Basecamp for Men E333: Men and Personal Growth

E333: Men and Personal Growth w Special Guest Joshua Aranda

 

E333 Introduction

There is something really sweet for me whenever I get to chat with a younger man who is doing and leading menswork and men’s groups. The conversation is always authentic and real and, even though we have gone over many of the themes that are central to the challenges that men face on this show, it always seems fresh and relevant and alive.

Today’s conversation is no exception. My guest and I tackle all sorts of things that are relevant to men and those that love them. We talk about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone (and what happens when you don’t). We cover male initiation and ask ourselves (and you dear listener): how do you know when life’s inevitable initiations are enough or when you need accelerated growth? And if you are looking for accelerated growth, what does that look like?

We also cover the perception that all men’s groups are weird, soft, or religious. Do men’s groups have to be these things? We talk about male loneliness and how widespread and important it is as a teacher. And lastly, we talk about male role models and how it takes more than just the father to teach a boy how to be a man. It requires the friends, uncles, elders, and community to help the young man fully arrive at manhood.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Two men sitting around the fire speaking truth about what men are really facing and how we support one another. Enjoy the episode!

Joshua Aranda Bio

My guest today is Joshua Aranda. Joshua is a father, an executive coach, and an ultra-endurance athlete. He is also the CEO and co-founder of Mission Matters Group, a consulting agency dedicated to transforming and optimizing operations for nonprofit organizations.

The American Pulse E30: Celebrating America with U.S. Congressional Candidate Doug Basler

E30: Celebrating America w U.S. Congressional Candidate Doug Basler

 

E30 Introduction

Hello listeners and thank you for tuning into The American Pulse. As we turn the calendar over and start to see the November General election coming into sight, I thought it would be a good chance to have some of our conservative candidates on for a chat so you can get to know them a bit better and hopefully earn your vote.

My hope is you see that these are really good humans that genuinely want the best for our nation and our beloved state. The mainstream media and their various minions, have done a great job of demonizing anyone that does not agree with the most radical of ideas: biological men should compete  in women’s sports,  that it is good to have light or no sentencing for repeat violent criminal offenders, you don’t have to be an American to vote in our elections.

It is interesting to note that opposing these strange radical  ideas even 10 or 15 years ago would have been right in the wheelhouse of Kennedy liberals. But the old Kennedy liberal has been jettisoned by their own party. Now, my sense is common sense Democrats are too frightened to speak up against the tide of Radicalism that has overrun their party. I know this because I have heard many of these old school Democrats express this very thing on social media.

The core question for all Americans remains. What is good for our nation? What is good for WA state? What is good for WE THE PEOPLE? Can we have an honest debate about that where both sides can express their views without being shouted down? We seem long overdue for this, don’t we?

My guest today is an excellent example of ordinary Americans that are stepping up to help us all. It is people like this that give me hope that WE THE PEOPLE (from all walks of life and political persuasions) still want to see future generations thrive in this great American experiment.

Let’s get to the interview, it’s a good one. Enjoy the conversation.

Doug Basler Bio

My guest today is Doug Basler. Doug is a husband and father, the Founder and CEO of Prologue Digital Inc. (a Washington based advertising and video production company. He has served the public as a former Vice Chairman of the King Co Republican Party and is the former President of the Eastside Republican Club. He is now running for US Congress in the 9th District, something we talk about in depth today. Enjoy the interview.

AP30 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. What a great Congressman Doug would be. Let’s get out and vote in November and get him over the finish line. Make sure you give us a follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcast content. Thank you listeners and we’ll catch up with you next time on The American Pulse.