Basecamp for Men E78: The Path with Heart

E78: The Path with Heart with Special Guest Scott Wyman

 

E78 Introduction-

I would like to start by thanking a dear friend of mine, Roger Songster. Roger, your text message really helped strengthen me this week so thank you for that.  You’re a true friend.

I have found that when you follow your Hero’s Journey and commit to living your deepest truth, it doesn’t always come as a celebration to those that are closest to you. This is part of what makes it heroic. You leave what is familiar. This inevitably takes us away, sometime far away, from the familiar faces and viewpoints and identities of where we have come from and where we have been.

I didn’t think when we started Basecamp for Men that it would be such an important  chapter in my life. I have learned just as much as you have about this emerging tribe we are calling WE THE PEOPLE.

Of all the things I have tried and done, I think writing and hosting this podcast has been my favorite endeavor. I never thought it would bring me this much satisfaction. I just love it! It feels like a culmination of all my life experiences and all the things I have read and researched all rolled into one expression. That and I get to interview incredibly wise and kind-hearted people like my guest today.

Scott Wyman Bio-

Scott Wyman has been a passionate student of the spiritual path for over 40 years. A psychotherapist for over 30 years he as come to blend western psychological insights with ancient teachings that have stood the test of time, using practices that go directly to the source of our suffering, connecting the highest truth of our Soul with the darkest aspects of our shadow.

E78 Final Thoughts-

A couple of final things. If all this talk of meditation as a tool for your own growth and development has piqued your interest and you like Scott as much as I do, go sign up for his upcoming 3-day online meditation retreat on March 5-7that www.scottwyman.comThis will surely be a great retreat for beginners and advanced students alike. Let Scott know you heard him here on the show.

And Scott recommended a beloved meditation teacher and author from Vietnam named Thich Nat Hahn.  His book Being Peace is considered an absolute classic in most spirituality circles.  I have a number of his books in my library and they all contain great wisdom.

 

 

Basecamp for Men E77: Why the World Will ALWAYS Need Men

E77: Why the World Will ALWAYS Need Men

with Special Guest Nicky Billou

 

E77 Introduction-

I believe that we still need masculine men. Men who know who they are, who are comfortable in their own skin. I believe we will always need the rock solid strength that men bring to the world.

Look, not everyone is going to be transgender or androgynous, despite what the MSM or pop culture is telling us. I do not believe it is best for our nation to have a world full of overly sensitive, politically correct soy boys. Do you?

The world has always and will always need men. After all, who will defend our nation? Who will protect our women and children? Who will father our future generations? Where will humanity derive its strength, which is inherent in men.

The eroding impact of cultural Marxism has temporarily put good men on their heels. Masculinity is under attack. This is not the cry of a victim here. I am just noticing.

There is a concerted effort to emasculate men. To turn us into something that we aren’t.   Boys are being educated to sit down and shut up and are often shamed simply for being of “the aggressive gender”.

I had the experience recently of finishing up a 9-year stint on the Board of Directors for a NYC not-for-profit. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.  However, as I was finishing up my tenure, our Board happened to schedule a day-long training in Critical Race Theory. I politely declined to participate.

According to Critical Race Theory, the fact that I declined to participate automatically makes me a racist. It doesn’t take much these days.

Yet, the truth is I didn’t want to waste 6 precious hours talking about how best to treat people, which I feel I do pretty well.  As a man, I’ve been trained to guard my boundaries well and I am just am not interested nor available to be shamed, confused, and isolated by trained cultural Marxists.  It seems that shaming, dividing, and confusing people is what they do best.

Political correctness has brought us a long ways from something so common sense as this: have respect and kindness for everyone you meet. This seems to me a much simpler approach to all the hand wringing, angst, and finger-pointing that we see today.

In these issues, I am really clear about a couple of things. One, I refuse to let others tell me what my experience is within the human tribe. I trust myself and I see us all as brothers and sisters on an epic Hero’s Journey. If that is not good enough for cultural Marxists and their followers, fuck ’em I say.

And I am also really clear that we will continue to need good men to help anchor strength in the human tribe. Men are needed now more than ever. If the men of our human tribe don’t claim and honor their inner strength, the part of them that is essentially masculine, then what do we do when the world once again needs the clarity and presence and strength of good men?

Let’s go talk to my guest today about some of these very issues.

 

Nicky Billou Bio-

Nicky Billou is the International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion.He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker and an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada. He is the co-founder of eCircle Academy (www.eCircleAcademy.com) where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, and Corporate Trainers.

Nicky is the host of the podcast The Thought Leader Revolution where he has interviewed over 200 of the world’s top thought leaders. Here is my interview with Nicky Billou.

E77 Final Thoughts-

I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Nicky as much as I did. As we were finishing our call, Nicky wanted me to pass along an offer for you. Anyone who wants a free 45-minute coaching session with him, just go to www.eCircleAcademy.comand go book a success call. This is a really generous offer to all of you entrepreneurs out there to get some free insights from a man who knows how to guide thought leaders and others towards success.

Basecamp for Men E75: The Masculine/Feminine Dynamic

E75: The Masculine/Feminine Dynamic with Special Guest

Lisa Rezac

 

E75 Introduction-

Well my dear listeners, this show has continued to evolve as you and I evolve. What started out as a show about men’s personal development and the evolution of consciousness has moved more fully into an investigation into the Great Awakening and how to better prepare for the upcoming chapters of our collective Hero’s Journey.

We will continue to offer episodes that address the issues that men currently face in their personal lives AS WELL as offer interesting alternative viewpoints on what is happening in our country that may help you find alignment with your own truth. We’ll continue to seek balance on these issues.

The compass will continue to be truth, even when it is uncomfortable. We have trained ourselves through men’s work and these conversations to align ourselves with the human spirit. With what we ALL have in common. This will continue to guide us.

In terms of issues on the national stage, I will continue to reference and speak as part of WE THE PEOPLE as this is in alignment with my own mission. Right now, there is a group that is relieved that Joe Biden is President. And that is fine. They feel that they can breathe now. There is another group that is sure that the military is fully in control and does not recognize Biden as a legitimate Commander in Chief. And there is a third group that isn’t sure what to think.

What is unfolding goes WAY beyond Democrat v Republican. Can you sense this? Your political orientation is about to become completely irrelevant. And this may well be a Godsend for our nation.

My guest today is my wife Lisa who is coming off a 3-day meditation retreat with our teacher Patrick Conner. I was on retreat as well. I thought it would be a good chance to check in on the value of your spiritual practice, being in partnership with your spouse or life partner, and taking a look at the masculine/feminine dynamic and what we might learn from it.

Lisa Rezac Bio-

My guest today is an exceptional woman known for her beauty, intuition, humor, and courage. Lisa Rezac has been an classically trained actor, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, mother, and a fundraising auctioneer. She is a creative thinker and a person who models living your deepest truths. She has also been my life-partner for the past 26 years.

E75 Final Thoughts-

I hope you enjoyed our conversation with the always interesting Lisa Rezac.

For information about retreats with Patrick Conner, go to www.sharmada.org

Lastly, people are talking a lot about the Act of 1871, where a CORPORATION of the U.S. was created and how Trump and the military, in essence, are in the process of restoring the original Republic and give the power back to WE THE PEOPLE.

This Act of 1871 might be an interesting red pill for some of you attorneys out there. You can compare and contrast our Original Constitution for WE THE PEOPLE with the alterations made in 1871 and the creation of the CORPORATION of the U.S. I will be doing some research into this to see what the hubbub is all about. Let’s see what we all find out, shall we?

E73: Jan 19th, 2021…..On the Brink

E73: Jan 19th, 2021…..On the Brink with Special Guest Spencer Thurston

 

E73 Introduction-

Well, my last episdode E72: The Storm is Upon Us got taken down by Apple. So I have been banned from Twitter and had an important episode removed from Apple. Both are considered badges of honor in the podcast community. It means your doing something right. It’s still an annoyance though.

I am going to try and rename the episode and use special characters to see if I can evade Apple’s algorithms. You can always just go directly to www.basecampformen.com or Spotify.

Here we sit on the precipice. The world as we know it is about to change, drastically. Are you aware of this? The MSM is not reporting this so you won’t get a clear picture from them. When we did this interview, we were just a few short days away from a Jan. 20th.  When this hits the airwaves, it will be Jan. 19th. There is a beehive of activity coming from our military, national guard, and FEMA. The fence around the capital looks more like a fence to keep people IN rather than keep people OUT. Which I find very interesting.

Men, have you been doing your work regarding your own awakening? Are you looking at what is going on beyond the Deep State’s narrative on the news and print channels? Are you learning how to find the right information and discern for yourself what is really happening?

The rumors that have been swirling around the internet are about to be put to the litmus test. Will Biden be inaugaurated and then serve as our President?  HA! Will President Trump address the nation via Emergency Broadcast System? Will there be a false flag terrorist event staged by the Deep State to try and hold onto power? Has the CCP made their move on our Republic?  Are we going to declare war on China because of this? The truth is looking for you and the coming days will tell the tale.

Keep your wits about you men. The next time I speak here will be after the historic events on Jan. 20th.

Spencer Thurston Bio-

My guest today is Spencer Thurston and he is a Patriot and author as well as a musician. Spencer is a free thinker and, like myself, just got banned from Twitter for speaking truth. Here is my interview with Spencer Thurston.

Spencer Thurston-Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed our time with Spencer Thurston.

Keep your head and hearts about you men. If we are unable to post episodes for a week or two, we‘ll return to the airways just as soon as we are able.

I thank you for listening. We’ll see you on the other side.

 

Basecamp for Men E67: The Intelligence of the Heart

E67: The Intelligence of the Heart with

Special Guest Howard Martin

 

E67 Introduction-

Since it inception, Basecamp for Men has zeroed in on a number of themes. Men’s work and myth to keep us connected and inspired. Health and vitality so that we look and feel out best. We’ve had episodes on the tools we need to better see ourselves with clarity and honesty. As well as how we can be the best husbands and fathers we can be. How do men go about growing their emotional intelligence? Or their spiritual intelligence? What does that look like for men? And we have looked at what is in the shadow, both in ourselves and the world at large.

Today’s episode fits nicely with our catalogue as it is about the intelligence of the heart. If there is a thread that runs through all of Basecamp (besides the Hero’s Journey), it is this: how do men live with more heart? This is a central question in all of the men’s groups that I lead. How do we cut through all the excessive thinking, the cognitive noise, and ego to live our lives more fully from the heart?

Remember men, the heart always knows the way. No matter what is going on. No matter how crazy and confusing the world looks like and feels, the heart can be counted on as your most reliable compass of what is true.

My guest today is an expert on matters  of the heart and I am excited to be in dialogue with him.

Howard Martin Bio-

Howard Martin is a key spokesperson for the HeartMath Companies. Through his public speaking events, Howard illuminates the intelligence of the heart, describing how we can all access it to create positive and sustainable change. He is a co-author of the highly acclaimed book The HeartMath Solution and contributing author of Heart Intelligence. Most recently, Howard helped to co-create The HeartMath Experience, a new online video program introduced by HeartMath in January 2020.

E67 Final Thoughts-

I hope you enjoyed our conversation with Howard.

Howard is gifting Basecamp for Men listeners with free access for a limited time to the HeartMath Experience. A beautifully crafted online video program experience that feels like you’re watching a movie while you learn key techniques based on research and developed by HeartMath. To get free access go to HeartMath.com.