The Men Collective Podcast
by Matt Gannon
Welcome to The Men Collective Podcast, where you will learn how to improve your life and be a better man. This podcast is not for people who want results maybe "someday". If you're committed to being a better man right now, then you've come to the right place. New episodes are posted every Friday.As men, we have many roles in life, but we may not always be fulfilling these roles. Our aim is to help you show up in all of these aspects of life the best you can. The concept of the man has been degraded as modern convenience has allowed weakness to flourish in society. Masculinity in it's purest form, the kind all men possess and the kind that can save the world, is under attack. We have to take a stand and engage ourselves in the fight for masculinity and restore it to its rightful place. You are a man. You have a sacred duty to better the world by bettering yourself. It starts with you. And if you've read this far, it starts now.
Episodes
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Episode 36: Another in the Fire
I know that you suffer. I know that you feel loneliness, heartache, doubt, and fear. In times of trouble, strength is hard to find. How can we have faith for a better life when we suffer so much now? Today, I talk about the purpose of suffering and what we can do to make it more bearable. -Why do...
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Episode 35: How To Be A Valuable Man
A man’s value does not come from his networth, six pack, or sports car. It comes from his ability to serve. Therefore, a man’s primary concern should be his capacity to serve and contribute to society. What are you contributing to society? In this episode, you will learn: -What makes a man...
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Episode 34: The Strong Lead The Weak
In daily life, strong men should work to lead those weaker men into strength, to show them the true way of Man, and to help raise them up. However, many of these lesser men work tirelessly to tear down those who may one day save them or their loved ones from death or injury. Listen to hear an...
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Episode 33: How to Save The World Part 2
Men, it’s okay to have feelings. It’s okay to be affectionate, happy, or said. But to what end? Happiness is not enough. Self-acceptance is not enough. We selfishly put too much focus on being happy and loving ourselves, and not enough on why we are even here. We have a mission, and as men, we…
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Episode 32: The Saviours of Mankind
It is every man’s duty to optimize themselves to their fullest extent-- physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. The man who chooses to ignore this duty dooms himself to a life of perpetual weakness and mediocrity. Men are the saviours of mankind. It’s up to us to restore masculinity. We...
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Episode 31: Pain, Progress, and Starting Again
It’s painful to begin again when you’ve let yourself wallow in weakness. That pain you feel is the atonement. But at least you feel it. You can fight through it, accept it, process it, defeat it. In this episode you will learn: -Why most of us are unhappy with our lives -Why it's so easy to let...
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Episode 30: An Exercise of Self-Reflection
How can thinking about who you were 10 years ago, or thinking about who you will be in 10 years, change your life today? Listen to explore this exercise and learn how to use reflection to take action in your daily life. Subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and share the show with…
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Episode 29: What Makes a Man
If you are short, skinny, or fat, you might be struggling with your perception of yourself as a man. Can you be considered masculine if you too short, too skinny, or too fat?
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Episode 28: Coping With Loss
Episode 28: Coping With Loss by Matt Gannon
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Episode 27: Do Meaningful Work
In an age of ultra-connectivity and free sharing of information and resources, we have unprecedented potential to create busy work relating to our goals. This can actually feel like progress, especially when paired with bursts of motivation from other people’s content. It’s all ultimately...
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Episode 26: Behind The Scenes
Dive into the life behind the scenes of The Men Collective in this special episode. It may not be what you're used to, but you don't want to miss it!
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Episode 25: Build Your Machine
There are two types of dreams you will build in your lifetime: yours and someone else’s. When you punch the clock and exchange time for money, you are helping to build someone else’s dream. This may not be the case in every situation, but I’m confident that it is for most. What if it were…
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Episode 24: Is Toxic Masculinity Real
There is a lot of media coverage about toxic masculinity right now, like the APA Guidelines being released, as well as the Gillette commercial asking if this is the best a man can get/be, taking on toxic masculinity. The question, though, is toxic masculinity even a real thing?
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Episode 23: APA Guidelines For Boys And Men
The American Psychological Association has released new guidelines for practice called the “APA GUIDELINES for the Psychological Practice with Boys and Men”. Naturally, it has people in an uproar. It’s a fresh and exciting piece of credible literature, but it’s been taken and used however seen…
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Episode 22: The Sign Of The Naked Man
In our first episode of 2019, listen to hear about a life-changing event that will never be forgotten-- an impossible possibility that has been an integral part of turning a skeptic into a believer. Check it out, and listen for yourself! Available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. Visit...
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Episode 21: The Truth About You And Christmas
Holidays are stressful for parents, and I think fathers tend to feel the pressure pretty intensely. I know I do, anyway. I feel that burning desire to blow this Christmas out of the water with the amount of presents I want to buy for my family. Even as I write this, I want to. It’s a farce. It’s…
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Episode 20- Relentless In Your Pursuit
If you are to succeed, you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you are stuck in a life you don't want, haunted by the dreams of the life you do, then listen to this podcast and liberate yourself from the lies you fall back on. The life you desire could be yours, if only you would…
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Episode 19: Show Them Who You Are
What do you do when people don't believe in your ability to make your goals a reality? What if it's your relatives? In this episode, your host Matt Gannon has a message for you. If you're struggling with the reality of striving for success, then you need to listen to this podcast.
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Episode 18- The Cornerstone Of Mastery
In the third instalment of "The Four Cornerstones" series, your host, Matt Gannon explains why Mastery is the third cornerstone. Mastery pertains to the development of your virtue and mental strength. Basically, the mind behind the man. Your habits, the daily things you do, are a huge part of the...
About this show
Welcome to The Men Collective Podcast, where you will learn how to improve your life and be a better man. This podcast is not for people who want results maybe "someday". If you're committed to being a better man right now, then you've come to the right place. New episodes are posted every Friday.As men, we have many roles in life, but we may not always be fulfilling these roles. Our aim is to help you show up in all of these aspects of life the best you can. The concept of the man has been degraded as modern convenience has allowed weakness to flourish in society. Masculinity in it's purest form, the kind all men possess and the kind that can save the world, is under attack. We have to take a stand and engage ourselves in the fight for masculinity and restore it to its rightful place. You are a man. You have a sacred duty to better the world by bettering yourself. It starts with you. And if you've read this far, it starts now.
Hosted by
Matt Gannon