Thumos - School for Men

Josh Curry, husband and former athletic director, shares his insights and learnings from his sabbatical with his wife journeying across the US.

Jody Licatino, Thumos Founder & CEO, shares his thoughts on purpose, passion, and other words that start with the letter "P".

Chris Panto, family man with Type 1.5 diabetes, shares his physical, mental, and spiritual journey from normal health to the adversities of becoming a diabetic in his early 30s.

Jody Licatino, Founder of Thumos, describes the what and the why behind the creation of the "Thumos Weekend Experience."

Eric Brand, a former college and professional basketball player in Europe, and former D1 Basketball Coach, shares how adversity in sports directly translates to life lessons. Eric's mission is to empower and inspire athletes (both current and former) to live a life that is authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their values. coachingthealphamale.com

Kris Franklin, CEO and Founder of Clinicore Labs and Core Health Solution, shares his innovative patent for lab collection and discusses his journey into health optimization along with tools for overcoming adversity.

Brandan Licatino, entrepreneur, husband, and father, shares life lessons learned from sobriety to business ownership and how important it is to stay true to yourself.

Kyle Clifton, husband and father, shares his incredible perspective on spirituality and religion as a result of the courage to change his core beliefs.

Alex Picou, an Asian Bodywork Practioner and founder of Cajun Zen, shares his incredible journey across the world transforming him from addict to healer.

Jody Licatino, Thumos Founder, Husband, and Father of three boys, discusses his latest journey abroad and how he is managing to be present in the face of struggles.

Kenny Stevens has spent a large portion of his life in organized fighting.  He is a husband, a father, and has found peace through surrendering. 

Steve Dean, a law enforcement retiree and Christ follower, has made it his post retirement mission to help women being exploited in the sex trade.  His distinguished career and long standing relationships landed him in the crosshairs of the non-profit organization, Wipe Every Tear. 

Ashton Corello, a husband and new father, shares insights into what it takes to maintain a healthy relationship along with being open to growth in spirituality.

Simon VanDyk, Jason Stcyr, and the Founder of Thumos, Jody Licatino, share tactics and tips around raising strong kids in all aspects of mind, body, spirit, and heart. Together, they share wisdom and guidance from their own experiences about what it takes to raise strong kids.

John Wood, US Navy veteran, husband, and father of two daughters, shares an unimaginable story when his youngest daughter, Scarlett, is diagnosed with a kidney disorder from E. Coli.

Jeremy Gilchrist, a disabled veteran with a passion for holistic healing through plant medicine, shares the struggles and trauma that led him to start his own company.

Matt Sinkovitz has worked in Porn recovery for years and currently coaches thousands of men to make healthier, more mindful choices about their relationship with porn and sex.

Errol Hesse, a family man with a talent for artistry, shares a harrowing story of his fall to drug addiction and the incredible recovery that has led to him being clean for 10 years.

Benny D (bennydlowkey), a musician, entrepreneur, and a six-figure business owner, shares how understanding his gifts and choosing to be different at an early age has set him up for success.

Stan Goss, husband, father, and grandfather, gives some insight into his early life of tragedy that forged him into an Executive Coach, a Leader in Men's work, and a passion for being Christ-like. He is publishing his first book in Jan 2024 titled "Tears of Sorrow, Tears of Joy - Stories & Lessons of a Grace-filled Life".

Brian Brown, a father, a husband, and retired US Navy Vice Admiral, shares how he managed to grow a family and strengthen his bond with his wife, all through a 35 year military career.

Jody Licatino, husband, father, and founder of Thumos, shares his lifelong journey, through struggle and hardship, and how he found his mission and passion to help men improve their lives.

Kenny Sacht, a husband, a father, and founder of the non-profit organization Wipe Every Tear, shares the miraculous path that led him to build a team helping women get out of the sex trade in the Philippines. For more information, see WipeEveryTear.org

Brook Barrineau, a husband, an adoptive father, and spiritual explorer, shares his journey through 18 years of men's work and his incredible experience that has made him a lifelong advocate for adoption.

Don Ross, a husband, a father, and founder of Manhood Tribes, shares his journey and perspective around the criticality of how healthy masculinity can impact our world and today's culture.

Vince Bavaro, a father, a retired Innovation Director for medical devices, and a lifelong outdoor thrill seeker, shares his incredible post-retirement health (mind, body, & spirit) transformation.

Simon VanDyk, a father of four and devoted husband with a passion for men's work, shares his journey through over 10 years of men's work, the impact of a tribe, and the fulfillment of effective communication.

John Fink, a father, a husband, and a friend, shares his perspective on the powerful nature of family legacy.

Jeff Henderson, father/husband and child of God, shares how discomfort at an early age has helped him choose discomfort throughout his adult life impacting all of those around him including his family and martial arts students.

Josh Curry, soon to be husband and athletic director, shares how he leverages his research on primitive tenets in his coaching and his life that is fit for today’s society.

Adrian Del Monte, a husband, a father, and founder of Bedrock, shares how life lessons from his own father have paved the foundation for his physical and vocational transformation and the impact it is having on his family and community.

Dr. Mark Richard, a father and licensed chiropractor, shares his views around the importance of work life balance with his family and the psychological significance of pain management solutions.

Mike Barkman, entrepreneur and father of two sons, shares the impact that humor has had on his life and how tools, such as laughter, have helped him with loss and taking advantage of time with his wife and kids.

Mike Powers, father of 3, lifelong entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, shares his profound experience tackling a cancer diagnosis and strengthening his belief that there is no such thing as a coincidence.

Sam Ridgeway, a lifelong entrepreneur, father of 4, and owner of Viking Alternative Medicine, details his perspective on the power of positive mindset, grit, and prioritizing health to overcome life's struggles.

From an abusive childhood to having 5 kids of his own, Brian Townsend, shares how his childhood, time in the military, and continuous self reflection evolved his perspective of fatherhood.

Brad Flournoy, a veteran marine pilot and father of three, explains his struggles adapting his laser-like focus and protector mentality, which made him extremely successful in the military, to his teenage and young adult children.

Nate Feathers, a father of 5 and social media influencer, provides learned insights from real life struggles and why he has a passion to help men be better dads and husbands.

John Olson, a retired father of two, explains how growing up working on a farm has translated to raising kids in today's modern society. "Tradition is a set of solutions for which we have forgotten the problems. Throw away the solution and you get the problem back." Donald Kingsbury

Josef Poncik, a divorced father, explains how he uses the scarcity of time to enhance the quality of his relationship with his son.

Brian Palma, a crossfit inspired functional fitness gym owner, shares his unique experiences mentoring young adults through his platform of physical fitness.

Jason St Cyr, a father of two, shares his journey through men's work and how being inquisitive has changed his son's self confidence.

Chad Cielencki, a military father of three young daughters, learns something new about his approach to developing strong, independent children.

Vito was raised by parents from the great depression. The lessons he learned as a kid are shaping his own children.