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The Mythic Masculine
by Ian MacKenzie
Explorations on mythology, culture and the emerging masculinities. Hosted by Ian MacKenzie. themythicmasculine.substack.com
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#89 | Myth, Ritual, and the Quest for Village - Jasper Sircus
My guest today is Jasper Sircus - a longtime friend, musician, and father of two, whose background spans community building, cultural anthropology, and mental health work with youth. He is currently completing a master’s in Counselling Psychology. I’ve known Jasper for years, from our shared time...
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#88 | The Work of Intimacy - Jayson Gaddis (Getting to Zero)
Just in time for the weekend, a conversation from the vault (actually recorded 2 years ago, but freshly published now). My guest today is Jayson Gaddis, founder of The Relationship School, which he co-teaches with his wife. He is the author of “Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in…
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The Deep Masculine: The Wild Man Is Calling
Can you feel it? Already the summer heat is ebbing. Walking the trail near my house, I see the first leaves curling at the edges, turning toward brown and gold. I am not ready for the season to change, and yet I know it must. With the shift toward autumn comes the next invitation for the Deep...
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#87 | The Wisdom of the Odyssey - Phil Cousineau
Fresh off the first Cascadia Men’s Conference, I’m pleased to share my first long-form podcast episode in some months. Right now, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is storming around the world, a $1.3 billion phenomenon that has returned one of humanity’s oldest stories to the center of our…
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Dougie MacKay On Finn McCool and the Salmon of Wisdom
A few years back, I hosted Dougie Mackay at my home on Vancouver Island for some pizza and a televised hockey game. I’d just caught his show in town and was struck by how he illuminated the wingspan of a story - the way it could carry an audience across centuries and landscapes with each…
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Satyen Raja On Presence, Purpose and Answering the Call
We’re just under 30 days out from my upcoming Cascadia Men’s Conference, a first-of-its-kind mythopoetic gathering happening August 6-9 in the Squamish Valley, north of Vancouver. In the lead up, I’ve been hosting live conversations with our presenters - previous episodes have included men’s…
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The Second Fire: 1:1 Mentorship for the Midlife Passage
Two decades ago, I graduated university. I took a job writing copy for a small online business that rented holiday properties, and my role was to add content for the search engines to bring in traffic. It was a 9-to-5 kind of thing. I liked my employer and coworkers. And the job itself, I...
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Trans Masculinity and the Stewardship of Men's Work: A Guide
We have reached the final episode of the series:”Trans Men: In Their Own Words”. This conversation began with Episode #1, looking at the collective cultural moment with The Seed and the Soil. We explored how trans folk represent a trickster figure, troubling the psychic architecture of the binary...
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Stories of Transition and the Journey of the Soul
Last week, I released Part One (you can listen here). This series grew from a seed - a conversation with Emmanuel H. Brown. Emmanuel has been navigating his own journey, seeking out the places where manhood and masculinity might be expanded to hold the lived experience of trans men. As someone...
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Awakening the Wild Erotic: A Ritual Reclamation (April 24-26)
To brood is to wander through a grovewhere one sheep straysand a hundred wolves follow. Why did I make brooding my vocationwhen AWE was an option? Thought spinner, mull the wine of wonder. - RUMI Three years ago, my colleague Deus and I joined forces to craft an experiment. We invited 12 men out…
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The Trickster Medicine of Trans Masculinity
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility and right moment to kick off this new series on The Mythic Masculine. It didn’t grow out of a plan; it grew out of a message from a trans man named Emmanuel H. Brown. Emmanuel was looking to join an in-person gathering of mine—a ritual space he...
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#86 | Trump, Tate and Taming Your Inner Dragon - David Sutcliffe
My guest today is David Sutcliffe, a somatic psychotherapist and former actor who has stepped off the red carpets of Hollywood to venture into the deeper landscapes of the masculine soul. David is something of an enigma to me. He’s a therapist who champions the necessity of men getting in touch...
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#85 | A Holy Wail: Reckoning with the Epstein Files & the Sexual Shadow of Men - Nisha Moodley
Friends, it’s been a minute. I’m deeply troubled by the times - yet, I’m honoured to share this conversation with Nisha Moodley, an integrative leadership coach, community builder, and founder of the Center for Devotional Leadership. We have been in mutual orbit for years, including sharing a...
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#84 | Matrimony, Culture & The Heart's Work - Stephen Jenkinson
My guest today is once again Stephen Jenkinson, a culture activist, teacher and author, and principal instructor of The Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded with his wife Nathalie Roy. He has Master’s degrees from Harvard University (Theology) and the University of Toronto (Social Work). The School,...
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#83 | The Wild Birth of Young Men - Miki Dedijer
My guest today is Miki Dedijer, a writer, ecologist, and mentor devoted to the ancestral arts of belonging, fatherhood, and grassroots initiation. In our conversation, Miki invites us to look at the crisis facing young men and the absence of meaningful adulthood in our time. He speaks to the...
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Weaving Women and Mythology - Maria Souza
I’m pleased to share this #mini episode with Maria Souza, a Comparative Mythologist, Poet, and Educator, and founder of Women & Mythology. As we name in the conversation, we’ve known about each other for some time and appreciated each others’ work from afar. Just as Robert Bly’s ‘Iron John’ is…
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#82 | Victor Warring - A Man's Guide to Rewilding Eros
“Eros is not something you get from another person. It’s the aliveness that rises when you are fully in your body.” - Victor Warring My guest today is Victor Warring, a somatic educator and founder of Rewilding Eros - a body-centered path to reclaiming our natural erotic intelligence. In our...
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Essay | Where The Wild Men Are
An audio version of my long-form essay that explores my encounter at the 40th Anniversary of the Minnesota Men's Conference in 2024. For the full references and links to supporting interviews, check out the essay on Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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#81 | Iron John & The Wake of Robert Bly - Jonathan Stensland
My guest today is Jonathan Stensland, a poet and long-time collaborator and friend of Robert Bly. This conversation was recorded in 2024 at the 40th anniversary of the Minnesota Men's Conference. Speaking from the banks of the Saint Croix River, Jonathan offers a unique insider's perspective on...
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#80 | Rhythm and Ritual in Men's Work - Miguel Rivera
My guest today is Miguel Rivera, a seasoned ceremonialist, musician, and ritualist. This conversation is a two part series recorded in 2024 at the 40th anniversary of the Minnesota Men’s Conference. Miguel is a longtime facilitator to the conference where he has played a pivotal role in guiding…
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An Invitation to Mancamp 2025 (Sept 18-21)
Recently I spoke with Adam Lewis, co-founder of MANCAMP, a Canadian gathering dedicated to “the celebration of masculinity.” (Disclosure: Adam is also a mentorship client of mine). Now entering its second year, MANCAMP emerged from Adam’s experiences organizing raw and elemental camping trips…
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#79 | Divination, Blood Rites & Courting the Sacred Hunt - Darren Silver
My guest today is Darren Silver, a rite of passage guide, ceremonialist, and storyteller. With nearly two decades of experience, Darren has devoted his life to ritual, wilderness living skills, and guiding transformational experiences across the world.. An apprentice to the old myths, he weaves…
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Carbon Bros and Climate Change - Daniel Waite Penny
My guest today is Daniel Waite Penny, a journalist and cultural critic whose recent work investigates the connection between masculinity and the climate crisis. He’s the creator of NonToxic, a podcast exploring men and sustainability, and co-creator of Carbon Bros, an investigative series made in...
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#78 | The Hydra, Hercules & the Polycrisis - Matt Sturm
My guest today is Matt Sturm, a guide and writer dedicated to the evolution of masculinity. His offerings include psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted work, sacred sexuality, and men’s retreats. He is the author of two books—The Organic Masculine and Primal Drives—and the creator of the Living...
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On Radical Love, Accountability and Truthful Community - Aubrey Marcus
Note: you can watch the Youtube version of this podcast here. ___ Well, the saga around Aubrey Marcus continues. You may recall a few weeks back when I spoke about Aubrey, an American entrepreneur, influencer, and “psychonaut”, who released an episode of his podcast with his wife Vylana, their...
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Radical Monogamy, Divine Union and the call for a deeper Relational Ecology
Greetings friends. By now you have likely heard about, if not already listened to, Aubrey Marcus’ podcast “A New Pattern for Sacred Relationship.” If you haven’t I would recommend at least check out the first 30 minutes. Last weekend I listened to the whole thing, all 2.5 hours. I've also read…
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Chris Kyle on The Past & Future of Men's Work
Last week, I sat down with Chris Kyle, co-founder of the upcoming Big Tent Summit, a gathering for men & woman who are involved in the stewardship of healthy masculinity today. Chris has been in the exploration for nearly three decades, and he articulates his perspective on the “three waves” of…
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#77 | Sensuous Knowledge and the Erotic Intelligence of Life - Minna Salami
Today, I’m honored to share a conversation with Minna Salami—author, social critic, and senior fellow at The New Institute. This exchange was recorded during the Fugitive Futures Summit I co-hosted in February 2025. I’m sharing it here because of the powerful resonance between Minna’s work and…
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'Awakening the Wild Erotic' men's ritual weekend is coming to Montreal July 25-27
Heads up - we’re taking AWE on the road this July! I’m pleased to share this conversation with my collaborator Deus Fortier, and two colleagues, Paul Simard and Robin Corlux, who are supporting us to bring our men’s ritual weekend to the Montreal region this July. AWE is more than a retreat…
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AI and the Ghost of the Feminine
Earlier this week, I posted this on Facebook and Instagram and received quite a strong response - so I’m publishing here as well to hear from my readers. In my recent interview with Tyson Adams, we explored the phenomenon of pornography and its deep, often hidden, effects on men. You might think...
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#76 | From Porn Addict to Multiorgasmic Man - Tyson Adams
My guest today is Tyson Adams, a trauma-informed IFS men’s coach, somatic bodyworker, and psychedelic facilitator. After spending twenty years entangled in pornography addiction, Tyson broke free seven years ago and has since dedicated his life to helping men reclaim their lifeforce energy. He...
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Upcoming AWE Immersions + Podcast Roundup
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." I remember coming across this quote at Burning Man years ago. It's from writer and essayist Anais Nin. It struck me then, and it reverberates for me still. This photo was taken that year....
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#75 | Psychedelics, Myth and the Soul's Descent - Simon Yugler
My guest today is Simon Yugler, a longtime friend who is a psychedelic therapist, educator, and the author of Psychedelics & the Soul—a mythic guide to deep healing, depth psychology, and cultural repair. With a background steeped in Jungian thought and apprenticed to earth-based wisdom…
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#Essay | The Domesticated Man to the Deep Masculine
1999 was a golden year for movies. That year saw the release of The Matrix, American Beauty, and Fight Club - which remain some of my all time favourites. The latter two are particular compelling as I look through my present-day lens and what they had to say about men & masculinity at the end of...
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#74 | Power, Prophecy and Revisiting The Fifth Sacred Thing - Starhawk
My guest today is the renowned Starhawk, a writer, activist, permaculture designer and teacher, and a leading voice for ecofeminism and earth-based spirituality. She is the author of thirteen books, including The Spiral Dance, The Earth Path, and The Empowerment Manual: A Guide for Collaborative...
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#73 | Courting the Feminine in Fairy Tales - Tad Hargrave
My guest today is my good friend Tad Hargrave. Tad is the founder of Marketing for Hippies with a mission to restore the beauty of the marketplace. He teaches folks who have a desire to do good, but hate marketing, how to articulate their work with elegance and effectiveness. Tad has spent years...
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Announcing my new online men's circle - The Satyr's Den
Greetings all - I’m excited to extend a special invitation for men who wish to dive into the cauldron of mythopoetic masculinity and eros. But before I get to that, I want to acknowledge a milestone: it’s been over five years since I began The Mythic Masculine podcast. Time, as always, passes…
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#72 | The Heart of Sacred Activism - Gabriel Meyer Halevy
My guest today is Gabriel Meyer Halevy is a "radical flexitarian minstrel," musician, poet, and spiritual activist, born and raised in Argentina. I first met Gabriel at the Tamera research project in Portugal, where we both attended the Global Love School. We stayed in touch over the years, and...
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Exploring Evolution, Eros & Intimacy in Men's Work - Matt Sturm
Recently I sat down with Matt Sturm (author of The Organic Masculine) alongside my collaborator Deus Fortier to do a post-event harvest from our immersion Eating the Shadow. This men’s gathering was the first 5 day offering that Deus and I had put together, and we were beautifully affirmed by…
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#71 | Ganymede & The Transformative Power of Queer Mythology - Gregory Ganymedes
On today’s episode, we delve into the layers of myth and meaning surrounding same-sex love in mythology, exploring the fascinating tale of Ganymede—a myth that stands apart from other tragic tales of ancient love. Here, we uncover a story of enduring affection that doesn't end in loss, but in...
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#70 | The Rites of Elderhood - Ned Abenroth
My guest today is Ned Abenroth, a creative entrepreneur and wilderness guide who has spent much of his adult life tending to transformational spaces. For the last 10 years, he’s worked with Illuman, a global spiritual community that was birthed out of Richard Rohr’s work with male spirituality…
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Legacy and Renewal: Marking the 40th Anniversary Of The Minnesota Men's Conference
It wasn’t long after my entry into “mythopoetic masculinity” back in 2015 that I came across the Minnesota Men’s Gathering, a yearly event that began in 1984 by Robert Bly, author of Iron John. The organization has released a trove of stories & lectures on their Youtube channel from celebrated...
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The next cohort of The Deep Masculine begins Sept 26
We’re now a month out from our next cohort of The Deep Masculine, a 3 month online journey for men that weaves together mythology, somatics, ritual & brotherhood. I invited my collaborator Deus Fortier to reflect on our initial journey which we launched earlier this year and completed in June. At...
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#69 | From Mother Earth to Lover Earth - Charles Eisenstein [ENCORE]
I’ve had the good fortune to collaborate with Charles on numerous films, including Sacred Economics and The Revolution Is Love, as well as spent time at Tamera’s Love School and other gatherings. Our conversation for the Mythic Masculine (originally released as episode #8) touches on his own...
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What does sex mean to me? An inquiry in five parts.
A few years ago I read Terry Real’s book “Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.” He is a well established couple’s therapist and friends with a fair number of celebrities, with the forward written by Bruce Springsteen. In one chapter he shares the story of two men, a...
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#68 | Healing Soul Through Men’s Work - Dr. Stephen Faulkner
“The first half of my career was spent putting people to sleep, and after my midlife crisis, I realized I had to start waking people up, including myself.” My guest today is Dr. Stephen Faulkner, a former medical doctor, pilot, and one of my key mentors on the path of mythopoetic masculinity. In...
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#67 | Illuminating The Symphony of Self - Trevor Yelich
My guest today is Trevor Yelich, an alternative therapist specializing in breathwork, somatic psychotherapeutics and trauma work. He is the founder of Numa Somatics and the Numa Mystery School. This episode was recorded immediately after I completed an in-person training with Trevor in...
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Iron John - A Mythic Story About Men
Access The Iron John course here. A few years ago, I was invited to steward an online offering for the Rowe Center, based in Massachusetts. With the passing of Robert Bly, esteemed poet, activist, and father of the mythopoetic men's movement, I opted to weave a 7 week journey revisiting his…
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#66 | The Art of Relational Alchemy - Nicolas Canon
My guest today is Nicolas Canon. Nicolas is a seasoned relationship coach who has deeply intertwined his insights in love with walking the plant medicine path in his homeland of Colombia. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to helping individuals and couples not only deepen their...
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#65 | Sex, Love & The Discipline of Eros - Andrea Villa
My guest today is Andrea Villa, a scholar, a mentor of men, a restorer of old practices and languages of the sacred. He has spent several years studying male initiation with indigenous peoples from India to West Africa to Native America, developing a unique understanding of gender as…
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