Basecamp for Men E306: Letting Go of Armor

E306: Letting Go of Armor with Special Guest Ryan Windsor

 

E306 Introduction

Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. Getting back into the swing of things at the start of Season #8. Like I mentioned before, I am likely to keep this coming out every Tuesday as opposed to every other week (which is something I have thought about). However,  I can see making more shorter-format Firestarter episodes with just yours truly as I unpack what is sure to be an epic year (no matter how you see things).

What is the edge for you this year Basecamper? Is it better self-care? More courage? A clearer vision of the next chapter in your Hero‘s Journey? What inner work are you committed to doing? Maybe it’s a better connection to God, Christ, or the Divine (however you conceive the Divine)? Maybe it’s carrying yourself with greater dignity and self-respect? Or maybe finding new levels and pockets of humility in yourself, recognizing that we are all deep inside of a mystery and none of us truly have all the answers.

My guest and I go into some of these today along with some other juicy topics. Before we get to the interview, I wanted to share a couple of quotes that I think are relevant.

“Anyone who isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough. “

Alain de Botton, British philosopher

“It does not matter how long you are spending on the earth, how much money you have gathered or how much attention you have received. It is the amount of positive vibration you have radiated in life that matters.”

Amit Ray

Now onto our sponsor and our guest. Enjoy the episode.

Ryan Windsor Bio 

My guest today is Ryan Windsor. Ryan is a father, an Integral Coach who works with men one-on-one and in groups, speaking on topics like anger, masculinity, communication, and intimacy. Here is my interview with Ryan Windsor.

E306 Final Thoughts

Well, I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did with Ryan Windsor. We’ve got an interview with author Cindi McMenamin coming up next along with another solo Firestarter for you. Thank you Basecampers and we’ll see you around the fire next week.

 

Basecamp for Men E290: Men and Authenticity

E290: Men and Authenticity

 

E290 Introduction

Man, I have been loving these conversations with men who are committed to the Hero’s Journey and the soulful conversations that are a natural extension of the initiatory path. Whenever I find myself in these circles and conversations, it is a bit like a homecoming.

As a man who has engaged in these topics many times in many different settings, I find the depth to be reassuring and supportive of my own choices moving forward. Small talk is fine for a bit but the Soul longs to hear what is REALLY happening and it is our duty as men to provide the road signs for the men who will follow in our footsteps. It is important to leave footprints along the faint trail for otherwise how will our sons and nephews and grandsons know where to find sturdy footing in an unsure world. Myth will continue to be our guiding light, if only we let it in and receive the messages.

For those that are attuned to the new frequency, it is our sacred duty (is it not) to do our best to hold the flame of Divine Truth or the light of the Christ or the Universal heartbeat in ourselves as a lighthouse for what is unfolding. I can think of no higher purpose than this.

My guest today is a new friend of mine and someone that I have really enjoyed getting to know. Enjoy the interview.

John Owensby Bio

 My guest today is John Owensby. John is a Neurolinguistic Programming facilitator and a relationship coach who has been deeply influenced by the Mankind Project and the mens personal development movement. Something we both share. Here is my interview w John Owensby.

E290 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did with my friend John Owensby. These are the kinds of dialogue that all men need to be a part of…deeper conversations about Shadow and Light, the Soul’s Journey and how men can support and assist one another in the upcoming important chapters that we all face.