through statistics, but through…
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The Secret Sauce of a Thriving Marriage: Faith, Freedom & 26 Years of Real Love
What actually keeps a marriage alive for 26 years?   In this intimate, honest, and deeply spiritual conversation, B and Ariela share the real foundations that have carried them through four kids, career change, a move across the world, identity shifts, spiritual evolution, and more than a...
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Breaking Isolation: Men’s Groups, Women’s Circles, and the Work of Midlife
What does it mean to truly belong - as a man, as a woman, and as a human being craving connection?   In this intimate episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi is joined by Ariela HaLevi for a deeply honest conversation about the growing loneliness epidemic and the timeless need for circles —…
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The Power of Being Seen: Why Every Man Needs a Witness
What does it mean to be truly seen?   In this intimate episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi welcomes lifelong friend, mentor, and psychologist Yochai, joining from Israel, to explore a powerful truth: every human being needs a witness.   Together, they reflect on their personal journey —...
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Finding Your Why: Scott Davis on Purpose, Family & Men’s Work
Why are you here? What keeps you going when life gets hard?   In this episode of 13 Minutes, host B HaLevi sits down with Scott Davis to explore one of the most important and challenging questions a man can face: What is your why?   Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s bold prompt — “Why haven’t…
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From Scotland to Colorado: Euan Graham on Showing Up, Playing Offense, and the Immigrant Edge
A downpour, an empty tailgate—and one guest who still showed up. That tiny moment says everything about Euan Graham. In this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs a Why, Dr. B digs into Euan’s immigrant story, work ethic, and “give first” philosophy that took him from a blow-up mattress and…
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Why Every Man Needs a “Why”: Loneliness, Leaving, and Becoming the Author of Your Life with Dr. Cody Young
Every 13 minutes in America, a man dies by suicide. Dr. Baruch’s mission is simple and audacious—push that number back to 14. In this intimate conversation, Dr. Cody Young shares a raw journey through a school shooting that impacted his family, the loneliness many men quietly carry, and the…
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Commitment: The Measure of a Man
In this episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi explores the transformative power of commitment—one of the core tools used in men’s peer groups and one of the most essential virtues in life. Commitment isn’t just about showing up when it’s easy; it’s about aligning your word, your actions, and your integrity,...
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The Day That Changed Everything: Jeff Salzenstein’s 9/11 Story and How It Shaped His Mission
On the morning of 9/11, former ATP top-100 tennis pro Jeff Salzenstein rode the subway through the World Trade Center stop—ten minutes before impact. That near-miss, and later the harrowing fight to save his brother from addiction, shaped a life philosophy that puts meaning over medals. In this...
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The Transformative Power of Confidentiality: Why Trust Builds True Connection
In today’s episode, Dr. Baruch HaLevi explores one of the oldest yet most overlooked tools for transformation—confidentiality. In an age of constant oversharing, “leaky boundaries,” and broken trust, the ability to hold confidence is rare but essential. Drawing from his years as a rabbi and his...
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Why Every Man Needs a Why: Justin Smith on Fatherhood, Midlife, and Men’s Mental Health
Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. In this powerful episode, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi goes straight to the deep end with guest Justin Smith—an actuary and father—on how stats, fatherhood, and men’s peer groups can move us from numb survival to purpose. They unpack the cost of…
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"13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs" a Why is born from a brutal truth—every 13 minutes, a man dies by suicide. Hosted by Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, Logotherapist, men’s coach, and co-founder of Men’s Peer Groups, this podcast uncovers raw stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of finding your why. Rediscover meaning. Reclaim purpose. Defy despair. Are you ready to live your why?
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